Benefits Of Buying An Electric Bike

You probably have heard of all of the hype about electric bikes. So what is an electric bike? Well it's basically a bicycle with motor attached to run the vehicle. You guessed it. The motor is electric or battery operated hence the name electric bike, e-bike or electric scooter. E-bikes are a new concept to people living in Western countries even though electric scooters are very popular in countries such as India and China. The first attempts to put motor on the bicycle date as far back as 1860s in Paris. Modern technology e-bikes of course look nothing like their grand ancestors but the concept and the idea behind them still remains the same. They are made for convenience and pleasure of the rider.

So what are the benefits of using this new way of transportation, e-bike?

Freedom to ride one. Electric scooters do not require their riders to purchase insurance or to get a drivers' license. This make e-bikes perfect for students or people with suspended drivers' license (wearing a helmet is required at all times).

Affordability. E-bikes are very affordable to purchase as well as to ride. Average e-bike costs anywhere between US $800.00 to US $3600.00. No insurance policy makes electric scooters a lot cheaper to operate. The parts as well as the repairs of e-bikes are substantially cheaper than on your average motorcycle or vehicle (that is of course if you need any repairs, e-bikes are build to last). Most of the parts are available online and most of the basic repairs could be done by the riders themselves. Because electric scooters are battery operated users save a lot of money on fuel (especially with price of fuel rising through the roof). Not to mention the positive impact electric bikes have on the environment.

Electric bikes are very safe to ride as they are in the same category as bicycles. E-bikes are allowed in the bicycle lane. Being allowed in the bicycle lane also saves its users a lot of time. Never again will they be stuck in traffic and because electric bikes are faster than regular bicycle they are a better alternative of transportation.

Electric scooters' compact and light design makes them perfect for high traffic urban areas. Never will the rider ever have to worry about finding a parking space or storage.

It is clear that e-bikes make perfect alternative transportation method. Especially for these of us who live in high traffic urban areas.

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How Many Miles Per Gallon?

How many miles per gallon can you gain extra for free? If you want to cut down on your running costs, here are three easy steps that you can take almost immediately at no cost to you that will help you to stretch out the miles between fill ups at the petrol/gas station.

Motorists these days are having a really hard time with the ever increasing cost of petrol/gas and diesel hitting their pockets hard, so every little bit we can do to help ease the situation is welcome.

Improving the fuel efficiency of our vehicles is now becoming a way of life for many people and the combustion powered vehicle is ripe for some consideration to help with increased miles per gallon.

Easy Step #1 - Trim Down the Load.

If you are carrying around unnecessary weight in your car or truck this places more strain on the engine that requires more energy to move it along. By taking out any objects or equipment that you don't use or need, will reduce the kerb weight so you lighten the load requiring less throttle to move the vehicle along and saving you fuel.

Easy Step #2 - Switch Off Air Conditioning.

The air conditioning is the biggest culprit of robbing miles per gallon in your vehicle.It can increase your fuel consumption by as much as ten per cent. If you can do without it leave it switched off.

Other in car electrical systems also use energy to power them which has to be compensated for from the battery. Your car or truck has to replace this lost power by generating the alternator which is driven by the engine.

Heated wind screens and radios can also add to the problem so if you don't really need these consider switching them off.

Easy Step #3 - Remove Excess Baggage.

Roof bars, roof racks and bull bars all affect the aerodynamics of your vehicle. If you can do without them it's a good idea to remove them altogether as a streamlined car is much more economical and efficient.

These three things combined could have quite an effect on your running costs and you could save yourself quite a lot of money over the course of a year just by being mindful of what can place drag on your car and rectifying it.

By implementing these tips now can help you to achieve more miles per gallon.

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HHO Gas Generator Kits - What Exactly Are They?

With the ever increasing fuel prices at the pumps, hundreds of people have converted their ordinary gasoline vehicles to run on hydrogen gas, with the aid of HHO gas generator kits. With this conversion, they have noticed a significant difference in money spent at the pumps, by mostly getting better gas mileage.

Many people have also noticed an improvement in the way their engine runs i.e. cleaner burning and smoother operating, resulting in a longer lasting engine, which means, less money spent on maintenance repair bills.

So how exactly do these HHO gas generator kits work?

The hydrogen kits are small reservoirs which contain ordinary tap water which is mixed with electricity produced from your car battery. This in turn is fed in to the intake manifold of your car.

At this point it mixes with the ordinary gasoline and fed in to your engine resulting in a cleaner more efficient engine. It also helps to prevent a build up of carbon deposits which would normally occur from ordinary gasoline. Owners will also notice an increase in gas mileage and better running performance from the engine.

