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Air Cars Motor Toward US

Potentially gas-free vehicles may be viable zero-emissions option

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 26, 2008 4:20 PM CST

(Newser) – A car powered by compressed air and a supplemental fuel source will be available in the US as early as 2010, Popular Mechanics reports. Manufacturer Zero Pollution Motors wants to introduce a $17,800 six-seater, which the company estimates will get 800 to 1,000... Read full story »

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