Air-to-Gasoline: A Fridge-Sized Energy Tech From NYC
A New York startup's fridge-sized Aircela device captures CO2 from air and water, uses electrolysis to yield hydrogen, then converts CO2 to methanol and ultimately gasoline, delivering about one gallon per day. It stores up to 17 gallons, costs an estimated $15k–$20k with plans to drop the price via mass production, and could be powered by solar to push energy costs below $1.50 per gallon; while real-world impact is limited by scale, the process uses well-established chemistry and could be practical in remote areas.