Supercar that's Recyclable and fuel efficient? The Omega Car

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

I think this car is probably my favorite of all the cars you've featured on your channel. I love the concepts and purpose behind it, as well as the construction techniques used. I look forward to seeing more of the Omega Car!

[@CaseyPutsch]

I appreciate that man. Thank you.

[@newtonfirefly3584]

@@CaseyPutsch Also agree that this concept vehicle made into a prototype is quite well thought out, developed with many excellent implementations. There are two innovations You might consider to use in a modified power train. A. Stanley Meyer's Hydrogen internal combustion engine + water to hydrogen conversion method system. B. Add hydrogen extraction from H2O water vapor exhaust. C. Hydrogen generator, extractor from air. D. Higher efficient, higher power/weight ratio internal combustion engine: Liquidpiston X rotary engine.; 4 HP/2 Kg, 40 HP/20 Kg air cooled,combustion engine works with multiple fuels - hydrogen, diesel, ethanol, methanol, gasoline, etc. and combinations. E. As an engineer, hopefully a scientist too, You should clearly know the 'Environmental', 'Green', Nonsense is completely baseless, falsehood, pretense, lies, false, incorrect, distorted, misleading information, misinformation, disinformation, political, directed, dictated, controlled by the Authoritarian Globalists/Elite; Biology is only a Study, without the necessary essential aspects, factors, ideas, concepts, principles causation and mechanism which are necessary for Postulation which is necessary for and precedes Hypothesis, which precedes Thesis, which precedes Theory, and ll require increasing level of Proof. Just as their nonsense about the "Zone Layer" whole, was found to be completely false, political, etc. so too the actual evidence of "Global Warming" is clearly false, and their "Climate Change". NO ONE knows [which is actually true, since The Creator is NO ONE, the ONLY ONE and thus the ONLY ONE that knows] what the principles of weather and all other claimed aspects of the environment. We do have clear evidence of many chemical harm to humans, such as toxins in the air when breathed, injected, digested, etc. into the body. Though, also with the empirical evidence, their is not actual defined causation and mechanism, though some ideas, details, etc. of the harmful affects process. It is nothing like developed principles, causation, mechanism within physics most all of chemistry [much of organic lacks - hence biology, the combination biochemistry and all related and extended] F. There are some other small improvements within the electrical and electronic aspects including the sound system which benefit from or need some improvements too. [if You would like to discuss specifics, my expertise within engineering design, development, innovation, etc., are extensive within electronics] All The Best and Much Success in Your Quest Health And Well Being. Sincerely

[@iswinkels]

A concept car that actually drives. That's probably what pisses off the competition more than anything.

[@deadprivacy]

@@iswinkels not really, vw did this concept, you could buy one, three pot diesel hypermiler that can do a fair chop....theirs got shelved too,

[@Only.gmail_]

​@@CaseyPutschyou designed it?

[@tirtamccunney5593]

I’d love to see a video on the materials used and construction processes used in the build

[@blackmoon8459]

I don't remember when I first saw the interview you did with Ed over on Vinwiki when you talked about this car, but that was my first intro to you. And when I saw the car and heard about the performance, my first thought was, "I want one." That desire hasn't changed. I want one. It's fast, but so what, I will most likely never take a vehicle much above highway speeds, because I am not confident in my ability to do so safely. The thing that made me immediately attracted to this car was 1) The aesthetics, but more importantly 2) The aesthetics WHILE ALSO GETTING 100+ MPG! I won't lie and say, "Oh, I don't care how the car looks as long as it gets me from A-B reliably," even though I know how a car looks shouldn't affect my desire to own it. Luckily for me, it seems that designing for a low coefficient of drag also tends to make for a really damn cool looking vehicle. All that said to say, I'm glad you are bringing the Omega car back out, and I look forward to what the future has in store for this amazing vehicle. Because as you kind of said in the video, what makes this car so revolutionary isn't the powertrain, it's the design. A monocoq, removing mirrors, running the airflow under the car and up behind the seats to create a more laminar flow to the radiator, etc. Everything that was done on this vehicle to make it as slippery as possible means that regardless of if this car is an ICEV or a BEV, it will retain it's efficiency level. The only thing that will have much of an effect on efficiency after this point is if someone can improve the efficiency of available powertrains. I look forward to seeing this on the road again, best of luck to you, and I hope the chance to own one for myself comes sometime soon.

