Trevithic was an amazing engineer who pioneered many technologies. Sadly, he was too far ahead of his time for many of his inventions to be an economic success. But the fact that he tried so many new things is a sign of his genius and influence as a trailblazer.

I wonder if it will ever make a comback?

@Jakeshake-kd2kd

11 күн бұрын

It has in north Korea

Interesting video! 🤔

Some people are designing a new steam car right now, and looking for seed capital. It's a long unphill road to getting any new car in production, so we'll see.

@captiannemo1587

3 ай бұрын

People have been trying on and off since the 60s. The odds are slim. Extremely high pressure, high temperature steam oil needs to be reinvented. As it hasn’t really existed since the 30s or so.

@kyobydoby8942

3 ай бұрын

@@captiannemo1587 The engine's friction parts don't come in contact with steam, so while oil is necessary, it isn't exotic.

@captiannemo1587

3 ай бұрын

Jay Leno has had nothing but no results finding speciality oil for his doble steam car.

@Archive86

3 ай бұрын

i do like watching Leno's steam cars. He has the money to keep them on the road!@@captiannemo1587

Gas power is still ideal according to some. Let's rationalise ideas...