MDI
is proud to introduce the CityC.A.T.®, the first Compressed
Air Technology® powered vehicle available for the
millennium.
The CityC.A.T.® uses compressed air as its energy
source and requires no gasoline or batteries to drive
the engine.
With a range of 120 miles or 10 hours in urban conditions,
the CityC.A.T.® is a practical car for an in-town
and around-town city lifestyle. It provides the most comprehensive
solution to urban pollution:
IT IS SIMPLE, ECONOMIC and CLEAN
C.A.T.®
Technology
C.A.T.®
technology or Compressed Air Technology® is a patented,
proprietary technology developed by Guy Negre to run his engines with compressed air.
To date, over 32 worldwide patents have been filed for
the first zero pollution motor developed by MDI.
Although the technology is new, the idea isn't completely
unknown to Formula One fans or those interested in engine technology. In fact, every Formula One engine starts with
a shot of compressed-air as an Energy-Booster.
Guy Negre has simply extended its potential by turning
it into a single source of energy for running the engine.
Efficiency
According
to an independent study by the Financial Times Automotive
Analyst, the CityC.A.T.® is 40% more efficient than
other technologies.
Specifications
CityC.A.T.®
features listed below may still be subject to change as
we reach the final stage before production.
Price
Range: $11,500-14,500
Power
source
Electronically injected compressed air
Compressed air: 3200 cubic ft at 4500psi
Recharge
Charger: on board 5.5kwh 220 volt compressor
Recharge time: Less than 3 minutes at Compressed air
station
Alternative Recharge Outlet: 220V electric outlet less
than 4 hours
Oil change: 0.8 liters per 50,000 miles
Engine
Intake and compression cylinder: 230 c.c.
Expansion and exhaust cylinder: 500 c.c.
Power max. HP-CEE(kw-CCE): 25(18.3) at 3000 rpm
Torque max. Kgm-CEE(NM-CEE): 6.3(61.7) at 500-2500 rpm
Performance
Maximum speed: 60 mph
Range: 120 miles or 10 hours
Acceleration times:0-30 mph in less than 3 seconds
Exterior
and Body
Design: Bugatti Designer
Overall length: 151 in.
Overall width: 68 in.
Overall height: 69 in.
Weight: 1543 lbs.
Light weight provides (1) good road-holding capabilities
and maneuverability due to a low center of gravity and
(2)low energy consumption
Engine Mount: Rear
Transmission: Automatic continuously Variable
Transmission,Rear wheel drive
Suspension: Front coil springs, rear pneumatic
Steering mechanism: Rack and pinion
Body materials: Aluminum & fiberglass.
Ensures good shock absorption.
Compressed Air Tanks: Composite fiberglass
Standard
Features
Computer-based screen display
Driver airbag
Full CFC-free A/C
Rear window defogger
All season radial tires
Concealed spare tire
Power windows, door locks and mirrors
AM/FM stereo with tape and CD
Optional
Features
Cold Weather Package
GPS Package
Customization for fleet purposes
Maintenance
Most
servicing and basic maintainence will be conducted at
local MDI facilities.
MDI is currently negotiating with a major national repair
chain in order to provide you with many options. Additionally,
consistent with our philosphy of local economic empowerment,
we intend to support small local businesses by contracting
and training local repair and service stations, an endangered
small business, to maintain the CityC.A.T.®.
All basic operational equipment on the CityC.A.T.®
used by MDI aside from the engine such as brakes, drive
shaft and steering mechanism are industry standard equipment
used by the automobile industry and require no special
handling, maintenance or care.
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