Air Propulsion during Slight Regen Usage - Idea

[Ren.OG]

So I have a pretty stupid idea piggybacking off of Elon's Rocket Propulsion system for the roadster.

Problem: Speed decreases while regen brakes are active.
Solution: Compressed air propulsion system under regen braking.

What if we can use compressed air propulsion to counter the slow-down that happens under regen braking? This way we would be able to keep a constant speed on flat surfaces while letting the battery regen via regen braking. Setting safety aside for now, just thinking about the concept.

I guess the 'is it worth it?' question would be answered if we knew how much power the compressor uses while filling itself up and how long it lasts when being used, along with how much propulsion you need to counter the regen deceleration. so many questions. I know this adds weight to the car which also need to be calculated in. I suddenly think this makes no sense.
*Bonus: you can make it look like your tesla has exhaust pipes lol

mods do with me what you will.
no idea where this belongs.

I did warn you it was a stupid idea and that's all it is, I have no skill or expertise in this field.
I'm gunna regret hitting post, but if it makes you laugh it was worth it.

 

[Jejunjm]

Friction losses and weight losses aside, conservation of energy. There would only benefit if you could violate that. Which you can't.

Perpetual motion - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[UncertainTimes]

Isn’t the benefit of regen braking that the car slows down without having to use brake brakes?

 

[Chemios]

Entropy always wins.

 

[rpiotro]

Perpetual motion machine? Is that what you are getting at? Let me know. I may want to invest.

 

[smatthew]

Wait, can we pair fart mode with compressed gas propulsion mode? Every time you press the fart button the car makes a noise and moves a bit. ;-}

 

[Ren.OG]

Isn’t the benefit of regen braking that the car slows down without having to use brake brakes?

The main purpose is to recharge the battery, slowing down is a symptom of gathering the energy from the car in motion.

Perpetual motion machine?

I'll keep that in mind.

Entropy always wins.

I'm sure someone will figure it out eventually.

press the fart button the car makes a noise and moves a bit

What smell are we using? Vinegar?

Thanks for humoring me all.

 

[andaconda]

????

 

[GreenHokie]

I did warn you it was a stupid idea and that's all it is, I have no skill or expertise in this field.
I'm gunna regret hitting post, but if it makes you laugh it was worth it.

A wise man once told me: There is no such thing as a stupid idea…. Only stupid people who come up with ideas…

Just kidding, of course. Sometimes, stupid ideas evolve into something brilliant/revolutionary. So, keep the stupid ideas coming!!!

 

[Billee]

If you install a windmill generator on the hood, it could power the drive motor directly. The faster you drive the more power it makes. Should be able to get up to at least 200 MPH.

 

[rpiotro]

If you install a windmill generator on the hood, it could power the drive motor directly. The faster you drive the more power it makes. Should be able to get up to at least 200 MPH.

That is not as crazy as it sounds. See this;

DDWFTTW Vehicle Ananlys. Dead down wind faster than the wind.

Examining devices that move opposite to the applied force and vehichles powered only by the differential velocity of wind and ground, often moving faster than the wind speed.

www.lockhaven.edu