A newly developed fuel, 700 times more potent, poses a threat to the future of electric motors and hydrogen technology
For years, electric motors and hydrogen have been at the forefront of clean energy, moving away from polluting fossil fuels. However, a new technology is emerging with a force of 700 times greater expansion capacity.
Electric and Hydrogen Motors: Advances and Limits
Electric motors have become the most immediate alternative to traditional engines. Their operation, based on rechargeable batteries, allows for zero emissions during use. However, challenges such as battery recycling, limited autonomy, and recharge time still need to be addressed.
On the other hand, hydrogen-powered vehicles generate electricity internally through a fuel cell that converts hydrogen into energy, releasing only water vapor. Despite being clean, this process faces technical and economic obstacles.
Nitrogen: A Radical Proposal
Faced with these limitations, a new fuel powered by nitrogen is emerging. This fuel is based on the principle of thermal expansion. Liquid nitrogen expands over 700 times as it transitions to a gaseous state. This expansion can be harnessed to generate mechanical movement similar to a combustion engine, without emitting polluting gases.
This nitrogen-based fuel has been tested in functional prototypes with promising preliminary results. It does not require complex supply systems and does not produce greenhouse gases. Its combustion byproducts are clean air – a mix of oxygen and nitrogen, completely free of carbon.
Is Nitrogen the Perfect Fuel?
Nitrogen is the most common gas in Earth’s atmosphere, making it an accessible and economical source. Unlike hydrogen, it does not require expensive electrolysis processes or extreme storage conditions. Its handling is simpler and safer, making large-scale distribution logistics easier.
This new fuel has the potential to combine the advantages of the electric world with the power of traditional combustion, without the ecological disadvantages. While still in the testing phase, if it overcomes scalability barriers, it could become the most logical option to replace both electric and hydrogen vehicles, which still face high costs and technical limitations.
The upcoming years will be crucial to validate this advancement. If it lives up to its promise, we could witness the birth of a clean, powerful, and affordable energy solution for all.
