# Air-Powered Cars The MDI AirPod By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-10-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-powered-cars-airpod References: [ecogeek.org](http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/2196/69/) & [mdi.lu](http://www.mdi.lu/english/airpod.php) While the bizarre-looking line of air-powered automobiles from [Motor Development International](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nascar-experience) won't win any beauty contests, their technology will revolutionize the automaking industry, and the conversation begins with the AirPod. The AirPod, the white car featured in the first two photos of the gallery, is a [three-seater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) that runs on--get this--compressed air. The system has been licensed by [Tata Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avinya) and will roll out in India and Europe in 2009; US buyers will have to wait until at least 2010. You can check out the rest of MDI's air-powered line in the gallery. Take note of the air-powered train on wheels that closes out the gallery; this concept vehicle absolutely shatters our current conceptions of eco-friendly mass transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Air-powered Vehicles:** Expanding the use of compressed air as an alternative energy source for automobiles. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Developing innovative concepts for sustainable mass transportation systems. - **Automotive Technology:** Advancing the technological capabilities of vehicles for improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Exploring the potential for air-powered vehicles in the automotive industry. - **Renewable Energy:** Investing in research and development of sustainable energy sources, including compressed air technology. - **Infrastructure:** Creating infrastructure and support systems for the implementation of eco-friendly transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Gasoline-Producing Prototype Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircela.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-a4810.md) - [Air Travel-Certified Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klein-vision-aircar.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Plastic Waste-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bertone-gb110.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md)