Air powered Car atlast

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Friends in these days of increasing fuel cost, and pollution, we think of vehicles that run on other than petrol, diesel, and LPG gas; like rechargeable battery. Each has its own merits and demerits. I even read news that said ‘water’ as fuel using a special kit. But now this Air powered Car. And now this ‘Air Car’. Here are the details, see the picture of the car too. Tata Motors is taking giant strides and making history for itself. First the Landrover-Jaguar deal, then the world's cheapest car and now it is also set to introduce the car that runs on air, compressed air. The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer, uses compressed air, as opposed to the gas-and-oxygen explosions of internal combustion models, to push its engine's pistons. Some 6000 zero- emissions Air Cars are scheduled to hit Indian streets by August 2010. The Air Car, called the MiniCAT could cost around Rs.139, 700 at UDD3, 000.00 in India and would have a range of around 300 km between refuels. The cost of a refill would be about Rs. 85 ($ 2). The MiniCAT which is a simple, light urban car, with a tubular chassis that is glued not welded and a body of fiberglass powered by compressed air. Microcontrollers are used in every device in the car, so one tiny radio transmitter sends instructions to the lights, indicators etc. There are no keys - just an access card which can be read by the car from your pocket. The running cost, well it costs less than 50 rupees per 100Km (about a tenth that of a petrol car). Its mileage is about double that of the most advanced electric car (200 to 300 km or 10 hours of driving), The car has a top speed of 105 kmph. Refilling the car will, once the market develops, take place at adapted Petrol stations to administer compressed air. In two or three minutes, and at a cost of approximately 100 rupees, the car will be ready to go another 200-300 kilometers. Well at present I have a Maruti van, my birthday is August 19th, my sons have promised to present this car to me. I feel so excited. Which car, bike or scooter you use or you prefer to travel by public vehicles, hired taxi cabs? How much you spend in fuels or taxi fare etc? Please share your views and comments. Professor