ALTERNATIVE FUEL

Convert Water to Gas

2008-09-30T09:20:00.000-07:00

Convert Water to Gas.Hybrid vehicles have been around for more than ten years. These vehicles run on gas and electricity but did you know that you can also convert water to gas?

Yes you can by using Gas4Free. This product has been around for more than 4 years. By downloading the e-book from their website and buying the materials from their accredited suppliers, you can make this work without having to bring your vehicle to the shop.

The space required to put everything together measures 5 inches wide by 6 inches high. If you encounter a problem, it can be customized to fit your vehicle’s engine.

If you think it is complicated to set up, don’t worry because there are instructions and images which you can follow. The electrical connection can be done in a matter of minutes because all you have to do is connect the 12 volts of the battery to the ignition switch which ensures that hydrogen will be produced once it is turned on. For added safety, everything is protected by a fuse.

Once the product has been installed, your car’s battery will separate water into a gas called HHO or hydroxy which is known to be a supercharged gas that burns effectively and produces significant energy thus improving fuel economy.

The price for Gas4Free is under $100. Once you get it, you can use it on your on gas or diesel powered cars, vans, trucks and SUV so you won’t feel guilty about owning a gas guzzler anymore or even think about selling it.

You get a return on your investment in less than a month because the added cost of the e-book or the parts is under $150. The instruction manual is available in different languages so aside from English, you get also read it in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Russian and Spanish.

Once you have the system, the company that is offering this releases product updates so as the years go by, anything new that is discovered by their research and development team is given to you.

Even if water can help convert water to gas, you should not forget to drive your vehicle on occasion to the gas station because hydrogen is still supplemental to gas or diesel. If you are not happy with the product after 2 months, you can get a full refund.

Will this void the warranty of my auto maker? A lot of people ask this question and the answer is no because this product does not modify anything in your vehicle’s engine but merely enhance its performance. But if you are worried once they pop up your engine, you can remove it before bringing the vehicle for its preventive maintenance check and that reinstall it once you get home.

If you have more than one vehicle at home, you can replicate the technology and also install this in the others. This makes all your vehicles fuel efficient and environment friendly.

When you decide to get Gas4Free, you don’t get one but two e-books. The first one tells you how to assemble and install it while the other will offer you tips about how to fine tune the system to make sure it is always in good condition.

So what are you waiting for? Converting water to gas is already here. It is only just a matter of time before we will see cars on the road that operate 100% using just water.

Water to Gas on Vehicles

2008-09-29T09:17:00.000-07:00

Water to Gas on Vehicles? Is that Possible?With the current and rapid rise in the prices of fuel, wouldn’t it be nice to know if we could only use water to gas on vehicles?

Realistically speaking, what would get us excited nowadays is the fact that water can actually be used to fuel our vehicles and with that technology in our hands, we may very soon heave a sigh or relief as we break free from the bonds of petroleum as the only means of fuelling our vehicles.

There are currently a number of developers and inventors who heeded the call of the times to come up with affordable and efficient alternatives to petroleum, since the current demand for petroleum globally and the suffering economy of some nations, will continue to prop up fuel prices in the very near future.

As for the time being, gasoline is still the fuel by choice and by necessity, since most, if not all of these alternative devices are fuel or gas-saving devices that will indeed minimize conventional fuel consumption, plus side benefits of improved mileage, reduces carbon emissions and footprints and prolongs engine life, which by far are the most salient benefits that motorists have reason to be very happy about.

Among the most common operational processes by these water to gas fuel-saving devices is primarily adding a small amount of mixed hydrogen and oxygen gas called Brown’s Gas into the vehicles fuel injection system.

This enriched mixture of oxygen and hydrogen, also called oxyhydrogen, is mixed with gasoline, which is then chemically bonded together molecularly and magnetically.

This combination results to better fuel economy and increases miles per gallon ranging from an estimated 25%-50%, depending on the vehicle’s engine make-up and condition.

Other benefits that one could get from these gas-saving devices are the noticeable increase in engine power, since less pressure is exerted on the accelerator pedal to speed up the engine.

Since the oxyhydrogen mixture burns cleaner and burns more completely, thus it burns more efficiently and maximizes engine power. It also cleans up carbon deposits in the engine and prevents future build-up of carbon.

It can also be environmentally friendly since exhaust emissions are greatly reduced by the oxyhydrogen burning process.

And lastly, due to the cooling nature of oxygen and hydrogen, the temperature in the combustion chamber drops slightly, efficiently enhancing fuel combustion and quicker flame spread ratio.

There are a myriad varieties of gas and fuel-saving devices in the market today and most, if not all, adopt a similar process of efficiently harnessing the potential of alternative solutions to counter the effects of the worsening prices of petroleum in the market today.

However, with these commercially potential circumstances in taking advantage of this precarious situation, people also have to be way of other unscrupulous individuals who may also make the most out of the situation to foster their diabolical schemes.

Since the water to gas concept itself is very attractive, taking all the possible precautions, as well as being wary about scams that may tend to victimize unwitting individuals to fall prey to their controverted schemes.

Generally, the concept of water to gas is an innovative and a resounding and refreshing call of the times in addressing the common global problem of rising fuel prices, which, eventually, will pave the way for other cheap and alternative sources for fuel, especially even one that can be good and sustainable for the environment.

Water to gas, why not?

Changing Water to Gas

2008-09-28T09:15:00.000-07:00

Using water as gas supplement for vehicles is an emerging technology. People using this kind of system is claiming that they were able to improve their gas mileage almost up to 60%, making them able to save hundreds of dollars within a year on gas alone.

More and more people are getting intrigued by this technology. The main companies selling this system, would include in their package different parts to install on your car to be able to use water on your engine. They would include hydrogen generators or electrolyzers and other car parts. But is this really possible? Can water really be changed into a fuel supplement for gasoline that would enable your vehicle to run smoother?

With the water to gas technology, HHO, also called hydroxy or Brown’s gas is used to supplement its fuel. It doesn’t mean that you would have to put a water hose into your gas tank and use it as fuel. HHO is also called oxyhydrogen and contains a mixture of hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2). Chemist William Nicholson was the first person to decompose or separate water into its component gasses back in 1800s.

Oxyhydrogen will burn up when brought to its kindling point. Kindling point will be the lowest temperature wherein a substance will spontaneously ignite without the need for a spark or flame. When ignited, oxyhydrogen will convert into water vapour and then will release its energy.

This concept was applied on lights. Oxyhydrogen lamps, like the limelight, is using an oxyhydrogen flame to heat a piece of lime to give light. Another product is the oxyhydrogen torch. This torch is an oxy-gas torch. It burns hydrogen with oxygen. This equipment is used for cutting and welding metals, glass and thermoplastics. The flame begins a short distance from the tip of the torch; if the distance is great enough the torch tip can remain cool. Oxyhydrogen is also claimed to increase the efficiency in automotive engines. One liter of water is said to creat 1860 gallons of oxhydrogen.

So why use the name Brown’s gas for oxyhydrogen? Oxyhydrogen gas produced by a common-ducted electrolyzer has been referred to to as Brown’s Gas. It was named after Yull Brown who received a patent for a series cell common ducted electrolyzer made in 1977 and 1978. Actually, Brown’s gas is not used in his patents, the gas produced has been referred to “ a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen”. Brown's Gas also claims that it can be used for the following applications although further research may be required:

1.Air conditioning and cooling
2. Atmospheric motors
3. Cleansing of smokestack
4. Coal to Oil conversion
5. Curing
6. Deep-sea life support
7. Destruction of toxic wastes
8. Drying of fruit and legumes
9. Fuel Cell
10. Glazing and Kiln operation
11. Graphite production
12. Heating
13. Hydrogen production
14. Mineral separation
15. Nuclear waste decontamination
16. Ore separation
17. Oxygen production
18. Production of hard materials
19. Production of electricity
20. Pure water production
21. Silica conversion
22. Space life support
23. Underwater welding
24. Vacuum systems
25. Water pumps
26. Welding and brazing

There could numerous ways this water to gas technology can be used. Numerous ways that could make our lifestyle more efficient and less costly. But the road to discovery is a very hard road. It took decades before this technology was made available for us. Hopefully, it would take that long too just to be able to prove and provide other ways to use and benefit from this technology.

The New Gas

2008-09-27T09:12:00.000-07:00

Who would have thought, that water would be essential in running your car? With the new hydrogen conversion technology, water is used to supplement gasoline for vehicles. Hydroxy or HHO (also called Brown’s Gas) is extracted from water and used to supplement energy and fuel to your car’s engine.

This is a great technology given that we are trapped in the midst ever rising prices of gasoline. This technology provided us relief from the crisis that is breaking our back.

So with this new discovery, would water be the next oil? There are people who see water as a future commodity. Therefore it could be as profitable in the same prospect as oil. There are people who sees that the diminishing certain water bodies is similar to the depletion of oil reserves. While there are some environmentalists that see environmental abuse of water the same as the abuse and waste of oil. Even if 70% of Earth is covered with water, only 3% is fit for human consumption. With this 3%, 2/3 if this is frozen and largely glaciers and ice caps. Only 1% then will be available for human use. The rest of 97% is sea water which is not fit for drinking nor for agriculture.

The world is facing an oil crisis, we are facing the exhaustion of oil reserves. Water is slowly experiencing the same kind of exploitation. Water bodies are being contaminated and polluted by various industrial plants. Water bodies are drying up in certain nation, resulting into thirst and drought. Ironically, the uncontrolled use of oil and other fuel is ensuing into water crisis. Burning of fossil fuels led to global warming, the melting of glaciers and early snowmelts. It also led into climate changes that brought too much rain some places and little in other locations.

Water is becoming a very hot- commodity. It even snagged attention of the big equipment companies like General Electric. Water markets include driking water distribution, management, waste treatment and agriculture. It is nearly a $500 billion market and is growing very fast. Another company who sees big potential in water-related businesses would be the Zurich –based Sustainable Asset Management. Japanese- Dutch consulting firm Japan Insite is putting together an 80 million Euro water fund.

But privatizing water is colliding with global “water is human right movement”. Because water is essential for human life, its distribution should be made readily available for the public and not just for those who can afford water. The poorest might not even have safe drinking water if the water would be privatized, as the water warriors would say. Drinking water would become a luxury and dominant image in advertising.

Affordable water is not only a problem for developing countries such in India and China. Southern Europe, Israel, the western part of the United States, the Middle East, and areas in Southeast Asia such as Singapore all suffer from scarce water resources (www.redherring.com).

Running your car with water as supplement for gasoline also reflects a deeper conflict between gas, oil and water. Whether water is being considered the “blue oil” or the new source of gas, one thing is important, that we take care of this as a one of our primary source of life. Surely, we do not want to experience what we are experiencing now in the gasoline industry.

We know how difficult it is to battle high prices of commodities. Hopefully water will not be one of them.

The Truth Story about Water to Gas

2008-09-26T09:10:00.000-07:00

Yes, and indeed, water is the most viable, cheapest and abundantly available alternative solution to the rising cost of fuel prices in the market today.

Although the common form of water is in itself not a source of potential energy at the onset, however, with the right process involved, can be a veritable and probably the best source of hydrogen – a highly feasible element that can replace fossil fuels to power vehicles and even provide energy like heat and electricity.

For the water to gas concept, many studies have been commissioned to study and research on the value of water for providing alternative sources of fuel and energy, which has indeed proven to have been very helpful and revolutionary.

Believe it or not, the technology to make a car run on water is nothing new and has been a patented concept for many years now, which has evolved to the creation and invention of gas-saving devices that either make use of a little electric power from the car’s battery to separate water into a gas called HHO, better known as Brown’s Gas or oxyhydrogen (two molecules of hydrogen and one molecule of water.)

