Archive for July, 2009
U.S. Govts Validation Of The Water To Gas Fuel Conversion System
The water to gas fuel conversion system which operates by the injection of hydrogen into the car engines air intake manifold and results in lower carbon gas emissions improved mpg and lesser global warming affecting the environment should be having a much better press and improved P.R. than is the case at present.
Too many people perceive the addition of a few bits and pieces to the engine of a car and its ancillary components beneath the bonnet/hood to be an amateur or garden shed invention that is too laughable to consider.
Such is the deep consideration given to all the problems associated with fossil fuel powered machinery especially motorcars that all major governments are now sponsoring the development of alternate methods of motor power that the U.S governments Department of Transportation DOT published a final report in November 2007 titled d “Guidelines For Use of Hydrogen Fuel In Commercial Vehicles” which was aimed at the safety issues associated with the handling of hydrogen mainly but not solely on diesel trucks rather than petrol powered cars also included were hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and crucially for the water to gas movement ” the internal combustion vehicles and hydrogen on demand technology”.
I enclose some relevant comments from the above report to substantiate the U.S government’s support. Supported by our National Energy Policy a new generation of technologies is currently being developed that allow the use of hydrogen as a fuel to power cars and trucks in the future hydrogen may be used in one of three ways to power vehicles.
a To produce electricity in a fuel cell.
b As a replacement for gasoline or diesel fuel in an internal combustion engine.
c As a supplement to gasoline or diesel fuel in an internal combustion engine”.
There are several ways that hydrogen can be used as a motor fuel. It can be used to directly replace diesel or gasoline in specially designed internal combustion engines or it can be used to supplement those typical fuels in existing engines. The report continues with a statement to affirm that the drive system of any vehicle converted to use hydrogen as a supplement remains identical to those cars who continue to use only diesel or gasoline.
Some data in support of installing a hydrogen on demand/or water to gas system is supplied by the Canadian Hydrogen Energy Company who guarantee a minimum improvement of at least 10 reduction in fuel use with reports of up to 30 reduction in some vehicles. The respected Society of Automotive Engineers SAE state in a report that ” HyDrive Technologies fuel injection systems will reduce fuel consumption by 1250.
Right we have covered the various governments support aspect of “hydrogen added” to cars question now is where do you get one and how much will you have to pay. Well as it stands now the news is not too good. Hydrogen car makers like Honda BMW and Toyota for instance are at present all leasing out vehicles and even then they are selective as to where they prefer their customers to reside. At present there are very few hydrogen topup stations in existence so if you do not have one in your area then join the queue it could be a very long queue by the time mass production is achieved and the whole support infrastructure is in place 2years 4years 6years more who knows. As regards price its pick a number so called experts are quoting anything from 50000 to 500000.
Why not satisfy your need for a hydrogen car and fit a water to gas fuel conversion system now and improve your mpg and the environment immediately by reducing those harmful carbon gas emissions and help prevent global warming. You only have one life do not waste it or the environment.
About the writer: Bill is now retired but as a keen motorist has driven on most continents of the world and has a keen interest in environmental issues these account for only a couple of his many varied interests. For further info on the Water4gas fuel conversion system please visit..http://www.thecarhub.co.uk/
Upgrade Your Volvo Brake Pads
There are a number of things in the world that we know absolutely nothing aboutand half of those may include information on things that we certainly dont even wish to learn about. Most of us place a bit of knowledge of on Volvos auto partslike for instance brake padsin the same category. With so many things in life to fret over and worrywhat with all the reports concerning an eminent nuclear war the natural catastrophes caused by the rapid dwindling of global resources and yes even the everyday aggravations we encounter on our way to work from fearless pedestrians who dash to the front of speeding vehicles without a betraying tremble in their knees mysterious longcaped tradesmen at all corners and alleys ready to brandish a new batch of their illegallyacquired loot and young artful dodgers ready to divest your pockets of their contentsindeed in the face of all these wearing yourself down with anxiety over the complexities as well as usual problems of the brake pad set in your Volvo seems awfully trivial in comparison. But trivial though it may sound keeping abreast of such things may save you a bucket of coins or two in the near future. After all its not usually the big things that trip us its the small ones.
