Tata Motors' City Cat, First Commercial Car to be Powered by Compressed Air

Nope, we're not going to Hollywood to check out the latest actress, ahem, "enhancement." Instead, let's take a short trip across the Pacific over to India where Tata Motors has announced that the City Cat, the first commercial car to be powered by compressed air, is nearly ready for production.


While other vehicles may need gasoline, diesel, or bioethanol, the Tata Motors City Cat gets its grunt from the compressed air it receives from "air stations." Alternatively, you can leave the City Cat plugged in overnight for refueling via a built-in compressor. The kei car-style vehicle won't win any races with a top speed of 68mph, but its 125 mile range is more than adequate for most city dwellers.

A hybrid version that compresses air as the car runs is also reportedly in the works. No word on pricing.




Written by Annie Groer
Published in Automobiles