The discovery of Brown’s Gas or HHO has been around for a while, but it was only recently that it became known as a source of energy that can make cars run – and the primary source of HHO is water.

Brown’s Gas burns very well and provides a great deal of energy, equivalent to the potential of petroleum with an even better environmentally safe by-product – water.

A regular engine burning conventional gas fuel, mileage is relative only to the amount of gas the engine needs to run on, however, much of it is burned and ends up being incombustible fuel, meaning less mileage and much energy is wasted in the form of heat and pollution.

Many may not be aware, but Brown’s Gas or HHO is very powerful, since it has the atomic power of hydrogen and the chemical stability of water, making it three times more potent and powerful than gasoline.

The United States government has recently posed a challenge to the American people to drive hydrogen-powered cars as soon as possible and has set aside over one billion dollars for research on how it can be done.

From that challenge stemmed many processes that have been brought to the public’s attention – some effective, some nothing but a mere scheme to mislead unwary victims.

Regardless of the good or bad motives, there are in fact a number of very viable methods on breaking down ordinary water into oxygen and hydrogen.

It’s a good thing to know that one does not have to spend much to have their vehicles make use of water to gas, since surprisingly it does not cost a billion dollars to develop.

This is so because existing engines in today’s automobiles could work with these processes with very little or minimal alterations to the engine system.

But how does the water to gas system work?

Initially, it starts with the idea that ordinary water is actually a ‘battery’ that contains vast amounts of energy – especially hydrogen energy.

Water is two parts hydrogen combined with one part oxygen, thus, one can only imagine how it carries a vast amount of energy and has nothing to do with the amount of energy it takes to break down that molecule.

Water to gas is, indeed, a sustainable program that needs a lot of research and looking into. Who knows, it may yet hold the answer to our oil price hike dilemma.

The Fact about Water to Gas

2008-09-25T09:06:00.001-07:00

A lot has been said about the revolutionary process of making vehicles run on water instead of purely gasoline fuel, which has led to a lot of hubris whether it is actually truth or just a figment of one person’s twisted imagination?

Sounds too good to be true, right? But in reality, water is actually a good source of energy, which if processed properly and it’s energy channeled correctly, is actually a better alternative to petroleum products like gasoline and other forms of fuel.

Although it may still be considered rocket science to actually make the most out of water, but one fact remains about how water can be used for fuel – not water per se, but one of water’s vital elements, which is hydrogen.

The atomic substance that is hydrogen is the leading alternative to conventional petroleum-based fuel.

For now, among the most common operational processes by water to gas, are fuel-saving devices that primarily extract a form of mixed hydrogen and oxygen gas called Brown’s Gas or HHO into the vehicles fuel injection system.

This enriched mixture of oxygen and hydrogen, also called oxyhydrogen, is mixed with gasoline, causing both substances to chemically bond together molecularly and magnetically.

This combination, according to experts, results to better fuel economy and increases mileage per gallon by as much as 25%-50%, depending on the vehicle’s engine make-up and condition.

These gas-saving devices can also increase in engine power, since less pressure is exerted on the accelerator pedal to speed up the engine, thus reducing the amount of gas used to fuel the engine.

Since the oxyhydrogen mixture burns cleaner and more completely, thus it processes more efficiently and maximizes engine power. It also cleans up carbon deposits in the engine and prevents future build-up of carbon.

It can also be environmentally friendly since exhaust emissions are greatly reduced by the oxyhydrogen burning process.

Due to the cooling nature of oxygen and hydrogen, the temperature in the combustion chamber drops slightly, efficiently enhancing fuel combustion and quicker flame spread ratio.

But many are still wondering if the water to gas idea is indeed true or a scam? Surely not, since the technology has been there long enough for others to work on better solutions to harness that potential to replace petroleum with water-based fuel.

Yes, water to gas is true, but for now the system or process of solely using water to fuel vehicles using hydrogen is still not perfected for commercial vehicles, since studies and science is still trying to master the process of extracting hydrogen on a portable and small-scale process, since the current process is very expensive and requires a lot of equipment.

But of course, with the interest attracted by water to gas systems, scams would still abound, since this system is a potential concept that could easily convince unwary individuals to fall prey to misleading schemes.

So, many would still be advised to be wary of such scams perpetrated by unscrupulous individuals.

B that as it may, the technology of water to gas is an innovative temporary yet beneficial answer to call of the times in addressing the common problem of skyrocketing fuel prices, which, eventually, will lead the way to develop cheaper and alternative sources to fuel, especially one that can be good and sustainable for the environment.

Water to Gas Benefit

2008-09-24T09:03:00.001-07:00

A latest system has been unravelled: the water to gas technology. This technology is said to have existed 90 years ago but turned out to be a “forgotten patent”. With this system, water (ordinary tap water or distilled water) along with a catalyst (which is just ordinary baking soda) is used as supplement for gasoline in cars. This system is said to be compatible with any type of vehicle. A lot of people are asking questions about this conversion system. There are numbers of people using this technology and they are professing their conviction that this water to gas system is improving their lives.

So what are we getting out of this system? How do we benefit from it? People using this system claimed that their mileage improved. Studies showed that car mileage can increase from 40 to 60%. Gasoline prices are around $4 to $6 per gallon, it would provide great economic relief if there are ways to save the number of trips that we make to the gasoline station. With the water to gas technology, one quart of water can produce up to 1800 gallons of HHO gas. This HHO gas is used to supplement gasoline, this can last for months.

So how much money is it? Let’s say that we have a car that gets 20 miles per gallon and we run 1500 miles each month. Then we’re consuming 75 gallons of gasoline every month. So if a gallon of gasoline is $4, then we’re paying $3600 every year just for gasoline. Since improvement in car mileage differ base on certain conditions and type of car, let’s just say that we’re experiencing 35% improvement on mileage, that would be $1260 saving on fuel every year.

Also American IRS could not turn a blind eye to alternative fuel anymore. Since 2005, IRS started to give rewards for “green” vehicles, green fuels and green upgrades. To add, the raw materials needed to use this technology is very accessible and affordable. Some water conversion kits would just require ordinary tap water or sophisticated ones will use distilled water. At it is just about 3 cups for 3-6 weeks. Kitchen baking soda is the catalyst used for this system, still very accessible and affordable.

Saving the hard-earned money is not the only benefit that people using water to gas system are getting. With this system, there is said to be noticeable increase in engine power. Since the new fuel mixture burns cleaner, it burns more completely and efficiently. It cleans up carbon deposits in the engine and prevents future carbon build up. This provides longer engine life. People using this system also applaud the easy assembly of their conversion kits.

Some of the conversion kits that water to gas main players are selling, not only includes guide for easy installation. They would also include books that better explains the system and the benefits for using this. For people who are interested in the technology and science behind this system, this is a great buy.

This kind of system is also to be environmental friendly. Since it is only water and oxygen, it is clean burning, thus it produces cleaner emissions. This helps us prevent global warming.

There are numerous benefits one can get from this system. Of course, the amount of money we saved from this system varies. It varies depending on various conditions we and our car are exposed to. But the most important thing is we were able to conserve our finance and even help in conserving our environment.

Water to Gas can Increase Fuel Economy

2008-09-23T09:01:00.000-07:00

Motorists nowadays are in increasing fuel economy with their vehicles, and water to gas devices is the answer to increase fuel economy.

Here are a few facts to consider.

There is now the technology to make use of water to gas, which is geared towards improving fuel consumption and maximizing mileage per gallon of fuel.

However, there are also very good and practical tips you could follow to increase fuel economy.

Proper maintenance- one of the simplest and best ways to increase fuel efficiency is to make sure you proper maintenance is performed on the vehicle. The most important maintenance you can do is to check the air in your tires. Tire pressure should be kept at its maximum pressure to keep your vehicle from being strained.

The tire pressure should also be balanced between tires.

Another routine maintenance process is checking for oil levels and regular oil change, which can also help since proper lubrication can reduce stress in the engine.

Travel light- better fuel economy also means lightening the load on your vehicle. Hauling heavy equipment, tools, even luggage and other heavy items can strain your vehicle and lower the miles per gallon your vehicle gets. The heavier the car is loaded, the more fuel it takes to burn for the car to compensate for the weight it is carrying.

Only load heavy items when necessary. The next time you get a new vehicle, you may want to look for a car that has a lighter weight, since you’ll automatically get better gas mileage.

Stop and go- braking and accelerating can really drag down gas mileage.

Whenever possible, avoid taking routes with several stops. You can also try slowing down further from potential stops, instead of braking often, especially for stick-shift vehicles, the lower the transmission gear, the higher the fuel consumption.

Optimum speed- each car has an optimum speed power and it usually ranges between 30-60 mph, depending on your car.

The optimum speed is the rate at which your car gets the best gas mileage possible, especially for automatic transmission vehicles. Try to stay as close to this speed as you can, as often as you can.

Although this may take a little more practice, patience, and planning on your part to get into the habit of doing it, but once you get to master it, you can really increase your fuel economy.

Make use of your trip computer- any new vehicle, especially hybrids, are now including a trip computer as part of the package. This is a computer that displays your fuel economy, so you can see the efficiency of your vehicle at any given time.

Although this device alone doesn’t do anything for your gas mileage, it will help you notice when you need to make adjustments and maintenance.

With this you will be more aware of your car and drive more efficiently. If you don’t have a car that has one built in, you can buy one for your current vehicle.

These are just a few of the techniques you may want to consider using to increase your fuel economy, especially with your water to gas system.

These are all simple techniques that any driver can use and while there are plenty of advanced techniques that you can research and use if you’re willing to put in the time, you’ll feel better that you were able to make the most out of your efforts to save money.

Even if water to gas can increase fuel economy, the most important thing you can do is to plan and making that effort can really help you increase your gas mileage.

Gas Saving Devices

2008-09-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

Many people nowadays would pay a little extra on water to gas and other effective gas saving devices, especially with the current round of oil price hikes that has caused quite a stir in some global economies.

With this, there has lately been a significant increase in the number and varieties of gas saving devices being advertised and sold commercially.

While these all work in different ways, their primary objective is quite the same – to make people save money on gas.

While some devices work well and help save fuel costs, there are also those that don’t live up to their claims and can prove harmful to your vehicle.

So before trying to invest good money on these devices, always try to be wary and follow these safe and effective options on the market.

One of the most common and safest alternatives for fuel-saving is the Hydrogen Conversion Kit.

These conversion kits are also called water to gas devices and work primarily as hydrogen generators.

They may come in different names, but they are all generally the same - HHO conversion kit, Brown’s Gas kit, and water to fuel conversion kit, to name a few.

These are the best devices to use to save money on gas.

There are many options for these hydrogen generators like a commercially available pre- made kit or one that can be custom-made, even some can be made at home using simple materials and a good and credible how-to or do-it-yourself guide..

Mostly, pre-made kits are fairly expensive and are only as effective as homemade ones.

You can build a homemade hydrogen generator kit for a fraction of the cost using the simplest of materials commonly found in hardware stores and DIY shops.

Generally, these kits are devices that take water and turn it into fuel for your vehicle.

While you’ll still have to use gas to power your car, you’ll be able to save on fuel cost by at least 30%.

There are even devices that people claimed have doubled their gas mileage with these kits.
There are also several great online guides that will show you exactly how to build your own hydrogen conversion device and install it in your cars.

Next in line are driver alert devices.

Although, these devices actually do not claim to increase fuel economy, but would help motorists make necessary adjustments in the car and real-time driving habits that can increase fuel economy.

These devices are installed in a vehicle to alert the driver of changes that need to be made to their driving, like slowing down or pressing down on the accelerator pedal too hard.

