Sunlight, water, wind and earth are four the main alternative power resources available to mankind. For decades we’ve been unable to commercially apply these resources to our transportation industry. We’ve been solely relying on fossil fuels that have been playing a major role in polluting our planet. But the future doesn’t look bleak. Many different alternative power companies and individuals have been trying to solve this issue; here are some of the latest inventions.
1. Hydrogen-Burning Hypersonic Airplane: We all know about the gas- guzzling, pollution causing airplanes that are in use today. Now, though, the answer to a faster and greener way of travelling may well be in the form of this stupendous invention. Reaction Engine has developed a concept hypersonic jet named A2. It can hold 300 passengers and travels at a lightning speed of Mach 5 or 3400 mph. Yes, you read that one right, it is 3400 mph! It does not use any gasoline, it’s hydrogen-powered and only produces water vapor and a little nitrous oxide as exhaust. These airplanes have no windows because of the heat generated allows only the use of space shuttle grade windows which would catapult alternative power costs.
2. Air car: No, it is not a fancy name for a car, but an apt one for a car that runs on AIR! Guy Negre a French inventor has recently developed this concept car. In just three minutes the car fills up with compressed air — a greener option compared to filling up car tanks with gasoline and charging electricity run automobiles. The inventor has assured consumers that this concept car will be made available to the masses within one year. What’s more, unlike most concept cars which can only be afforded by the rich, this air car will be available for as little as $5000.