The 'Digestive Car' is Fueled by Methane from the Stomachs of Cows
Katherine Pendrill — July 15, 2015 — Autos
References: yiwentseng & psfk
The 'Digestive Car' is a concept for a revolutionary vehicle, which would be fueled by methane gas. Compared to other animals, cows expel a significant amount of methane from their bodies. This noxious gas is one of the world's most dangerous byproducts and has significantly contributed to global warming.
YiWen Tseng has found a way to make better use of methane by harnessing it as the fuel for a vehicle called the Digestive Car. The design for the new car calls for four 3D-printed cow stomachs to be fixed to each vehicle. Each of these stomachs would serve a different purpose in turning methane into a useful form of fuel. After passing through each chamber, the methane gas would reach the front of the vehicle and power the engine. Because methane is consumed only as needed, there is no need for a storage tank of any kind.
Currently the design for the Digestive Car is just a concept. However, the idea of a vehicle fueled by methane is certainly a step forward in thinking about creative ways to address global warming.
YiWen Tseng has found a way to make better use of methane by harnessing it as the fuel for a vehicle called the Digestive Car. The design for the new car calls for four 3D-printed cow stomachs to be fixed to each vehicle. Each of these stomachs would serve a different purpose in turning methane into a useful form of fuel. After passing through each chamber, the methane gas would reach the front of the vehicle and power the engine. Because methane is consumed only as needed, there is no need for a storage tank of any kind.
Currently the design for the Digestive Car is just a concept. However, the idea of a vehicle fueled by methane is certainly a step forward in thinking about creative ways to address global warming.
Trend Themes
1. Methane-powered Vehicles - Using methane as a fuel source for vehicles, such as the Digestive Car, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the transportation industry.
2. Sustainable Fuel Solutions - Exploring new ways to harness methane gas as a renewable and clean energy source creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the energy industry.
3. Cattle Industry Emissions - Developing technologies to reduce methane emissions from cows and convert them into usable fuel holds potential for disruptive innovation in the agricultural industry.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The concept of methane-powered vehicles, like the Digestive Car, could disrupt and transform the transportation industry by offering a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels.
2. Energy - Finding innovative methods to harness methane gas as a renewable energy source has the potential to disrupt the energy industry by providing cleaner and more sustainable fuel solutions.
3. Agriculture - Addressing methane emissions from the cattle industry and finding ways to convert them into usable fuel can lead to disruptive innovations in the agricultural sector, improving sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
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