The Fuel Store by AIRCO: A Glimpse into a CO2-Powered Future in NoHo
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- The Fuel Store by AIRCO in NoHo offers a futuristic display showcasing the use of CO2 and hydrogen to create sustainable fuel for various modes of transportation, including motocross bikes, jets, and potentially spaceships.
- The store features collaborations with the U.S. Department of Defense, Air Force, and NASA, highlighting the company's work in developing sustainable aviation fuel for marine vessels and achieving the first-ever unmanned flight using Airmade.
- Visitors can explore a Mars-like gas station setup with futuristic gas pumps, a motocross bike, displays of vintage Air Force bomber jackets, prototype Mars helmet, space suit, and bacon, egg, and cheese flavored space food, all designed to showcase the company's vision for the future of energy.
- Although the products featured are not for sale at the store, they will be available for auction online after the store closes to fund AIRCO's research and future projects, aiming to inspire and educate people on the potential of sustainable fuel technology.
The Fuel Store by AIRCO, an immersive concept store located in NoHo, New York City, offers visitors a peek into a future where CO2 is utilized to power various modes of transportation, from motocross bikes to potential spaceships. Founded by Gregory Constantine, AIRCO uses CO2 as a raw material and combines it with hydrogen through a renewable energy process to create sustainable fuel. The store, which will be open from April 30 to May 3, showcases AIRCO's collaborations with the U.S. Department of Defense, Air Force, and NASA, featuring displays of sustainable aviation fuel for marine vessels and the groundbreaking achievement of the first unmanned flight using Airmade.
Modelled after a futuristic Mars-like gas station, the store's centerpiece is chrome AIRCO branded gas pumps with a motocross bike attached, illustrating the versatility of the company's fuel. Visitors can explore displays of vintage Air Force bomber jackets, a prototype Mars helmet, a space suit, and even sample bacon, egg, and cheese flavored space food. Constantine envisions a future where CO2 can be used to produce fuel on Mars.
While the showcased products are not for sale at the store, they will be auctioned online after the store closes to support AIRCO's research and projects. The four-day operation of the store aims to educate and inspire people on the science and potential of sustainable fuel technology. Constantine believes that by providing a physical space and products for storytelling, they can effectively communicate the vision for a sustainable and innovative future in fuel technology.
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