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Top Five of the Most Fuel Efficient Cars

January 6th, 2010

Copyright (c) 2008 Steven Magill

With oil prices steadily climbing up, it seems logical to start considering fuel economy among the many criteria that consumers use for buying their next vehicle. Wise consumers are now eyeing at the most fuel efficient cars that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) comes up with every year. This list pertains to cars that are capable of attaining the best gas mileage due to their specific features and engine performance.

Here is a list of the five most fuel efficient cars that are available in the market today.

Honda Civic GX

One of the main reasons why this particular Honda model has made it to the list of most fuel efficient cars is that it uses compressed natural gas unlike other vehicles. It has a fuel economy rating of 28 miles per gallon (of compressed natural gas). It comes with an at-home pump that you can use to tap into your home gas line to fill it up before you leave your home. However, since compressed natural gas isn’t likely to be available in all gasoline stations everywhere, you will want to carefully plan your trips if you’re going to use Civic GX. It may be one of the most fuel efficient cars but it can only travel 170 miles on a single fill-up.

Toyota Prius

Prius has always made it at the top of the list for the most fuel efficient cars from EPA. It has an overall fuel economy rating of 46 mpg, one of the lowest in the market these days. The mid-sized sedan features a spacious interior which has made it a crowd favorite as well. As one of the most fuel efficient cars in the market, Prius has an estimated annual fuel cost of $1019.

Honda Civic Hybrid

The Civic Hybrid features electric motors that maximize the potential of its small 1. 3-liter engine. It is another one of Toyota Prius’ direct competitors when it comes to rankings for the most fuel efficient cars. With an overall fuel economy rating of 42 mpg, one can easily surmise how it came to figure on the list for most fuel efficient cars.

Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Camry Hybrid has a fuel economy rating of 34 mpg which barely made it to the list of most fuel efficient cars today. Its battery pack, while a bit bulky compared with other models, is one of the main features that have made it figure in this roster of the most fuel efficient cars. It also features a fuel economy gauge that lets the driver know when its average mileage rises.

Nissan Altima Hybrid

The Altima Hybrid uses practically the same technology that the Toyota Camry Hybrid has but with a couple of different features. It also has an overall fuel economy rating of 34 mpg making it another one of the most fuel efficient cars among compact sedans. Altima is great to use for city driving. According to estimates, it fares better in the city when it comes to best mileage than when used on the highway. But with its superb engine performance, it has managed to maintain its place among the most fuel efficient cars available today.

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Learn the Truth About Hydrogen Fuel Systems

January 5th, 2010

Hybrid Hydrogen Oxygen (HHO), is gaining much popularity these days. Perhaps its popularity is due to the high prices of gas in the world market. Many car owners as well as homeowners are trying to understand how hydrogen fuel systems work.
You might also be wondering how hydrogen fuels makes cars run. Well, all these questions will be answered as you read on.
Some of the most frequent questions are:
1. Are the hydrogen fuel systems difficult to assemble?
2. How does the system work?
3. Is the hydrogen fuel system a must nowadays?
You don’t have to be an expert mechanic to assemble a hydrogen fuel system. You can easily find an instruction manual or video to help you with the assembly. The HHO car kits are now widely available in major stores at a reasonable price. You can easily purchase the kits, and later assemble the various parts of the HHO generator.
Aside from the HHO kits, those who don’t like do-it-yourself activities can purchase ready-made hydrogen fuel system. But of course, if you opt for this alternative, it can be quite expensive. Try to compute your yearly gasoline expenses. The cost of the ready-made hydrogen fuel system is still not that expensive. With a one-time investment of the system, you can expect a lot of savings in the coming years with which you can use in purchasing other more important items.
Some people don’t want to conduct Internet researches as they feel that they will be overloaded with lots of useless information. Even if you’ve gathered the needed information, it is useless if you don’t take time to read. In order to understand how the hydrogen fuel systems work, you should do your homework.
You must read and understand everything to better understand the process. The ‘Electrolyzer’ will produce HHO fuel from the mixture of oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen fuel is sent to a carburetor or an intake manifold so that the vehicle will run smoothly; achieve better mileage, calmer engine, faster acceleration, etc.
A lot of people find themselves at a great loss due to the very high price of gas. If you make use of Hydrogen technology, you will enjoy the benefits that come along with it. By using hydrogen fuel systems, you can save a lot of money, save the planet by decreasing the emission of greenhouse gases, and you can also keep your car in peak performance.
With the rising price of gas and basic commodities, you will need to look for an effective alternative energy source.
Now that you understand the important aspects of hydrogen fuel systems, don’t you think that its time for you to try it out? You don’t have to buy a new car, as your existing car will do. All you need to do, is purchase a HHO car kit or buy a ready-made hydrogen fuel system. Start shopping for it now.

