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The USAF Academy flywheel-electric car technical report. Report No. 2 (final) 31 May 79-31 December 80

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5976233
This is the second and final report on the USAF Academy Flywheel-Electric Car. The car is an operational test vehicle, not a prototype for a commercial car. It weights 3100 pounds, carries 4 passengers, and cruises at 40 miles-per-hour for about 100 miles before recharging. Technical details are presented that will provide guidance to the reader who wishes to construct a similar vehicle. (Author)
Research Organization:
Frank J. Seiler Research Lab., United States Air Force Academy, CO (USA)
OSTI ID:
5976233
Report Number(s):
AD-A-095130
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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