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MDI Air trains at World Expo Dubai 2021.
The Air Train assisted to move 2.3 million visitors over a six month period. Both Expo and media coverage have cited it as a “world first run entirely on air” and an “insight into the future of transport”.
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OUR FEATURE IN THE MARCH 2022 EDITION OF EG MAGAZINE
Engineering New Zealand’s quarterly magazine, EG, includes a one-page piece showcasing an item or a product that epitomises engineering genius. The March 2022 edition features the AirPod 2.0.
This article first appeared in Engineering New Zealand’s March 2022 edition of EG magazine.
Air Future 2024 Ltd Submission to Climate Change Commission
In its 2021 Draft Advice for Consultation the Climate Change Commission sought public feedback on its draft. HERE
We have taken taken this opportunity to introduce Air Future and MDI to the Commission detailing the advantages of compressed air for transport, electricity generation and energy storage.
TRANSPORT - First clean garbage truck
JUNE 28 2019
Still in start-up mode, Luxembourg's MDI last week presented its Air'Volution, a waste collection vehicle it has developed for Veolia, in Lille. The first industrial compressed air vehicle will roll in the north.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
January 25, 2018
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, MDI President Cyril NÈGRE was invited by UN.GSII to present the MDI project during the SDG Lab. Cyril Nègre was invited to present MDI concept, its ecological advantages and also its economic interest, favoring the circular economy.
THE FIGHT AGAINST POLLUTION AND HYDROCARBONS IN SEVERAL GLOBE COUNTRIES
November 06, 2017
France, by the voice of N. Hulot, its Minister of Energy Transition, announces the end of diesel and gasoline in 2040, and freezes any authorization of hydrocarbon extraction on our territory...
ENERGY INNOVATION (ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL
Russell Fitts and Mick Kain appeared before a Select Committee at Parliament in Wellington assisted by John Mennega via video link on Thursday 16th February Submission PDF
Overall Air Future 2024 Ltd and Air Volution Ltd supported the Bill’s intentions.
UN RECOGNIZES LEADERSHIP OF MDI IN
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
On this occasion, the United Nations and the China Energy Fund Committee (CEFC) paid tribute to the leadership and innovative practices of MDI in energy for sustainable transport.
AGM & AIR FUTURE PRESENTATIONS
5/7 October 2016
AGM & Air Future Presentations were held in Christchurch, Wellington & Auckland for current shareholders by Russell Fitts, Mick Kain & Phillip Frobister of the Air Future Team and assisted by John Mennega, CEO of Air Volution in Sydney and Paul Gurr, AVL Chief Operating Officer who explained the technology and progress to date.
GUY NEGRE 1941 - 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mr Guy NEGRE, which ocurred today, Friday, June 24, 2016.
We will continue to work with our teams in the vision of the founder of our company.
We extend our sympathy to the family and company at this sad time.
The Team at Air Future
AIR VOLUTION
Friday 6th May 2016
Russell Fitts, Executive Chairman, Paul Gurr, Chief Operating Officer, Mick Kain, Executive Director, John Mennega, CEO & Director
Presented the Company to investors at the Wholesale Investor Network showcase event held at the Menzies Hotel, Carrington St, Sydney.
From left John Mennega, Annic Nègre, Mick Kain, Paul Gurr, Russell Fitts & Cyril Nègre
OUR TEAM VISIT MDI IN CARROS, FRANCE
16-20 January 2017
The MDI factory is based on a turn key model, so all the MDI factories will be similar.
MDI’s factory in Carros has been mainly used for R&D, however it is now moving towards some production. This enabled us a get a good look at how MDI vehicle factories will look and operate.
The first impression is one of a bright, well organised facility. This will make for a pleasant workplace. Closer examination revealed considerable thought has gone into the production processes and layout to optimise efficiency. The equipment chosen is high quality.
The values that are important in factory operation are safety, quality and efficiency. This is consistent with MDI and the factory they have developed.
We are very confident in MDI and in their CEO Cyril Nègre. MDI has vision, ability and drive to bring about major changes through their air powered engine technology.
Cyril Nègre, Annic Nègre, Steve Turner, Russell Fitts, Guy Nègre 2014
THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF AIR VOLUTION VISITS THE CARROS PLANT
The Air Volution Group, which has acquired the Licenses for AirPod and Power Generators for Australia and New Zealand, visited the MDI Plant in Carros this week. During their visit, the plans for establishing the first Turnkey Plant in the region were finalized.
Based on MDI Production Concept, which adjures the manufacturer to sell the cars directly to the consumers, this will be the third production plant for the AirPod.