Sep.11.2008
Riding on Air
Compressed air energy
Rather like an urban car runabout, the MDI (made in france) is a solution to city travel with Zero Emissions. This car is designed to be very affordable ( between 10k and 22k ) and sustainable in so much as air compression as a means of energy storage is apparently rather basic. However in practice it means there is a need for 4000 psi air compressors to supply the system with the proper amount of compressed air, and running out of air means essentially you are stuck wherever you are. The Next Generation of MDI is a Hybrid that is equipped with a gas powered air compressor of its own, with a resulting estimated 600 miles per gallon when used as expected.
Where can you find one? - hmm we will keep you posted. Our experience with air compressors is that they are rather noisy, having one in your house to charge up your air car may make for some issues as a result of its loudness.
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Your article and video talk about the MDI Air Car from France yet your link is to a Spanish site which is no longer associated with MDI. The Official Website is http://www.mdi.lu/