Carmakers have been experimenting with different power sources since the days of four-legged, one-horse (power) propulsion. From steam to electric to gasoline and diesel, hybrids and fuel cells, and now trending back to electric, auto manufacturers have stuffed just about every type of engine or motor under the hood.
Surely one of the oddest attempts at modern car power was the gas turbine engine.
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