Rinspeed sQuba Submersible Car Concept
The sQuba is a unique car that can drive on land, on the water and up to 33 feet (10m) under water. The first step in the process of making a submersible car was removing the it’s dependance on air by using only electric motors. Power for the motors comes from lithium-ion batteries which also makes the car a zero emissions vehicle. Next the car was made air tight with a catch, the car has an open top, which means the passenger compartment is flooded when you're under water.
While underwater, the vehicle is powered by SeaBob jet drives that are housed in directional nozzles on the sides of the car. Three motors provide propulsion, one on land and the other two in the water. While under the water, passengers breathe from an integrated compressed air tank similar to those used by scuba divers. The open top of the vehicle is also practical, in that if something would happen while under water, the passengers can make a quick exit.
The car will be on show at Geneva next month, and there's no word on if it will actually be sold at some point, or if any more will be made.
(via Luxury Launches)
Posted by Ghostshark under Cars, Unique, Water |
