Audi A3 TCNG e-gas project points the way to future methane-powered cars
17 May 2011|3,686 views
The e-gas project entails Audi building wind farms in the North Sea to generate electricity, which will then be used in several different ways. For one, the electricity will converted into hydrogen by means of electrolysis, which can be used to power future fuel-cell or methane-powered cars.Audi calls the new fuel source e-gas, which is chemically similar to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and can be used to powered internal combustion engines. By 2013, Audi hopes to launch a series of e-gas powered vehicles, which will run on the new fuel source generated by Audi’s energy plants.
Electricity generated from the wind farms can also be plugged back into the grid system, providing future electric car owners with an environmentally friendly way to charge up their cars. The e-gas can be piped through existing fuel infrastructure, which lessens the issue of how future alternative fuel sources can be stored and transported safely.
According to Michael Dick, a member of Audi's Board of Management for Technical Development, "Along with our project partners, AUDI AG is realizing a method which puts CO2-neutral mobility within reach. Our technology has the potential to give new direction to the discussion on expanding renewable sources of energy. We ourselves are taking the initiative and are complementing electric mobility with an equally eco-friendly concept for long distances."
Source: Audi
The e-gas project entails Audi building wind farms in the North Sea to generate electricity, which will then be used in several different ways. For one, the electricity will converted into hydrogen by means of electrolysis, which can be used to power future fuel-cell or methane-powered cars.
Audi calls the new fuel source e-gas, which is chemically similar to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and can be used to powered internal combustion engines. By 2013, Audi hopes to launch a series of e-gas powered vehicles, which will run on the new fuel source generated by Audi’s energy plants.
Electricity generated from the wind farms can also be plugged back into the grid system, providing future electric car owners with an environmentally friendly way to charge up their cars. The e-gas can be piped through existing fuel infrastructure, which lessens the issue of how future alternative fuel sources can be stored and transported safely.
According to Michael Dick, a member of Audi's Board of Management for Technical Development, "Along with our project partners, AUDI AG is realizing a method which puts CO2-neutral mobility within reach. Our technology has the potential to give new direction to the discussion on expanding renewable sources of energy. We ourselves are taking the initiative and are complementing electric mobility with an equally eco-friendly concept for long distances."
Source: Audi
Audi calls the new fuel source e-gas, which is chemically similar to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and can be used to powered internal combustion engines. By 2013, Audi hopes to launch a series of e-gas powered vehicles, which will run on the new fuel source generated by Audi’s energy plants.
Electricity generated from the wind farms can also be plugged back into the grid system, providing future electric car owners with an environmentally friendly way to charge up their cars. The e-gas can be piped through existing fuel infrastructure, which lessens the issue of how future alternative fuel sources can be stored and transported safely.
According to Michael Dick, a member of Audi's Board of Management for Technical Development, "Along with our project partners, AUDI AG is realizing a method which puts CO2-neutral mobility within reach. Our technology has the potential to give new direction to the discussion on expanding renewable sources of energy. We ourselves are taking the initiative and are complementing electric mobility with an equally eco-friendly concept for long distances."
Source: Audi
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