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September 11, 2004: The Hydristor - Tom Kasmer #124; Open Lines
Tom Kasmer presents the Hydristor, a hydraulic energy system he claims can revolutionize automotive efficiency by replacing conventional transmissions. Positioned as a breakthrough in green engineering, the Hydristor uses fluid dynamics to deliver near-frictionless motion transfer and promises major gains in fuel economy and emissions reduction. Kasmer outlines the technical principles behind the invention, arguing that its simplicity, scalability, and compatibility with existing vehicle designs make it viable for rapid adoption. He explains how the Hydristor combines attributes of hydraulic drive and regenerative braking, creating a closed-loop system that conserves momentum and reduces mechanical wear. He also addresses skepticism from the engineering community and discusses the challenges he has faced bringing the technology to market, including lack of funding and institutional resistance. In the latter part of the program, open lines allow callers to weigh in on energy innovation, suppressed inventions, and their own theories of clean tech suppression. Kasmer's appearance underscores ongoing tension between independent inventors and entrenched industry standards, offering a technical yet accessible case for radically rethinking how vehicles store and use energy.
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