Comments for Hydrogen Cars and Vehicles

Comment on California Schools Drop Hydrogen Fueling Stations by admin

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:36:09 +0000

Certainly! You may wish to check with some of the following hydrogen station manufacturers such as Air Products, Shell Hydrogen, or ChevronTexaco to see what their plans are for New York.

In addition, check out this link for communities who want to build their own portable hydrogen stations:

http://www.hydrogencarsnow.com/blog2/index.php/hydrogen-distribution/how-to-build-a-portable-hydrogen-fueling-station/

Comment on California Schools Drop Hydrogen Fueling Stations by Mannix6

Mannix6 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:17:37 +0000

Can you point me in the right direction toward starting a Hyrdogen distribution system in my community. I live in Sea Cliff, NY which is on Long Island.

Thanks.

Comment on How to Build a Portable Hydrogen Fueling Station by admin

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:12:41 +0000

Many manufacturers are already venting hydrogen during their manufacturing process.

You can see the post here about Canada releasing enough H2 now to power 200,000 hydrogen cars.

http://www.hydrogencarsnow.com/blog2/index.php/hydrogen-production/canadian-iwhup-captures-waste-hydrogen-for-cars/

I think as hydrogen becomes more of a valuable commodity, capturing hydrogen will be a more likely scenario than venting it.

Comment on How to Build a Portable Hydrogen Fueling Station by waterworry

waterworry — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:10:38 +0000

Is using H2 wise? It is my understanding that hydrogen is the only element that can acheive escape velocity and leave our atmosphere. We all have seen people spill gasoline at the pumps. I watched as a worker vented a 25lb lpg gas tank in error. He was filling a tank with reverse threads.

If a person “vents” a little H2 every time they fill their tank, what would be the effect over an extended period of time. Remember that inter-stellar H2 comes from some where. With H2 escaping over time we could have an H2O problem.

Comment on Denny Klein’s Aquygen Boosts Gas Mileage with Hydrogen by kzac

kzac — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:06:07 +0000

I actually have the plans for another version of hydrogen injection technology sitting on my desk, along with the data for its use. According to the studies the manufacturer has produced, the hydrogen generator has shown to be able to increase fuel mileage about 40%. Currently the drawback is temperature . The warmer the climate the better the injection seems to work. Cooler climates effect the operation of the generator and thus reduce the effect.
You have to make the fuel for the generator then add the fuel and lean out your current vehicle air fuel ratio.

Its not rocket science, water injection has been around since the late 60s as a compression booster. Alone water injection can increase current fuel mileage by 25%.

We are not at the point yet where these generators allow us to strip hydrogen from water and run strictly on the hydrogen produced. However we are at the point where we can greatly reduce the amount of fuel required by mixing in a fog of hydrogen and water.
The only thing that needs to occur now is to have a vehicle manufacturer step up to the plate and develop a working injection system that is integrated with the vehicles fuel management system.

Two drawbacks currently are the supply of the water mix to burn in the generator and the high voltage source required to run the generator.

The generator I am studying now requires 20-30 amps or 12 volt DC current to operate. A higher voltage would allow us to drop the amperage.

The mix is the other drawback, currently you have to mix up a potion using sauce pans and heat, This is just not a convent method for world wide delivery and consumption. A mix generator needs to be designed which allows delivery on demand to the generator tank.

Last but not least is the generator tank. Now just an experiment (yes it works) it needs to be developed into a working model for inclusion into the automotive frame, complete with access ports, heater, and stirring capabilities. This will of course be a cost up until mass production proves successful.

You can order the kit form Moore Energy Conversion Systems in Jackson Mi. Be forewarned this is not for the light hearted shade tree mechanic. You need to be a full fledged mechanic/engineer to make this change over. and there is the sacrifice of making your mix and finally cleaning your tank monthly. But if you live in a warm climate, you can see fuel increase form using this system
Kzac

Comment on Hydrogen Critic Takes Aim with Faulty Information by admin

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:06:49 +0000

The Union of Concerned Scientists also have something to say about whether or not water vapor from hydrogen cars will contribute to global warming. Here’s a hint. The answer is no.

http://www.ucsusa.org/publications/earthwise/fuel-cells-water.html

Comment on Embrio Advanced Concept Hydrogen-Powered One-Wheel Motorcycle by baratacus

baratacus — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:04:35 +0000

I think the technology to make a gyroscopic unicycle is there. The main blockade they probably ran up against was a powerplant.. Even using todays LiPoly batteries the vehicle would be a challenge at best. Back in 2003 the electrical storage technology just wasn’t there. Batteries were too heavy and Hydrogen Fuel cells weren’t efficient enough to fit in such a small vehicle and generate that level of power. The efficiency of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) fuel cells today are much greater than they were in 2003 and hopefully will continue to increase in their ability to generate a clean affordable fuel. With the development of nanotechnology, I believe a tiny compact fuel cell with a high power output will be an atainable goal by 2025.

Comment on Embrio Advanced Concept Hydrogen-Powered One-Wheel Motorcycle by admin

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:24:18 +0000

I see your concern and made a small correction to the article. The point of the exercise was to envison what a vehicle might look like in 2025. Even though it was shown a couple of years ago it still has that “coolness” factor and will for many years to come.

What do you think hydrogen fuel cells will look like in 2025?

Comment on Embrio Advanced Concept Hydrogen-Powered One-Wheel Motorcycle by baratacus

baratacus — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:23:48 +0000

wow, this was an idea concept released in 2003, winning a Gold Award at the 2003 Annual Design Awards . You write about it like they actually built one. It never left the drawing board and made it to a working prototype.

As far as I know, it’s not possiible to fit a hydrogen fuel cell into something that small and generate enough electrical power to propell 700lbs of weight at 12-60mph while maintaining a gyroscope at the same time. Maybe with the production of the new nanobattery this design may see a rebirth, but untill then, don’t hold your breath for it. It was vaporware back in 2003. It still is.

Comment on Hydrogen Critic Takes Aim with Faulty Information by admin

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:05:35 +0000

Thanks for clearing that up and sorry to call you out on this one.