[@dion6146]

Excellent, clear thinking for the car design.

[@EverythingorNothing]

This is absolutely groundbreaking stuff. It wouldn't surprise me that auto manufacturers would try and suppress this keep fighting and get the word out Casey.

[@Flapdr01]

Volkswagen built the extremely similar 1L and XL. Most car reviewers didn't like it though.

[@shamusjackal]

I went into your previous videos a few months ago just to find out more about your Omega Car! Glad to see it come front and center for a video! I'm really interested to see more about it and how/why you did things the way you did them in the future!

[@Savitri12346]

You’re correct

[@diggingattycho7908]

I'm reminded of something from Architectural school. One class a Prof. was boasting about all of the great advancements some guys in San Fran were doing, new materials, new methods, etc. in building. Years later I was working with an Architect who was a professor(not the boaster) from my old college. I asked him, what ever became of those guys in San Fran. He told me they were stopped dead at the bureaucracy. From my own experience that's been the biggest problem our world faces. But most people do not have a clue about it. Only look confused when they are told, you can't do that because the law... But talking efficiencies in the automotive world. I look at that very differently than you do. I look at cars as systems, of course that is a relative term. In engineering like life there is always a price. I agree the diesel is the most efficient of engines. Not just talking mileage, but if it's combustible a diesel can run on it. I know a guy that ran his car on fry oil, he got pulled over for the funny smell his car made. He had to pay his estimated highway taxes, that he wasn't paying at the pump. Yea, there is no way to win.

[@jmike8934]

Finally! Finally! I've been anticipating more Omega Car content since I discovered your channel years ago! Thanks Casey!

[@wallabyparty5443]

This car is very inspiring to me, as an engineering student with a passion for vehicles. I have dreamed of building something like this for years and it is wonderful to see it exist in the real world. I hope that one day I can visit the facility, meet you, and see the car in person.

[@CLOCKWERKJERKZ]

Seeing this concept when you initially brought it back a few years back, I was excited to see it in action again. Now is the best time to find the support and investment into at least small scale manufacturing.. Sure the economy blows, but hopefully as things get less tense, we can see your concept really come back and show people what efficiency can be, what it should be.

[@cuttingedgeinnovationstati5208]

The Omega car has been one of my favorite builds of yours. I love the approach of not only making it hitting performance and efficiency numbers, but looking at practical manufacturing "opportunities" for the industry to pick up on. Thanks for the videos and all that you do for the community.

[@ProlificInvention]

Beautiful machine you made there, love what you do man. Next level

[@gsarssadams]

As one of your tests, if you have time, you could show usage and efficiency of the alternative fuels you can use in a Diesel combustion engine.

[@fatpad00]

Cool idea, and I really like it, but I dont expect Casey to do it. Diesel fuel has additives that provide lubrication, and these additives arent found in fuels like Jet-A or kerosene.

[@wesasher87]

This car is amazing, I would daily this car given the chance.

[@drurybryan]

Stoked to see the omega getting some attention.

[@Johnathan_Waters]

I think the Omega Car is a fantastic concept, and well executed (obviously). Good luck getting people to get behind it!

[@AndreS_-df2nw]

I'd like to see more under the skin. Suspension design, engine bay, interior, etc. I've wondered for years why a fuel efficient entry level sports car wasn't a thing consumers were into.

