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- Why don't cars use something like a rail gun instead of combustion to drive pistons?
Why don't cars use something like a rail gun instead of combustion to drive pistons?
Because that would require electricity, and would be a cumbersome/inefficient electric motor.J3J33J333 said:Why don't cars use something like a rail gun instead of combustion to drive pistons?
The inverse is actually more useful, where the motor becomes a linear generator.J3J33J333 said:Why don't cars use something like a rail gun instead of combustion to drive pistons?
Well. Not much can be said what was not mentioned before: cars needs energy, and when you have the kind of energy needed for any railgun-like thing, there are better solutions.J3J33J333 said:Why don't cars use something like a rail gun instead of combustion to drive pistons?
There are several reasons why rail guns are not used in cars. First, rail guns require a large amount of energy to operate, which would make them impractical for everyday use. Additionally, rail guns produce a lot of heat and noise, which would make them uncomfortable and potentially dangerous for passengers. Finally, rail guns are not very efficient at low speeds, making them unsuitable for stop-and-go city driving.
In theory, rail guns could be a more environmentally friendly option since they do not produce emissions. However, the energy required to power a rail gun would still need to come from a source, such as electricity, which may not be entirely clean. Additionally, the materials used to make rail guns, such as rare earth metals, can have negative environmental impacts during mining and production.
Rail gun technology is currently being used in some military applications, such as launching missiles and projectiles. However, there are currently no practical applications of rail guns in transportation, as the technology is still in its early stages and faces many challenges in terms of cost, efficiency, and safety.
While rail guns have been proposed as a potential technology for long-distance transportation, there are still many technical challenges that need to be overcome. These include finding ways to reduce the high amount of energy needed to power the rail gun and addressing safety concerns, such as the potential for electromagnetic interference with electronic devices.
Rail guns are not currently a practical alternative to electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles. These alternative energy sources are already being used in transportation and have been proven to be more efficient and reliable than rail guns. Additionally, the infrastructure for charging or refueling these vehicles is already in place, while rail guns would require new infrastructure to be built.