New to the personal electronics market is the E-Fuel MicroFueler, a household-sized, portable ethanol production and pump station. The system includes both the still for turning waste into ethanol and a 250-gallon fuel storage tank.
The E-Fuel MicroFueler produces ethanol that can run any gasoline-powered vehicle newer than 1996. An additional generator that can power a home using the same fuel supply is available as a system add-on. To make the system fast as well as eco-savvy, a recently added "column reactor" cuts the fermentation process from days to minutes and makes the E-Fuel MicroFuler an even more impressive personal ethanol refinery.
Personal Ethanol Refineries
The E-Fuel MicroFueler is Being Marketed as a Consumer Gadget
Trend Themes
1. Portable Ethanol Refineries - Developing portable ethanol production systems for personal use presents an opportunity for growth in the alternative fuel market.
2. Faster Ethanol Production - Improved technology, such as column reactors, can revolutionize the ethanol production process, making it more efficient and environmentally friendly.
3. Alternative Fuel Sources - The E-Fuel MicroFueler represents a larger trend of seeking alternative, sustainable fuel sources that could replace traditional fossil fuels.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Evolving personal ethanol production systems could disrupt the renewable energy industry by opening up new opportunities for fuel production.
2. Automotive - The development of personal ethanol refineries could disrupt the automotive industry by changing how vehicles are fueled in the future.
3. Home Generators - The E-Fuel MicroFueler's add-on generator for home use represents an opportunity for innovation in the home generator industry.