This is an environmentally friendly vehicle designed in 1891, because it uses no fuel at all. It is driven by a clockwork of springs, which are wound up like a clock. The spring tension is allowed to release by driving the wheels through some very intricate gearing. The two balls act as a governor and keep the speed from getting out of hand. The brakes set automatically when the vehicle goes too fast down a hill.
do you know how did this vehicle get wound up? how far could it go?
Posted by: daniel | June 06, 2006 at 09:41 PM
It’s great that more people are focusing on making better environmental choices. Plus technology is making it more economical now, and that’s what people really notice. Wind energy, solar power, hybrids and zap EV’s, our choices are good. There are now electric cars being sold everyday, you just plug it into a regular power outlet. When people test drive them they say it’s far more fun to drive an EV.
Posted by: Web | March 24, 2008 at 05:27 PM