Posts Tagged ‘Gas Mileage’

Hydrogen Fuel Technology

December 26th, 2009

No matter how we look at it, fuel prices have been rapidly on the increase and it is only normal for people to formulate ways to cut back on gas consumption and look for different ways of increasing their car’s gas mileage.

The hydrogen cell technology is considered a revolutionary means that aids in saving money. The hydrogen fuel technology has been present for the last couple of years, although few people had the courage to convert their cars to run on water.

The hydrogen cell technology works by balancing the hydrogen fuel cell by means of vacuum hoses. This also has something to do with the size of the engines. If you have a large engine, then you would probably need more than 8 cylinder fuel cells. Conversely, a smaller engine may only require two fuel cells.

Hydrogen cell technology produces HHO gas through a process called electrolysis. This is a method whereby the fuel cell is packed with water and then the HHO gas is served as an electrical stream flowing through the plates. » Read more: Hydrogen Fuel Technology

The Potential of Water Fuel Cars Can Save

December 25th, 2009

A number of pressing issues are driving Americans to look for ways to reduce their reliance on gasoline-powered vehicles. The price of gas is significantly cutting into people’s budgets. Many people no longer want to be dependent on foreign countries for oil. The pollutants that spew from our tailpipes damage the environment, and people want greener solutions. Many people want a solution, but it seems that such technology is still beyond our grasp.

It turns out, though, that there is a very old technology, almost a century old, that might hold the key to solving these problems. It reduces the amount of gasoline your car uses, can be installed for less than $1000, and the substance it runs on is readily available. Imagine cars that run on water.

Impossible, right? Well, it is true that it sounds like something out of a cheesy movie, but the technology really does exist, and is on the roads today in a variety of vehicles, including 18 wheelers. The trick is that a water fuel car isn’t actually using water for fuel, but the hydrogen in the water.

Hydrogen is an excellent fuel that has been designated as a “clean-burning fuel” by the FDA. By passing a mild current through water, using electricity supplied by the vehicle’s battery, the hydrogen and oxygen are separated and form into a gas, called Brown’s gas.

The Brown’s gas is then used to supplement the car’s gasoline fuel source. The hydrogen-oxygen gas is fed into the carburetor or manifold. The water fuel car gets better gas mileage because it is burning less gasoline. One tank of gas can last 50% longer, and even 100% longer than it would in a car running on gasoline alone.

The reduction in gasoline consumption also helps the environment. Brown’s gas burns clean, leaving behind only water and oxygen. This dilutes the cars usual emissions, reducing the output of pollutants.

Such a system is not hard to install. If you are nervous about doing it yourself, a local mechanic or friend who is familiar with cars can help. It is possible to buy fully assembled, fully installed systems, but these systems will cost 3 times as much or more as a do-it-yourself job.

This innovation is ingenious yet simple, and promises to save you money, increase American independence, and help the environment. What more could we ask for? Change your life, change the world, and at an affordable price.

Tips on Saving Fuel

December 24th, 2009

By changing your driving habits you can improve fuel economy and there are many tips which you can use to start saving dollars and not pennies. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated
Keeping the tires at the right pressure not only increase your safety while driving, it also promotes fuel efficiency. You will notice that if your tires are underinflated, you will experience the extra drag on your car and this translates to more fuel usage.

This not only improves your overall vehicle performance, but it will improve your fuel economy as well. Drive smoothly
Aggressive driving can use as much as a third more fuel, so avoid accelerating or braking too hard and keep steering smoothly. The fewer heavy brakings and flooring of the accelerator, the more fuel you save. Lowest gear yields greatest power but translates to an increase in fuel consumption. To improve your fuel economy, drive in the highest gear possible when you are cruising at a steady speed, such as on the highway.

Use Cruise Control
Using cruise control can improve your gas mileage by helping you maintain a steady speed, but only if you are driving on mostly flat roads. Avoid excess idling
When a car is idling, it is using fuel. Turning the engine off during idle periods can help you avoid burning excess fuel. You will save fuel.