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The MDI Air Car

The Ultimate Green Machine

— January 20, 2008 — Autos
After working on the air powered car concept for the past 15 years French engineer Guy Negre is about to bring this revolutionary vehicle to the masses thanks to a contract with India's main car manufacturer; Tata Motors. Not only is this the worlds cleanest car but it is also functional with MDI offering various designs to suite your life style. The Pickup, Van, Taxi, Mini CAT, and family car models will all be made available for less than $15,000.

The Skinny, According to Geeks are Sexy, "The principle that makes this car work is very simple. Instead of using gas to create an explosion and make the pistons move, the vehicle's engine is powered via three compressed air tanks located under its chassis. Environmentally speaking, this means all that goes out the exhaust pipe is cold, pure air, which can even be used as an air-conditioning source on a hot summer day.

As far as performance goes, the vehicle is pretty amazing. With a top speed of 110 kilometers per hour, it has autonomy of around 300 kilometers. All that is needed to fill it up is a compressed air station, and in case of emergency, an electrical source can be used to power the built-in air compressor, which can fill in the air reserve in about three hours. The core of the technology is controlled wirelessly via computer and the car's electrical system is composed of a single wire."

Trend Themes
1. Air-powered Vehicles - Air-powered vehicles are expected to grow in popularity as an environmentally friendly car alternative.
2. Compressed Air Technology - Compressed air technology is providing new opportunities for more eco-friendly innovation.
3. Wireless Vehicle Technology - Wireless vehicle technology is facilitating new advancements in eco-friendly cars, such as air-powered vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry has an opportunity to incorporate compressed air technology in vehicles to offer more eco-friendly options to consumers.
2. Renewable Energy Industry - The renewable energy industry can tap into the potential of compressed air stations for eco-friendly transportation.
3. Technology Industry - The technology industry is critical in the development of wireless vehicle technology for the advancement of eco-friendly cars like air-powered vehicles.
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