What is a Water Hybrid System?

A water hybrid system actually describes a vehicle that uses an on board hydrogen generator to create, on demand, a gas know as Brown's gas that supplements standard gasoline drastically increasing fuel efficiency.

You create this supplemental gas out of water by separating the water molecule into its component parts, hydrogen and oxygen.

The fact that hydrogen bonds with oxygen because they have opposite charges allows us to rip them apart by sending an electric current down two electrodes, submeresed in water, one positive and one negative, thus pulling apart the molecular structure and creating two hydrogen atoms bonded together in the presence of an oxygen atom.

This mixture is known as Brown's gas named after the famous researcher Yull Brown.

This gas is also known as HHO or orthohydrogen and burns very well. When mixed with regular gasoline you get much cleaner and more complete combustion, increasing fuel mileage and extending engine life.

The great thing about this whole idea is you can build and install the hydrogen generator yourself for under $60.00 and over a weekend. The parts are readily available at your local auto parts and hardware store and assembly is easy and straight forward. You do not have to modify your car's engine or computer and the hydrogen generator can be removed in a matter of minutes should you decide to sell your car and want to take the hydrogen generator with you.

This technology works on 99.9% of all cars no matter if they have a carburetor or are fuel injected.

My daughter and I built one of these hydrogen generators and have been running it for a few months now. The engine runs smoother, quieter and has more power... not to mention a drastic increase in fuel mileage. If a country girl like me can do it, anyone can!

Don't let big oil and auto makers keep this technology from you. Water is a free renewable resource and everyone needs to start doing their part to end our reliance on foreign oil.

Want to build one yourself? I have a guide at my website that will show you, step by step how to make this hydrogen generator. It's freakin awesome and the government can't do anything about it! Got to http://MylaMadson.com/hybrid

By Myla Madson

Important Tips For Avoiding Problems When Driving Abroad

Many countries have different driving rules. If possible, obtain a copy of the foreign country's rules before you begin driving in that country. Information may be available from the foreign embassy in the United States, foreign government tourism offices, or from a car rental company in the foreign country.

In many countries the basic premise of the law is that you're guilty until proven innocent. Therefore, it's extremely important you drive as cautiously as possible without being dangerously slow or obstructing traffic.

Here Are Some Important Tips For Avoiding Problems When Driving Abroad:

- If you are going to a country where you don't speak the language, familiarize yourself with the meaning of the street signs and bring a Bi-Lingual dictionary

- Obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP). Carry both your IDP and your state driver's license with you at all times.

- Find out the driving age limits. Some countries have a minimum and maximum driving age.

- Certain countries require road permits, instead of tolls, to use on their divided highways, and they will fine those found driving without a permit.

- Always "buckle up." Some countries have penalties for people who violate this law.

- Many countries require you to honk your horn before going around a sharp corner or to flash your lights before passing.

- Before you start your journey, find out who has the right of way in a traffic circle.

- If you rent a car, make sure you have liability insurance. If you do not, this could lead to financial disaster.

- If the drivers in the country you are visiting drive on the opposite side of the road than in the U.S., it may be prudent to practice driving in a less populated area before attempting to drive during the heavy traffic part of the day.

By Steve Dasseos

Hydrogen Cars, Pressurized or On Demand?

Among a number of options that have been proposed as the future of vehicle transportation, there is one that has caught the interest of many people, even science fiction writers. This is the use of hydrogen as the fuel to feed our cars and this way stop our every day more costly addiction to an scarce resource called, oil.

But for many years the use of hydrogen has a fuel for our vehicles has been in an always experimental stage and prototypes have barely if ever reached the market. So for the common man/woman the access the this cheap and abundant source of energy has been kept in the realms of science fiction and wishful thinking. The main branch of research for hydrogen cars has always been on the direction of having hydrogen-fuel gas stations where cars would fill up their tanks with pressurized hydrogen and then move to the highways as we do now with common oil produced gas. But this approach has found a number of problems, among them is the high safety hazard pressurized hydrogen represents for ourselves. Hydrogen is highly inflammable and it can explode with the minimum mishandling it may be subject to.

But there is a safer alternative approach to a hydrogen powered car. This is, hydrogen on demand. What this means is that you don´t need big storage stations to fill up tanks with pure hydrogen but you can attach a device to your car that breaks water into its two constituent elements, Hydrogen and Oxygen; feeding your car´s engine with this gas and saving you the hazard of driving with a time bomb in your back and best of all, the technology for this hydrogen on demand approach is already available and ready for you to install it in your car. So instead of filling up gas or pure hydrogen you can use a water reservoir to power your car and save a lot of money at the pump.

By D. Crest

Choosing The Right Wheels And Tires For Your Vehicle

Choosing the right set of wheels and tires is more than just making your vehicle look cool. More importantly, they help in improving the performance of your vehicle. And although you might not appreciate that fact during your normal everyday driving, you will when you drive your car out in extreme conditions.

