2008-11-24

A 170 MPH Steam Powered Car

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TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: The 170 MPH Steam Car

british steamcar challenge, steam powered vehicle, sustainable transportation, emission free, alternative energy, green design, sustainable design, edward montagu

This svelte steam powered car was created using salvaged parts (including tea kettles) and is capable of achieving speeds of 170mph! Developed by Edward Montagu and created by a team of graduate students in the University of Southampton, the car will soon attempt to shatter the record for the fastest steam powered vehicle in the world - previously set in 1906.

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steamcar front profile
clipped from www.steamcar.co.uk

Latest News as of June
2008

Press Day
Press Day
The team had a successful day at Thorney Island introducing
the press to the car.
Cockpit
Cockpit layout
Boilers
Boiler layout
clipped from www.steamcar.co.uk

This illustration helps to explain the inner workings of one, of the car ’s 12 boilers.

Boiler overview
clipped from www.steamcar.co.uk
Latest News as of August
2008
Cloud Machine
car in steam side
12 boilers fully installed and in steam.

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