abolfaz Report post Posted February 7, 2017 I don't know if we've discussed this before but god damn what a game changer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted February 7, 2017 It's absolutely fascinating but IMO will take years to sort out until it's dead nuts reliable. It's fraught with complexity (compressors, high pressure pumps, actuators, full pneumatic control systems) but the potential is definitely there. It will be 5+ years before we see this in elite vehicles and probably closer to 10 before (if?) it ever goes mainstream. A lot will depend on funding and the direction of the auto industry as a whole. Will they continue down the path of the IC motor, or will everyone follow Tesla's lead and put serious efforts into full electric cars? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luffy Report post Posted February 8, 2017 I wonder if the widespread failure of other automotive pneumatic systems will cause consumers / industry to be reluctant to accept it. Although the engineering will surely be vastly different, look at the resale value of any early air-suspension equipped Audi or Mercedes to confirm the lack of consumer confidence. Even the air bladders in the seats in my corvette fail consistently. All that to say the theory is incredible and I'm sure the execution will be exceptional based on their other products but having worked in the automotive testing industry, I'll be very curious to see the lengths they go to in order to evaluate durability. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luffy Report post Posted February 8, 2017 Edit, double post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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