This article will help you decide on which wheels and tires to choose for your particular driving condition. Again, it's all about helping your vehicle achieve its maximum performance. So read on and be informed!

1. If you wish to replace your vehicle's set of wheels, you have two options. One, there's the trusty old steel wheels and then there's the alloy wheels. Steel wheels are the cheaper because they are easier manufactured than alloy wheels. But the heftier price tag of alloy wheels is due to the fact that they help your car perform better since they are lighter and far stronger than steel ones.

2. Another thing you should consider when buying a set of wheels is the size. Most cars come in with 15" wheels. It is your choice, however, if you wish to stick with it or go for larger ones like 16" and 17" wheels.

Larger wheels are preferred by aftermarket parts enthusiasts because they look better. But more than that, larger wheels provide more traction to your vehicle when cornering. The downside, however, is that larger wheels can be easily damaged in rough roads compared to smaller ones.

3. As for the tires, the size of your tire will depend of course on the size of your wheel. But more than the issue of size, there are other things that you need to consider when buying a tire for your vehicle.

At the top of the list of your consideration should be on what kind of condition you are planning to drive your vehicle. There are wheels that are designed for particular weather conditions like winter and those in heavy rain. It would help if you know the typical weather conditions in your area so that it will be easier to find the right set of tires for your particular needs.

4. Tire manufacturers would advice you to rotate your tires every so often so that your tires will wear out evenly. Somewhere between 3,000 to 5,000 miles would be a good distance travelled before you rotate your tires.

For vehicles with tires that all have the same size, there's what's called four-wheel and five-wheel rotation patterns, wherein the latter also includes the spare tire in the rotation. Evenly-worn tires help your vehicle's performance a lot especially in terms of traction.

All in all, it's more than just the looks you need to consider when it comes to buying the right wheels and tires for your vehicle. Keep in mind that getting the right wheels is all about improving your vehicle's performance.

By Travis K

Hydrogen Cars, Is It A Scam? The Power Of Hydrogen!

Hydrogen, it is the simplest element that is known. It has the highest energy by weight, approximately 3 times more than gasoline. Liquid hydrogen can push a space shuttle into orbit! The only problem is that it doesn't exhist in its gas form (H2) on earth. Two methods of extraction of hydrogen exhist; the electrolysis and the steam reforming method.

For the purpose of this article, the electrolysis will be our only method of extraction, this method creates no emissions and is an easy method to assemble on a car. This method also only requires water and electricity to produce hydrogen.

The gas prices are making big holes in our pockets, what can we do? There are two solutions to this problem; to buy a hybrid or to make a hybrid out of the car you have now. As you may have noticed by this time, the second solution is by far cheaper.

The do-it-yourself guide helps a driver to convert his car to use water as gas. It might seem crazy at first sight but the use of water instead of gas can double your mileage, save you money on gas and lower your emissions.

The conversion is safe because the hydrogen is extracted and consumed as you drive, thus no risk of explosions. The system consists of a simple assembly of tubes with a source of electricity (your car's battery) You don't need to be a rocket scientist in order to make it work but certain guides explain the steps better than others, thus some conversions are achieved faster and easier. Thousands of people all over the world do it, we need help and this is the answer!

Are Hydrogen Powered Vehicles Such A Great Idea?

Hydrogen cars have been in the works since the late 1970s. There's a reason for that. Unlike fossil fuels, there is a never-ending supply of hydrogen and the only exhaust emission is environment-friendly water vapor.

While there were original concerns about nitrogen oxides being emitted, proper engine timing and optimized hydrogen concentrations were found to minimize or even eliminate the formation of nitrogen oxides, which cause acid rain and contribute to global warming, among other things.

Currently there are two approaches to hydrogen cars: using hydrogen with fuel cells or with a modified internal combustion engine.

Hydrogen cars that use both hydrogen and gasoline have two separate tanks that the driver can switch between easily. Nowadays having dual tanks, at least in the US, is a must as hydrogen refueling stops are still uncommon. Indeed, there are little more than 100 in the entire United States. This allows the car to run on regular fuel as needed. Not very "green", but practical.

Hydrogen cars using fuel cells get twice the range on the same amount of hydrogen. The hydrogen reacts with oxygen to produce water vapor exhaust and the electricity needed to power an electric motor.

One of the main problems of using hydrogen as a fuel is that it's not really a fuel by itself. It simply stores energy. The energy has to be extracted from the hydrogen in order to provide power, and the problem is to get that energy released without using fossil fuels.

Another major problem is storing it in the hydrogen car itself. To keep hydrogen liquid, it must be kept at -253 degrees Celsius (that's -455 degrees Fahrenheit!). Any warmer than that and it turns back into a gas. Current methods involve super-insulated tanks with elaborate venting systems to allow the warming gas to escape.