These devices will notify the driver either by lights or sound and will help the driver be more alert about their driving habits that usually consume more fuel if left unchecked or corrected.

Lastly, there are several other types of gas saving products and devices on the market, other than water to gas kits.

Among them are fuel line devices, vapor and air bleed devices, which primarily focus in reducing fuel consumption by introducing air to assist in fuel distribution or maximize fuel consumption and reduce carbon and unburned fuel emissions.

There are also several different types of chemical additives that is mixed either with fuel or motor oil that is primarily towards increasing gas mileage or improving engine lubrication, thus reducing heat to cool the engine and improve fuel consumption.

Unfortunately, many of these devices and products don’t provide a significant increase in gas mileage and are usually expensive.

If one is not careful, some can also cause damage to the vehicle or void warranty.

Before trying out these devices and products, make sure to do plenty of research on the products and always consider the pros and cons.

To sum it all up, hydrogen conversion or water to gas kits offer the best alternatives for the best price, since they don’t cause damage to your vehicle and are completely reversible.

Get New Info about Water to Gas

2008-09-21T08:58:00.000-07:00

The latest fuel saving system— the water to gas technology— has most of the public getting confused. Would that mean that we would be putting water in our gas tank? The answer is NO!

With the water to gas conversion it doesn’t literally mean that water will be put inside the gas tank to conserve on fuel. This system uses a water conversion kit called the electrolyzer or the hydrogen generator. This is the device that converts the water into vapour to separate the hydrogen and be used as supplement to gas. So it is very important to follow the instructions stated in the conversion and installation guides.

Water in gas tanks poses big problems. Since water is heavier than fuel, it will build up in the bottom of the tank until it undergoes something to remove it. Water and gasoline is immiscible, meaning it would not mix except in minute or very small quantities. With the water settled in the bottom of the tank, it could result to rust. It also freezes easily and can leave the driver stranded depending where the water froze. Once the water in tank gets deep enough, it will be drawn into the fuel line and can result into clogged filters and strangled motors. Since water is also thicker than fuel, it can’t get through the injector. So water tends to block the injector resulting into engine misfire.

Mechanics said that water in fuel tanks are serious issues. The only thing motorists can do to remove the water without removing the fuel tank is to use isopropyl. But experts recommend sending the vehicles to a repair shop so that all of the water in the tank could be flushed out completely.

A trick used in aircrafts to reduce water contamination in fuels is to fill up at the end of the day, so the tank has less air space overnight. They also fill it up to the brim every night so there is no airspace above the fuel that could lead to vapour condensation. But since cars are only required to be filled with gasoline once a week, this trick may not be applicable to vehicles. Parking indoors will also help in reducing water contamination in gas tanks.

Another possible cause of water in gas tanks is simply the climate. When you have wet conditions, overnight condensation may happen in the fuel tank. Condensation in the tank would occur most in similar conditions to carburaetor icing high humidity/wet conditions with temperatures just above freezing. The car would cool down over night and the moisture in the air space in the tank condenses on the inside of the tank. At the same time, the cooling air in the tank would contract and suck more in from outside worsening the already worse situation.

There are also several incidents of local gasoline stations pumping contaminated gas into vehicles. Some of these gasoline stations were closed down due to the illegal processes that they were doing. An example would be what happened in Deltona, Florida. Some drivers claimed that a Deltona gas station is selling tainted gas. There were two drivers who told the media and reporters that their cars broke down immediately after filling up at the local Deltona gasoline station.

These would be some typical situations where water in gas is not a good thing. Taking care of our vehicles and being aware of the conditions around us will equip us on how to better handle vehicle maintenance.

Water for Gas: Raison D'etre

2008-09-20T08:56:00.000-07:00

There has been a lot of buzz lately about converting your car to run on water, supplementing gas. This water to gas technology has been proven true for a long time already. But this technology is just starting to capture the market. Using water to supplement gas is also called Brown’s Gas or Hydroxy. Who would not be interested? With the prices of gasoline reaching as much as $6.48 per gallon internationally, everyone seems to be looking for other ways to cut down their expenses.

Most of the people who tried this technology has cited specific reasons why they have decided to use this innovation. The main reason will be definitely to save on gas. Since the car will be running on an alternative kind of fuel, it is therefore no affected by the rise and fall of gas prices to the same degree when using an ordinary car powered by gasoline. It works with diesel or gas powered cars, vans, trucks and SUVs. Reports showed that converting your car to run on water and gas can save you up to $200 a month, this adds up to $2400 a year.

Since this is environmental friendly innovation, customers are said to feel happy and proud to be able to produce cleaner emissions and help in preventing global warming. That would be aside from the fact that IRS will be giving refunds according to the law because of using green technology for your vehicle.

Purchasing the parts and installation is inexpensive and easy. In the market, there would be five big sites to check. These would be Water4Gas, runyourcaronwater, Fueltrips, drivewithwaterfuel, and wam-a-bam. Their prices range from $60 to $120. That would include the kit or equipment like the electrolyzer, sensor enhancer, vaporizer, fuel heater, PCV Enhancer, Fuse holder and wiring, vacuum T-connector, vacuum hoses, mechanical installation hardware and the catalyst.

Little maintenance is also one of the primary reasons why people are being attracted to use Brown’s Gas. For Water4Gas, maintenance could just be 5 minutes a week. You just have to add ½ cup of water weekly and 3 cups of distilled water every 3-6 weeks. You just also have to make sure to put1 teaspoon of baking soda weekly which you can grab from your kitchen. While drivewithwaterfuel.com and fueltrips.com, you can just use plain tap water.

Some customers would even say that they would notice their engines to run smoother and with more power. There are even some findings that with the water to gas technology customers were able to get better mileage on every tank of gas. Some would say that they would get 20% even up to 100% better mileage!

Now there would always be people who would worry if there would be safety hazards. Since what these vehicles are using are not pure Hydrogen it is not combustible and explosive. Since hydrogen is combines with oxygen and water vapour, it makes it safe. What these vehicles generate are HHO (2 Hydrogen + 1 Oxygen) or H2O, which is water. Also these hydrogen generators do not use other chemicals aside from the pure baking soda.

Based on all of these, a lot of people suddenly are becoming more aware of running vehicles with Brown’s Gas. Definitely, with this said technology, need for survival pushes man to discover and produce technology for his existence.

New Knowledge : Water as Gas, Full of Salty Possibilities

2008-09-19T08:54:00.000-07:00

When the water as supplement for gasoline was released in the market, it immediately received public attention and interest. This is a totally good way of saving money on gas. Using water to gas conversion kits which is readily available for less than $100 was great break from the continuous and never stopping increase on the prices of gasoline.

It opened a great door for possibilities of discovering other alternative fuel that would help the almost empty purses to stay within the budget for gas and other necessities.

Then came the invention created by a 63-year old named John Kanzius that claims to create a source of alternative fuel from salt water. Kanzius discovered that under right conditions, salt water can burn at high temperature. Diagnosed with leukaemia in 2003, he decided to try to invent a better alternative for destroying cancerous cells in the body. He came up with the radio frequency generator, it is a machine that generates radio waves and focuses them into a concentrated area destroying the tumors without harming normal cells.

While conducting a demonstrations, an observer noticed that the RFG was causing water in a nearby test tube to condense. Thinking that if the RFG could make water condense, maybe it could also separate salt out of seawater. An effective means of removing salt out of seawater could save lives especially in the countries that are dying because of thirst. Kanzius then used his RFG with the goal of desalinization of salt water. During the first test, the water in the test tube sparked.

On the second trial, he lighted a paper towel and touched it to the water while the RFG is pointing to the water. The test tube ignited and continued to be aflame while the RFG is turned towards the test tube. Several universities tried to do the same test to prove if it could be hoax, but the same result happened. The salt water in the test tube ignited and remained ignited while the RFG is pointed to it.

But should we be worried? Since the world is 70% saltwater, it is probable that seas would suddenly be aflame because of a cigarette butt thrown to the sea? The radio waves from Kanzius RFG disrupt the stability of water, therefore releasing the hydrogen molecules. The heat coming from the RFG ignited them and it burned.

So is it possible to run our cars using salt water instead of gasoline? Back in 200, Hydrogen Technology Applications introduced the Aquygen.

Aquygen is a gas made up of hydrogen separated from water using electrical shock. This gas when mixed with regular hydrogen is said to create a more efficient fuel than gasoline alone (from www.howstuffworks.com). So could this have paved the way for the Kanzius discovery? Will salt water be used as ordinary water. Upon Kanzius assertions points out, that creating fire and fuel from salt water is possible. But separating hydrogen, oxygen, sodium and chloride is needed to be done first. Then sodium will then be burned. However, this process would consume much more energy that the energy that this produces.

The beauty with science is that it’s a never ending world of possibilities. What could be impossible today may be possible in the future. In the past, using water to run cars seems to be impossible. So who says that we should close our doors for salt water as alternative fuel?

Water to Gas Systems : Useful Facts about

2008-09-18T08:53:00.000-07:00

Many people are curious about the water to gas systems that have been heavily advertised lately, and its true, you may want to know some useful facts about water to gas systems.

Here’s are some facts that will help you decide on buying, installing, and even using the systems.

Fact number one - you don’t need to buy a new car to get better gas mileage.

Water to gas fuel conversion kits can be installed on almost any vehicle, allowing you to practically double the gas mileage of your current vehicle, without having to do major revisions on your current vehicle set-up.

Fact number two - the systems are incredibly affordable and easy to make. You can do the work yourself and build a kit for around $150 to $300, which includes all of the parts you’ll need. This is a much cheaper alternative than buying a hybrid vehicle.

Should you decide on not using the conversion kit anymore, it can easily be removed without damaging the car – it’s completely reversible.

Your car will be exactly the same before the kit was installed and since the kit is not permanent, you don’t have to worry about voiding your car’s warranty.

Fact number three - water to gas conversion kits are very easy to install. It usually only takes less than an hour to completely install and have running. If you don’t know anything about cars, a professional may be able to help you install it.

Fact number four - while some kits and devices require the use of distilled water, there are online guides that show how to build a device that uses plain tap water. This will even save you more money.

Fact number five- surprisingly, these systems require very little maintenance. You could inspect the system once a week and simply add a little water. Every 3-6 weeks you’ll need to add more water and baking soda.

Fact number six - when you install a water fuel conversion kit, gas mileage can be increased by as much as 60%. The results are varied, some vehicles will see increases around 30% and some have even doubled their gas mileage.

Fact number seven - the water fuel kit takes up very little space under the hood. All that’s needed is an about 4 inches by 8 inches, and one that can be easily accessible to the system. This makes it easy for inspection and maintenance.

Fact number eight - by converting your car to run on water, you may qualify for a tax credit under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. See a tax professional to see if you qualify and how much you can get.

Fact number nine- running your car on water will not damage your vehicle at all but will even improve it. It will even make it run better. Several improvements can be seen on your engine, transmission, and other parts of the vehicle. You may also notice faster acceleration.

Fact number ten – not only will you be saving on fuel or earning tax breaks, you will also be helping the environment by making use of water to provide fuel and energy to vehicles.

With the rising cost of fuel and other petroleum products, we can see relief in the emergence of this technology to convert water to gas to fuel cars and the beauty of it all is that, unlike other alternative solutions, this is one that can even prove equally beneficial to the environment.

So make the most out of these useful facts about water to gas systems and make that change.

Run Your Car by Using Water and Other Alternatives

2008-09-17T08:52:00.000-07:00

Good News: You just bought a new car.

Bad News: Gas Prices are increasing day by day. There would come a time that you will surpass the amount that you paid for your car for all the gasoline costs. This will just be in a matter of months.