Hydrogen burns more efficiently than ordinary gasoline and cuts down harmful exhaust emissions, making it much better on the environment. It does not just work on gasoline fuelled cars, but also on diesel. In fact it works on most makes and models. The hydrogen kits are small enough to be installed under the hood of a car next to the engine, and are totally reversible. If at any time you wish to change your vehicle for another model, the hydrogen kit can easily be removed and installed in to your new one.

Advantages of using a HHO gas generator

There are many advantages of having a HHO gas conversion kit installed in to your car; here are just few.

A much cleaner burning engine,
Longer engine life,
Less maintenance repair costs
Less gasoline used
A smoother and quieter running engine
Gas mileage improvements.

Where can I find out about the HHO gas generator kits?

The internet is a good place to start when looking for information. There are hundreds of sites that will list detailed information.

There are sites which will sell the complete kits needed to convert a car to run on hydrogen. Such kits come with detailed manuals explaining each step of the process. HHO conversion kits can work out costly in the initial outlay, and it might take a while to recoup the money spent out, although the complete kits are very convenient and easy to install making them a very popular choice.

Also for anyone with a basic knowledge of the general running of engines, is possible to build one of these HHO gas generators for personal use. There are many sites that sell step by step guides for those who want to build there own.

The guides typically have a directory of all the hardware stores and auto parts store where the parts can be easily purchased at very reasonable prices. A complete hydrogen kit can be fitted up and running for around $150.

So if you are one of the thousands of people who are interested in saving money on fuel and getting a much better running performance from your car, you should check out the sites and see how easy and how cheaply it would be to convert your car to run on hydrogen with the use of these HHO gas generator kits and start to reap the benefits and get more MPG.

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Electric Cars - A True Mass Product or a Niche?

Well, both the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt have been on the market for a while. Both were introduced in slow roll outs at the end of last year. So enough time has passed to ascertain how they are selling. Edmunds.com, a major auto site, has reported that between January 1, 2011 and April 1, 2011 1536 Chevrolet Volts were sold while, during the same period, only 471 Leafs have been sold. In March Chevrolet announced that sales of the Volt would rise in May and that they expected that 10,000 Volts would be delivered by the end of the year.

All the latest reports about Leaf sales have not been encouraging. But Nissan-Renault President Carlos Ghosn doesn't seem too worried. He was bold enough to announce as early as May 2010 that the Leaf "is already sold out." That announcement came more than six months before the actual release of the car. So how could he make such a claim? He based his numbers back then on the number of orders Nissan received for the car. And back in May 2010 Nissan reported that they received 13,000 orders. People who thought that they would want to get the car when released could go to a Nissan website and place their order and pay out a deposit of $99. Well, the initial and real sales figures don't seem to be matching up with the early orders. So, the obvious question is, are these people waiting for some reason to pick up their Leaf or have they decided to give up their deposit.

The point is that many people not in the auto industry truly expect that the electric car won't be more than a niche product at least until the infrastructure is set up well enough to service them. By now you all know that electric car owners have to plug their car into an electrical outlet so that the car's battery can be charged so that the car will run. Companies like General Electric and others are now offering special charging stations that can be set up at a home that will charge the vehicles faster than the common house electrical system. But these stations have only recently been released to the market. Moreover, major cities are locating charging stations in parking lots and parking structures, in malls and in other locations where people frequent, but as of now, there are not enough of them. And finally the electric grid needs to be upgraded so that it can take on the thousands or even millions of electric cars some people expect to be on the road someday. Could this be slowing sales?

Then there is a little problem known as "Range Anxiety." Since the true 100 percent electric car relies on a fully charged battery to travel, there are potential buyers of the car that are holding back because they fear that the battery will go dead before they reach their destination. Range Anxiety is a legitimate concern with the Leaf, but the Volt also has a gasoline engine that kicks in when the battery is drain. The engine works a generator so that the car can continue the trip. All the other cars being classified as electric cars are more like the Leaf than the Volt. There is no gasoline engine to bail you out.

Price could also be a consideration. The Volt, for example, has a manufacturers Suggested retail price (MSRP) of around $40,000. That is not cheap for the typical new car buyer. Still, the federal government is offering a tax credit of around $7,000 for people who buy an electric car. So the original sticker shock may be subdued somewhat.

The Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf are not the only electric cars available or will be available soon. In fact, the list of companies offering or will be offering an electric car is lengthy.

Many have been impressed with an electric car that will be soon released from Tesla called the Model S. First, it is expensive. However, if you have the money then you will be getting a car that eliminates "Range Anxiety" because it will be offered with a variety of mile range packs including 160, 230 and 300. The car can also sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds and will have a top speed of 120 mph. Moreover, it is said to have a quick charge feature that allows the car to charge in 45 minutes. The company also intends to release an electric sports Roadster.

Another company that has been gaining interest is Fisker which offers the Karma. This pure electric car has two driving modes -- Stealth and Sport. It has a top speed of 95 mph in the Stealth mode and sprints from 0-60 in 7.9 seconds. The Sports Mode has a top speed of 125 mph and goes from 0-60 in 5.9 seconds. It can also generate 403 horsepower. And, by the way, it has a hefty price tag of $80,000.

