Ever thought of putting a jet engine in your car? Many of us have dreamed, but if you have your doctorate of engineering from Stanford, you just go out and do it. Ron Patrick has added a jet engine to his beetle, and that's pretty cool.
"This is a my street-legal jet car on full afterburner. The car has two engines: the production gasoline engine in the front driving the front wheels and the jet engine in the back. The idea is that you drive around legally on the gasoline engine and when you want to have some fun, you spin up the jet and get on the burner (you can start the jet while driving along on the gasoline engine)." - Ron Patrick
Street Legal Jet Powered Beetle
Street Legal Jet Powered Beetle
Trend Themes
1. Jet-powered Cars - This trend highlights the potential for adding jet engines to cars, creating powerful and exciting street-legal vehicles.
2. Transportation Innovation - This trend demonstrates the opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry by exploring unconventional propulsion methods.
3. Personalized Performance Vehicles - This trend showcases the demand for customized and high-performance cars that offer unique driving experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - This industry could benefit from incorporating jet engines into cars, attracting enthusiasts and offering a new segment of high-performance vehicles.
2. Engineering Industry - This industry could explore the possibilities of integrating jet engines into existing car designs, pushing the boundaries of propulsion and innovation.
3. Emerging Technology Industry - This industry can capitalize on the demand for innovative transportation solutions, such as jet-powered cars, and drive advancements in propulsion technologies.