Solution: Alternative fuel

To put a solution to your problem, water to gas conversion kits are readily available in the market. They claimed to provide better mileage than that of ordinary gasoline. It is very much inexpensive and easy to install.

Different company players for the water to gas industry are providing easy step by step installation guides to assist in installing this water to gas converter in your car engines. After installing it, it does not mean that water will totally replace gas as means of fuel. Water would be a supplement to gasoline. You just have to make sure that you are putting in ½ cup of water weekly 3 cups of distilled or tap water within 3-6 weeks in the quart-sized container under the hood of your car. Just don’t forget to put the catalyst which is baking soda also in the said container. Pronto! What you have is a car that runs on water and gas.

This is not the first time that water was tried or used for an alternative fuel. Alternative fuels are also known as non-conventional fuels. They are materials or substances that can be used as a fuel aside from the usual fuel that we used like petroleum, coal, propane and natural gas. Several sources of alternative fuel are the renewable energy that comes from wind power, solar power, tidal power, geothermal power and hydropower. Biomass, which is the energy coming from living and recently dead biological material, serves also as a source of alternative fuel.

Naturally, when gasoline prices rise up, people think of alternative fuel source. There would be cars that run natural gas or NGV. It is fuel efficient, environmentally friendly and offers a relatively low cost of ownership. Electric vehicles (EV) are powered by fuel cells. While hybrid cars uses two or more distinct power source to propel the vehicle. A mo-ped (motorized pedal bike) can be classified as a hybrid vehicle since it combines the power of a gasoline engine and the pedal power of the rider.
There are also flexible fuel vehicles or FFVs.

They are capable of operating on gasoline, E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) or even a mixture of both. Flexible fuel vehicles contain one duelling system which is made up of ethanol compatible components. Propane, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), has been used in vehicles since 1920. There are dedicated propane vehicles designed to run only on propane. While there are bi-propane vehicles. These vehicles have two separate fuelling systems that enable the vehicle to use either propane or gasoline.

Propane powered engines are said to have a life of up to two times that of gasoline powered engines. Lower maintenance costs are also prime reason behind propane’s popularity.

There are lost of alternative fuel choices in the market. It could be using the water to gas conversion system that does not require you to change your engine or overhauling your whole vehicle to make way for a hybrid car. Main thing is we choose something that is suitable for our needs and meets our objectives and standards.

Get to Know about Benefits of Using Water to Gas

2008-09-16T08:50:00.000-07:00

Although the technology has been there for quite some time already, many people still don’t know that you can actually use water to gas to fuel your car.

While regular gasoline is still required to fuel the car, adding water into the equation can actually extend each gallon of gas consumption.

Any gas-fuelled car can actually be converted to run on water, all that needs to be done is install a hydrogen generator.

These generators come in many forms, model and make, but they are all using the same processes for fuel economy and increased mileage.

Better still, these devices are easy to build and install, add to the fact that they are very affordable.

There are a lot of online guides that will provide instructions exactly how to do it and there are many options to choose from.

If you’re interested in running your car with water, try to weigh the benefits that may be of good to you.

It will save you money – this is by far the most popular benefit of using water to gas.

It is a given fact that you could see a significant reduction in your monthly fuel expenses, which could greatly improve fuel economy, in some cases, fuel intake is reduced by up to 60%.

Since conversion kits are relatively affordable, one could recover the cost in as little as a month and as an added benefit, engine’s end up cleaner and run smoothly.

One good thing to consider is that gas mileage of water to gas devices or hydrogen generators provide equivalent results to that of a modern hybrid without having to invest in a new vehicle, since water to gas conversion kits work with any vehicle.

Water to gas devices also improves engine life. Engines will see a dramatic improvement upon substituting water to gas.

Not only will the water will clean out all carbon deposits in the engine chambers that make it run smoother and quieter, you will notice that each time you run your car, the engine will clean itself further.

Another benefit of water to gas devices is that water will also help to keep the engine cool, thus, prevent repairs and maintenance caused by engine overheating. As you can see, your engine will actually improve over time when you start running your car on water.

It will also decrease unwanted emissions.

Using water to gas devices will not only save you money and improve your engine, you may be surprised that you’re helping the environment as well.

Cars running on water for fuel will decrease the amount of dangerous carbon emissions released into the environment.

This makes the air you breathe cleaner, healthier and unpolluted.

Not only that, fewer emissions mean less chances of global warming from getting worse, better yet, widespread use of hydrogen generated vehicles would stop global warming dead in its tracks, give the earth a chance to recuperate from deadly greenhouse gasses and heal the earth, which in the long run, we all know is a huge benefit to us all.

So, try and consider these wonderful benefits.

Save money, improve your engine and help the environment - without having to spend a fortune on a new car or expensive equipment.

If you want to convert your car to run with water, find a good guide to help you get started.

There are many valuable sources online and expert help available, and be on you way to enjoy the benefits of using water to gas.

Is Water for Gas for Real?

2008-09-16T08:48:00.000-07:00

Internet is a reliable source of information. Also a source of fraudulent information. So when websites for cars running on water started to be available in internet, the internet community was intrigued. With all the junk the internet has been feeding the public, one cannot blame why the public has been judgemental of this system. Could this be for real? Is this just a scam? But more and more people are starting to testify on how effective this system is in terms of improving their gas mileage and saving money.

When checking the websites for the main water for gas main players, you will notice that they immediately inform the public that they do not come in already installed systems nor will they install it for you. These websites also immediately disclaim that putting water into gas tanks is not how to do it. What they provide is a simple do it yourself system that comes with guides on how to assemble the system.

Some main players would say that this technology was already known for almost 90 years but was “lost” in the midst of old patents. In Richland, Washington; a blind machinist named Bernie Vinther has invented almost the same technology. He said that the water injector was invented in the 1930’s. Vinther said that by using the water injector, there has been 50% increase in mileage and a 25% jump in horsepower. It produces cleaner emissions in both Vinther’s family old motor home and pick-up.

Meanwhile in Chandler, Arizona, Arizona Hybrid Technologies claims that their product the Mileage Monster, can use water to increase fas mileage up to 45 percent. This is called the hydrogen generator. The hydrogen generator is a $400 equipment can be installed in any type of vehicle. Dan Radacosky, chief operating officer of Arizona Hybrid Technologies said that installing a generator is a cost-efficient way to become fuel-efficient. This is pretty much the same as the electrolyzer present in different water to gas conversion kits. However, several Arizona State University professors where sceptical of this technology since they’re wondering why this recent innovation was not published in any science journal.

In Greenville, South Carolina, WYFF News 4's Tim Waller investigated on the water for gas system and tried to prove if it really improves gas mileage. Waller and Greenville Tech’s Center for Automotive Technology and agreed to install the water for gas conversion kit in a 1990 Buick Century. Based on their study, during the first month that it was installed great changes on car and how it was running was immediately detected. They continued the study for another two- three weeks. And their study discovered that there are no considerable changes in the mileage. They agreed thought that that it is a good concept.

Despite the number of sceptics, there are some who still claims that installing hydrogen generators or water to gas conversion kits are making wonders for their cars and their purses. Each website for the water to gas conversion kits has testimonials on how their products are affecting their lives. But there are individuals who are not posting any comments on these websites but are very well contented. They think that their money is well spent, given the increase of prices of gasoline.

Bottom line is there may be good or bad reviews about these water to gas companies, but any discount or increase in mileage will be a big savings in the end of the year. And any savings are good news especially in a very hard-up situation like today.

Converting Water to Gas Products

2008-09-15T09:04:00.000-07:00

There are currently thee popular products that you can choose from to convert water to gas. Each varies in terms of price and the freebies you get but all of these use the same principle to make it work.

This principle is achieved by converting water to gas which produces HHO or two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen that is better known as hydroxy or Brown’s gas. Perhaps the best part is that you only have to put in a quart of tap water that already provides 1800 gallons of HHO that will last for months!

These three products are namely Gas4Free, Run Water On Your Car and WaterCarPro. When you decide to get it, you download an e-book which will explain to you how to assemble the product. The materials can be purchased from the hardware store and since it has detailed instructions, you don’t need to hire someone to do it for you.

This can work for all kinds of vehicles from small cars to trucks except for hybrids since no tests have been done yet.

The three installation kits are all written in English but Gas4Free has made this available in other languages as well. Most of these have product updates so if there is new information, this will be passed on to you.

The cost of the three products is from $47 to $297. This does not yet include the price of the materials but all three say that you can get a return on your investment in less than 2 months because of the amount of money you save from no longer going to the gas station that often.

You will also be able to get tax breaks from the government because the IRS or the internal revenue service encourages consumers to invest in renewable energy sources like the use of hybrid vehicles instead of the ordinary gas or diesel powered vehicle.

Will installing the water to gas conversion kit have any effect on the warranty of your vehicle? The answer is no but if you are concerned that this could cause you any problems, you can easily remove it before you bring the vehicle to the shop and just reinstall it later.

If you are happy with the water to gas conversion kit from one of three products mentioned, you can install in your other vehicles. You can even be the helpful neighbor by doing the same thing for them.

You can purchase the e-book online and then pay for this using your credit card or PayPal account. You have two months to try it out and if you are not happy, you will be able to get a full refund.

Converting water to gas is growing because the price of oil has gone up in recent months. If you still want to keep you SUV instead of trading this in for a smaller car, this is the miracle you have been praying for.

The first time water was used to power a community was the hydroelectric power plant. Years later, other industries were able to use this on a smaller scale so it won’t be long before the automobile industry does the same. So, if you want to save money and do your share to protect the environment, invest in a system that converts water to gas.

Money Saver on Alternative Fuel

2008-09-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

As we all know, if we can improve our vehicle’s gas mileage that means we can save money. Let’s face the fact that gas prices are skyrocketing. Most of Americans are paying $4 for each gallon, while in the international market it would cost as much as $6 for each gallon. There would be the old techniques to save gas and the new technology (called water to gas engines) that will save our money from the pump.

We know that if there are traditional ways to achieve better mileage. Like if we change some of our driving habits such as accelerating slowly, keeping a good distance (so you don't have to break and again accelerate), running on a constant speed and not driving faster then 65mph - 120km/h, then definitely we’ll be getting better mileage out of our cars.

Making sure the tires are well inflated will also help in improving gas mileage. Wheel alignment is also important, since an improper alignment can add to the wear the tires are experiencing which is unnecessary. Having a regular car tuning up will also help. Replacing your old air, with a new filter can reduce fuel consumption up to 10%.

Using public transportation and sharing a ride through carpools, vanpools and mass transit are also good ways to conserve gasoline and energy. It even reduces air pollution and traffic congestion. By following these basic maintenance guidelines, there will be a cut back on the amount of fuel your car needs.

But there is another way to attain better mileage. Do you know that by converting you car to run on water to supplement gas, mileage doesn’t just double; it can increase up to 40%! It even produces cleaner emission and the car becomes more fuel efficient.

With this technology it doesn’t mean that you will be putting water to your gas tank. With water-to-gas-engines, you will be installing Hydrogen generators that will separate water into a gas called HHO (also called Brown’s Gas or Hydroxy) which burns smoothly and produces significant energy. Water then can be used to fuel a car as a supplement to gasoline. As a matter of fact, you can just use ordinary tap water while other water for gas conversion kit needs distilled water. Very little amount of water is needed, one quart of water can provide up to 1800 gallons of HHO gas which can last for months. Some water for gas conversion kits, like, Water4Gas, would just require that you put in ½ cup of distilled water weekly or 3 cups of distilled water for 3-6 weeks. The water-gas conversion kit can cost around $60- $150. This would definitely increase you car’s fuel competency and save money.

