Imagine a world where one can pull over to the side of the road at any time and refill his vehicle. You must be wondering how or thinking that a container of gasoline in the trunk is in order. Well, hold on to your seat for this one. All one needs to do in this not so distant and not so futuristic world, is drink enough water in order to pee at will. Yes, Urine. A Urine-Powered vehicle may soon become a reality.
According to Dr. Gerardine Botte and her team at the University of Ohio, extracting hydrogen from urine is easier than getting it from water, thus making a hydrogen vehicle powered by Mr. Pee very likely.
Our scientist tells us that a molecule of urea comprises four hydrogen and two nitrogen atoms and requires 33 times less electricity to be released than if it were extracted from water. This should make it hopefully easier and cheaper to power future vehicles.
Aqua Power Systems, a Japanese company, is already offering batteries that can be powered by urine, among other liquids, for sale.
Although this groundbreaking technology is still in its early stage, there’s hope my urine may some day become an additional source of income.
Happy Drinking!!
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