But don’t leave hydrogen out of this equation, either. Since it relies on an air spring, the compression ratio of the generator can be adjusted to accommodate just about any combustible fuel.

Each generator measures 20.5 meters x 8.5 meters x 9.5 meters, weighs 20 tons, and can operate at temperatures ranging from -20 C to 50 C. Mainspring Energy's linear generator. Image: Mainspring ...

A linear generator provides the type of fuel flexibility that industries could previously only dream of. A 14-year development project that started in Stanford University’s Advanced Energy ...