[@hsd3461]

Bro i have been subscribed for like a week or so and your cars are amazing i really hops when i open my own garage i could define all odds and make cars that are cool like yours

[@adam122racing]

I’m really glad you made this video I never got to see this thing up close and in detail and man oh man that is an awesome car

[@danielraymond9395]

I loved the first test video of this car and it got me so excited to see more testing! I hope it finally comes back to the channel

[@bennykuhrt5921]

New Vids with casey 🥰🥰🥰 amazing as always!!!

[@CrispysProjects]

Looking forward to more of the MPG journey, I'm also building high MPG VW TDI, but in a VW Corrado as its low('ish) drag 😄but has efficient McLaren F1 wing mirrors! It also gets the least views on my channel, no one cared about efficiency unless its big HP turbo flow! 110 MPG -1 for every BHP your engine originally had, keep up the build

[@zacharykelley359]

I love it, been waiting a long time to see more of the omega car, I would love to see more about it and how it came together and how I could make one myself could definitely use 80-100 mpg as inflation is happening and I was at a low wage before the inflation.

[@SoloRenegade]

If I were a Genius Garage student, I would go nuts on the Omega car project. Wouldn't mind working on the King Zero too, but I think the Omega car is a true long-term thinking type project. Great tech demonstrator, and could be a jumping off point for something greater that I've had in mind that would really go well with the omega car idea.

[@nickgarcia7415]

I've said it before and I will continue to say it. I would love a omega in my driveway. I frequently make a 150 mile round trip sometimes multiple times a week. This would be a amazing car to have. Regardless if it comes in a kit car form or turn key this is the type of car we really need.

[@dannyharbour3951]

I seen the video when you were doing some very impressive burnouts in the Omega car. And it made wonder what is the top speed that car can do. I also like the design of it, the body just looks like a supercar. I would love a ride in it. I look forward to seeing more videos of the Omega car. Love your channel and love what you do to help the young car guys coming up. Keep up the good work with Genius Garage and I hope you find success as a driver.

[@THESLlCK]

set this to 2X speed it's like watching michael scott's brilliant engineer son ramble for a year about a diesel prius built to race dodge vipers and single handedly save the earth from pollution

[@SparkyGage]

Just went back and re-watched some of the earlier videos on this car. Glad to see this is getting some "air time" as we have needed this for some time.

[@chrstphrr]

Casey, I've caught nearly all the videos you've shown of the Omega car, and since I know exactly what sort of donor car the engine comes from, I'm always interested. But everything you've shown of the car is a teaser, to me. I'd love to see the Omega car from underneath, or vignette videos showing some of the suspension, or simply show us what's under the front panel between the wheels next time around. I've always wanted to see a more "boring" video where you dig out photos of when it was under construction, to see some of the history behind it. Then you could better explain some of the design choices you'd made 10 years ago, like... - how was monocoque composite over foam body was laid up? - what sort of test pieces you tried before diving right into the body? - how did you make mounting points join that unconventional body to fit the metal bits like the suspension or engine mounts? - is the Omega car registered -- and how onerous was the process of registering a handbuilt car not based on another car in your state? Looking forward to more appearances of the Omega car. Don't be afraid to show us it opened up a bit more.

[@leeperkins84]

Always liked the look of it, I guess if the brief can be scaled to larger cars then it's a winner.

[@hughbertsprojects]

Can’t wait to see more of the Omega car. It was fun watching it when you and Genius garage were working on it last. I hope to make it a car show if you have it out at one. Love the colors on it too. Very sleek looking vehicle. If I remember correctly you have a 1.9 Tdi in it for power and mileage. I wonder what one of these would do Mpg wise with a Smart Fortwo drivetrain. I have a 09 Fortwo and get a constant 45mpg. Best tank has been 47mpg.

[@izno73]

I am almost sure that it would be worse with the gas-powered smart engine. There are a few interesting engines also from VW, which could be more fuel efficient. but they were never offered in the US. You may want to look up the 1.4 TDI or the 1.2 TDI from the Audi A2 or the VW Lupo (3L).

[@craigdry9522]

Love what you are doing . God speed to you a the genius garage crew.

