If a electric car takes 5 amps to run, and a electric generator can produce 5 amps of power with just a 10Mph wind, Why can't we just hook two generators together to make a car run? Sure you would need to get it going somehow, but wouldent a small generator be more efficent then 10 batteries? Perhaps the wheels could have a generator on them too, maybe a small engine to get things moving? Or would it be gaudy, for someone to be caught dead in a car with a bunch of windmills on them?
2006-07-07 17:04:58 · 8 answers · asked by ntlgnce 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I understand perpetual motion, However, if you look at the electric cars, They use 5 amps of power to travel at 10 MPH. A electric fan generator will generate 5 amps of power with a 10MPH wind. So two fans and one car should be able to sustain perpetual motion. I know how badly scientists have tried to discover perpetual motion, and to actually be the one to discover it would make me rich. So why cant it be done. Check the numbers, And I will sue if anyone tries to profit from my idea.
2006-07-07 18:55:58 · update #1
I believe that you would need the same propulsion to "get it going somehow" each time you stop for a red light or park at home/work/school/shopping. Therefore, it would be impractical. Another problem as I understand it is storing the power. This involves the limitations of batteries. Solar power is used experimentally for automobiles but I do not think wind power has been used. The hybrid cars harness electrical energy in the most efficient manner commercially available.
2006-07-07 17:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
What you're asking about is called 'perpetual motion,' & it is a myth.
It sounds way cool, but it won't work, because it will always take more energy to run it than it will produce.
The reason for this is because of the combination of external & internal friction & electrical resistance will eat up so much of the available energy that the result is a net loss.
In other words, it uses more that it makes.
2006-07-08 00:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The extension cord would be too long.
A generator large enough to power the car would be to large to carry it on the car.
2006-07-08 00:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I beleive Mazda is working on that concept with the generator on the wheel thing.
2006-07-08 14:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by FORDever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because "check out my electric car" is not a good pickup line... unless you're at a greenpeace meeting
2006-07-08 00:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by deluxe_pow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you help me with my Delorian?
Or just fix the crack in my bong?
2006-07-08 00:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
2006-07-08 00:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by PourMeAnother 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, we can.
2006-07-08 00:16:32 · answer #8 · answered by Duke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