- Gasoline as the vehicle's power source
- Power generated by explosive expansions from combustion
- 4-6 litres of oil used as lubrication for engine parts
- Steel chassis to support the weight of the metal frame and engine
- Pollution created from fuel combustion
- Fuel fill-ups cost money and environmental damage depending on the fuel source
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- Compressed air as the power source
- Power generated by expansion of compressed air pushing against pistons
- 1 litre of vegetable oil to lubricate the aluminum engine
- Lightweight aluminum chassis and frame, supports a light plastic body
- Clean filtered air is produced as exhaust
- Air tank charges cost $1-$2 of electricity and can be as green as the power source (solar or wind)
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