The Kite Car, or Wind Light Vehicle, is the latest in zero emissions concept or fantasy car created by Tsun-Ho Wang, Min-Gyu Jung & Sung-Je Do. Designed for the future, the Wind Light Vehicle allows three possible methods of propulsion. The giant wing on the hood is designed to swing upright so the vehicle can operate in a similar manner to a windsurfing board. The wing is also detachable and can be used like a kite-surfing wing in more extreme windy conditions.
When there isn’t adequate wind to power the Wind Light Vehicle, there is an electric motor in each of the three tires. However, there are no technical statistics available on how the Wind Light Vehicle’s electric motors will be charged. The possibilities are a charge through motion (the wheels turning), via wind power (although there doesn’t seem to be room for batteries to store the energy) or through a plug-in system.
In order to function, the Wind Light Vehicle will need to be extremely lightweight in construction using composites and high strength aerospace materials. For best results, the driver would also need to be extremely light, perhaps similar in stature to a horse-jockey.
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