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Ford preview new hydrogen-powered shuttle service

When a new hydrogen fueling station is unveiled today in the “Show Me” state of Missouri, Ford Motor Company will preview a new hydrogen-powered shuttle service for military commuters between Fort Leonard Wood and Missouri University of Science and Technology. The two hydrogen-fueled buses will make a guest appearance at the station opening to shuttle local officials and visiting dignitaries to the event Read more

Ford Focus Fuel Cell vehicles perform better than expected

Ford Motor Company’s fleet of 30 fuel cell vehicles has exceeded expectations of the company’s hydrogen research engineers by accumulating more than 865,000 real world miles without significant maintenance issues since the fleet’s launch three years ago. The Ford Focus Fuel Cell test vehicles also have earned accolades from the company’s global fleet partners for outstanding durability, reliability and capability Read more

Ronn Motors Scorpion runs on hydrogen & gasoline

Ronn Motors looks as if they are about to please two types of people, firstly drivers who love speed and secondly people who care a little for the environment.

Ronn Motors have developed the Scorpion, which has huge amounts of power but does not produce as much emissions as other supercars. The Scorpion is both clean and fast; this is thanks to the car using a mix of hydrogen and gasoline.

According to Bornrich, the engine used in the Scorpion is a 3.5-liter, six-cylinder VTEC engine from Acura. The engine usually pushes out 280hp, but thanks to twin turbos this is bumped up to 450hp. The hydrogen fuelled engine is connected to an on-demand hydrogen system, this then breaks down the molecules and holds them in a non-pressurized tank. This system does without the need for a hydrogen refueling station.

30 to 40 percent of that hydrogen then gets mixed with standard gasoline; this allows the Scorpion to achieve 40mpg.

The Ronn Motors Scorpion weighs 2,100 pound and will go from 0-60 in just 3.5 seconds.

If you love speed and also care for the environment then I hope you have deep pockets, as the Scorpion will set you back $150,000.

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X-TRAIL fuel cell does Nürburgring in under 12 minutes

Lap runs on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany’s Eifel region are often cancelled due to rain. But the wet weather didn’t stop Nissan from taking its X-TRAIL fuel cell vehicle for a spin on the course recently, making Nissan the first automaker to record an FCV lap on the famous race track. Read more

Hydrogen fuel stations increasing for the new Honda car

Hydrogen cars are set to become very popular with the news that we reported earlier that Honda are to mass produce the new FCX Clarity, as well as other automakers like BMW working hard on their hydrogen vehicle. This now means that fuel companies will now need to increase the amount of hydrogen fuel stations that they currently have. These fuelling stations are one of the most important factors for the success and future of hydrogen cars.

Having more than enough of these stations will not happen overnight, the hydrogen fuelling stations of the future might just be a part of current gasoline stations, or even new standalone stations. At this time California have 23 hydrogen fuel stations across the state, these currently fuel just a fleet of 158. This will never be enough, but there are already plans for another fourteen new fuel stations to be built.

When thinking about new hydrogen fuelling stations there are a few important issues that have to be addressed, storage, containment, delivery and safety. Once all these issue have been solved then we will see more of these new types of stations popping up around the U.S. and the rest of the world. It might even be possible for you to fill your hydrogen vehicle from home, this is done with a process of electrolysis, an electrical current can split tap water into hydrogen and oxygen.

As things stand at the moment hydrogen fuel is more expensive than fossil fuels, and there are not enough hydrogen service stations, to support the large-scale roll-out of hydrogen-powered vehicles.

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Honda to mass produce and lease FCX Clarity fuel-cell car

Honda have announced that they are to mass produce their FCX Clarity fuel-cell car, they hope to be able to do this within the next ten years. Honda, who are Japans second largest automaker after Toyota, are looking for ways to meet public demand for more fuel efficient car models, and they might just have the answer with the Honda FCX Clarity.

Honda President Takeo Fukui, has said “If we can bring costs down by a certain amount, I think we can start mass-production.” Honda have now started production of these more environmentally friendly cars today, and hope to be able to lease at least 200 of these FCX Clarity’s vehicles in the US and Japan over the next three years. Honda already have five customers for these new vehicles in the US.
According to Bloomberg, the Honda FCX Clarity will be available in California, US, in the beginning of July as they already have plans for a range of hydrogen fueling stations across the state. This new Honda has a top speed of 105 miles per hours, which is more than fast enough, well we are not meant to drive that fast anyway.

Honda along with a number of other major automakers are now adding a number of new low-pollution models to their car range, like fuel-cell and gasoline-electric hybrids. These hybrids had a slow start as the public did not know much about this new kind of technology. However; as the price of oil is increasing almost everyday, hybrid cars is a technology that is growing fast and this technology will only get better.

