With three wheels, pneumatic motors, and driven by a joystick, this ladybug of a car is compelling for both its unusual form and its power source: compressed air. The AIRPod was developed as a sustainable, zero-emission solution for urban commuting, airport vehicles, messenger services, and more. Initially conceived of in 1991 and promised for production since 2000, the car is finally expected to be on sale for around 7,000 euros sometime in 2014. Via Core77:
One tank lasts over 125 miles (200 km) and takes only two minutes to fill up again at an average price of just one euro per fill.
Bonus: the eco-friendly engine technology can be built into boats, backup generators, farm machines, and more.
In the archives, more cars and more sustainability videos, including these two jaw-dropping favorites: an air-powered LEGO car, behind-the-scenes at the Tesla factory and the Moser Lamp.
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