Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Hybrid, Solar
Knight Rider movie producer: the new KITT is a solar powered, "hybrid"
Turns out I was wrong when I said the new KITT from the Knight Rider movie coming February was not a hybrid. According to the show's executive producer, David Bartis, the new KITT is very efficient and a hybrid in "some ways." KITT will also have solar panels and other green technologies. Here is exactly what David said:
CS: Was there any attempt to make this a "green" car? Is the new KITT a hybrid?
Bartis: The new KITT is incredibly efficient. Yes, it is a hybrid in some new ways. You'll see it incorporate solar energy and technology that we could create because it is a TV show. There are some cool new technologies we have applied; it is a highly efficient vehicle.
Stay tuned for full review when Knight Rider airs February 17th.
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[Source: Coming Soon]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
CARazed 6:46PM (1/25/2008)
Looks like the upgrade the car AND the driver. LOL. Maybe they can pretent the car is a PLUG-IN HYBRID too and really help spread the word.
http://www.carazed.com
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Wildgoosechase 10:02PM (1/25/2008)
Spare me.
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kballs 10:05PM (1/25/2008)
Yes, because it's a TV show the car can be powered by zero-point fairy energy.
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Mirko 9:00AM (1/26/2008)
Wasn't the old KITT supposed to be powered by a hydrogen-burning turboshaft engine?
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Lascelles Linton 9:20AM (1/26/2008)
Mirko,
Fuel Processor - KITT was powered by a turbine engine primarily fueled by hydrogen gas. However, his complex fuel processor allows him to run on any combustible liquid, even regular gasoline. KITT's actual fuel requirements and efficiency ratings were classified, however in one episode, KITT mentioned his fuel economy was at least 100 miles per gallon. However, when operating on fuels other than liquid hydrogen, KITT's fuel efficiency and power output may be lowered.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KITT
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TA 10:31AM (1/28/2008)
The worst part is that they are using a FORD (Fix Or Repair Daily)this time around. Couldn't they have waited and use a Trans am like in the original?
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