What is MDI ?

MDI – Motor Development International is the company that has developed the compressed air engine technology. Click here for more information.

How does the MDI compressed air engine work ?

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What is Catecar SA ?

Catecar SA is the company which is the exclusive licencee in Switzerland for producting and selling MDI cars (light category).

What is the production capacity of the Swiss plant ?

Maximum 12'000 vehicles per year.

When will MDI cars be available for sale ?

Summer 2010 for the Airpod third quarter 2011 for the Oneflowair.

What will be the price of a MDI car?

CHF 9’000 for the Airpod and Fr.s. 12'000.- pour la Oneflowair.

What are the colors and options available ?

A detailed catalog will be available on the website during 2010 at the same time as the production start.

How much do the vehicles weight ?

Less than 500 kgs.

What is the maximal speed ?

70Km/h for the Airpod and 110Km/h for the Oneflowair.

How much gas does a car need ?

Less than 2 liters per 100 kilometers when vehicle also uses the bi-energy technology.

What is the ecological impact of MDI vehicles ?

No NOx, 3 à 4 000 fois less unburn HC than a traditional engine, three times less CO2 emissions than a traditional engine with the same power (35 gr per kilometer). No NOx, 3 à 4 000 fois less unburn HC than a traditional engine, three times less CO2 emissions than a traditional engine with the same power (35 gr per kilometer).

What are the maintenance costs ?

Less than for a traditional car.

Where can a wrecked MDI vehicle get repaired ?

At your nearest Catecar garage (see the « garages network » page).

Can I book a vehicle ?

Yes, by filling the form on the « Contact » page.

What are the safety guarantees ?

The vehicles will be approved at the European Union level and the Swiss plant itself will undergo an approbation.

A lighter vehicle stops itself faster than a heavier one and a composite body absorbs impacts 4 times better than a steel body.