Dean Kamen's Newest Invention: A Stirling Hybrid Scooter

[peter123]

http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/dean-kamens-newest-invention-stirling-engine-equipped-hybrid-moto

[jacquesm]

A Stirling engines emissions can be minimal because it does not use explosions to burn the fuel.

The real killer app for Stirlings is in AC, solar powered Stirling driving a secondary Stirling engine in refrigeration mode (backwards).

For transportation the efficiencies are good but not stellar, and maintenance (especially of the seals) has always been a real problem. Rollsocks anyone ?

[bdfh42]

I love the quote "And since the engine doesn't release any unburned hydrocarbons, CO2 emissions are minimal"

We really should start teaching science in schools.