[@SebastianATaylor]

Hey Casey I absolutely love your cars I have been watching for many years now and you have inspired me to build my own cars. Have a wonderful rest of your day

[@JLSnOrLaX]

I absolutely love the front facia with the big round headlights. It's evocative of the old supercharged Bentleys and other cars in my opinion.

[@owenrossi6032]

The omega car is one projects you've done on the Chanel glad to see your going to be working on it again

[@621ELECTRONICS]

Glad to see videos on this again. Very cool car, everything about it, and I hope to see more.

[@donnelhuddleston2478]

Been interested in the "O" right from the beginning and was unhappy that the product kept getting shelved, keep up the good work.

[@jesusu.4647]

I love the omega car. I'm specially interested in the way the monocoque is built. At plain sight and based on my knowledge of airplanes it looks like somekind of Rutan style foamcore composite structure. Really looking forward to learning more about it this year.

[@harrism.1053]

I can't wait to see more of the car on the road/running!

[@forresttm]

I want a omega so much. Its my ideal car. High mpg yet fun.

[@dpoarch]

Glad to see this car back in focus. I have always wanted to see more of this project. It's so cool and unique. I hope we get to see more information about the car design and construction. Thanks Casey

[@ironfuzz]

Fellow Ohioan and car-lover here. I think the Omega Car is a fantastic concept and brilliant execution. I've been kicking around the idea of designing and building something like this for a while. I daily-drive a 2002 Miata for 8 years, and aside from hauling stuff, it was the best car I have ever owned because it was simple, light, cheap and fun. It's time for a revival of Lotus' philosophy of "simplify and add lightness." Government restrictions are opening up for small/low volume manufacturers and Columbus, OH will be the next Silicon Valley in 5 years , so it's a good time for ground-up thinking. Would love to touch base sometime and see how I can help.

[@gnuemacs1166]

If you look at Citroen ds the rear wheels are covered and the front headlights turn and are integrated into the fenders also had hydraulic suspension and lightweight roof and bonnet

[@g0d182]

cool build deserves more views working on a sustainable energy project of my own too

[@truthcam1]

very cool....would be nice to see a vid of comparison to a similar production car - side by side testing....

[@anidiotinaracingcar]

What's your brake cooling situation? Do you have ducts and stuff?

[@DrsharpRothstein]

I have so many questions about that car. I hope you get around to answering them with your description of it. From this showing -- 1) Is the engine bay closed off to the bottom airflow like a 956? 2) Does the front tire sidewall flex rub the wheel fairings? 3) I hope you someday describe the structure of the body with the loading carrying paths and suspension points. Otherwise, I still have questions. 🙂 Looking forward to watching this series. ( throw a couple of Lambo stories in between LoL)

[@MikefromMOMichaelTurner227]

I’m a retired automotive machinist,, you have my attention!! I am excited!!!

[@CaseyPutsch]

Welcome aboard!

[@marcuscoquer5958]

Brilliant thing. Cannot wait to see more of it. I was disappointed when it fell to the wayside last time.

[@jamesbaxter5911]

I think you did an absolutely wonderful job building that car and I like it alot, I wish there were more people like you who were trying to create their own fuel efficient cars that could get the same gas mileage or so.

[@bryantv2410]

Almost is a reinventing of the car, I was always interested in the omega car since it was tested a few years ago glad to see it again.

[@micaelantunes7055]

Once again you never mention details about the engine. I would love to know what engine is that based on, displacement, what kind of turbo it has and pressure. Thank you

[@Irishcream216]

It's a WV TDI diesel. Probably a 1.9

[@thereeder5rs]

Being newer to your channel (maybe a yr?), I would love to see details and content on this car!

[@wiseass86straight6]

I've enjoyed the videos on this car and love the engineering and practical considerations of it. I'd like to see more content on testing it.

[@greglachcik1730]

Love the idea Casey, hope it comes fully to fruition!

