Zero Pollution Motors Talks Up the "Air Car"

Zero Pollution Motors is building an "Air Car" that employs a hybrid gas-compressed air engine to get upwards of 100 mpg.

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Zero Pollution Motors has big plans for a compressed air hybrid car that could get better than 100 miles per gallon.

Wow.

A contender for the X Prize, Zero Pollution Motors is at least winning in the media. CNN, NBC's Today Show, Time Magazine and the Discovery Channel have all featured the concept car, which could be on the road in 2010.

How does the "world's cleanest car" -- as the company bills its product -- work?

According to the Zero Pollution Motors Web site, the compressed air portion of the engine -- described by CNN as roughly equivalent to a locomotive's steam engine, but without the steam -- could run the car at speeds under 35 mph. Above that, and the engine would burn fuel to boost power.

Until the "air car" or another 100-mpg vehicle arrives, try these less glamorous tips:10 Ways to Save 20% on Gas Every Day or How to Spend $1 Per Gallon (or Less) on Gas.

To learn more about the air car, check out these videos:

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Science Channel:

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Beyond Tomorrow (Australian):

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