NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 223: Introducing New Technology
October 21, 2025 — 4:20 AM
Solana Bay Villa — Study Nook
The villa was still. Outside, waves whispered against the rocks in their endless rhythm, and the salty breeze pushed gently through the mosquito screens. Inside, the only light came from the soft glow of Matthew's laptop screen, illuminating his focused face as he leaned over the keyboard in a plain white tee and sweatpants.
On the table beside him sat a matte black USB stick—slim, anonymous, and far more dangerous than it looked.
He had waited for the silence. For the moment when Angel and Aurora were deep in sleep. For the space to think clearly, without the gentle chaos of bottles, coos, and half-finished emails.
Now, he was here.
And so was it.
Matthew clicked into the interface embedded within the USB's encrypted shell. Unlike anything that existed in the world's current tech stack, the interface loaded with clean, fluid transitions, entirely self-contained and immune to external traces.
A line blinked at the center of the screen:
Initialize search query.
He typed slowly, deliberately.
"Novel automotive propulsion — non-EV, non-hybrid."
The results loaded in seconds.
Dozens of theoretical models. Rejected prototypes from the mid-2030s. Abandoned government research. Advanced propulsion systems never greenlit for civilian application.
But one caught his eye.
He tapped it open.
"GTP-X Drive: Micro-Gas Turbine Powered Passenger Vehicle System"
Matthew blinked. Micro gas turbines?
He scrolled through the technical briefing.
GTP-X DRIVE: OVERVIEW
The GTP-X system utilizes a compact, low-emission gas turbine engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) optimized for peak thermal efficiency. Designed with carbon-ceramic rotary blades, the engine operates on multiple fuel types (kerosene, synthetic biofuels, JP-8), requiring minimal cooling systems due to its self-regulating combustion chamber and heat recirculation loops.
Primary application: lightweight sedans and crossovers with range capabilities exceeding 1,300 km per tank under optimal conditions.
Estimated production cost (2040 value): $9,000 per unit.
Advantage profile: Lightweight, near-zero maintenance, extreme longevity (rated at 300,000+ km MTBF), and minimal mechanical complexity.
Matthew's eyes narrowed.
This wasn't a jet engine retrofitted into a car. It was a fully miniaturized turbine, built for efficiency and lifespan—something that hadn't been commercialized due to policy shifts favoring electric.
But here?
In 2025?
The infrastructure for EVs was still ramping.
The politics of green energy were tangled.
Gasoline would still be around for years—and this? This could upend everything without needing a single charging station.
He scrolled deeper into the briefing.
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Construction Highlights
Turbine Block: Single-stage axial design using carbon-ceramic composites. Maximum output: 150 kW (201 hp) at 96,000 RPM. Integrated silencer baffles reduce jet whine to under 60 dB.
Heat Recirculation System: Ceramic heat exchangers preheat intake air using exhaust gases, improving combustion efficiency by 19–23%.
Fuel Versatility Module: Self-tuning injectors allow seamless transition between kerosene, aviation fuel, and advanced biodiesels.
Transmission Interface: CVT or direct-drive optional based on use case. Can integrate with planetary gearboxes for heavier models.
Cooling & Maintenance: No traditional radiator. Thermally stable ceramic components self-regulate under 1,000°C. Zero oil change required—sealed lubrication loop rated for 10 years.
Matthew leaned back in his chair, exhaling slowly.
It was real.
And viable.
No lithium. No rare earth magnets. No EV charging politics.
A clean-burning turbine engine that could run on biofuel, built to last, and required next to no maintenance—perfect for tropical climates like the Philippines, where extreme heat, road wear, and infrastructure limitations made EVs a hard sell outside urban hubs.
He clicked into the manufacturing notes.
Production Requirements (Early Stage Adaptation)
CNC Machines with Ceramic Tooling Capabilities
Access to 5-axis machining for turbine blades
Licensing or development of ceramic composite blends (SiC–Graphene hybrids)
Fuel system redesign for multipoint injection
Custom ECU capable of high-speed turbine RPM monitoring
Silencer housing to meet urban decibel laws
Matthew opened a new tab and began jotting down logistical notes. He cross-checked his own supply chain: Sentinel BioTech had recently acquired partnerships with several aerospace-grade materials providers through its defense arm. One of their facilities in Subic had 5-axis capability for missile component prototyping. If he retooled just one line…
He could build a prototype.
He could build a car that ran on a GTP-X turbine engine.
And he didn't need to wait a decade to convince governments to ban petrol or subsidize EVs.
He could leapfrog both paths.
Introduce something different.
Disruptive.
A third option.
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5:10 AM — Villa Terrace
Matthew stepped outside with his laptop, coffee in hand, the first rays of dawn spilling gently over the ocean.
Angel was already there, barefoot, wearing a long robe and cradling a sleepy Aurora against her shoulder.
"You're up early," she murmured, smiling.
"Couldn't sleep."
She nodded knowingly. "Work?"
Matthew hesitated.
Then walked over and sat beside her.
"Something better," he said quietly.
He turned the laptop toward her, displaying the rotating schematic of the GTP-X turbine engine. The carbon-ceramic blades glinted in simulation under a rendered light.
Angel blinked. "That's not a jet engine, is it?"
"No," Matthew said. "Not anymore. It's a car engine."
She stared at it.
Then at him.
"You're serious?"
Matthew nodded. "EVs are great. But the world's still messy. Grid-dependent. Expensive. What if we skipped the whole electric push—at least here? What if we gave people something cleaner, simpler, but still powerful?"
Angel shifted Aurora gently and leaned forward, reading the specs.
"Micro turbines… They run hot, but no coolant?"
"No coolant," he confirmed. "No pistons. No timing belts. Practically no maintenance. It could run on aviation fuel, or even future synthetic oils. We could pilot the first production-ready model by 2026."
Angel smiled slowly. "And I assume you already know which facility you'll retool."
"Subic," Matthew replied. "The aerospace wing. They're under capacity right now."
She turned back to the schematic, her eyes alive with quiet calculation.
"It's bold."
"It's time," he said. "We built the railways. Now we build what runs beside them."
Angel rested her cheek lightly against his shoulder, their daughter breathing softly between them.
"You always bring crazy ideas on vacation," she whispered.
"You married me anyway."
She kissed his temple. "Show me your launch plan when we get back to Manila."
He smiled.
And the sun rose behind them—over the ocean, over the villa, over the future.
A future now humming with the sound of turbines.
Not imagined.
But inevitable.