AIRPod

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MDI AirPod at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show An AIRPod is a prototype of an alternative fuel vehicle produced by Motor Development International that is powered by compressed air.[1] The AIRPod comes in three models that vary the number of seats and amount of cargo storage while keeping the same basic chassis.[2] It is designed as an zero-emission urban vehicle. Prototypes have been tested by KLM/AirFrance for use as emission-free vehicles in airports. MDI has been promising production of the AirPod since 2000 but as of 2012 none have gone on sale.

Technical Characteristics (no independent verification is available)[edit source | edit]

Technical Characteristics Type Number of Seats Length (m) Width (m) Height (m) Turning radius (m) Weight when empty (kg) Useful cargo (kg) Cargo (m) Moteur 220 44P06 chambre active AIRPod 3-4 2.07 1.60 1.74 1.90 210 300 1.10 AIRPod Cargo 1 Urban carrier without driving licence

Total cylinder volume (cm) Maximum power (kW) Maximum torque (Nm) Chassis / Body Front wheels Train arrire Tires Brakes Steering Energy Recovery Tank Tank Volume (litres) Tank pressure (bar) Stability control Rear view Active Security Steering control Electronics Maximum Speed (km/h) Range in urban cycle (km) Refuel time (minute) Cost per 100 km ()

180 (active chamber + expansion chamber) 4 kW (5.45 cv) with 18 bars 15 Composite sandwich (glass fiber / polyurethane foam) 2 wheel "Diabolo" Bras tirs Front : 104.00-5 Rear : 100/90-16 Rear discs Differential adjustment of read wheel speed Electronically controlled alternators during breaking Carbon fiber on thermoplastic 175 350 Gyroscopic assisted system with control of trajectory LCD screen External airbag Joystick Onboard Calculator for steering and motor management 45 km/h without license 70 km/h with license 220 1.5 0.5 =45 rs