Cyanobacteria and Photosynthesis

Joule Unlimited in Cambridge, Mass. produces diesel fuel directly from sunlight CO2 and water. A great stunt and nearing a demonstration of commercial viability, but instead of a Ferrari as the dream for the founder, Bill Sims, why not a Tesla?

The same technology makes protons; it's only a question as to what to do with them. While on a biological strategy to produce energy, why not feed the protons (hydrogen ion) into an animal storage chemical like ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in the mitochondria. Feed electrons directly to electric motors with a much higher efficiency and thus lower cost. In this way, one would also sequester carbon dioxide. Call it something sexy like "Proton Drive." Diesel is so noisy, dirty and old hat, besides, I don't think a Ferrari runs on diesel anyway. All of our long haul trucks may soon convert to natural gas for lower cost and lower diesel demand.

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