Not only are these kits gas saving devices, but it turns out that it does a lot more. These conversion kits are said to produce a smoother running engine. With an ordinary vehicle running on gas, about 20-25% of gas is lost to carbon deposits and beat. But with water-gas conversion kits, the engine is being steam cleaned everyday, making the engine run smoother and quieter, even with a longer life.

These are just some ways to improve your gas mileage. It could be changing our driving habits and our car maintenance routine or it could be the revolutionary means of upgrading or car engine to use water to supplement gas. But bottom line is that gas prices are increasing everyday and people changing cars to vehicles that use less gasoline.

If you want to save but find it to expensive to buy a hybrid car, then there are ways to improve your vehicle’s mileage. Even the smallest improvement can result to big savings every year.

Tips about Saving on Water to Gas

2008-09-14T08:59:00.000-07:00

Everyone wants to save money on gas and here are several ways on how to save on water to gas and other useful tips for the everyday motorist.

Most people are aware about the rising cost of fuel in the market today, unfortunately, most of them don’t know what they can do to save.

If you want some simple tips to decrease your fuel costs, then try to take this article seriously. Here are some very helpful tips that will help you save money on gas.

First, many are not aware that there is the innovative yet simple technology of using, even building your own, water to gas device that can cut down fuel consumption by as much as 30-50%.

Hydrogen generators use water as a primary ingredient to generate oxyhydrogen gas that mixes with conventional fuel during internal combustion that increases mileage and minimizes fuel consumption.

There are a lot of these available in the market or you can build one for youirself, just look it up online and follow expert guides on do-it-yourself sites.

Slow down. The faster you drive, the more your fuel you consume. So, to get better gas mileage, try to stay under 60 mph.

Don’t leave your car to run on idle.

Whenever possible, park your car and turn off the engine instead of letting it run on idle. Idling for long periods of time causes unnecessary heat stress on the engine since all not all mechanical processes are functioning.

Always try to keep your car in the shade when parked. Gasoline evaporates when exposed to high temperatures and vaporizes quickly. Parking the car under the shade will also allow you to use less air conditioning when starting up.

Carpooling is also one of the best ways to save money on gas. You could carpool with friends on your way to work or when you run errands.

Always try to look for more affordable gas filling stations. Don’t just fill up at any gas station, but try to look around different stations to compare rates. Competition has allowed stations to be cheaper than others.

Unload your car with unnecessary clutter. Weight is a factor in fuel consumption, too. You’ll get better gas mileage if you take unnecessary weight out of your vehicle. Don’t carry heavy equipment, tools, or other items unless necessary.

Legwork is another good way to save up on gas. Absolutely the best way to save money is to walk or ride your bike wherever you need to go for short distances away. Not only do you use less gas, you get to have some exercise in the process.

Fill ‘er up. Cut down the number of trips to the gas station by filling up your tank when you go. It is also best practice to wait until the tank is ¼ full before you fill up again.

Avail of gas promotions. Some stations offer loyalty programs or discount cards that can save you at least a few cents per gallon, so take advantage of these. Those little savings add up after a while.

Conserve your airconditioning use. If you feel you don’t need to turn your car air conditioning on, turn it off. You might even try turning it on for a short period and then turning it off again.

If possible and not too uncomfortable, commute. You could try taking public transportation to work or to run other errands. It saves you money, gets you some needed exercise and better for the environment.

Time it right. Whenever possible, gas up you car at the coolest time of day. You’ll have less evaporation than when it’s warmer.

Plan your trips, even short ones. Try to get several of your errands done at once. This will save you gas on driving back and forth all week. You can make a plan to go once a week. Planning also cuts down on unnecessary or spur of the moment trips.

Roll up your windows while driving on highways. Open windows create more wind resistance, which will decrease your gas mileage.

Be efficient in looking for parking spots. When trying to find a parking area, choose the first good spot you can find and avoid wasting gas driving around looking for better parking areas. You may also want to walk between stores.

How to save on water to gas and all these other helpful tips can help you get along and save money for the rainy days.

Get Info about Making The Most Out of Water to Gas

2008-09-14T08:56:00.000-07:00

Now that is has been said and has already been done, there is currently the technology to fuel cars with water and here are some tips how to make the most out of water for gas.

Isn’t it good to know that cars can now run with water added to the current conventional fuelling process to help motorists save money on gas.

Running cars with water indeed has some very great advantages and it can actually save money.

Here are some basic and welcome developments with this technology.

First, it can practically cut gas bills in half every month, resulting to huge savings.

Another advantage is the effect on the environment, since using water to gas greatly reduces, if not eliminates, dangerous and polluting gas emissions released into the air during the fuel combustion process.

Since water is used, which is a stable and natural substance, water by-products make the air cleaner and safer for everyone to breathe, plus, also helps stop global warming.

But if many think that these are enough reasons to shift to this alternative process, there’s more.

Gasoline is currently the fuel of choice for cars and other vehicles, however, running it purely on gas causes carbon deposits to build up over time from unburned fuel.

Here’s a simple analogy, gasoline as fuel is like a piece of wood. After using the wood for fuel, the by product are ashes, which is primarily carbon. So is the process with internal fuel combustion in engines, where the end products are unburned gas and carbon emissions.

But by substituting water to gas, not only will it clean out the engine and remove these deposits, the engine becomes cleaner each time the car is driven, making it run much smoother and cleaner day by day.

Not only will one be able to notice a difference in the engine immediately since it runs smoothly, another noticeable change is that the engine stays cooler when water is used for fuel, since water is a natural cooling element.

The water will keep engines from overheating, resulting in fewer engine breakdowns and engine heat stress.

Another benefit to the engine is that using water to gas will make the engine run quieter and reduce knocking sounds caused by internal combustion, thus resulting to less vibration and provide less strain on the transmission process.

This will also result to smoother gear shifts and cleaner pistons and valves, resulting to wider torque range and faster acceleration.

In the end, these positive changes to the engine results in fewer operating costs and less repairs.

This is a picture perfect description of what benefits one can reap with using water to gas, however, there could be the worry about the cost of a water fuel conversion kit can have.

With the current fuel saving devices and water for gas kits in the market, this technology has allowed motorists to save on fuel, install the kits in their engines with no negative effects or damage parts of the car, unless it is installed incorrectly or inappropriately.

Most of these water to gas kits can be removed at any time without damaging the car or make any difference, except that it has become a cleaner engine.

So why not try water to gas? In the long run, it’s much cheaper and environmentally-friendly.

Convert Water to Gas

2008-09-13T08:53:00.000-07:00

With soaring gas prices, one thing we have tried to do in the past is exchange our SUV’s to smaller vehicles given that it does not consume that much gas. Since this is not enough, some have decided to take the next step forward by inventing a system that can convert water to gas.

This product is called “Run Your Car On Water” and it will only cost you $297. With it, you get download to the instruction manual that will help you each step of the way. The materials you need are easy to find since these are all available at your local hardware store so you can assemble it yourself without having to bring your vehicle to the shop.

The system works by using the electricity of your car’s battery to separate water into a gas called HHO or hydroxy which is 2 part hydrogen and one part oxygen. The end result is being able to run your car with less gas consumption.

The system has been tested on gas or diesel powered cars, vans, trucks and SUV’s which also produce cleaner emissions. If you happen to have a hybrid vehicle, don’t try it yet because no tests have been done yet to prove if it works.

Do you need gallons of water to make this work? The answer is no because just about 1 quart is enough to provide over 1800 gallons of HHO which means it will be months before it is time to add water again.

The company that is offering this system claims to be the cheapest in the market. You get more mileage out of your car and if you do the math, the cost in buying it will be recovered in 1 to 2 months.

If you are not happy with the product after 2 months, you can talk with someone from their company to assist in maximizing the use of this product. If you are still not satisfied, you can get a full refund.

Converting water to gas is nothing new because other technologies have already used it. A lot of experts say that since oil is a non-renewable resource, it is only a matter of time before automobile manufacturers decide to come up with their own version that will give “Run Your Car On Water” a run for their money.

Since the cost of goods also goes up and down because of the law of supply and demand, if you want to get a good deal, you should get it now while it is affordable now rather than paying for this at two or maybe three times its value now. If you wait, this product is sometimes offered on sale at $50 off.

You don’t need to use bottled water since tap water will do. The process of conversion is safe so you don’t have to worry because it burns steadily and not in large volumes which is known to be highly flammable.

“Run Your Car On Water” is easy to install and remove. If you are worried that this will void your auto manufacturer’s warranty, don’t because it will not change anything in the vehicle since it is only an accessory which is designed to improve fuel efficiency by simply converting water to gas.

Big Question about Converting Water to Gas

2008-09-13T08:50:00.000-07:00

For years, countries around the world have to depend on oil in order to operate their vehicles. With news that the oil fields in the middle east will soon be depleted which has driven the sale of oil prices, others are now thinking about the future and more are converting water to gas as an alternative solution.

One product that can make this happen is called WaterCarPro. By downloading the ebook from their site and buying the materials from the local hardware store, you will be able to enjoy huge savings which all translates to hundreds of dollars a month.

The e-book you get has detailed instructions which will guide you through the installation process. Everything is return in English so it is easy to understand and you can work on it in your own garage without having to call a mechanic or bringing the vehicle to a shop.

For people who have doubts about the system, you will be happy to know that this has been tested by a professional engineer to ensure that this is safe for the public. If you are still skeptical, the company challenges you to look online and read various reviews about their product.

The setup makes it possible to convert water into gas called HHO or hydroxy that improves the vehicle’s fuel economy.

The price for the ebook is $47 while the materials from the hardware store may range from $150 to $200. This doesn’t mean that your vehicle will run totally on water because it still needs to be supplemented with gas or diesel.

When you buy the system, you get free product updates from the manufacturer. For those who buy in the month of August, you get the two downloadable ebooks that aside from teaching you how to assemble the system will also tell you various ways to save money at the pump and tips which you should know when you are buying a car.

Aside from saving money by using this system, you will also be able to get tax incentives from the IRS. This can be $1,000 for an ordinary car and much more if you are driving an SUV or a truck when it is time for you to file your tax return.

You can still avail of your vehicle warranty because you can remove the system before bringing it to the shop and then put it back when it has been returned to you.

When you buy the ebook, there is no limit to the number of vehicles you can install this system. This means you can install the system to your other cars or even help a neighbor set it up in theirs.

If you are not happy with the product, you can get a full refund together with an additional $10. Just remember to include your return receipt number if you choose to pay using credit card and not through a PayPal account.

Converting water to gas is growing because it has also been used in other industries and it is only a matter of time that automobile makers will switch to this medium. After all, water is a renewable energy which is cleaner for the environment in a time when we are faced with climate change as a result of global warming.

Converting Water to Gas

2008-09-12T08:48:00.000-07:00

Why you should convert water to gas? The most obvious reason is to save money because the price of oil in the world market is beyond our control. If gas is now a little over $4 per gallon, estimates show that this could reach $7 by the year 2010.

One way that the automotive industry is trying to shift away from this is by building hybrid vehicles. The Japanese first introduced this in the US market more than 10 years ago and it is only recently that US makers are trying to do the same thing.

But what are the other benefits of converting water to gas? Since water is clean, you don’t emit carbon monoxide into the air unlike gas or diesel fuels. You can feel proud that you are doing your share to keep the environment clean.

You get tax breaks from the government because this technology allows you to get refunds when you file your income tax.

As a car owner, you will still be able to use the warranty of your vehicle because the systems currently available do not void it in any way.

Just how much savings are we talking about? It depends on the type of vehicle you have and how often you have to be on the road. A ball park figure is 40-80% at the end of each month which translates to more than $1000 per year because you don’t have to fill up the tank every week.

