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Note that [[Engine unit]]s can only be built in [[Assembling machine]]s and as a result the Car may not be built by hand from raw.


The car is an alternative movement method for your character. Driving a [[Car]] is much faster than running although it slowly consumes some [[Fuel]]. The [[Car]] has a basic storage and provides some armor.
The [[Car]]] is the earliest alternate form of transportation for the player. Although it requires a bit of fuel, driving a Car is much faster than running, letting you scout out areas or outmaneuver [[biters]]. Cars also have a built-in turret (which requires ammo), plenty of storage, and some armor, letting the player use hit-and-run tactics against small groups of enemies.


As of Update: v0.11.
As of update v0.11, cars will collide with objects - dealing and taking damage in the process. The damage is dependent on the car's speed and the health of the target; small [[biter]]s and trees can be safely rammed, but colliding with big biters and [[Wall]]s can easily destroy the vehicle and its contents.
The car damage model has been altered to allow collision with objects - dealing and taking damage in the process. Damage is dependent on car's speed at the moment of collision and hp of the target. Small [[biter]]s and trees can be safely rammed, but colliding with big biters and [[Wall]]s can easily destroy the vehicle.


== Usage as big chest ==
Since [[Engine unit]]s can only be built in [[Assembling machine]]s, Cars may not be built from by hand from their raw materials.
Because the car can store the highest number of items, it can be used as big chest. There are also other quite unconventional usages: [http://www.factorioforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8805 Cars on Belts - Not just a highway].
 
== Use for Storage ==
Cars can store a tremendous amount of items, be moved along conveyer belts, and interact with [[inserter]]s. They can be used as large chests or even mini-trains ([http://www.factorioforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8805 Cars on Belts - Not just a highway]).


== Old sprites ==
== Old sprites ==
There is an thread about the  [http://www.factorioforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3087  old sprites of the car]. It includes also the old graphics and how to replace it in game.
There is an thread about the  [http://www.factorioforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3087  old sprites of the car]. It includes also the old graphics and how to replace it in game.


== Entering the car ==
== Controls ==
To enter the car, you stand near the car, and hit the "Enter" key. (default key binding)
''These are the default bindings. They can be changed in the Options menu.''
{|
|Enter/Exit
|Enter
|-
|Accelerate
|W
|-
|Decelerate/Reverse
|S
|-
|Steer
|A,D
|}


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 04:38, 7 May 2016

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The Car] is the earliest alternate form of transportation for the player. Although it requires a bit of fuel, driving a Car is much faster than running, letting you scout out areas or outmaneuver biters. Cars also have a built-in turret (which requires ammo), plenty of storage, and some armor, letting the player use hit-and-run tactics against small groups of enemies.

As of update v0.11, cars will collide with objects - dealing and taking damage in the process. The damage is dependent on the car's speed and the health of the target; small biters and trees can be safely rammed, but colliding with big biters and Walls can easily destroy the vehicle and its contents.

Since Engine units can only be built in Assembling machines, Cars may not be built from by hand from their raw materials.

Use for Storage

Cars can store a tremendous amount of items, be moved along conveyer belts, and interact with inserters. They can be used as large chests or even mini-trains (Cars on Belts - Not just a highway).

Old sprites

There is an thread about the old sprites of the car. It includes also the old graphics and how to replace it in game.

Controls

These are the default bindings. They can be changed in the Options menu.

Enter/Exit Enter
Accelerate W
Decelerate/Reverse S
Steer A,D

See also

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