The Hydraulic Hybrid INGOCAR is a medium size 5-seat passenger car, driven by a new hydrostatic powertrain with energy storage. It drives like a conventional car with an automatic transmission, but its powertrain is significantly more efficient, powerful and lighter. This not only improves the fuel consumption, emissions and safety conditions, the driving performance and comfort have improved too.

The INGOCAR's design has been revised, improving the mileage from 130 mpg to 170 mpg. The basic concept remains the same, but the energy management has been tightened and the structure further simplified. The weight reduction from 2,200 lb to 1,600 lb (1,000 kg to 725 kg) and a 20% better engine efficiency are the main factors for the 30% improvement in mileage.

.   Alternative concepts:  Electric Hybrids are not more efficient than the best Diesel engine driven cars, but are noticeably heavier and more expensive. The benefits are their low pollution, however, recent studies show that electric vehicles release up to 65% less carbon than current hybrids when the electricity they use was taken into account. (San Francisco Electric Vehicle Association)  This means, the 170 mpg Hydraulic Hybrid has a noticeably smaller carbon footprint than the best electric cars (145 mpg).  See:  EMISSIONS

News Update: First Concept Images of the 170 mpg IngoCar Released Click here to view additional concept images Desktop Engineering 2009 Designs that Will Change the World, Honorable Mention The development of the INGOCAR is for the common good and remains our goal.  Financial means of $ 3.8 million is needed to prototype the car and to prove that the drastic improvements in mileage and emissions are realistic.  Financial support for building the prototype would be greatly appreciated.

3. Q. 2008: The detailed revision of the INGOCAR resulted in a weight reduction of more than 20% (440 lb to 1760 lb/200 kg to 800 kg) using more sophisticated control techniques for the powertrain and newer, but established materials and manufacturing techniques for the car body.

1. Q. 2009:  The design update results in a simplified structure of the platform and a weight reduction of now 27% to 1600 lb (725 kg).

2. Q, 2009:  The revision of the combustion engine resulted in a 20% reduction in specific fuel consumption and an increase in milage to 170 mpg.

4. Q, 2009: INGOCAR 2009:  Further reductions in emissions. Dependency on Foreign Sources.   EMISSIONS:  Comparison with electric cars. View the FAQ.

4. Q. 2009. INGOCAR E Concept update: Electric hydraulic power supply unit for emission free driving.

1. Q. 2010. First Concept Images of the IngoCar Released. Click here to view.