Friday, April 25, 2008

Water-Powered Cars - Science, or Fiction?

by Chris Witkowski

So you can't walk on water, but what if someone told you your car could run on it?
It isn't as far-fetched an idea as it might sound. For years, scientists have been working towards inventing automobile engines running only on water. So just how far along are we on this quest? Almost there. Hybrid cars, which run on water in conjunction with conventional gas technology, are no longer uncommon. The goal for scientists now is to do away with the gasoline component completely-and it seems large automobile manufacturers are in a race to get there.
All over the world, the use of hybrid (water and gas) cars has been a buzz on both TV and the internet. The enthusiasm about hybrid cars is shared by both car enthusiasts and environmental activists-because as far as the benefits of hybrid technology are concerned, there's something for pretty much everyone.

For one thing, hybrid cars take significantly less gasoline. True, hybrid cars haven't really cut a large chunk off the world's tremendous dependence on fossil fuels-at least, not yet. It's quite early in the game. And as for immediate benefits for the car owner, using that much less gasoline definitely means great savings. Also, using water makes the car more efficient and less prone to wear and tear.
Now, you might look at a glass of water and say, "Well, this doesn't look like fuel to me." Here's how it works. In the process called electrolysis, electrical currents are passed through the water. This separates the hydrogen atoms from the oxygen. This forms a flammable gas called HHO, or Brown Gas, which gets injected into your engine.
A great thing about it is that the only waste product of this process is oxygen. That's why hybrid cars have significantly cleaner emissions than those running purely on conventional fuel. This is much safer for the environment; an increasing use of hybrid technology will certainly be a big help in the fight against global warming, not to mention make the air cleaner and safer for the people in the area. And since water is a renewable source, it's a great option to help conserve non-renewable (not to mention expensive) conventional fuels.
Another bit of good news is that the technology is a lot more accessible than one might think. You might not even have to buy a new hybrid car. The internet has guides and other valuable information for those who wish to go the DIY route and convert their cars themselves, which should be easy for any car enthusiast.

http://water4gas.learningguru.info

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