[@tylerramsey8572]

I love the thought put into this car. There is so much inspiration to be had from videos like this. How much more drag would you guess there is doing wheel covers on the rear wheels like you have on the front? I’m sure there is a whole lot of implication in terms of engineering and cost but that might be one subtle way to get the people hung up on the covered rear wheels to loosen up a bit. Love the look and I would definitely consider buying one!

[@houmiss]

Really love the Omega but was wondering what would be the process if it got crashed? Is the body repairable or do you have to make a new one?

[@KielbasaKing-iCu]

Crash test results in the future?

[@elwood173]

This is the most exciting car I've seen in a long time. Trust me if people think they can build a car like this they will. This things amazing!

[@qwertyui90qwertyui90]

Would love to see how you made the chasis and the material that the monocoque is ? curious on the material as well

[@Lluraeden]

I love the omega car, I'm very excited to see more of it! The stripes remind me of the tape that some Sailplane pilots use near the wing center of pressure to reduce friction, I've always wondered if that was deliberate?

[@stevenholtz1760]

Looking forward to seeing you daily this

[@matisoDC]

Can’t wait to see more of the omega car!!

[@Adam-vc1xl]

Have you seen the old 100mpg vw beetle it's kinda interesting how they got it there

[@elpipofx]

Keeping the manual transmission around for another generation! I would buy one!!!

[@JohnDoe-zr6bk]

There are a lot of similarities to the upcoming Aptera. Hope we will see more of this soon.

[@Matt-lx6cj]

I like the look it’s a elegant and racing feel

[@TheSaabClinicUK]

FYI: In 2000, GM brought out a car in the EU called the "Opel Astra 1.7 DTi ECO4". It was a special version of the then Astra. Lean tuned, different gear ratio's. Its in the Guinness book of records as it cleared 100mpg on a trip from 1 corner of the UK to the other. 870 Miles. I had one as a company car and it was fairly decent. Even when driving it like a complete loon it still did 70 mpg, so pretty awesome. And a 4 Door hatch family car, so it sold really well.

[@BengLadislavDanicek]

Finally an update on Omega, so many ingenious things in this build, I absolutely love it... I'm really considering building a simular concept, based on rx-8 running gear and om606 Mercedes engine... Really weird how algorith recommened me this video after 4 days tho...

[@russellbluewolf6427]

if it was feasible, id love a kit of the omega car...basically just add an engine and drive train..is that a dobsonian telescope i spotted in office too? Alwaysw anted to build one of those

[@Caleb807]

I think it is really cool. I like the body's shape and the head lights. If you where to put into production I would probably want a different color interior though. I really like it though

[@autoclock8650]

I really like this, and I learned some valuable things I want to use one day. But what exactly is the body made out of, if it's not carbon fiber or fibreglass? I am not terribly familiar with what other kinds of composites are feasible for such structures. I'm used to the aforementioned, aluminum, steel, and wood (Morgan 3-wheeler).

[@cbreiter4605]

I love the car! I always wanted to know more about it when I see it in the background, in your videos. I’m far from an engineering student, but I do enjoy building and improving things. How much in terms of fuel efficiency and aerodynamics do losing the mirrors and covering the wheels help? I’m planning to start driving my ‘85 Honda Crx this summer, and am hoping to do what I can to maximize fuel efficiency on it.

[@nemoismyson]

can you show how the wheel covers are mounted to the hub?

[@timlee1292]

I love this car. can't wait for more videos

[@kyleandrewburgess]

Would love to learn more on how you came up with the design for the nose of the car.

[@NoahAlbano]

The Omega Car looks awesome, Casey! I love all the thought and engineering that you’ve put into it. Mark me down for a preorder :P

[@TairnKA]

At 4:14; what are the two holes for (air intake, fuel)?

[@carsonyoder6294]

This is definitely one of coolest cars you have. I did wonder though, how do you license a handmade (self built) car?

[@AGuysGarage]

Always loved that car. You obviously know what you are doing. I do have a question. Would it be worth the expense to cool the intercooler at idle if it was a hot day and your intake temps are up but you are at a stop light? sort of cool it down while it isn't under load kind of thing.

