Ammonia is the fuel of the future
Ammonia is also a fuel that can power internal combustion and jet engines. An engine running on NH 3 emits nothing but water vapor and nitrogen. In fact, you can inhale and drink the exhaust from a car engine running on it. NH 3 has a 30% higher octane rating than gasoline, meaning it’s more stable under pressure. It’s less of a fire hazard, and it forms no soot, allowing engine parts to stay clean. As the British Royal Society points out, "The maritime industry has already identified the significant retrofitting potential for ammonia as a green fuel for shipping, noting its ease of storage, existing maritime networks and bunkering capabilities." "Ammonia is the only zero-carbon fuel that will get you across the oceans." Planes can now run on ammonia rather than kerosene, allowing airlines to keep their existing fleet. A modification recently developed by the University of Oxford makes this possible.