There are a number of pure electric cars that are available now or soon will be. Some may be a little less pricey.

The electric Ford Focus is scheduled for release later this year. It has a range of 100 miles. and a MSRP has not yet been announced.

The Coda Electric Sedan is actually built in China. It has a range of 120 miles, an MSRP of $4,800 and will be available only in California by the end of 2012.

The Mitsubishi i, also known as the MiEV i, is one-third the size of the Leaf, can generate 63 horsepower and has a top speed of about 80 mph. Range is about 75-85 miles. It will enter the market late this year in California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii, followed by a launch in the northeastern part of the U.S. It should be available through the country by the end of 2012.

The Smart ED (Electric Drive) has a range of about 74 to 80 miles, and a re-charge time of three and a half hours. It will only be available via lease at $599 per month.

Pininfarina Blue, an Italian sports car with four seats, five doors and solar panels on the roof has a range of 150 miles. A Smartphone app will be available to monitor the state of charge of the battery and allow the owner to start the air conditioner and heater remotely.

So the electric car has only really been a part of the market for only say six or so months now. Of course, a lot more are coming including a lot of cheaper three-wheel vehicles. However, can one say that the electric car will be our savior? Well, in January 2011 executive chairman of Ford Motors, Bill Ford Jr. claims that the electric car will push Detroit to a new era of progress. We feel that the jury is still out on that one.

Written by Jacqueline Star Gaudin Luxury is a Jaguar Dealer Henderson with a large selection of autos in stock including the XJ, XF and XK. We offer parts, service, accessories plus we offer financing. Our Fisker Dealer Henderson offers the Fisker Karma, an environmentally vehicle with a stunning design. We serve all of Las Vegas in the state of Nevada. Our showroom is located at 7200 West Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89117

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Converting Your Car to Electricity

With the recent hikes in gas prices everyone wants to know how to save at the pump. What many people fail to realize is how affordable it can be to convert your car to electricity; save 100% at the pump and pay only a fraction of that in electricity to power your vehicle.

When considering converting your car to electricity from gas however there are several important factors to consider. Remember this won't be an overnight project; for most people this conversion takes up to several weeks. But what else is there to remember in how to convert your car to electricity?

Ideally when doing this you will have a spare car; simply an old donor car from the junk yard will do fine. Several key points on converting a car to electricity however:
You must use a lightweight car for this. While heavier cars are possible using lightweight cars save on every end; less power needed to get them going and to stop as well. If you're stuck with a large old truck there's not much point in converting it. An old small car however will do the job just perfectly.
Room for the deep cycle batteries. Instead of a gas tank your car will now have batteries; while they must be accessible remember there will be alot of them, so it is imperative to not have these hidden, but to have room for them somewhere accessible. Small cars are great, but you need to be able to spread the load out so the car doesn't tip over.
Manual transmissions only! This point cannot be stressed enough; automatic transmissions simply will not work for conversion to electric cars.
You have to have room to do the conversion. Without the proper garage space, or room outside you're wasting your time considering to convert it to electricity.
You will need a DC motor. While AC motors are possible to use they are significantly more expensive and notoriously difficult to insert into your vehicle. A simple used but still in good condition DC battery can be acquired very inexpensively and can effectively power your own electric powered car.
Use a common donor car. If you use something too exotic or rare you quickly run the risk of not being able to find replacement parts, and this can be crucial. Parts break, and things happen; use a common car or you may not be able to find replacement parts.

When you're ready to start your conversion remember you won't be the only one to do this; use all resources available. Look online for help and advice on doing it. And most importantly remember it's not an overnight project; but when you have completed your conversion you will have a truly unique energy efficient and affordable car.

For more info on the subject; How to build an electric car.

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How to Buy a Think City EV for Half Price

Electric vehicles are expensive and prohibitively so for most car buying consumers. Until prices drop low enough, sales will be limited to a few hundred units per month, perhaps even less for certain low demand models.

EV Incentives

Incentives are helping to lower the price of some electric vehicles as the federal government offers a $7,500 tax credit. Others states offer discounts too and, in the case of the Think City, cars can be had for about half price when all other discounts are considered. Is there a catch? Yes, because if you don't live in certain geographic areas your cost will be far higher.

Think is "thinking" that its current promotion is an excellent deal, but on close inspection it simply isn't. Autoblog and other automotive enthusiast websites have caught on the "special deal" and have found out that consumers' final costs may not be so low after all.

Think City Price

The base price for the Think City is $35,495, which about $3,000 more than the Nissan LEAF, but $9,000 less than the Smart ForTwo EV. The Chevrolet Volt retails for $41,000 and other electric models cost significantly more. Still, the gas driven Ford Fiesta can be had for about less than half the cost of a Think City means you have to be an electric vehicle devotee to benefit from buying any EV.

