Well, air cars are nothing new to those who keep a note of automobiles. MDI is  experimenting on it  since last 20 years. But with their latest one, AirPod, compressed air cars, they have turned quite a few eager heads their way.

Airpod essentially is to be launched somewhere around 2010 in US. Europe and India will follow soon after.

Technology

Though the detailed copy is not out yet, from what we hear is it will be will be powered by MDI’s compressed air system, which uses electricity to compress huge amounts of air in small tanks. The air is then slowly released from the tanks, driving pistons that move the car.

Description

This is a three seater car with one front seating experience. The car has a highest speed of 40 miles/ hr and it can go 130 miles if charged fully. So it is not that quick, is it?

The car’s refuelling or rather reairing is extremely quick if you have gas-stations nearby. Or you may need to charge it with inexpensive home compressor. suppose your bicycle tire pumps!!

The car’s  design is said to be “playful and futuristic” which I find to be too cute to be happy about. Its kindda weird if you own one.

Our Verdict

The car is absolutely energy saving and space saving. And with MDI persisting on constant improvement, you can very well rely on it if you are a fan of these things. The speed and the short range can make you reluctant, but think about overgrowing city traffic. You can surely have a laugh about them and whisk up, up and away. So start driving while flying.