The product line they have created is a line of Automobiles that run 100% on air! Sounds hard to believe I know but many demonstrations have been held, and video footage abounds. Compared to traditional polluting gasoline cars, the possibility for lessening the environmental footprint from driving a car is astounding.



An overview of the AirCar:

The applied science that MDI autos run on exists and is not new, in fact it had been available for a number years, but just not commercialized. Compressed air technology allows automotive powerplants to reduce their environmental footprint and save money for it's driver. After ten years of research and development, it appears that these eco-autos are ready for the marketplace.

Unlike electric, hybrid or hydrogen powered vehicles, the AirCar isn't high-priced and doesn't have a limited range as many detractors have claimed. MDI vehicles are quite affordable and feature a level of efficiency that equates favorably with currently available eco-cars. To sum up, the MD AirCars are non-expensive and feature a minimal environmental footprint, and are uncomplicated to get around cities in.

The AirCar is safe, dependable does not cause pollution, does not have fuel that can explode, it's not toxic and it's also very affordable. The company plans to make two versions -- a three-seat compact called the Minicat priced at $9,850 and a six-seat sedan for $16,000 called Citycat.

The workings of the AirCar, include an electrical pump that squeezes air into a storage tank. The air successively pumps pistons that bring the automobile up to 70 mph. The automobile can journey 50 miles at top speed on a entire tank, and further at lower speeds. They are already working on models with greater range, as well as hybrid models that combine other energy sources to provide for unlimited range. They are slightly pricier but accomplish higher speeds and longer distances by operating on a combination of compressed air and standard gas or bio-fuels gained from natural matter. MDI says the air-only models meet the requirements of virtually all urban drivers, that average merely 11 miles a day.

The Minicat and Citycat will both be available with air only engines. They have been designed for city driving conditions where speeds of 50kmh and below are the norm. The MDI cars are positioned perfectly for new laws that will charge a tax on gas-polluting engines that are driven in cities. You can see reference to this in London, where there is already a fee for driving an automobile in the city limits.

The hybrid-type engine, has been created for the open road as well as for city driving, and will be available as an option in all MDI vehicles. The engines will run exclusively on air when driving below 50 km/h in urban centers. When the automobile is driven outside cities at rates over 50 km/h, the system will transition to fuel mode. The hybrid engine will operate on gasoline, bio fuel, bio diesel,ethanol, alcohol, etc.

Both power plants will be available with 2, 4 and 6 cylinders, once the air tanks are discharged the driver will be able to alternate between fuel mode, thanks to the car's on board data processor.

The Air-only models have Zero emissions. According to MDI the only exhaust is hot air coming from the tail pipe.