How the CAE Engine Works
This diagram illustrates the various modes of the compressed-air engine.
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Diagram Explained:
Mode A: Operating with compressed air from Air Tank only 1. in town under 35 mph.
Mode B: Operating with compressed air from Air Tank only 1. which is being heated 2. to expand volume before entering engine.
Mode C: Operating with air from the Intake 3. which is being heated 2. to expand volume before entering engine - on highway over 35 mph.
Mode D: Operating as in Mode C but also refilling 4. Air Tank while running.
Our Mission: To bring zero pollution motoring at any speed, for any distance, to the largest number of motorists possible and, in doing so, significantly improve the quality of the air we breathe and reduce our collective carbon footprint.
MDI and the Compressed Air Vehicle
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