The incentives offered by Think include the federal tax credit which immediately lowers the City to $27,995. If you live in Oregon, you can take a state credit of $7,000 which drops the price of your Think City to $20,995. The special Think is offering is a $4,000 ZEV discount which drops the price to $16,995 or $17,995 when the destination charge is factored in. You now have a car that is comparably priced with most small cars on the market, but one that doesn't consumer a single drop of gasoline. Visits to the gas pump are now history and the savings you'll realize will be immediate and accumulate year after year.

State Tax Credits

There is one catch with the Think City plan, however. And it is this: in states where tax credits are not offered, the ZEV discount disappears to. That means after the federal tax credit, which doesn't kick until you file your income taxes the following year, the cost of your Think City is $28,995. That's hardly a good buy and it represents an amount that will take years to justify, if ever.

Think's "inventory clearance sale" is available online where customers select a car based on the name assigned to it by the company. A cursory look at the website revealed that "Thelma" was available, featuring a black paint job. Like all Think models, you have to express your interest online by filling out a short survey. Think will then contact you, but be prepared to find that certain incentives may not be available to you, so think again.

Matthew C. Keegan is editor and publisher of "Auto Trends Magazine". Matt is also a contributing writer for Andy's Auto Sport and affiliated websites, an aftermarket supplier of quality auto parts including Mercury parts and cold air intakes.

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How Does Bio-Diesel Work?

With ever increasing fuel costs, and concerns about greenhouse gas emissions damaging the climate, many of us are looking for alternatives. One of these is bio-diesel, but how does bio-diesel work and how well does it answer these problems? The quick answer is this fuel works in exactly the same way as regular diesel, and it can be used in most modern engines without any modification. Below are some points you should consider if you plan to make the switch.

Environment:

Making use of bio-diesel reduces greenhouse gas pollutants a lot more successfully compared with ethanol, gasoline, and standard diesel fuel. It will in addition help you to alter your power usage towards better renewable options. There's a 90% decrease in emissions if you choose to employ 100 % pure bio-fuel above fossil fuel diesel. The reason for this is that oil-bearing crops like soybeans soak up co2 (carbon dioxide) out of the surroundings as they grow. When this vegetable oil is made into fuel exactly the same quantity of carbon dioxide will be introduced into the environment when it is burned by your engine. This action is known as being "Carbon Neutral," since there's an identical trade in co2 usage by the plant and discharge by your engine. Burning non-renewable fuels continuously increases the co2 load of the surroundings, because the co2 in the fossil oil was absorbed by plants millions of years in the past.

Switching:

If you decide to make the switch to this fuel then you don't necessarily have to go from regular to full bio in one step. You can buy a bio and regular diesel blend, if you live in Europe chances are you already use 20% bio blend as commercially available fuels are required to contain at least this much in their composition. Whilst most modern engines can use the fuel in its pure form without modification, older engines may need to be converted. This is because older engines tend to have natural rubber seals, and bio-diesel degrades rubber over time. Modern engines with their synthetic silicone rubber components are not affected.

Better running:

Many people using bio-diesel report that their vehicles start better, and travel much more smoothly. So the advantages of this fuel definitely outnumber the disadvantages. This kind of technology can potentially be applied to numerous kinds of motor vehicles and applications: trucks, boats, buses, trains, vans, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, generators, and automobiles, in fact anything powered by regular polluting diesel can be almost instantly made greener just by switching to this fuel.

An additional favorable effect of this renewable fuel will be the improvement in the lifespan of the vehicle's power-plant. This is a significantly cleaner fuel, so the harmful effect of deposits of soot and sulfur on the motor is drastically decreased, plus it has a much better natural lubrication effect which reduces wear. All this means you will get a much longer life out of your car or truck.

As you can see if you are wondering how does bio-diesel Work? It works exactly like regular diesel, with the added advantages of being kinder to your engine and to the environment. There are many reasons to run your vehicle on clean renewable bio fuel, the advantages are obvious so what is stopping you from making the switch today?

Make your own bio-diesel:

Did you know you can save money by producing your own bio fuel at home? For comprehensive instructions visit this make bio-diesel website at www.how-to-make-biodiesel-today.blogspot.com/.

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How To Increase Mileage And Save Money On Fuel!

Many say the economy is getting better. Do you really believe that when you go to the gas stations to fuel your vehicle? Fuel prices are outrageous. Here are a few tips to help you increase mileage, save fuel and keep more money in your pocket.

Foot off the Pedal

Remember the old saying, "Put your pedal to the medal?" I use to hear my mom say this every time there was someone going really slow in front of her. She wanted them to hurry up and get out of her way.

