Week Ten

Imagine that the government decided to support environmentally friendly cars. Your employer needs to determine whether it is better to manufacture flying or hydrogen cars. You were asked to research the car specifications, compare and contrast the two vehicles, and report to your employer. Look at the specifications below. Write a paragraph comparing and CONTRASTING both types of cars. Use the language from Activity Two. Post your finished paragraph in FORUM 10.3. You will find the car specifications below.

BMW Hydrogen 7 Specifications

Propulsion system: 260 hp, 6-liter V-12 duel-fuel Internal combustion engine
Top Speed: 143 mph
Zero-to-60: 9 seconds
MPG: NA (the vehicle has a 30 gallon tank for the hydrogen and a 19.5 gallon gas tank)
Vehicle range: 400 miles (125 on hydrogen, 310 on gas)
Fuel(s): ): Gasoline & liquid hydrogen Tailpipe emissions: None

Skycar 200 LS Specifications

Dimensions (L x W x H): 14' x 8.5' x 6' – 119 ft2
Gross Weight: 1,320 lbs
Net Payload: 400 lbs
Continuous Engine Power: 170hp
Electrical Motor Power: 85 hp per motor
Emergency Electrical Motor Power (30 seconds): 145 hp per motor
Time – Parachute Safe (50 mph @ 200 ft: 11.3 seconds
Rate of climb: 1860 fpm
Roadability: ~ 30 mph
Range with 2 passengers @ 122 mph (42 mpg): 434 miles
Fuel Consumption: 7.4 gallons per hour
(Moller International, 2012)