The cost of installing such a system in your vehicle is very affordable. An instruction manual which you can find online will cost you less than $300 while the materials itself are under $250. Putting everything together will take you less than half a day and you don’t have to bring your vehicle to a shop.

Most of the products that allow you to convert water to gas turns ordinary water into HHO or hydroxy which happens to be more potent that gasoline. This increases the mpg or miles per gallon of your vehicle so you can go farther with just a tank of gas and a quart of tap water.

The biggest benefit is that it is safe. It will not cause any damage to your vehicle because it is merely an accessory that enhances the performance of your car’s engine.

Huge savings and environment friendly are the two benefits of converting water to gas technology. This of course is just the beginning because there are no 100% water powered cars yet in the market but you can sure that there are people already working on it so this can finally hit the streets.

Is converting water to gas something new? The answer is no because it has been around for 90 years. Auto makers never really explored it unlike the other industries which have used employed this.

Converting water to gas allows you to use water and gas to run your car. You just have to switch from one to the other similar to the hybrid cars that use gas and electricity since there is a rechargeable battery inside the vehicle.

Thousands of people have enjoyed the benefits of converting water to gas. You can do the same by buying a system and getting a return in your invest in less than 2 months.

How Water to Gas Technology Works

2008-09-12T08:45:00.000-07:00

Water4Gas, runyourcaronwater, Fueltrips, drivewithwaterfuel, wam-a-bam. Sound familiar? These would be some of the sites that offer technology to run cars on Hydrogen (HHO or Brown’s Gas) which can also be called Hydroxy, that comes from water. These are the main water to gas players in the market nowadays. So how does this technology works?

Whenever you decide to upgrade to this system and decided to give one of these companies a call, they would never ask you to put water to your gas tank. Nor they will ask you to buy a new car with the water to gas engine. Actually, it’s very simple. You don’t have to change your engine or you car computer.

The water to gas conversion kit comes in with different part that can be easily assembled at home over the weekend. It only requires to use a few basic tools. The conversion kits major parts would be:

Electrolyzer (some call it "Hydrogen Generator"): these would be the containers (quart sized) can contain about 950cc of ordinary tap water or distilled water (based on the requirement of the manufacturer of the conversion kit). It could be glass, metal or plastic containers.

MAP Sensor Enhancer: this electronic device reduces fuel consumption without modifying the engine or the computer

Vaporizer: adds water vapour to the engine to cool it down, improves combustion and fuel economy.

Fuel Heater: pre-heats your gasoline for better gas economy, using only energy from the radiator that gets wasted otherwise, it requires no modifications done to the radiator or its hoses#

PCV Enhancer: another great companion to your hydrogen system that improves the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) function, protects your engine and saves gas.
Fuse holder + wiring. Connect to the 12 volts.

Vacuum T-connector: helps you splice the vacuum line for feeding the hydrogen and oxygen into the engine.

Catalyst: Ordinary baking soda.

Pure hydrogen is dangerous, especially storing it in large compressed amounts in containers. It can result into explosion, however water does not explode. That is why water to gas conversion kits do not use pure hydrogen. Since hydrogen is already compressed or present in water, it is safely and easily released and consumed. So when HHO is produced, the by-product left is water. No harmful chemicals are being emitted from this system. You just need enough space under the hood to place a quart sized jar to put the water and catalyst. Catalyst is the substance that helps the electricity separate water into HHO. Nothing will happen without this material. This system uses ordinary baking soda, you can easily grab it from the nearest grocery store or from your kitchen cabinet.

Water is converted into HHO gas using electricity from the car’s battery. The quart-sized water jar with a little bit of baking soda is placed under the hood. This device is connected with some fuse holder and wires to the car’s battery. It gets vacuum and electricity from the engine produces the HHO gas. The HHO gas is supplied to the carburaetor. The generator from your battery connects the device via the ignition switch. This prevents hydrogen production when the engine is off and uses less electricity.

Knowing how safe and easy to assemble to water to gas conversion kits provides us a view on an alternative way to save our trips to the pump. But always, it is very important whenever we’ll be using this system or any system at all that will help us economically, to follow the provided instructions and know the product that we’re going to purchase and use.

All About Alternative Fuels

2008-07-20T08:10:00.000-07:00

Part 2

Ethanol

Modern gasoline engines are now set up to run E10. In Iowa, about 60% of the gasoline sold is E10. It is actually the least expensive gasoline grade because the ethanol is subsidized to make it so.

To use higher percentages like E85, engines need appropriate seals, hoses and engine settings like timing, etc.. Vehicles set up to run E85 have been selling for a number of years and are sold as "Flex Fuel" vehicles (FFV). Such vehicles have a fuel sensor in the fuel line to monitor the mix of gasoline and ethanol present and adjust the engine appropriately for the fuel being used.

Either all gasoline can be used or any mixture of ethanol up to 85% ethanol (E85). The stimulus for these vehicles being available was the 1992 EPAct that mandated that government vehicle fleets use renewable fuels. Many such vehicles have been purchased by government fleets and then sold later as used vehicles to individuals. There are people that have FFVs and are not even aware they can run E85.

You can generally tell if you have an FFV by looking at the engine and seeing if there is a sticker or some other indicator that you have an FFV car. You’d be surprised at how many vehicles are capable of running E85 fuel, so check it out – it could save you some money!

Compared with gasoline-fueled vehicles, most ethanol-fueled vehicles produce lower carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide emissions and the same or lower levels of hydrocarbon and non-methane hydrocarbon emissions. Oxides of nitrogen emissions are about the same for ethanol and gasoline vehicles. E85 has fewer highly volatile components than gasoline and so has fewer evaporative emissions.

Ethanol has a high octane rating (108 +), which is beneficial in engines that are designed to operate on higher octane fuels. However, because ethanol is blended with gasoline in E85 the actual octane level rating will vary by season and location. Unlike gasoline, the octane rating of E85 is rarely posted on the pump and doing so is not required by law.

Methanol

Methanol is Ethanol’s cousin in a way as they are both alcohol based products. Methanol is sometimes called wood alcohol and can be made from various biomass resources like wood, as well as from coal. However, today nearly all methanol is made from natural gas, or methane, because it is cheaper.

Methanol is also very poisonous and very harmful if swallowed. Methanol must not be confused with ethanol. As with gasoline, it is also wise to avoid skin contact with methanol, as it can pass through the skin. Methanol is also used as an anti-freeze as well as a solvent.

As an interesting bit of history, the ancient Egyptians used methanol in their embalming process. When mummies were prepared for entombment, their blood was removed and replaced with methanol.

The use of methanol as a motor fuel received attention during the oil crisis of the 1970’s due to its availability and low cost. Problems occurred early in the development of gasoline-methanol blends, however. As a result of its low price, some gasoline marketers over-blended the mix. Others used improper blending and handling techniques.

This led to consumer and media problems. However, there is still a great deal of interest in using methanol as a neat fuel. The flexible-fuel vehicles currently being manufactured by General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler can run on any combination of ethanol, methanol, and/or gasoline.

Methanol is used a lot in the open wheel racing circuits because it is highly combustible. It is also used a lot in drag racing as well as with remote control airplanes and on the Indy racing circuit. Methanol is less flammable than gasoline so it is considered safer to use in high performance engines.

Scientists are working toward a more methanol based fuel for consumer use and because it is cheaper to process, the likelihood that it will be cheaper to the user is much greater as well.

All About Alternative Fuels

2008-07-19T08:09:00.000-07:00

The innovations in alternative fuels are nothing short of amazing. Scientists have made amazing strides in this area even developing engines that can run on simple, everyday vegetable oil! I, personally, think that’s absolutely amazing!

But there are a lot of other alternative fuels available and there are certain vehicles that are able to run on those fuels. We’ll take a look at some of these fuels and how they are derived.

Ethanol

Ethanol is a type of alcohol that has been converted to allow it to become a source of fuel for vehicles. Ethanol is sometimes called grain alcohol and is generally made in the United States from corn. It can also be made from organic materials including agricultural crops and waste, plant material left from logging, and trash including paper.

Brazil, which is by far the largest producer in the world, makes ethanol from sugar cane. Projects are now underway in California to convert some of the state's agricultural waste, like rice straw that is now burned in fields, into ethanol.

The alcohol found in alcoholic beverages is ethanol. However, the ethanol used for motor fuel is denatured, which means poison has been added so people can't drink it.

Some people believe that ethanol takes more energy than it gives back and for the most part, this is true. However, technologies have evolved in such a way that it is possible to increase the efficiency of producing ethanol.

Corn ethanol today is made by converting the starch in corn to sugars and then into alcohol in a process of fermenting. A company in Canada, Iogen, has invented a process for converting agricultural waste such as corn stalks, husks, etc. (corn "stover") and other cellulose rich plant waste like straw into ethanol by using enzymes.

This process may raise the energy balance of ethanol to as high as 1:7, although there are no details related to a study of the effectiveness of this process. If waste agricultural products are used, then the energy for planting and harvesting have already been taken into account, allowing ethanol from waste to have a very favorable energy balance. It is estimated that as much as a third of the waste from our fields could be made into ethanol without harming the soil.

Corn ethanol yields about 300 gallons of ethanol per acre and corn is a fairly "high input" crop. That means that corn requires heavy fertilizers which hurts the energy balance equation.

The ethanol we get from corn is a result of converting the starch in corn into sugars and then into alcohol in a process of fermenting. Sweet sorghum starts with a high concentration of sweet juice in the plant.

A farmer in Iowa has invented a new process to harvest the sweet sorghum, crush the juice out while harvesting and add yeast during harvesting starting the fermenting process immediately. The sweet juice is then stored on the farm in a very large rubber bladder for a week to 10 days and, you've got hydrated ethanol (ethanol with about 8% water). Sweet sorghum produces about 900 gallons of ethanol per acre and is a lower input crop than corn.

During the energy crisis of the 70s and 80s, there was a product referred to as "Gasohol" that was about 10% ethanol or "E10". Gasoline engines needed minor modifications to run on E10 because the ethanol tended to degrade seals and fuel hoses.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV)

2008-07-18T08:07:00.000-07:00

part 3

Of course, prices will vary according to your location, but you can see that, in general an AFV will cost you more up front than a gasoline powered car. However, you could also be saving a lot of money on your fuel and helping keep the environment clean and the world thriving for a longer time.

You can also convert a regular gasoline powered car to an AFV. A converted vehicle is one that was built to operate on gasoline or diesel but is modified to run on alternative fuels, such as compressed natural gas or propane the two most common types of fuel conversions.

The Environmental Protection Agency has very specific criteria as to how a car must be converted to an AFV. All vehicle conversions must be certified according to Mobile Source Enforcement Memorandum 1A (Memo 1A), the Addendum to Memo 1A, and the Revision to the Addendum to Memo 1A, which were issued by EPA.

A dedicated converted vehicle is one that operates only on an alternative fuel or a dual fuel which means that they can operate on either an alternative fuel or gasoline. These types of vehicles have separate tanks and fuel systems for each fuel.

Bi-fuel vehicles are those designed to run on combinations of an alternative fuel along with a conventional fuel like gasoline. Dual fuel systems allow the use of only one fuel at a time, but bi-fuel systems supply both fuels into the combustion chamber tat the same time.

The Environmental Protection Agency certifies converted vehicles rather than the conversion systems or conversion kits. The EPA refers to a fuels converter as a small volume manufacturer that holds the certificate to perform a conversion. An individual who wants to have a vehicle converted to run on an alternative must do so through a company associated with a certificate holder.

The companies or organizations that would hold Certificates of Conformity issued by the EPA would include the designer of the conversion equipment, the producer or manufacturers of the equipment and the person who plans to perform the installations.