But whats a brake pad anyway? Well if you want to wing it the word pad manages to provide a useful bit of hint: something that comes in contact with a particular surface either as an impact absorber or a conduit in between. If you think that definition is a little wobbly then settle for an official one. Your Volvo Brake Pads seeing as they are part of the brake system are among the chief players you have to tag when it comes to your rides stopping performance. The exact location of such items though varies. If your engine employs a disc brake arrangement then the Volvo Brake Pads will probably be attached to a wheel hub or suspensionif theyre with the later then you can expect them to be exhibited in an upright position. However if your vehicle uses the drum brake deal then the brake pads will most likely be along the mounting plate of the wheel hub. The differing locations serve to improve each of the particular engine setups. Thus be reminded of this apparent distinction when you decide to remove or replace a component in the system. You dont want to remove any other piece in the assembly by mistake. Such misfortunes wont do much in setting a cheery and amiable tone to your car inspection sessions after all not to mention the fact that mistakes of this sort have the potential to turn into a huge mess since by removing one part instead of the other you may be worsening the condition of the other brake pad components. Also check if the brake pads you have are Volvo ceramic brake pads or not because some are made of iron. Keeping such information in mind along with a few others will help you sort out through the entire barrage of automotive information just a little better and hopefully will prevent you from sinking into a bottomless pit of confusion.
About the writer: John Garret is an automobile mechanic who knows every crook and cranny of his truck. He’s also a vintage car enthusiast and he’s dedicated to fixing and restoring them. He is a motorist who believes in continuous research and improvement. “>http://www.swedishpartsshop.com/volvobrakepads.htmll_blank”> click here
Tyresure Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems For Cars Trucks And Buses
The Tyresure tyre pressure monitor is a must for all drivers for whom safety is paramount. The system uses four wireless transmitters one in each wheel which transmit the wheels tyre pressure to a central display unit mounted within the cabin so that the driver can ensure the tyres are correctly inflated at all times.
The display shows not only the current tyre pressure but also the temperature of the tyre which is another indication of tyre condition.
The status of all four wheels is clearly shown on the screen simultaneously at all times. If the tyre pressure or the tyres temperature should exceed the user defined threshold then this is alerted audibly and the numbers on the screen are displayed in red so the driver can take immediate action.
For safety drivers should check their tyre pressure before each journey but as we all know time restraints are such that this just isnt possible. In fact for most drivers even weekly tyre checks are probably more regular than they manage. Correct tyre pressures are vital for safe driving as incorrect pressures can adversely affect the vehicles handling braking and stability. But even if the vehicles tyre pressures are only slightly out this can also affect the cars fuel consumption and wear on the tyre itself.
In the USA it is required by law that all new vehicles from 2007 on are fitted with a tyre pressure monitoring system and many new vehicles in Europe are also coming with these systems from the factory. This is a clear indication of the important safety role that a TPMS plays in modern motoring. The Tyresure system lets any vehicle regardless of age be fitted with this latest technology safety device.
Fitting is simple and just involves replacing the old valves with the new Tyresure valves which have built in pressure monitors. There are no wires or leads as each sensor transmits directly to the display unit which can be mounted anywhere within the vehicle and can simply affix to the dash board with the Velcro sticker.
There are two versions of the Tyresure TPMS kits. One contains four sensor valves and these are designed for passenger cars. The second version contains 6 sensors and is for large vehicles; buses and trucks etc.
The Tyresure tyre pressure monitor was recently the winner of a vote for best clever car gadget on Channels 5s The Gadget Show!
For more information or to purchase the Tyresure Tyre Pressure Monitors go to http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/tyresuretyrepressuremonitor/ts010.html
About the writer: Ash Brennan is a current University student who spends his free time writing and researching on the automotive sector.