Hydrogen Cars 40 Year Wait: President Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s views

Both Arnold Schwarzenegger and President George W. Bush have something in common with some of the biggest automakers, they feel that the future is with hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology, as this kind of fuel produces zero emissions. However; with all things there is always a downside to something that looks to benefit and that is the fact many experts in the field believe that it will be more than 40 years before vehicles that run on hydrogen has a meaningful impact on the fight against global warming.

This does worry me as we just can’t wait that long as our environment needs to see changes long before that. The funny thing is Arnold Schwarzenegger backs hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology, but he still insists in driving around in a big Hummer, and then there is George Bush who did not want to sign up to the kyoto agreement. One why doesn’t Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger get himself a family salon that runs on clean diesel or a hybrid, and as for President Bush, it just seems too little too late.

I am all up for Hydrogen vehicles, but this kind of technology is seen as a long term solutions, there is so much more we can do that will see more instant results. One of the easiest ways to see quick results is by changing your driving styles, so no driving fast and breaking hard, and too make sure that you have the correct amount of air in your tires.

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Hydro-4000 or 5000, hydrogen into engine for 60% more mpg

This is the Hydro-4000 that is said to give your car 60% more miles per gallon, and the company behind this gadget also have another version called the Hydro-5000 for 18-wheelers. With gas prices rising and no sign of stopping, many auto owners have been forced to buy gas savers and other devices, but this new gadget hopes to help you get more MPG. When the Hydro-4000 is installed on your vehicle, it only needs water to run and can then give you a 60 percent discount on your gas bill.

The device costs $1200 and I am sure not many homes could afford this kind of price with high gas prices and the credit crunch, but you also cannot afford not to have this installed on your vehicle. The makers say that you will make the $1200 back very quickly, thanks too the huge savings it creates. It would not be the first time we have heard of some great products and then they just turn out to be rubbish, but News Channel 5 wanted to find out with a hands-on look and see if this miracle device really worked.

The results were spot on, with their company truck getting a 61% increase in miles per gallon on a dynamometer and an increase of 58% on the road. The Hydro-4000 works by sending “hydrogen into your engine, creating a cleaner burning environment”. It helps burn all of the gas that goes into an engine, instead of sending unused gas out the exhaust pipe. When you fill up your vehicle with the expensive gas prices, you do not expect to waste some out the exhaust, but that is just what happens without the Hydro-4000.

First Aid Kit for Pets

There are some times when our pets get injured and there is no need for us to take them to the vet surgery, well here a first aid kit designed just for our pampered pets. Read more

Enviro Friendly Remote Control Car from Corgi

There has been a next generation remote controlled car unveiled and it’s the H2GO by Corgi.

This is a remote controlled car with a difference, it boasts zero emissions and is made from environmentally friendly materials Read more

E-Coli Can Produce Hydrogen Fuel

Scientists have found that by modifying a few genes in a stomach, it has made the bacteria capable of producing hydrogen. Which could possibly be enough to power a vehicle and homes in the future. The research team was led by Read more

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Three new Chrysler Concepts: Dodge Zeo, Chrysler ecoVoyager and Jeep Renegade

Chrysler has been treating people to three new concept vehicles, one of which is for drivers who think about the environment. The three vehicles are the Dodge Zeo, Jeep Renegade and finally the ecoVoyager which according to MLive uses an advanced electric system to Read more

Cadillac Provoq concept to use fuel cell E-Flex powertrain

It seems as if we are being bombarded with concept vehicles, and the newest one that has been revealed is the Cadillac Provoq concept. To give you an idea on size wise think of the Chevrolet Volt, well the Provoq luxury Read more

MDI Air Car: with a compressed air engine

The MDI Air Car, well that is its nickname has taken fourteen years to develop but oh boy has it been worth it as it is the first engine to use compressed air. The MDI is set to become the biggest technological advancement of Read more

Hydrogen Generating Car

This is the hydrogen-powered car that uses an on-board reversible Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell to conduct the entire hydrogen-generating and electrolytic process.

The car’s reversible fuel cell uses distilled water and Read more

Fuel efficiency to be main focus at Frankfurt Motor Show

As we gear up for next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, one of the main areas that will be focused on will be fuel efficiency. You will notice this as vehicles are getting Read more

Hyundai i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle to be Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show

The Hyundai Motor Corporation is to show off the green car as the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle will be Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show on the 13th September. It is not just the big automakers who are Read more

Kingsley Coach RV MPG ratings set to increase in the teens thanks to hybrid or hydrogen powerplants

So many people complain about the poor fuel figures of the Hummer but nobody seems to attack the poor figures that an RV has. The thin is RV’s only manages to have about Read more

Honda FCX fuel cell hydrogen-powered car gets a for $12,000 tax credit from the IRS

The Honda FCX fuel cell-powered car, as the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has approved that this hydrogen-powered Honda FCX will get a $12,000 tax credit. This tax Read more

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