Air Elevator

Air Elevator

Here’s a home elevator that its creators say is “Powered by the Most Abundant Resource in the World… AIR!”

And here’s a discussion with their support team:

Support: Thank you for your interest in our Vacuum Elevators! How may we help you today?

Craig: Where does the energy come from?

Support: Our vacuum elevators are Air Driven. The energy to make the elevator go up is derived from a normal 220 V electrical plug (similar to a washing machine) that powers our turbines. Going down is powered by gravity, no energy, making it cost effective and green.

We even have a new solar powered elevator that is powered by the sun. Do you have any additional questions?

Craig: Is there enough power, even on a sunny day, to push a load up?

Support: Yes, it’s stored energy.

Craig: Oh, in batteries?

Support: That question I am not sure about. I would have to check with our engineering department.

Craig: Suppose the car is on the top floor, and is not used for a long period of time. Doesn’t it start to sink as the gasket leaks air?

Support: No, it’s held into place by a locking system.

Craig: Cool. Thanks.

END OF CONVERSATION.

Well, to call this air-driven, i.e., to suggest that the power comes from air, is erroneous/misleading. Also, there is no way on Earth that this will be more energy efficient than an electric motor that moves the car directly.

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