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The Air Car

December 7, 2007 -

air carWhat if there were a car that ran not on gasoline or hydrogen cells, but on compressed air? And what if low end models were available not for $50,000, not for $20,000, but for under $5000? Would you buy one?

MDI of France will be rolling out its air car in France and India in late 2008 at prices ranging from $4,800 to $12,900. It's going to have 2, 4, and 6 cylinder engines available, and fit up to 5 passengers. Of course it's a zero-emission vehicle, and it's going to be able to go up to 500 highway miles on one fill-up, travelling up to 68mph.

So what exactly is a "fill-up"? You plug the car in at home, and a built-in compressor fills the air tanks in four hours. While I can imagine certain inconveniences with the car, and there might be dangers to consider with compressed air explosions during car accidents, I think it's an awesome idea overall, and I hope they bring the idea stateside sooner than later.

Check out the company's website at TheAirCar.com.

Comments on The Air Car
 
Comment Fri, December 7 - 11:46 AM by Frank
Well it definitely looks like something the French would drive! The concept is cool, I'm all for alternative fuels and energy sources. If hey can make it look more like a car and less like a plastic death trap I'd probably buy one.
 
Comment Fri, December 7 - 1:04 PM by Greg
I think there's also a button on the dash which makes the car say in a horrible electronic voice "I AM A ROBOT!"
 
Comment Fri, December 7 - 6:24 PM by crazytalker
I suppose only the French would come up with a Fart Car.
 
Comment Sun, December 9 - 7:29 AM by Nato
I have more than one question, but let me one start with this one. How much energy is required for the 4 hour fill-up?
 
Comment Sun, December 9 - 10:16 AM by Keith wood
Take a look at the front hood of this car. it looks like like an upset angry constipated child about to break wind. SPEED BUGGY...does any one rember that cartoon. the talking car. This thing looks like it is possesed.