The E-Quickie is like a full-scale slot racer but without rails. It doesn’t need to be in contact with any metallic surface because it gets the energy through induction, sucking it from electrical conductors embedded on the road itself.
While the car is too small and slow – only 50km/h – it shows promise. Their tests have been a success and now they are working to make it lighter and reduce the energy consumption. [Automotto via Gizmag]
Matt
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 9:54 AMI hope we see this in cities within 20 years. Combined with solar panel roads. Imagine the noise and air pollution benefits. Bring it on
Vernon 'Jatsim'
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 10:28 AMcan’t go over a bump….
Ash
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 11:47 AMI hope they do sufficient uphill tests as that will greatly alter the effectiveness of this new technology.
Simon McNamara
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 12:28 PMNikola Tesla had something like this in 1931. All the power came from a tower using induction.
Ameoba
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 2:20 PMI think the future of renewable energy will probably end up being with hydrogen powered cars more than electricity. Batteries take either time to charge or are not very powerful engines. (take the tesla roadster, slow to charge. most other electric cars, slow or weak)
This technology will cost an awful lot to roll out to every road… particularly remote areas.
Steve M.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 3:47 PMSounds like somebody’s been playing a lot of F-Zero.
S A
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 4:15 PMI had one of these when I was a kid,
Scalextric Slot cars. Just gotta make sure you polish the terminals with sandpaper.
matt
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 4:23 PMI don’t think walking has ever looked so stylish…