Reading: Fuel for thought

While digging around the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) web site I discovered Fuel for thought, a publication by the Future Fuels Forum 2007. This June 2008 publication informs us how the Future Fuels Forum thinks transport fuels will pan out in our future with modelling from now to 2050.  It is an [...]

SkySails to get bigger and better

Now that the MV Beluga SkySails has completed her maiden voyage of 11,952 nautical miles SkySails are talking of kite double the size of the existing 160 square metre item. They are also planning on fitting kites with a sail surface of up to 600 square metres will be used on two larger Beluga P-Series carriers.

Air Car confusion

After doing a little online research last night on the Air Car so I could respond to a reader’s query I became quite confused. A week ago there was only one Air Car, the one designed by MDI Enterprises S.A. and manufactured by Tata in India. Now if you search for Air Car you’ll find The Air Car Factories S.A. at the top of your search results.

MDI Air Car to go on sale in the US in 2010

Zero Pollution Motors in the United States are saying they will be taking orders for the MDI Air Car in early 2008 for delivery in 2010.

Aeromovel air powered train

Here is something a bit different that I just couldn’t resist. Yes, it is an air powered train, in turn powered by electricity, and it is in service in Jakata, Indonesia and Porto Allegre, Brazil.

MDI air powered car to be produced in Melbourne!?

According to The Age the MDI air powered car is destined to be manufactured in Melbourne. While details are limited at this stage the press release certainly indicates a major investment in Australia by IT MDI – Energy.

MDI air powered car going into production

Hybrid Car News has a great write-up on the air powered car going into production in India. The article includes three videos explaining how it works.

Air powered cars!

Moteur Developpment International of France have developed a series of cars that run on compressed air. The cars have a top speed of 110kph and a range of about 200km. With the expected further development we may see the technology in Australia in the future.