Will blue gas kill Tesla? New zero-emission liquid hydrocarbon can fuel a 500 mile journey on a full tank of fuel compared to the average Elon Musk electric car covering 400 miles on a single charge
- Blue gas is starting to make waves in the industry and could replace Tesla
- It is an emission-free liquid hydrocarbon fuel that will deliver 300 miles on a full tank
- The fuel consists of carbon monoxide and oxygen, but is still in the early stages
Tesla is on the cusp of becoming a powerhouse in the auto industry as the world deploys gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles, but a new technology could top Elon Musk’s company.
Called blue gas, it’s a liquid hydrocarbon fuel made up of carbon monoxide and oxygen that can be used in vehicles built since 2002 – and it’s 100 percent emission-free.
It also powers vehicles up to 500 miles on a full tank, while Tesla’s power system delivers an average of up to 250 miles on a full battery.
Blue gas does not contain lithium, or batteries or rare earths, takes a shorter time to refuel and lasts longer than electric vehicles – making it a potential ‘Tesla killer’.
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Blue gas is a liquid hydrocarbon fuel consisting of carbon monoxide and oxygen that can be used in vehicles built from 2002 onwards – and it is 100 percent emission-free
Parts of the US and the world plan to eliminate gas vehicles as early as 2023 to reduce emissions and combat climate change.
Not only is the move a boost for the environment, but it’s also a good sign for electric car manufacturers like Tesla.
However, Blue Gas is starting to make headway in the industry and could change the future of vehicles.
The innovation is different from regular hydrogen in that it is produced via a carbon neutral process that uses natural gas in addition to carbon capture and storage.
The fuel is still in its infancy and companies are learning how to proceed with it in a way that customers want to buy. As in the early stages, hydrogen filling stations are far from widely available
Instead of emitting polluting exhaust gases like gas vehicles, vehicles running on blue gas emit water and heat, SpaceCoastDaily reports.
Although Tesla is touted as being environmentally friendly, the company uses lithium in its battery.
The extraction process requires 500,000 liters of water per ton of lithium, is harmful to the soil and causes air pollution.
And once a lithium battery is empty, it is thrown away.
However, Tesla’s website states, “None of our discarded lithium-ion batteries go to landfill and are 100% recycled.”
The new fuel also delivers more mileage with a full tank – about 50 miles more.
According to Solar Reviews: “Just like a gasoline engine, the Tesla will adjust the available mileage up or down based on current driving conditions.
“With a full load it can say you have 400 kilometers to go, but it could be a little less if you always step on the accelerator and drive aggressively.”
Blue gas seems like the fuel the world has been waiting for, but the problem with innovation is that we will have to wait for it.
The fuel is still in its infancy and companies are learning how to proceed with it in a way that customers want to buy.
As in the early stages, hydrogen filling stations are far from widely available.
Although Tesla is touted as being environmentally friendly, the company uses lithium in its battery. The extraction process requires 500,000 liters of water per ton of lithium and is harmful to the soil and causes air pollution
Until Blue Gas becomes more famous, it looks like the world will continue to shift towards electrically powered vehicles.
Ford recently announced that it will only sell electric vehicles in Europe from 2030 and Jaguar is following suit by making the change in 2025.
And General Motors will make the switch in 2035.
However, states in the US are also driving the change, with California and Massachusetts leading the way – the ban on new sales of gas and diesel vehicles begins in 2035.