Producing Hydrogen Fuel for Cars

February 25th, 2009

Everyone knows that we need to find a stable new source of fuel and energy for the world which at the same time is environmentally friendly.  Hydrogen can, in fact, be that fuel. Hydrogen can provide the energy for our homes and cars. However, massive production of hydrogen can be a problem.  Can we have or can we consider having a hydrogen economy? I think we can and it is the most over-looked fuel we have.

Most of the natural hydrogen that exists in the Earth’s atmosphere is not in usable form. So that means we have to refine it or create it through a manual process. Some of the methods used so far to produce usable hydrogen today are through water electrolysis and natural gas steam reforming.

The two methods really don’t produce the quantities needed to fuel our many homes and cars. Scientists and researchers are working hard to come up with new and improved methods to meet the growing potential demand for hydrogen fuel in the coming years. Today, there are other renewable sources of fuel like ethanol, biomass, tidal energy, wind farms, solar, and hydroelectric energy. Gravitational energy is also an experimental resource at the moment.

Some new technology that scientists and researchers are looking into at this time are the possibility of capturing hydrogen byproducts. Some processes give off hydrogen as a byproduct and this is one possible way to obtain more hydrogen. Today’s technology is also making use of clean coal to produce electricity. The process also gives off hydrogen and so it could be captured and sold to hydrogen facilities as a commodity. This is a great solution as many countries have a thriving coal industry and moving away from that would devastate those communities. So this initiative is a win-win. There will be more jobs and there will be fewer noxious fume emissions.

The byproduct in the production of sodium chlorate is also hydrogen. Bleaches and pesticides need sodium chlorate to create many of the products we use today.  This would mean a great amount hydrogen byproducts plus the backing of a lot of corporations who are feeling the pressure of the growing environmental standards for emission control.

Canada is currently using hydrogen technology and is is one of the first countries to take advantage of the  use of hydrogen byproducts.  Using this technology, Canada is able to have enough hydrogen to power 20,000 vehicles for a year. The Olympics in 2010 will be held in Canada and the country’s hydrogen technology will be featured there.

Certain laboratories and US departments are conducting continuous studies regarding the use of steam from nuclear reactors to produce hydrogen through electrolysis. The steam will be used to cool the reactor and then perform electrolysis.

The move to hydrogen technology does not have to be a bad problem. What the world has now can be modified easily or simply upgraded to meet the demands for hydrogen in the coming years. Perhaps with continuous research and studies, a better way of producing hydrogen can be discovered. With the joint efforts of various governments and institutions, hydrogen economies can be established. Everyone will benefit from hydrogen technology and not only that, it can also help in answering the environmental problems faced by the world today.

We see signs and commercials everyday inspiring people to make a difference.  And everyone truly does want to help their country and the whole world. Why not consider the use of an alternative fuel like hydrogen? Your car can be converted to use hydrogen fuel. Experience the different feel of driving  a hydrogen powered car. You will love it because you can increase your mileage, have a cleaner running engine, and cut down your gasoline expenses. Who doesn’t want that?

With the money you save you could prepare to buy a genuine hydrogen powered car in the near future. So what are you waiting for? Have your car converted and make use of hydrogen technology. Save the planet and save your pocket.

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DIY Hydrogen Generator – How to Make a Hydrogen Generator

January 6th, 2009

>By Jim M. Jones

Hydrogen fuel cars are already on the streets of many countries. Chrysler, Honda and Mercedes-Benz have already manufactured hydrogen vehicles and many other car companies are going to follow their example.

With the launching of hydrogen cars, many car owners no longer have to worry about gas prices. Unfortunately, buying a hybrid is beyond the financial means for most people. In this case, converting your existing car to a hybrid is the best solution.

By converting your vehicle to burn hydrogen you can:

  • Get gas mileage improvements of more than 50% and save thousands of dollars on gas every year.
  • Reduce the effects of global warming.
  • Get an eco-friendly car that produces cleaner exhaust emissions.
  • Reduce your car’s maintenance costs.
  • Get a quieter engine.

Building your own hydrogen generator is very easy to do, if you get access to reliable and comprehensive information.

Hydrogen generators function is based on a chemical reaction. Water is broken into its components: hydrogen and oxygen. This process is called electrolysis, which applies an electric current that splits the water molecules into 2 parts of Hydrogen and 1 part of Oxygen. As you may know, we can’t create or destroy energy but we can “rearrange” it into different forms. In this case we simply rearrange H2O into a very powerful fuel, which is called HHO.

HHO doesn’t replace gasoline, but it does help your engine burn gas much more efficiently. This results in a big increase in fuel economy.
The materials for making a homemade hydrogen car generator are very affordable and can be found at your local hardware store. The parts are: baking soda, electrical wiring, cement, a sealed quart-size container, cpvc pipes, a vacuum hose etc.
The majority of existing cars can be modified to burn hydrogen and the conversion process is very easy, even if your have minimal mechanical skills.

More and more people all over the country are building their own hydrogen generators and save hundreds of dollars on gas every month.

Do you want to build your very own hydrogen generator and save thousands of dollars on gas cost?

Get the Best Hydrogen Fuel Guide that will guide you through the conversion process. Click Here!

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