Now days, you need to keep your foot off the pedal if you want to save money on fuel. If you lighten up on the accelerator you actually get more miles per gallon. When driving 55mph versus 65mph you can gain up to two miles per gallon.

Keep A Well Oiled Machine

A vehicle needs care and maintenance just like your body does. If you eat donuts everyday and do not exercise, your body will get sluggish and lazy. If you do not keep you engine running properly with oil changes and air filter changes, your engine will run sluggish and lazy. A well maintained engine will burn less fuel.

Overexerting you engine will also burn more fuel. Avoid the start and stops as much as possible. If you live in a big city with tons of lights, then just ease on the gas pedal when going and gently put on the brake when stopping. This process will also help maintain your transmission if it is automatic.

Running Your Air

In most places, especially during the summer, it is almost impossible to drive without your air conditioner on. When driving on an open highway, using the air conditioner with all your windows closed, will decrease wind resistance. When driving in stop and go traffic, if you open your windows and turn off the air, then you will lighten your fuel consumption.

Brakes And Tires

If you live in snow country, then you use studs and big snow tires. As soon as the weather permits, change them, because they will cause you to burn more fuel.

Have a habit of keeping your foot on the brake and gas pedal at the same time? Stop! The smallest pressure on your brake will cause drag, wearing out your brakes sooner, wearing out your tires sooner, and it will cause more fuel usage.

Hydrogen Generator

Another way to save money on fuel, is to have a hydrogen generator installed on your vehicle. Also known as an HHO Kit. It is very safe and can increase your mileage up to 40% to 60%. It also helps clean up our air quality by burning all the excess fuel that comes out of the exhaust pipe. It will fit on any size vehicle and works with gas engines or diesel engines.

I have one installed on my 05 Dodge diesel truck. I have already increased my mileage by 25%, which has kept more money in my pocket and best of all, I am helping keep our air clean. This is all thanks to Make Fuel Safe.

Benjamin Franklin quoted: "A penny saved is a penny earned!"

I am saving every penny I can when fueling my vehicle and making our air quality better by following these tips, how about you?

Julianne Rowat, the author, is an online home business entrepreneur.
She writes to energize people and to show them how to create their own financial freedom.
Her husband and her travel all around the United States in their motor home while working their online home business.
Their mission is to help others all over the world succeed in their own online home business.
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Automotive and Aviation Composite Skin and Battery Bodies

Several companies in the automotive sector are talking about using the body of a car as the batteries for hybrid automobiles. Volvo seems to be leading the charge or at least is one of the companies which has been promoting the concept in Public Relations pieces. Indeed, I suppose the military is all over this sort of research and development, perhaps in their aerospace "black-projects" and we just haven't heard about this.

Years ago, the concept came to mind and I was trying to reason just how this might work. I had conceived a graphene/carbon nanotube composite covered with a non-conductive material outer and inner skin as part of the composite strategy. This would keep the material from shocking occupants or anything it touched. Since carbon nanotubes and graphene conduct electricity, and if copper was put inside the nano-tubes, or some other such material, these sheets could become not only part of the car's structure but also its battery.

Why bother you ask? Well, several reasons.

Space: batteries take up a lot of space in modern-day hybrid cars. That space could be used for luggage and storage, or the cars could be made smaller, or have additional pop-up seats in case extra passengers were to be taken.

Weight: batteries weigh a lot, even ion lithium batteries or nickel hydride batteries weigh quite a bit. By reducing the weight, you could also reduce the size of the motor for the car. Remember also that carbon Nanotubes for this could be part of the structure of the car and eliminate many large frame pieces which are generally made out of steel, reducing the weight even further. And remember carbon Nanotubes are 50 times stronger than steel, and they don't rust.

Efficiency: it has been estimated that batteries made from carbon nanotube structures, and carbon foam would be more efficient than the insides of the current ion lithium batteries.

Cost: since the skin of the car would be the battery for the car, and the superstructure as well, this would lower the cost of the car. Currently many hybrids such as the Toyota Prius have batteries which cost between 7,500 and 10,000 dollars. And often they need to be re-replaced every eight years.

Indeed, there are a lot of reasons why graphene and carbon nanotube composites are a better choice for car batteries. Please consider all this and think on it. If you are an engineer, scientist, or an expert on hybrid Automobiles, please shoot me an e-mail at your earliest possible convenience.

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Gas Tank Draining Your Budget? Go Hydrogen for Fuel!

Getting ready for summer? Ready to start packing up that tent or rv and hit the road? Did you save any money for gas? Fuel prices may have dropped a small amount, but just wait for the big drive of summer vacation. You and I both know the fuel prices will go right back up again.

Analyst are already predicting that summer of 2011 will come in higher than the previous record back in 2008. Economist are saying that people are feeling poorer than they really are because of having to spend so much in fuel just to go anywhere.

Stores Blame Gas Prices!

