Scientists at the Rice University, Texas have developed a vehicle which the world will accept as the nanomachine of the future. Constructed from a single molecule, with a light-activated paddlewheel motor, it is the world’s smallest car measuring only 2.1 nanometres in length.
Nano technology has impressed us to the core lately, and its blend in automobiles is beyond the word impressive, and this 2.1 nanometres car bearing carborane wheels and flexible axles is a perfect illustration. The nanocars are capable of moving to two car lengths a second, which is about 20mp/h of a full-scale light-powered car, and can even run at room temperatures. Tagged with a molecule of fluorescent dye into the chassis, the drag is reduced and the wheels are increased to six.
Along with the ever mounting global meltdown, one thing that’s still steadily rising is the urban inhabitation. Therefore, a challenge that automotive engineers confront is building vehicles smaller in size, more functional and ones possessing an economical alternative, thus we believe the nanocars could be the automobiles we are waiting for.
Via: TechRadar
