Aircela has developed a modular and scalable machine that is capable of transforming air and water into gasoline using renewable electricity.
Aircela’s machine uses a water-based solution containing potassium hydroxide (KOH) to capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from ambient air. Air flows through a specially designed chamber where it contacts the liquid sorbent, efficiently capturing CO₂. Using an on-site electrolyser, water is split into hydrogen and oxygen powered by renewable electricity. The hydrogen is kept for fuel synthesis; the oxygen is safely released. The captured CO₂ and hydrogen are combined to create methanol. That methanol is then converted into gasoline through a two-step catalytic process known as methanol-to-gasoline (MTG). The result is fossil-free, engine-ready gasoline — fully compatible with existing engines and infrastructure.
Developed over the last five years, the Aircela system uses proven science to make synthetic gas from air in a machine small enough for at-home use and at a cost that's competitive with traditional fossil fuel.
The end product is a liquid “drop-in” fuel that can be used in standard gasoline or diesel engines without any modifications. This makes Aircela’s fuel accessible directly where fuel is needed—in remote locations, industrial facilities, or private driveways that lack robust energy infrastructure