Wal-Mart is even blaming the high gas prices for having the lowest sales this year. Target is claiming they have fewer clothing sales due to the high fuel prices. Every time the cost of fuel increases by just fifty cents it takes Seventy Billion Dollars out of the economy. If the average person drives a vehicle with a 20 gallon tank and pays $5 a gallon for fuel, it costs them a hundred dollar bill every time they fill up.

Statistics say, nowadays families are spending more on fuel than on cars or recreation. The high prices of fuel are crimping the social life style as many of us know it. There is a 40% increase in spending on fuel than normal, only because of the high gas prices, not because there are more people traveling.

Increase Mileage 60%!

Now lets talk about installing a hydrogen on demand kit in your vehicle. A hydrogen kit is also known as a hydrogen generator, hydrogen on demand or water for fuel. After installing this kit on your car, you can increase your mileage by up to 60%.

Depending on the type of car, the age of the car, and the type driver of the car, the percentage of mileage increase will vary. Lets say the average person gets a 30% increase in fuel mileage, now when someone fills their 20 gallon tank, it will be just like keeping thirty dollars in your pocket. The water for fuel kit is very safe, works on any size vehicle, and it does not matter if the auto runs on gas or diesel.

People have to use their vehicle to go places no matter where they live. In some big cities you could ride your bicycle, but what happens if you have small children? What happens if you need to get a lot of groceries? People are traveling to go to the doctors, the dentist, taking children to school, especially if they live in a rural area.

We All Pay The Price!

We are all hopeful that some time in the future there will be some sort of vehicle that will not be dependent on fuel, but until that happens we all have to pay the price. So why continue to shell out unwanted money when you could be saving?

Installing a hydrogen generator will save you money, the money that you can now go on that summer vacation with. Money that you can now buy more food with, or even pay more of your bills. The cost for the kit is minimal for what you will be saving. You pay for it once and use it for the rest of your life. Get a new car, just change it over. These kits even work on boats. So lets start having a fun summer vacation again. Lets increase our mileage, put money back into our pocket and best of all help lower green house emissions.

Julianne Rowat, the author, is an online home business entrepreneur. She writes to energize people and to show them how to create their own financial freedom. Her husband and her travel all around the United States in their motor home while working their online home business. Their mission is to help others all over the world succeed in their own online home business.

To find out more, check out their blog at: http://www.juliannerowatsblog.com/
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Advantages of Owning a Green Car

One of the most controversial topics in today's automotive industry is the green car. Although the green car industry is still in its fledgling stages, there are many advantages to investing in a green vehicle, from the economic to the environmental. Here are a few of the highlights in the green car debate.

Green cars are, by nature, more friendly to nature than regular fuel guzzlers. Electric or hybrid motors give off fewer harmful emissions than petrol-powered motors and cause less damage to the atmosphere. Additionally, green vehicles use less of the earth's rapidly diminishing fossil fuels.

There are two types of green, "save the planet" green and "save the pocketbook" green. Most of these cars hit both of these marks at once, saving hard-earned cash while saving the world at the same time. Fuel savings are hard to estimate because of the huge differences in driving habits, fuel costs, and electricity costs, but many experts estimate that green vehicle owners spend from five to ten times less on fuel. Even though they still have to plug in at night, which usually causes a spike in their electric bill, electricity is much cheaper than fuel in most places. Green cars, especially hybrid cars, are flexible and can be used as needed. Hybrid cars can stay in electric mode for short drives, allowing their owners to get to work and back without using a single drop of petrol. This can save huge amounts of money over the long term. Then, when they are needed for longer trips, hybrid green cars can be immediately switched into petrol mode and easily undertake a cross country outing. The owner has complete control over the way the hybrid car is driven. These cars are not limited to short distances, and they are also not limited to perpetual pollution of the planet. They can drive on pure, electric-only mode when possible and still get all the benefits of a regular car when necessary.

Another huge benefit to green cars is the reduction in road and fuel taxes their owners are able to enjoy. Most road taxes are set according to the type of fuel the car uses as well as the amount of emissions it releases into the atmosphere. Most green autos have low enough emissions levels that they are exempted from road taxes. Also, because they use less fuel, their fuel tax level is greatly reduced.

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Hybrid Cars May Enable Nation's Fleet to Average 62 MPG

A debate taking place in the highest levels of government may decide the fate of the automobile industry. No, cars won't be removed from the market, rather the types of cars we drive may soon be determined by advisers to the Obama administration who are pushing for a 62 mpg fleet wide average by 2015. That means in just over a decade the average vehicle sold by manufacturers must approach that number or at least manufacturers must have a large supply of fuel efficient vehicles to offset heavier pickup trucks, crossovers and traditional gas powered cars.

The Obama administration is pushing the higher fuel economy numbers for two reasons: to reduce America's dependency on foreign fuel and to reduce tailpipe emissions, the latter being blamed for climate change. The two approaches are exclusive of each other, but as federal regulators tackle one area, they'll take on the other.

