The technology for an air car is being explored by a European company known as MDI. Dubbed the FlowAIR, the concept car utilizes tanks of compressed air to drive the engine, allowing about 150 miles between refills of compressed air.Engadget: MDI's "AirCar" officially becomes the FlowAIR (October 10, 2008) Magnetic Air Cars plans to have a similar car ready by 2010.The Jewish Journal: Air Car Coming By 2010 - No Gas, Zero Emissions (September 30, 2008)
In May of 2009, reports said U.S. manufacturer Zero Pollution Motors hoped to bring an air-powered vehicle to the American market by 2011. The company has a license to make the Compressed Air Car—which uses compressed air and gasoline to power the motor.Breitbart.com: Company looks to bring air-powered cars to US
Future Potential
A hybrid version of the car can go about 3000 miles on one tank of gasoline or biofuel. It is reported that a recent partnership with Tata, India's largest car manufacturer, will help popularize the vehicle and allow it to go into mass production. In addition, an American company, Zero Pollution Motors, has been licensed to produce the car as well.
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Developed by race car enthusiast Guy Negre
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Project under development for over 10 years
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Will be entered into the Automotive X Prize contest
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Current licensees include Tata Motors and Zero Pollution Motors
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Plans are for the vehicle to be sold in two, four and six-cylinder versions
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Zero Pollution Motors hopes to have an air-powered car available in the U.S. by "early 2011"Breitbart.com: Company looks to bring air-powered cars to US
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Company spokesperson says the vehicle could cost between $18,000 and $20,000Breitbart.com: Company looks to bring air-powered cars to US
