The United States continues to set the pace towards the mobility of the future, although in this case we are not going to tell you about a new type of engine or a futuristic battery. We have just learned about the new diesel for the engines, which will mean the end of gasoline. Don’t you think it’s time to leave fossil fuels behind? Find out what the new diesel looks like and where you can refuel it from now on.
Conventional diesel on the verge of disappearing: goodbye in the U.S.
The dominance of gasoline as the primary fuel for cars and trucks in the United States is coming to an end. Major shifts are underway to transition away from gasoline to cleaner diesel alternatives that are better for the environment and human health.
While gasoline has powered American vehicles for over a century, its days are numbered. New diesel fuels like liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), dimethyl ether, and advanced biofuels are poised to displace gasoline. These diesel fuels burn cleaner and emit less carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
They are also increasingly cost-competitive with gasoline, especially as governments provide incentives and subsidies. The transition away from gasoline in the US is accelerating and likely irreversible at this point. Within a couple decades, filling up your car with gasoline could become a relic of the past.
New diesel coming to the U.S.: cheaper, more efficient and economical
The new diesel fuels offer significant advantages over traditional diesel and gasoline engines. Most importantly, they are much cleaner and emit far lower levels of pollutants. Traditional diesel engines are notorious for producing high emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter.
They, as you may know, contribute to smog, acid rain, respiratory problems, and climate change. However, new diesel formulations like biodiesel and renewable diesel can reduce particulate emissions by 30-50% and NOx emissions to atmosphere by 10%.
These next-generation biofuels don’t contain any petroleum, so they have a reduced carbon footprint. When burned, they emit less carbon dioxide compared to fossil fuel-based diesel. This makes them more climate friendly and sustainable as the world transitions to renewable energy.
Beyond lower emissions, some of the new diesel fuels are compatible with existing diesel engines, so they can be adopted without requiring costly engine replacements. This makes upgrading to cleaner diesel fuels more affordable. Their drop-in compatibility also allows for an easier transition away from dirty traditional diesel.
Liquified petroleum gas is gaining ground: how it will replace diesel fuel
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has emerged as a leading contender to replace gasoline in the United States. LPG is a byproduct of natural gas processing and oil refining. It is already widely used for heating, cooking, and fueling vehicles in many parts of the world.
LPG has several advantages that make it well-suited to replace gasoline:
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It has a higher octane rating than gasoline, meaning it can handle higher compression ratios for improved engine performance and efficiency.
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It produces fewer carbon emissions than gasoline, helping reduce a vehicle’s carbon footprint.
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LPG fuel systems are proven and already in use globally. Vehicle manufacturers could easily adapt existing LPG technology for the US market.
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The infrastructure for LPG production and distribution is already in place from other applications like home heating. More filling stations would need LPG pumps, but this is much simpler than building a new fueling network.
The bottom line is that LPG can directly replace gasoline in vehicles with no loss of performance. It burns cleaner, costs less, and utilizes existing production and distribution systems. LPG may finally break gasoline’s stranglehold in the United States.
As you have seen, the new diesel for the engines is set to be the future of our mobility, with a solution that 90% of today’s internal combustion vehicles will be able to use. The others, of course, are of no concern, since they are zero-emission or hybrid, although remember that we must also include the hydrogen ones, with a much more innovative proposal.