Save Gas by Burning Water

With rising fuel prices comes renewed interest in fuel-efficient vehicles. Major manufacturers have introduced several new technologies to the market recently to increase efficiency, and decrease emissions and dependency on foreign sources of oil.

Hybrid vehicles have been on the market for a few years. The technology is proven, but the added initial cost of these vehicles is usually not recouped in fuel savings alone over the life of the vehicle. Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell technologies are emerging, but still very limited. There have been a few successfully marketed electric cars, but currently the short driving range between battery recharges makes them impractical, except in urban areas. Hydrogen fuel cells are barely beyond the developmental stage. The refueling infrastructure will have to be established before these vehicles can go "main stream".

With all of the clamor for new technologies, an often over looked option is to increase the efficiency of existing technologies. Today's engines can benefit by supplementing the air fuel mixture with "Brown's Gas". Professor Yull Brown researched the process of creating a combustible fuel out of water. Basically, water is broken down into its core elements, hydrogen and oxygen. The structure is actually HHO, meaning two hydrogen atoms bonded together with an oxygen atom.

Brown's gas burns well and contains a lot of energy… three to five times that of gasoline. Benefiting from this process does not require conversion of a vehicle to run on Brown's gas ( HHO) alone but rather a mixture of conventional gasoline and Brown's gas which will improve the efficiency of combustion, allow the engine to run cooler and cleaner and emit fewer harmful emissions into the environment.

Systems that generate Brown's gas are easy and inexpensive to build, simply by following the steps in the available instruction manuals. For those who desire, complete, ready-to-install systems are also available.

For those interested in saving money on fuel, saving the environment, or both, there is no need to wait for emerging technologies. The answer is here; simply combine two existing technologies. This alternative is cost effective, and will pay for itself in weeks, not years. More importantly, it is available today, not years down the road. by Darryl Church

Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Breaking the Barriers

With great fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness the hybrid vehicles are slowly gaining popularity worldwide. The limited choice of hybrid options keep these vehicles with hefty price tags. Though these hybrid vehicles are costlier than the conventional ones, they are far more beneficial. The true fact is that it is worth to spend some extra cash in buying hybrid vehicles as you will be able to save a great deal of money in a long run. For example, the hybrid vehicles use fossil fuels and also give you great mileage. Hence you can save your money spent in filling gas to your vehicle. Toyota is a well known manufacture of hybrid vehicles. Recently Toyota launched a new SUV named "Highlander Hybrid" (New version of 08 Highlander Hybrid) with many advancements. The 2009 Highlander Hybrid seems to break all the limitations of the other hybrid SUVs available out there.

Highlander Hybrid - Power Unleashed

The Highlander Hybrid has proven that the hybrid vehicles needn't be underpowered. The hybrid VVT-i V6, 24 valve engine delivers unmatched power to the Highlander. A test run of the Highlander hybrid proved to generate 208 hp at 5600 rpm, which most of the hybrid SUVs available today failed to deliver. The Highlander Hybrid was also able to develop a maximum torque of 247 lb.-ft. at 0-1500 rpm. Surprisingly, this powerful monster is easy to control. The power assisted disc brakes with ABS and EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution- only available in 09 Highlander) will offer great control even in the roughest terrains.

Unmatched Safety

Toyota has been providing ultimate safety features in all their vehicles. The Highlander Hybrid is no exemption. Toyota has included some of the best modern safety features in the Highlander Hybrid. Toyota refers the safety system of the Highlander hybrid as "Star Safety System" which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control with a cutoff switch. As the Highlander is an SUV that has to be driven in rough terrains, it is equipped with the latest sophisticated traction control (TRAC). The Highlander Hybrid is also equipped with the regular safety features like airbags, side impact door beams and a collapsible steering wheel. The combination of "hill start assist control (HAC)" and "downhill assist control" makes the Highlander to be driven with ease in steep hills. With HAC "on", even rookie SUV enthusiasts can drive the Highlander Hybrid in steep hills without backward rolling.

Great Looks

The 09 Highlander Hybrid grabs the attention of people with the multi-reflector halogen headlamps and the shiny unique hybrid grille with chrome surround. Toyota has thrown some eye candy to the door handles with a layer of chrome. The UV reduction windshield looks very classy. If you want to get the envy of other SUV owners you can opt for 19-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with silver-painted accents which will add more beauty to the Highlander hybrid.

Buying the Highlander Hybrid

Alright, now we are sure that you will be eager to have a look or even buy the Highlander Hybrid. The only authorized seller of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area is "Greensburg Toyota". So what are you waiting for? Grab the keys of this unique SUV and experience the power along with becoming environmentally responsible. by William Hauselberg

Ford Envisions Near Complete EV Fleet Within Ten Years

Back in the day, Ford had an ad campaign which stated flatly, "Ford has a better idea." For its time the ad did just fine, but that better idea was soon eclipsed by Japanese manufacturers who had the better built cars. Toyota, Honda and Nissan quickly passed Ford in quality as did most any other make whose cars were designed and built in Japan.

Today, Ford is once again building cars that among the highest quality vehicles on the road, at least according to J.D. Power and other consumer sites. This is good news for the people who want to buy American built cars as quality levels have risen accordingly.

Among the technologies Ford will be rolling out over the coming months is EcoBoost, an engine that produces more horsepower while emitting less carbon dioxide. Those engines will be available in most Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles over the next few years, but they aren't the only technology the automaker is banking on.

Beginning next year, Ford expects to roll out its first electric vehicle while at the same time expanding its hybrid (gas-electric) fleet. To that end, Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally says that within ten years most of the company's fleet will be powered by electric or hybrid vehicles which would help Ford meet stringent federal pollution emission and mileage requirements.

In 2010, a battery powered version of its Ford Transit Connect will hit the market followed by an electric small car in 2011 and a plug-in hybrid in 2012. That last model will be Ford's direct challenge to the Chevrolet Volt, the car GM is placing its money on for many years ahead.

There isn't any guarantee being made by Ford that the automaker will be able to follow its plans precisely. Although Ford hasn't accepted federal bail out help that was given to General Motors and Chrysler, the automaker has a huge amount of debt to renegotiate first. Additionally, if the market continues to remain in its depressed state, Ford's own solvency may soon become an issue.

Ford is also expecting that energy prices will begin to climb, though perhaps not quite to the level they were last summer. With greater pressure on fuel prices, will cash strapped consumers buy these vehicles or simply choose to keep what they have and drive less? This is a gamble that Ford feels it must take, one that could yield big dividends for the company or disaster. by Matthew C. Keegan

Build Your Own Electric Car

HOW TO BUILD AN ELECTRIC CAR

Family Living Off the Grid with Renewable Energy takes Know How and Applies it to Electric Cars... Discovers the 'SECRET' to increasing the range of their Electric car up to an amazing 100 miles from a single charge with revolutionary discovery while building their own Electric Vehicle...How did they do it? , For the past 15 years our family has been living off the grid with only solar and wind power. We moved to our present location, built our own house and then we set to work to find alternative energy options that we could afford.

You see our family is no different than yours. We are just regular people who just want to make a difference in their lives. We wanted to lower our electricity costs. We wanted to lower our car expenses. It is getting very expensive out there so we figured out a way to beat it.

Today we live 100% Off-Grid and drive Electric Vehicles No we don't own those fancy new hybrids. We learned how to convert our cars to run on electricity at a cost we could afford. We figured out how to do it all for hundreds of dollars, not thousands of dollars. We had to. by Floyd Dorrance