Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jul. 29, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name SAVE THE WORLD AIR INC  
Document Type 10-Q  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   107,784,042
Entity Public Float $ 40,900,467  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001103795  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2