Whether or not hydrogen cars become commonplace depends on solving these problems, as well has having enough hydrogen fueling stations available. But, since hydrogen is unlimited, affordable hydrogen cars are certainly a possibility in the future.

Take Care,
Steve Longoria

Steve Longoria writes on the growing Alternative Fuel Vehicles market, encouraging people to adopt greener fuels and, ultimately, to help people save money. For more info on Fuel Cell Cars visit ezAlternativeFuelVehicles.com


By Steven H. Longoria

Auto Restoration - Successful Steps To A Great Looking Car

Auto restoration is a big undertaking, but if done right can save you money and give you more customization. Below is a general overview of the points needed to do the work and your particular job may differ in some ways. Most importantly you should focus on doing these procedures safely while using the proper protective gear for yourself as well as others.

There are seven steps to a basic auto restoration.

Inspection and Evaluation

1) First wash the vehicle to allow for a clear look of all surfaces.
2) Make a list of parts needed that can be seen at this time.
3) Make a list of labor that that can be seen at this time.
4) Make list of tools and materials needed, such as a compressor, air regulator, air hose and hardware, hand tools, and other metal working tools as needed. Sandpaper and fillers will be necessary as well.

Disassembly

1) Expand on part list as you disassemble vehicle.
2) Organize lose parts.
3) Take detailed photos/video of complicated areas before disassembly.
4) Find safe storage for delicate parts
5) Do not dispose of any parts unnecessarily until the vehicle is finished. This is very important.

Clean, Strip and Protect Metal Parts

1) Before stripping be sure to have tools and materials in place for coating, such as: A good rust converter for rust that will not be removed, and a good primer to help protect the metal while body work is being done.
2) Power sand, sand blast, plastic media blast or chemically strip: Rotary sander should be variable speed used below 1000 RPM.

Do the Metal Repairs and Filler Work

1) Get decent tools like a die grinder, stud welder, MIG welder and hand tools.
2) If the job is large, concentrate on one or two areas at a time.
3) This is the time for filler tools and materials. Use decent filler and sandpaper; it isn't worth purchasing cheap products. A dry guide coat is recommended for leveling the fillers.

Finish the Body Work and Start Priming

1) Polyester Putty is usually the final filler.
2) Direct to metal primer then 2K (filler) primer is applied.
3) Undercoating is usually done prior to doing the finish painting. Good "direct-to-metal" paints can protect the underside from deterioration.

The Painting Process

This is one of the most important processes of auto restoration and takes a lot of preparation and time. If you are planning on restoring your car, definitely look into this process further, as well as the other processes.

Compounding

After waiting for the paint to harden somewhat you can sand with ultra fine sandpaper (usually between 600 and 2500 grit) to remove orange peel, dust nibs, runs and other surface imperfections. If paint is fully cured, compounding and polishing takes longer, but is less likely to be damaged.

As mentioned earlier, if you are truly planning to restore your automobile, hopefully this gives you a rough outline of what you need to do, but you should certainly look into it further to give you a full idea of a complete auto restoration.

Craig Thornburrow is an acknowledged expert in his field. You can get more free advice on auto restoration and an auto restoration part at http://www.autorestorationtip.com


By Craig Thornburrow

Some Of The Reasons Why Hybrid Automobiles Are So Popular

Basically a hybrid car is a battery powered car and a gas powered car. The battery drives the car until more horsepower is needed such as to get on the highway or interstate. The battery will let you cruise I think of speeds up to 60mph but if you want to accelerate fast then you have to use the gas.

Hybrid cars are simple really you just have batteries then you have the gas motor and then you have a transmission and gas storage. As you may already know though it gets really good gas mileage because you don't really need to use the gas motor unless you need to accelerate really quickly. That is the secret behind the good mpg.

The cool thing about the gas motor in hybrids is that you only need gas in the motor to power the generator that powers the batteries which drives the car. So you only need enough gas to start the car really but it is good to have a full tank at all times as needed in case something did however fail.

The new hybrids I think are pretty cool I mean you don't have to fill up on gas that much because unless you are racing you do not need the gas you just need the batteries to be able to cruise. I think it is a good idea and I would like to own a hybrid because of the gas prices these days. Think about it you would be filling up maybe once a week that is pretty good you might even be able to make that last two weeks depending on how much that you drive around and how far you drive.

They are coming out with new hybrids all the time and I am sure that soon they will be coming out with just a battery powered car that can speed and not need gas. I think that would be the future that or hydrogen powered cars. Maybe even propane but that's still a gas just like hydrogen.

So if you want a hybrid and you are tired of paying for gas then you need to get one and you would need one even more if you worked far from home because I am sure that if you are driving a regular gas powered car now you would be saving at least 60% if you converted to the hybrid. These cars are very cool and save awesome amounts on gas and will let you just use the battery until you need to speed up for some reason. So if you want one start looking today for your new hybrid you might find one that you like a lot.

Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about hybrid cars as well as custom wheels at http://www.nsearch.com


By Gregg Hall