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3 Ways to Save on Your Fuel Bill

January 5th, 2010

Sick of rising fuel costs. Here are three great ideas to cut those costs.
Fuel prices suck! With prices spiking over $1. 70/litre, it’s getting out of control. Well like YOU we’ve had enough. We researched three simple measures you can take to help reduce your fuel bill. . .
1. Use the internet to find Cheap Fuel
A handy web tool for locating cheap fuel is motormouth. com. au; a simple to use, free website dedicated to finding cheap fuel in your area.
MotorMouth is designed to save you time and money, making it even easier to find the cheapest fuel in your area!
You can search for the best fuel price in your area, or register to receive free fuel price email alerts.
MotorMouth currently reports fuel prices in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide and Perth only.
The search function is very simple to use and the tests I performed found some marked price variations which helped me in reducing my weekly fuel bill.
Similar sites for the US and Canada is gasbuddy. com and gaspricewatch. com.
2. Car share
There are a growing number of car share services popping up, particularly in city areas. These services enable you to book a car inexpensively for a few hours at a time. The costs of maintenance and insurance are covered in the fees you pay, and if you don’t use your car a lot you can save a lot of money. Some services also include the cost of fuel in the booking fee, further reducing your costs.
Here are some great sites we checked out for you: • GoGet: Sydney and Melbourne • Charter Drive: Sydney • Gwiz CarShare: Brisbane• Nexus Car Share: Perth• Needaride: Post your request or offer on this site to link up with others that are offering/looking for a lift. • Thecarpool: This free site puts people in contact with others who want to save money by sharing their travelling costs
3. Use Alternative Fuels
Water for Gas.
Is it possible to run your car on water? Absolutely, only you need to extract the energy out of water to make it work and you do that with a home built hydrogen gas generator.
Water has a lot of energy in it and your goal is to extract that energy without spending more on electricity than what you can get out of the thing. By simple electrolysis, you can separate the water molecules into their core elements of hydrogen and oxygen and create a burnable gas known as HHO, or Brown’s gas.
I decided to test out this theory and bought the Water4Gas system. Using these very simple instructions I built a hydrogen generator and installed it in my Ford.
The technology is safe and reliable and I did not have to modify my car’s engine or computer in any way. The hydrogen generator installs quickly and should you want to remove it, you can do so with no evidence of it ever having been there.
I have been running this system for over 3 months now and I am getting 35-40% increases in fuel mileage and I have had no engine problems what so ever.
This is well worth looking into if YOU want to stick it to the Gas Companies and save some of your well earned cash.
Fuel Star Combustion Catalyst  
Fuelstar combustion catalysts have been used with great success since 1992 in over 30 counties.
A combustion catalyst improves combustion, giving a more complete fuel burn. This leads to improved engine efficiency, resulting in better fuel economy, reduced emissions, improved engine performance and cleaner internal engine operating surfaces.
This is a great option if you don’t want to play around making hydrogen generators. The system comes complete and is as easy to install as a fuel filter.
Many reports indicate a fuel savings of 12% to 18%, however I have not tested this one out as yet.
So, the fuel price surge doesn’t look like it will be letting-up anytime soon, and for most of us, there’s little we can do to avoid paying astronomical prices. However, hopefully these tips will assist in easing the price rises and, with any luck, also help cut the cost of your next journey. . .

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