Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Nov. 07, 2011
Jun. 30, 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   113,221,534  
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 Sep. 30, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3