It is the responsibility of the certificate holder to insure that the equipment is properly installed and that the system is safe, durable, and results in the vehicle meeting the emission standards of the original model year of the vehicle.

Converting a gas-powered vehicle to an AFV is not an easy process, so unless you are an experienced mechanic, you should leave the conversion up to professionals. Conversion involves changing the fuel cells, the gas tank, hoses, and such. The cost will vary, but expect to pay somewhere around $4,000 to $6,000.

There are some incentives that states are offering consumers for conversions. Many mechanics who do conversions will probably know about specific grants for this, but you can also check with your state or local government’s website to see what types of incentives are offered.

As we’ve said, running a car on an alternative fuel could save you money in the long run on your fuel costs. Let’s take a more in-depth look at alternative fuels and how they will help you as well as our world.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV)

2008-07-17T08:03:00.000-07:00

part 2

Most incentives offset a percentage of the incremental cost of the vehicle (the additional dollars OEMs charge for the AFV versus a conventional model). Federal and state laws also help keep the cost of alternative fuels competitive with gasoline or diesel.

Consider the following examples of state offered incentives:

•In California, AFVs can use the High Occupancy Vehicle lane regardless of the number of passengers in the car. Plus, in some places, AFVs even get free metered parking.

•Texas is giving schools and school districts grants to convert school vehicles such as buses to an AFV. The state also provides a tax break during licensing and registration for the owner of an AFV.

•Florida also offers an exemption to the driver of an AFV allowing them to travel in the High Occupancy Vehicle lane regardless of how many passengers are in the car. They are also exempt from a portion of taxes levied on fuel.

•When people who have AFVs and go to fuel them at approved fueling stations, they are exempt from all state and local excise and use taxes placed on the fuel.

And that’s just a sampling. Almost all states have federal grants and funding specifically allocated to make a switch for all government vehicles including heavy equipment, buses, and taxis to become alternative fuel vehicles. States are increasingly aware of the damage that car emissions can cause and they are taking steps to make their states environmentally friendly and healthier.

So we know that owning an AFV is a good decision both ecologically as well as financially from a fuel standpoint. But what do these vehicles cost you? Well, you will be paying more for an AFV than for a regular gasoline powered car. Consider the following table:

Vehicle AFV Option Regular Option
Ford Escape $23,320 $18,145
Lexus GS 450h $55,615 $46,279
Chevrolet Silverado $25,525 $12,268
Honda Accord $31,685 $18,210

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV)

2008-07-16T08:01:00.000-07:00

part 1

There are two types of alternative fuel vehicles – those that are originally designed to run on these new fuels and those that have been converted to run on alternative fuels. Car companies will also make hybrid vehicles that can run on either gasoline or other fuels. Many people call these cars “green vehicles” because of their positive effect on the environment.

Since the trend is toward producing and buying environmentally friendly vehicles, nearly every major car manufacturer has at least one green vehicle in their inventory. We’re relatively sure that as alternative fuels become more and more popular because of the cost and the positive effects on our environment, the number of green vehicles will dramatically increase in the next few years.

As of 2006, here is a list of some of the green vehicles manufactured by some of the major car companies:

• Honda Insight
• Honda Accord Hybrid
• Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Series
• Dodge Stratus Sedan
• Dodge Durango SUV
• Dodge Caravan Minivan
• Ford Taurus
• Ford F-150 Pickup
• Ford Escape SUV
• GM Impala
• Chevrolet Silverado 4 x 2
• Chevrolet Tahoe SUV
• Chevy Yukon SUV
• Nissan Titan Pickup
• Toyota Highlander SUV
• Toyota Prius

Many of the vehicles listed above are hybrid vehicles which mean that they can run on both conventional gasoline as well as alternative fuels. As we said, the above list is for 2006 vehicles. The list for 2007 is much larger.

There are also two other types of AFVs that are becoming more and more popular. First, there is the electric vehicle. This car is exactly what it says it is. You plug it into an electrical outlet to charge the battery and then drive without using any fuel at all. However, these vehicles are generally not meant to travel at high speeds.

A second type of AFV is the fuel cell vehicle. These cars get electrical energy from a fuel cell instead of from a battery. There are different kinds of fuel cell vehicles, but most manufacturers prefer cells that use a proton exchange membrane that uses hydrogen to produce an electrical current to run the motor. The only type of exhaust with this type of vehicle is water – believe it or not!

Besides the obvious advantages to owning an AFV, the government is also stepping in to make it even more advantageous. People who buy these types of vehicles are given tax breaks on their income taxes. Additionally, many states also offer incentives and car manufacturers even offer rebates or discounts.

Why Are Gas Prices So High?

2008-07-15T07:58:00.000-07:00

Part 2

Some retail outlets are owned and operated by refiners, while others are independent businesses that purchase gasoline for resale to the public. The price on the pump reflects both the retailer’s purchase cost for the product and the other costs of operating the service station. It also reflects local market conditions and factors, such as the desirability of the location and the marketing strategy of the owner.

Because gasoline is made of crude oil, the biggest reason for the fluctuation in gas prices has to be the price of that crude oil. Essentially, crude oil prices are determined by supply and demand. However, world events can certainly affect the price of crude oil. The price on a barrel of oil rose sharply during the following world events:

• The Arab oil embargo in 1973
• The Iranian revolution in 1978
• The Iran/Iraq War in 1980
• The Persian Gulf Conflict in 1990
• The Iraq War currently being fought today

The turmoil occurring in these countries during these difficult times certainly affected production of oil and thus affected oil prices as well.

Believe it or not, even environmental and weather problems can affect gas prices. When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, some crucial oil refineries located in the region were devastated. That meant that oil had to be refined elsewhere and then transported. This increased fuel costs with the distance involved during this process.

Finally, that old-fashioned concept of business competition can also affect gas prices, although, in many cases, that can actually help the consumer. With so many gas stations, every single one wants their share of the business that is out there. If there are stations that are located close to each other, most will lower their prices, even by a cent or two just to get the consumer to come to them.

On the other hand, if you have a gas station that is the only one around for a few miles, they know that they have the consumer between a rock and a hard place. That’s why their prices tend to be higher than those in town.

So now that you know everything you need to know about gasoline and oil, now let’s look at how alternative fuels are affecting the gasoline market. First, we need to address the fact that not all cars can run on alternative fuels.

Why Are Gas Prices So High?

2008-07-15T07:55:00.000-07:00

part 1

There are three main grades of gasoline: regular, mid-grade, and premium. Each grade has a different octane level. Price levels vary by grade, but the price differential between grades is generally constant.

The cost to produce and deliver gasoline to consumers includes the cost of crude oil to refiners, refinery processing costs, marketing and distribution costs, and finally the retail station costs and taxes. The prices paid by consumers at the pump reflect these costs, as well as the profits (and sometimes losses) of refiners, marketers, distributors, and retail station owners.

In 2005 the price of crude oil averaged $50.23 per barrel, and crude oil accounted for about 53 percent of the cost of a gallon of regular grade gasoline. In comparison, the average price for crude oil in 2004 was $36.98 per barrel, and it composed 47 percent of the cost of a gallon of regular gasoline. The share of the retail price of regular grade gasoline that crude oil costs represent varies somewhat over time and among regions.

Federal, State, and local taxes are a large component of the retail price of gasoline. Taxes (not including county and local taxes) account for approximately 19 percent of the cost of a gallon of gasoline. Within this national average, Federal excise taxes are 18.4 cents per gallon and State excise taxes average about 21 cents per gallon. Also, eleven States levy additional State sales and other taxes, some of which are applied to the Federal and State excise taxes.

Additional local county and city taxes can have a significant impact on the price of gasoline. Refining costs and profits comprise about 19 percent of the retail price of gasoline. This component varies from region to region due to the different formulations required in different parts of the country.

Distribution, marketing and retail dealer costs and profits combined make up 9 percent of the cost of a gallon of gasoline. From the refinery, most gasoline is shipped first by pipeline to terminals near consuming areas, and then loaded into trucks for delivery to individual stations.

Gasoline and Oil

2008-07-15T07:54:00.001-07:00

Part 5

Carbon is also a problem. When it burns, it turns into lots of carbon dioxide gas. Gasoline is mostly carbon by weight, so a gallon of gas might release 5 to 6 pounds of carbon into the atmosphere. The U.S. is releasing roughly 2 billion pounds of carbon into the atmosphere each day.

If it were solid carbon, it would be extremely noticeable -- it would be like throwing a 5-pound bag of sugar out the window of your car for every gallon of gas burned. But because the 5 pounds of carbon comes out as an invisible gas (carbon dioxide), most of us are oblivious to it.

The carbon dioxide coming out of every car's tailpipe is a greenhouse gas. The ultimate effects are unknown, but it is a strong possibility that, eventually, there will be dramatic climate changes that affect everyone on the planet - global warming to be exact. For this reason, there are growing efforts to replace gasoline with hydrogen and other alternative fuels.

There are many alternatives that are being explored to replace gasoline as fuel of choice, but many of us are still forced to use gasoline as our primary fuel. Let’s face it, these days, gasoline prices are absolutely ridiculous, but why?

Gasoline and Oil

2008-07-15T07:46:00.002-07:00

part 4

Eighty-seven-octane gasoline is gasoline that contains 87-percent octane and 13-percent heptane (or some other combination of fuels that has the same performance of the 87/13 combination of octane/heptane). It spontaneously ignites at a given compression level, and can only be used in engines that do not exceed that compression ratio.
During WWI, it was discovered that you can add a chemical called tetraethyl lead to gasoline and significantly improve its octane rating. Cheaper grades of gasoline could be made usable by adding this chemical. This led to the widespread use of "ethyl" or "leaded" gasoline. Unfortunately, the side effects of adding lead to gasoline are:

•Lead clogs a catalytic converter and renders it inoperable within minutes.

•The Earth became covered in a thin layer of lead, and lead is toxic to many living things including humans.

When lead was banned, gasoline got more expensive because refineries could not boost the octane ratings of cheaper grades any more. Airplanes are still allowed to use leaded gasoline, and octane ratings of 115 are commonly used in super-high-performance piston airplane engines. In case you were wondering, jet engines burn kerosene.

Another common additive is MTBE. MTBE is the acronym for methyl tertiary butyl ether, a fairly simple molecule that is created from methanol.

MTBE gets added to gasoline for two reasons:

1.It boosts octane

2.It is an oxygenate, meaning that it adds oxygen to the reaction when it burns. Ideally, an oxygenate reduces the amount of unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide in the exhaust.

MTBE started getting added to gasoline in a big way after the Clean Air Act of 1990 went into effect. Gasoline can contain as much as 10 percent to 15 percent MTBE.

The main problem with MTBE is that it is thought to be carcinogenic and it mixes easily with water. If gasoline containing MTBE leaks from an underground tank at a gas station, it can get into groundwater and contaminate wells. Of course, MTBE isn't the only thing getting into the groundwater when a tank leaks -- gasoline and a host of other gasoline additives can also leak into water supplies.

The most likely thing to replace MTBE in gasoline is ethanol -- normal alcohol. It is somewhat more expensive than MTBE, but it is not a cancer threat.

Gasoline has two problems when burned in car engines. The first problem has to do with smog and ozone in big cities. The second problem has to do with carbon and greenhouse gases.

When cars burn gasoline, they would ideally burn it perfectly and create nothing but carbon dioxide and water in their exhaust. Unfortunately, the internal combustion engine is not perfect. In the process of burning the gasoline, it also produces:

•Carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas
•Nitrogen oxides, the main source of urban smog
•Unburned hydrocarbons, the main source of urban ozone

Catalytic converters eliminate much of this pollution, but they aren't perfect either. Air pollution from cars and power plants is a real problem in big cities.

