Vauxhall Adam C
Meet the ADAM C, a car that
doesn't run on petrol, nor does it run on electricity, making it "greener" than anything else on
the market.
Vauxhall made significant
investments in order to develop the ADAM C, especially in such a highly secretive
way. The car is powered by a state-of-the-art kinetic mechanism, not unlike
those found in children's clockwork toys, which is what the 'C' stands for.
This so-called
"wind-up" technology has allowed Vauxhall to ditch the engine, fuel
tank and the battery while still maintaining the ADAM's sleek styling.
In order to fully wind-up
the car, you'll need about 15 minute's worth of manpower - which in turn will
power the vehicle and all of its systems, including the six-speaker sound
system.
As for efficiency and
sustainability, the ADAM C can achieve an operating range of up to 201 km on just one full wind-up, which makes it perfect for driving in the
city but also for a quick highway run.
Speaking of which, Vauxhall
even says that the rotating motion will exercise your chest, shoulders, arms
and core muscles. In doing so, a 65 kg person can expect to burn over
400 calories in just 15 minutes. That's even better than hopping on the
treadmill!
