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Is there a car which runs on compressed air?

I saw at last year's motor show that there was a car that runs on compressed air. Was this just a prototype or has it gone into production?

Asked on 21 August 2010 by peter pritchard

Answered by Honest John
It can't run on compressed air until the air is compressed, which, of course, requires energy.
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