It does not seem possible a couple of years ago, but an air-powered vehicle has already been launched. Using air-compressed technology, an air-powered vehicle can cover a few miles without having to spill a drop of gasoline. So how does this work? The mechanics is not that complicated. If you know how to use pneumatic tools, then you definitely know how air-powered vehicles are driven. Truth is, compressed air is strong enough to propel an object as heavy as your car.
The idea for launching an air-powered vehicle came from a former Renault mechanic named Guy Negre, who happens to specialize on compressed air propulsion. He thought that compressed air is a force to be reckoned with and using it to propel cars isn’t a bad idea at all. The best part is, you don’t have to worry about exhaust emission, because there’s nothing to worry about at all.
The Motor Development International or MDI designs air-driven pistons so that crankshafts can be turned. When this happens, rotational force is created forcing a vehicle’s wheels to move against the ground. Truth is, there is no friction made when al the gears start running. Because of that, it’s possible that the entire engine is made from lightweight aluminum.
Basically, most air cars are designed using minimalist ideas. Meaning, they don’t really stand out that much, but they look appealing overall. They are built to have a top speed of around 70 mph. Aside from that, its 125-mile range is good enough for loads of city driving before requiring a refill. Its compressed air on the other hand is stored at 300 bar pressure inside a tank that is reinforced with carbon fiber. The best part is, refilling takes only a couple of minutes, which is done using a high-pressure pump.
Back in 2007, Tata Motors was responsible for getting the rights from MDI, in order to build air-powered cars in India. However, there is still no confirmation as to when it will be launched out in the public. Tata announced that once fully finished, its air-powered car will cost only 2,500 dollars.
In the US, air-powered cars are already being closely looked at by mainstream automaker Ford. Although not fully dependent on air alone, the idea is to build a hybrid that uses conventional fuel and compressed air at the same time.
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