Getting to 62 mpg seems like a tall order, given that only a handful of electric cars surpass that number. But, we're talking about fleet averages which means car companies can still see larger pickup trucks getting 25 mpg as long as they also sell enough small cars getting much higher gas mileage to offset the lower numbers. One way that automakers will begin to meet federal goals is by using hybrids, perhaps the easiest and most cost effective way to raise overall corporate average fleet economy.

Granted, no conventional hybrid on the market at the moment gets anywhere near 62 mpg. Close, but still far off is the Toyota Prius which is rated at 51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway. However, there is one unconventional hybrid that already meets the fed's proposed requirements and that is the Chevrolet Volt. Powered by a lithium-ion battery pack and offering a supplemental 1.4-liter gas engine, the Volt gets the equivalent of 93 mpg in electric-only mode. That range is just 35 miles before the gas engine must kick in, but it seems likely the federal government will account for these differences when favoring a car such as the Volt.

Another way automakers will squeeze more miles out of every gallon is to come up with different hybrid options. GM will be doing just that this fall when several models equipped with eAssist will roll out. The Buick LaCrosse, for example, will employ this technology, enjoying a 25 percent boost in fuel economy for a large car that is expected to be rated at 25 mpg city, 37 mpg highway. This "mild hybrid" will utilize belt/starter/alternator technology to "hybridize" this vehicle and allow it to enjoy improved fuel economy.

Certainly, the Buick system falls far short of future 62 mpg plans, but it is a step in the right direction. Other hybridization options being explored include pairing diesel and electric power together to deliver exceptionally high fuel mileage. Even without a hybrid, an upcoming Ford Focus is expected to get 80 mpg in Europe, utilizing straight diesel power and nothing else.

Matthew C. Keegan is editor and publisher of "Auto Trends Magazine." Matt is also a contributing writer for Andy's Auto Sport and affiliated websites, an aftermarket supplier of quality auto parts including GMC parts and carbon fiber wings.

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Chrysler's Ram Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Truck

Hybrid pickup trucks are a rarity with only General Motors daring to offer this technology in its full size Chevrolet and GMC models. GM's hybrid technology isn't as sophisticated as what you would find in the Toyota Prius or Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, but it is sufficient enough for these burly trucks to achieve 20 mpg around town. That's significant in a market where 15 mpg combined fuel economy is the average for gas powered pickup trucks.

Chrysler Hybrid Quest

Chrysler briefly sold a pair of hybrid sport utility vehicles just before it went bankrupt in 2009, but pulled those models after a few months as the cost didn't justify the few sales it was able to gain. Yet, the automaker hasn't given up on hybrid technology as it is currently testing a fleet of plug-in hybrid Ram pickup trucks under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy.

The Ram plug-in hybrids or PHVs are among 140 prototypes being tested by the Chrysler Group in a dozen cities nationwide. Cities with disparate weather conditions have been chosen and range from Fargo, N.D., to Yuma, Ariz. These two cities offer the weather extremes the automaker needs to see how robust its hybrid technology is. The thinking is that if these trucks can survive winter weather where temperatures plunge to 40 degrees below zero or summer heat pushing 120 degrees, then the technology may be made available for retail sale.

Eight of the 10 PHV Ram trucks will be sent to Yuma's police department and used on patrol. The two remaining trucks will go to utility companies. A variety of public and private entities will partner with Chrysler in the other cities.

Federal Research Study

The Chrysler PHV program is being funded by the federal government, whose interest in the project comes as higher fuel economy ratings are being weighed. The standard Ram pickup truck gets a combined 15 mpg city and highway driving, but researchers expect that the PHV models will see a 50 to 60 percent boost in fuel efficiency. Researchers want each truck to put in at least 16,800 miles annually to accurately gauge results.

Each truck can run on electric-only power for 50 miles before the gas engine kicks in. Chrysler has no plans to offer the Ram 1500 PHV for retail sale as the program is part of a U.S. Department of Energy study. However, the technology may someday find its way into a production vehicle, perhaps the next generation Chrysler Town & Country minivan or the Dodge Durango crossover.

Matthew C. Keegan is editor and publisher of "Auto Trends Magazine." Matt is also a contributing writer for Andy's Auto Sport and affiliated websites, an aftermarket supplier of quality auto parts including carbon fiber trunks and Ford exhaust systems.

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How Car Companies Are Making Engines More Fuel Efficient

With gas prices on the rise, the demand for fuel efficient vehicles is ever increasing. Car companies recognize this trend and are striving to make more fuel efficient engines. They are using several methods to achieve this goal. Here, we will explore the different ways in which car companies are making more fuel efficient vehicles.

