At $10,000, the compressed air-powered AIRPod is the world’s first and has enough room for three adults and one child; it is controlled by a joystick instead of a regular steering wheel.” Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.

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An AIRPod is a prototype of an alternative fuel vehicle produced by Motor Development International that is powered by compressed air. The AIRPod comes in three models that vary the number of seats and amount of cargo storage while keeping the same basic chassis. It is designed as an zero-emission urban vehicle. Prototypes have been tested by KLM/AirFrance for use as emission-free vehicles in airports.

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