Zero produces carbon‑neutral synthetic fuels—including petrol, diesel, avgas and jet fuel—that can replace conventional fossil fuels without any modifications to existing engines or infrastructure. The fuels are made by capturing CO₂ from the air and combining it with water using renewable electricity, delivering the same energy density, performance and range as fossil fuels while meeting UK and EU standards. This drop‑in solution enables automotive, aviation, maritime and other transport sectors to decarbonize quickly without replacing hardware.
Funding
$9.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Transportation sectors such as automotive, aviation, and shipping rely heavily on fossil-based fuels, which emit large amounts of CO₂ and contribute to climate change. Existing low‑carbon alternatives like electric or hydrogen struggle to match the energy density and range required for many long‑haul or high‑performance applications.
Solution
Zero produces synthetic, carbon‑neutral fuels—including petrol, diesel, avgas, and jet fuel—that can replace conventional fossil fuels without any modifications to existing engines or infrastructure. The fuels are synthesized by capturing CO₂ directly from the atmosphere and combining it with water using renewable electricity, resulting in a product that delivers identical performance and range to its fossil counterparts. Because the fuels meet existing fuel standards and contain no additives, they can be blended with remaining fossil fuel in tanks and used in any vehicle designed for that fuel type. This drop‑in approach enables a rapid transition to net‑zero emissions for sectors where electrification is impractical, while preserving the value of existing assets and supply chains.
Target Audience
Primary customers are automotive manufacturers, commercial fleet operators, airlines, maritime shipping companies, and defense or government agencies seeking to decarbonize existing propulsion systems without replacing hardware.
Features
- Drop‑in synthetic fuels (petrol, diesel, avgas, jet) compatible with all existing engines, requiring no vehicle modifications
- Carbon‑neutral production using atmospheric CO₂ capture and water, powered entirely by renewable electricity
- Pure formulation with no ethanol, sulphur, lead, or rare‑metal additives, meeting UK and EU fuel standards
- Scalable plant design (e.g., Plant Zero.1) enabling 24/7 production to match commercial fuel volumes
- Ability to blend with conventional fuel in the tank without performance loss, facilitating gradual fleet transition
- High energy density matching that of fossil fuels, preserving range and power for long‑haul transport and aviation