August 27th 2009

Compressed air technology is the new green

Electric cars aren’t the only eco-friendly auto option. Motor Development International (MDI), a small company headquartered in France, offers a compressed-air engine technology in their AIRPods.

Its “air car” uses high-pressure air tanks that are connected to a specially adapted piston engine. Its small size is futuristic and attractive, with a small price to complement it. Developed for urban traveling, you can drive with a joystick, at only one euro for 200km.

However, that might be a drawback for some, since it is limited to city-use only with a top speed of only 30 miles.

With no emissions, pollution-free, and easy-to-manuver design, we still think it could be a great option.  AIRPod is to go on sale in France later this year for about $8,000.

Visit mdi.lu for more information.

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Andrew loves art and design, and pursues his studies in his final year at the Ontario College of Art and Design. He loves seeking out new artists and giving them their dues, and in his spare time, focuses on his own abstract sculpture.