We've all joked at one point or another about our cars running on fumes when we're low on gas, but a French company is working towards a car that runs on air — compressed air, that is.
Motor Development International SA is marketing their cars under the title "the Air car" and while they look futuristic (and honestly, just very European!), they make great promises, some of which are a bit far-fetched, but some which merit further review.
Although air may be free, compressed air is not, so to say it can run virtually without any costs is untrue, and in fact, they do admit in print that adapted petrol stations will administer the compressed air at about $2 for 125-175 miles or so. Additionally, there is no such thing as any vehicle that does not cause pollution — the manufacture of the car and even the electricity used to generate the compressed air causes pollution, so it's not 100 percent environmentally friendly.
But it is an interesting idea. They have five functional prototypes developed, including a five-seater, three-seater, and more. Compressed air tanks are stored underneath the car for propulsion. A built-in compressor can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet and refill these tanks in about four hours.
We probably won't be driving cars such as these in the U.S. anytime soon, but with the government pushing for more alternative-energy driven vehicles, it may not be too far-fetched of an idea after all.
See a video about the car and its technology here.
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It will be a great invention by the engineers and experts to make a car which can run on air. Generally the car and other vehicles normally depend upon fuel, gas and electricity for running. Again we also find that the car can run on natural gas and bio-diesel. But the car can run on air simply a new technology to know. However the compressed air will not be 100% Eco-friendly. BMW repair Santa Monica
I impress to see this article. Really one can enjoy this model very much as it is made for family purpose, one family can journey with small child without any problem. After observing the above pictures I come to the conclusion that it the best model for a family and I have to go for it. After all I also want to give a luxurious and prosperous life to my family members and I think it is the best way for do this.
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Really this is a great invention of the Motor Development International SA that air car. Its sound like a joke but its a true discovery in the car world. People mostly likes those car that make them free from pollution and also it should be very comfortable to the person and family members.
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Normally, cars are running on fuels like: diesel and petrol. But car running on air will be very interesting to watch. It will be a nice thing if the automobile industry making the cars that run on air and keeping it for the long time. It will probably help the car user a lot. The alternative option of the traditional fuel vehicles after the Electric vehicles, Hydrogen fuel vehicles, Bio-diesel vehicles and Natural gas vehicles. So the vehicle that running on air will be the vehicle of future for the automobile industry. http://hansamotors.com/german-auto-repair-costa-mesa.html