[@Supercharger86]

I think it's absolutely gorgeous, I love the sleek design, and the idea of being very efficient. More cars should be designed this way, small with only enough space for 2 (many are commuting in huge SUVs, with only one person in it 🤦🏼‍♂️) I'd love to drive this thing to work every day 😄

[@TehBIGrat]

hey Casey. I like it. I'd buy one if it ever went into production.

[@reece7259]

This deserves more attention

[@osumbuckeyenut]

Casey, that same "Cam Effect" you referred to was studied by mythbusters, who determined that a pickup truck gets better fuel economy with the tailgate closed due to the Eddy of air that circulates in the bed and in turn directs the slipstream up and over

[@_.incredible_magnum._291]

This has honestly inspires me to make my own omega car. I have ideas and concepts so far. I'm thinking something that looks like a charger daytona, but smaller, lighter, and much more fuel efficient.

[@kenvaranelli1349]

This is the most interesting of all your projects. I'm proud of your efforts. Get the Genius Garage kidsinvolved and let me know when I can buy one!

[@hovavrom]

I hope you will see it. I have to meet you one day and learn from you! You are one of the only guys on KZbin that I motivated me to get my project car and achieve my childhood dream. I hope to really meet you one day and learn from you as much as I can.

[@personinla]

What do you think of Aptera Motors? Generally, they seem to be aligned with the Casey Putsch approach. I'm not sure about how recyclable the cars will be, but they're very light (1700 lbs), very aerodynamic (0.13), made with a composite monocoque, and have solar panels to increase range and decrease reliance on grid charging. They don't look like sports cars, but the three motor version does 0-60 in 3.5s. Also, I believe they'll get up to 1000 miles of range.

[@stevewayda3642]

Do more Omega video for green earth . I LOVE IT! I would invest in it!

[@Cowboy_moonman396]

what if you body color the wheel cover and ad d a omega logo on the center?

[@BgHatcher]

Love the Omega Car! Keep it going. Not sure if a small SUV or a pick up since those are also all the rage right now would be possible down the road. Either way it’s super cool

[@theanti-stig397]

I always enjoy the Omega car if you ever did consider going for mass production I would want to help however possible love the idea and wish the best for it I am looking into build something like an enclosed sand rail for higher mpg with body modifications and an efficient engine

[@ztyhurst]

So for context, I am also a huge fan of the Aptera design. I think cars of the future should be as efficient as possible and that is part of the reason I like your Omega car. It looks like it will be highly efficient. I don't know what it would cost to build, but I would certainly be interested in buying a Casey Putsch Omega if they were for sale. My Suggestion: Road Trip in it! 1. You can go through it and make it as reliable as possible and take it coast to coast and then give us the numbers 2. See what breaks or falls off it and make it better/more reliable

[@samuelberghuvud5527]

Finaly another omega car video!

[@cronicjohnson]

So is it a vw diesel ? What work did you put into the engine what was the process to mold the body.

[@johnforeman6620]

I think something like the Cannonball run, with its combination of distance and speed, would give you some testing and the car would do well in. Are events like that still running?

[@silaswolfe381]

As a non-structural suggestion, you could tune it for 2 modes. 1: normal mode where you CAN expend and "waste" fuel like you did in that first test. 2. A more distance oriented and environmentally-friendly mode that physically *will not* do anything that wastes fuel. For example, if you want to squeeze drag racing power or something out of it the ecu just refuses to give it to you. This could help delineate activities and give you even better mpg when you want to tell the world how efficient and fast it is.

[@SpeedLuxury]

I want one, build more. I'm glad to see this back in the spotlight 80 plus mpg is a cool looking car not stuffed with a bunch of nonsense sounds like the perfect car.

[@davidhoare3428]

Love it, beautiful car. It's a great concept

[@jjcastleberry3662]

What was the manufacturing company for the said engine? What is the displacement/size of the engine? Are you using DEF?