Variable Cam Timing

The air and fuel flowing into an engine's cylinder's is controlled by valves. The valves in old engine designs had unchangeable timing and lift settings that were a compromise between slow and fast speeds. Newer engines have variable cam timing. The difference here is that as the vehicle picks up speed, the setting for the valve lift and timing automatically changes. Engines with variable cam timing can change timing and lift according to speed, therefor getting the best performance from air and fuel flow.

Cylinder Deactivation

Cylinder deactivation, or cylinder management, makes engines more fuel efficient by shutting off unnecessary cylinders. With this method, when a vehicle reaches cruising speed, fuel is no longer pumped to one or more of the engine's cylinders. Cylinder deactivation is applied to six and eight cylinder engines.

Turbo/Supercharging

Fans that coerce air into the engine's cylinders are known as turbochargers and superchargers. The difference between super and turbochargers is that turbochargers run off the vehicle's exhaust whereas superchargers run off the engine. Fuel efficiency is increased by turbo and superchargers because the air coerced into the vehicle's cylinders make a stronger ignition of air and fuel.

Direct Fuel Injection

Injecting fuel directly into a vehicle's cylinders in order to more accurately control the timing and shape of the fuel mist is referred to as direct fuel injection. In standard multi-port engines, gas is injected into a port and allowed to combine with air before it goes into the vehicle's cylinders.

Integrated Starter/ Generator

With the invention of the integrated generator or starter, wasted fuel while the vehicle is idling is a thing of the past. An integrated starter automatically shuts off a vehicle's engine when it comes to a stop. Upon engaging the accelerator, the vehicle restarts immediately.

Each of the methods explained above directly involve the engine, however, there are even more, less direct techniques, used by car companies that increase a vehicle's fuel efficiency. Here are several more techniques that car manufacturers use to increase fuel efficiency in their vehicles.

A vehicle's transmission uses the power produced by the engine and transforms it into rotational energy of the vehicle's tires. Some transmission technology can contribute significantly to a vehicle's gas efficiency.

Continuous Variable Transmissions

Standard auto transmissions use an unchangeable amount of metal gears to control the ratio between motor and tire speed. Continuously variable transmissions use a set of adjustable diameter pulleys attached to a chain or belt that can produce an indefinite amount of engine to wheel ratios. Continuously variable transmissions eliminate lurching or jerking caused from changing gears or downshifting. This kind of transmission provides a smooth ride, steady acceleration rate and increased fuel efficiency due to the engine not having to work as hard.

Automated Manual Transmission

Automatic transmissions allow for the shifting of gears without the need for the driver to depress a clutch. However, manual transmissions produce less energy loss during the shifting of gears because they are lighter. Automated manual transmissions are a cross between automatic and manual transmissions. With these types of transmissions, the vehicle is electronically shifted, combining the smoothness of automatic transmission with the fuel efficiency of manual.

In addition to the techniques described above, anything that reduces the amount of work on a vehicle's engine will also increase the fuel efficiency of the engine. Decreasing wind drag is another method that car manufacturer's use to increase gas mileage. This is done by cleverly designing the vehicle's exterior into a wind-resistant, aerodynamic shape. Another method is to simply decrease the weight of the vehicle. Car maker's do this by using lighter weight material in the production of the vehicle.

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2011 Hybrid Mercedes Benz M-Class

When we think about Mercedes-Benz, luxury, class, durability and safety come in mind. The 2011 hybrid Mercedes-Benz M Class is no exception either. The 5-passenger, 4-door luxury car comes with 5 trims and ranges from ML350 Blue TEC SUV to ML63 AMG. The other Models in M-Class include ML350 RWD SUV, ML450 Hybrid SUV and ML550 SUV.

At the start of the range, ML350 has 7 automatic gears giving fuel utilization of 16 mpg in city and approximately 20 mpg on highways. Engine Specifications: Horsepower of 210[@]3800, Torque 400[@]1600, Fuel Tank Capacity - 25.1 gal approximately. Size - 3.0L/182.

Specific features of this model include: Child Safety Door Locks and Power door Locks

Anti Theft Alarm and Vehicle Theft Tracking Notification, Selective Unlocking, Front and Rear Power Disc Brakes, Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers, Turbocharger and intercooler, DVD Player and SD Card Reader. In addition to this there are 2 Fog lights in front, Tire Pressure Monitor and Trip Computer. You will also find a Digital Clock, Compass, Automatic Climate Control and Tachometer.

The ML63 model has 7 speed automatic transmissions and gives fuel consumption of 11 mpg in city and approximately 15 mpg on highways. Engine Specifications: Horsepower of 503[@]6800, Torque 465[@]5200, Fuel Tank Capacity - 25.1 gal approximately. Size - 6.3L/379.

Specific features of this model include: Six Seated Air Bags, 4-Wheel ABS, Traction Control and Auto-on Headlights. Apart from this you have Electronic Stability Control, