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Old 18th June 2021, 16:44   #1
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Koenigsegg to experiment with volcano fuel to power its future hypercars

Koenigsegg could soon be offering its hypercars powered by volcano fuel. According to a media report, company founder Christian Von Koenigsegg is looking at different types of renewable fuels to power the brand's future models.

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While the company will be developing high-voltage and high-energy-density battery packs, it is also looking at alternate biofuels to power its internal combustion engines. One such alternate fuel, Koenigsegg is said to be looking into, is 'Vulcanol'.

As per reports, vulcanol is said to be a version of methanol, which is created by capturing the CO2 emissions from semi-active volcanoes. The technology used to capture the CO2 emission is said to have been invented in Iceland by Carbon Recycling International.

Reports also suggest that vulcanol is said to produce 90 per cent fewer carbon emissions, compared to conventional fossil fuel. Christian von Koenigsegg also claimed that any vehicle running on this alternate fuel and equipped with the right after-treatment systems "can kind of clean up the particles in the atmosphere, while using the engine".

Source: Bloomberg

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Old 18th June 2021, 18:55   #2
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Re: Koenigsegg to experiment with volcano fuel to power its future hypercars

Nice. Going by the description, it may work like the hydrogen ICE which Toyota recently showcased. Noise and cleaner environment! Why not?! Maybe displacement size can start going up again.
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Re: Koenigsegg to experiment with volcano fuel to power its future hypercars

Koeinegsegg being Koeniegsegg. It's so fascinating to see how all manufacturers are going on pushing the boundaries to keep the internal Combustion engine alive! Methanol with its much higher calorific value(Used in drag racers) will help with churning out even more ridiculous numbers from smaller engines. Such interesting times!
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