ForeverCar

[sm0ky2]

if i were to attempt something like this, i would have to use a custom body-kit, that (as mentioned above) captures the air and runs it through tubes into turbines instead of the "wind-mills" shown here. This will maximize generation, as well as lower the wind-resistance.

also, there are commercially available electric-generation-braking-systems.
used in the Pruis, the Civic, and a couple other hybrid vehicles. i would have to use those too...

solenoid shock-absorbers, while in theory might add to efficiency, i think they would be more of a cosmetic addition, i probably wouldn't waste time/energy on developing something like that for the tiny gain...

something small, like a feirro.   for cost efficiency i would use deep cycle 12v batteries,

a Test:::  we could calculate how many small DC motors+wind turbines it would take to charge the batteries on a remote control car, at its max speed. and see how long it can run itself for.
vs. the run-time of the car with no turbines attached.

[pcockriel]

i seen a small van on line when i find it ill post the link
i think it verified that this car does work
ill be searching
the other guy used a wind turbine strapped to the side of the mini van , but he ran free to.

great ideas to change the body style above

also in new cars don't they charge when going downhill?

[pcockriel]

i found it ,
its solar panel turbine combo

http://youtube.com/watch?v=raLgNo0jhys

[pcockriel]

i had to prove to myself that wind alone will pull a vehicle forward
we all know sailing will blow huge ships
anyway  this link was for anyone wanting to see a vehicle powered by wind

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pZ3_JAPpH3

there are other fan driven designs that pull the vehicle forward when wind is blown at it
but maybe this concept will inprove the vehicle

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XRYkIzjmCR4&feature=related

[kallstrom_74]

this was a funny thing! i walked and thinked today and came to a simular conclusion!...small windpowerd generators (that can deliver good volts and amps) that is sitting under (in the line shaft?) in a "windtunnel" that forces a lot of air from the front and under the car in to the windtunnel to turn the generators, and perhaps have a newman machine in each wheel axel that also loads the batterypack