Gasoline and Oil

2008-07-15T07:46:00.001-07:00

Gasoline and oil

2008-07-13T21:09:00.000-07:00

part 3

Almost all cars use four-stroke gasoline engines. One of the strokes is the compression stroke, where the engine compresses a cylinder-full of air and gas into a much smaller volume before igniting it with a spark plug. The amount of compression is called the compression ratio of the engine. A typical engine might have a compression ratio of 8-to-1.

The octane rating of gasoline tells you how much the fuel can be compressed before it spontaneously ignites. When gas ignites by compression rather than because of the spark from the spark plug, it causes knocking in the engine. Knocking can damage an engine, so it is not something you want to have happening. Lower-octane gas like regular unleaded 87-octane gasoline can handle the least amount of compression before igniting.

The compression ratio of your engine determines the octane rating of the gas you must use in the car. One way to increase the horsepower of an engine is to increase its compression ratio. So a "high-performance engine" has a higher compression ratio and requires higher-octane fuel such as premium.

The advantage of a high compression ratio is that it gives your engine a higher horsepower rating for a given engine weight -- that is what makes the engine "high performance." The disadvantage is that the gasoline for your engine costs more.

The name "octane" comes from when you take crude oil and "crack" it in a refinery, you end up getting hydrocarbon chains of different lengths. These different chain lengths can then be separated from each other and blended to form different fuels.

For example, methane, propane and butane are all hydrocarbons. Methane has a single carbon atom. Propane has three carbon atoms chained together. Butane has four carbon atoms chained together. Pentane has five, hexane has six, heptane has seven and octane has eight carbons chained together.

It turns out that heptane handles compression very poorly. Compress it just a little and it ignites spontaneously. Octane handles compression very well -- you can compress it a lot and nothing happens.

Gasoline and Oil

2008-07-12T06:27:00.000-07:00

part 2

In the part 1 Gasoline and Oil we have read that Gasoline is known as an aliphatic hydrocarbon where their molecules have from seven to 11 carbons in each chain and gasoline is made from crude oil. Now part 2 of it.

The first four chains -- CH4 (methane), C2H6 (ethane), C3H8 (propane) and C4H10 (butane) -- are all gases, and they boil at -161, -88, -46 and -1 degrees F, respectively, The chains up through C18H32 or so are all liquids at room temperature, and the chains above C19 are all solids – such as fats - at room temperature.

The different chain lengths have progressively higher boiling points, so they can be separated out by distillation. This is what happens in an oil refinery -- crude oil is heated and the different chains are pulled out by their vaporization temperatures.

The chains in the C5, C6 and C7 range are all very light, easily vaporized, clear liquids called naphthas. They are used as solvents. Cleaning products can be made from these liquids, as well as paint solvents and other quick-drying products.

The chains from C7H16 through C11H24 are blended together and used for gasoline. All of them vaporize at temperatures below the boiling point of water. That's why if you spill gasoline on the ground it evaporates very quickly.

Kerosene is in the C12 to C15 range followed by diesel fuel and heavier fuel oils like heating oil for houses.

Then there are lubricating oils. These oils no longer vaporize in any way at normal temperatures. For example, engine oil can run all day at 250 degrees F without vaporizing at all. Oils go from very light (like 3-in-1 oil) through various thicknesses of motor oil through very thick gear oils and then semi-solid greases. Vaseline falls in this category as well.

Chains above the C20 range form solids, starting with paraffin wax, then tar and finally asphaltic bitumen, which used to make asphalt roads.

All of these different substances come from crude oil. The only difference is the length of the carbon chains!

Gasoline and Oil

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part 3

Eighty-seven-octane gasoline is gasoline that contains 87-percent octane and 13-percent heptane (or some other combination of fuels that has the same performance of the 87/13 combination of octane/heptane). It spontaneously ignites at a given compression level, and can only be used in engines that do not exceed that compression ratio.
During WWI, it was discovered that you can add a chemical called tetraethyl lead to gasoline and significantly improve its octane rating. Cheaper grades of gasoline could be made usable by adding this chemical. This led to the widespread use of "ethyl" or "leaded" gasoline. Unfortunately, the side effects of adding lead to gasoline are:

• Lead clogs a catalytic converter and renders it inoperable within minutes.

• The Earth became covered in a thin layer of lead, and lead is toxic to many living things including humans.

When lead was banned, gasoline got more expensive because refineries could not boost the octane ratings of cheaper grades any more. Airplanes are still allowed to use leaded gasoline, and octane ratings of 115 are commonly used in super-high-performance piston airplane engines. In case you were wondering, jet engines burn kerosene.

Another common additive is MTBE. MTBE is the acronym for methyl tertiary butyl ether, a fairly simple molecule that is created from methanol.

MTBE gets added to gasoline for two reasons:

1. It boosts octane

2. It is an oxygenate, meaning that it adds oxygen to the reaction when it burns. Ideally, an oxygenate reduces the amount of unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide in the exhaust.

MTBE started getting added to gasoline in a big way after the Clean Air Act of 1990 went into effect. Gasoline can contain as much as 10 percent to 15 percent MTBE.

The main problem with MTBE is that it is thought to be carcinogenic and it mixes easily with water. If gasoline containing MTBE leaks from an underground tank at a gas station, it can get into groundwater and contaminate wells. Of course, MTBE isn't the only thing getting into the groundwater when a tank leaks -- gasoline and a host of other gasoline additives can also leak into water supplies.

The most likely thing to replace MTBE in gasoline is ethanol -- normal alcohol. It is somewhat more expensive than MTBE, but it is not a cancer threat.

Gasoline has two problems when burned in car engines. The first problem has to do with smog and ozone in big cities. The second problem has to do with carbon and greenhouse gases.

When cars burn gasoline, they would ideally burn it perfectly and create nothing but carbon dioxide and water in their exhaust. Unfortunately, the internal combustion engine is not perfect. In the process of burning the gasoline, it also produces:

• Carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas
• Nitrogen oxides, the main source of urban smog
• Unburned hydrocarbons, the main source of urban ozone

Catalytic converters eliminate much of this pollution, but they aren't perfect either. Air pollution from cars and power plants is a real problem in big cities.

Gasoline and Oil

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Part 1

In the United States and the rest of the industrialized world, gasoline is definitely a vital fluid. It is as vital to the economy as blood is to a person. Without gasoline and diesel fuel, the world as we know it would grind to a halt. The U.S. alone consumes about 130 billion gallons of gasoline per year!

This could get a little technical here, but we think it’s important. Gasoline is known as an aliphatic hydrocarbon. In other words, gasoline is made up of molecules composed of nothing but hydrogen and carbon arranged in chains. Gasoline molecules have from seven to 11 carbons in each chain.

When you burn gasoline under ideal conditions – meaning with plenty of oxygen - you get carbon dioxide from the carbon atoms in gasoline, water from the hydrogen atoms, and lots of heat. A gallon of gasoline contains about 132 x 106 joules of energy, which is equivalent to 125,000 BTU or 36,650 watt-hours.

To illustrate this concept, consider the following:

• If you took a 1,500-watt space heater and left it on full blast for a full 24-hour day, that's about how much heat is in a gallon of gas.

• If it were possible for human beings to digest gasoline, a gallon would contain about 31,000 food calories -- the energy in a gallon of gasoline is equivalent to the energy in about 110 McDonald’s hamburgers!

Now, stick with us through this next part! It can get a little confusing!

Gasoline is made from crude oil. The crude oil pumped out of the ground is black liquid called petroleum. This liquid contains hydrocarbons, and the carbon atoms in crude oil link together in chains of different lengths.

It turns out that hydrocarbon molecules of different lengths have different properties and behaviors. For example, a chain with just one carbon atom in it (CH4) is the lightest chain, known as methane. Methane is a gas so light that it floats like helium. As the chains get longer, they get heavier.

What Are Alternative Fuels?

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In the simplest form, an alternative fuel is one that is not produced by using crude oil. They are simply fuels that replace conventional gasoline as a means of powering vehicles. Alternative fuels have desirable energy efficiency and pollution reduction features. The 1990 Clean Air Act encourages development and sale of alternative fuels.
More specifically, the Energy Policy Act (EP Act) of 1993 gave a more in-depth definition of what they consider to be alternative fuels. The United States Department of Energy recognizes the following as alternative fuels:

• Mixtures containing 85% or more by volume of alcohol fuel, including methanol
and denatured ethanol

• Natural gas (compressed or liquefied)

• Liquefied petroleum gas (propane)

• Hydrogen

• Coal-derived liquid fuels

• Fuels derived from biological materials

• Electricity (including electricity from solar energy)

• 100% Biodiesel (B100)

Pure biodiesel (B100) is considered an alternative fuel under EP Act. Lower-level biodiesel blends are not considered alternative fuels, but covered fleets can earn one EP Act credit for every 450 gallons of B100 purchased for use in blends of 20% biodiesel or higher.

Through the Alternative Fuel Petition Program, third parties can petition the Department of Energy to add alternative fuels to the above list. People are always on the lookout for new ways to combat rising fuel prices and develop fuels that are not only good for the environment, but for the consumer’s checkbook as well.

Basically, alternative fuels include methane, propane, ethanol, and compressed gas among others. We’ll examine some of these a little later in the book, but alternative fuels don’t fall into one compact category other than the one that defines them as an option over gasoline.

It’s kind of exciting to think about the fact that we can now power our vehicles using things like vegetable oil, animal fats, and even wood! It brings to mind the movie “Back to the Future” where Doc would power his DeLorean time machine using garbage as fuel!

Probably the biggest advantage to using alternative fuels is that they are very environmentally friendly. Some people believe that the pollutants that are released in the air from conventional gasoline are contributing to the global warming phenomenon. There’s no doubt that the exhaust fumes produce smog and in large cities, this is a real problem.

In order to understand how alternative fuels can be a great option over conventional fuels, let’s take a look at gasoline, how it’s made, and what it does to the environment.

GAS PRICE

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Gas prices in the United States are at an alarming rate these days. In some parts of the country, consumers are paying $3 to $4 a gallon. This can be devastating to people who depend on their cars for their livelihoods. It can put a huge dent in a family’s budget and cause a real hardship.

Plus, with the rising price of gas, we have to consider the effect on our consumer goods as well. Trucking companies must pay more in fuel costs, and the only way for them to recoup any of that money and make even a small profit is to pass the increased cost on to the consumer. That means higher prices for things like groceries, clothing, and other things we need and use every day.

But there is hope on the horizon. Scientists are developing alternative fuels that can help not only the environment, but also the consumer’s checkbook. The new alternative fuels offer advantages in so many ways that people are really starting to take a look at these as an option over paying astronomical gasoline prices.

Unlike back in the 1970’s when there was a gas shortage invoking memories of long lines at gas stations, we have plenty of gasoline. But the prices are what is of concern today. Many people blame the high price of gas on our ongoing war in the Middle East, but what these people don’t realize is that a majority of the oil we use to manufacture gasoline is obtained from Venezuela.

So why are gas prices so high? Oil is the most precious commodity in the world. It is more valuable than gold. The price per barrel has risen dramatically even in the past year. Perhaps it has more to do with supply and demand more than anything, but the real fact is that federal, state, and local taxes have a lot to do with the price per gallon of gasoline. In fact, 19 percent of the cost of a gallon of gasoline is attributable to these taxes.

The truth of the matter is that the development of these new alternative fuels helps consumers in so many ways. That’s why it’s so important to know as much as you can about the options that are available when it comes to alternative fuels and how they can help YOU as a consumer and how they can help US as world citizens.

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