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Reports of Impending Production
In May 1999, there were reports of the impending production of the Air Car. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_car) -
The Air Car's First Appearance
The Air Car was said to be released to the sales room in early 2002. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_car -
"K" Airmobiles Project
This project, created by Kernelys, had their sights set on producing commercial vehicles in France. This project started in about 2006. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_car -
No Production in South Africa
The Air Car never went into production as of January 2009. But the already made vehicles went on display in a 2009 auto show. http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1096772_tata-airpod-compressed-air-car-to-launch-in-hawaii-this-year-report -
MDI Compressed Air Engine
In January 2009, Tata Motors in India had the planned launch date of the MDI Compressed Air Engine in 2011. http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1096772_tata-airpod-compressed-air-car-to-launch-in-hawaii-this-year-report -
Limited Range and Low Engine Temperatures
In December of 2009, the vice president of Tata Motor's engineering systems, confirmed that the limited range and low engine temperatures were causing problems. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_car -
MDI Compressed air engine
in 2011, Tata Motors planned to introduce a car that had an MDI compressed air engine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_car -
Phase 1
In May of 2012, Tata Motors announced that they have assessed the design passing phase 1. The motor company has now moved on to phase 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_car -
Phase 2
Tata Motors has already moved onto phase 2 which is, "Completing detailed development or the compressed air engine into specific vehicle and stationary applications," https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_car -
First Vehicle Availability
The first air cars were expected to be available in, about, the second half of 2015. http://www.treehugger.com/cars/airpod-air-powered-vehicle-could-be-tiny-car-go-your-tiny-house.html
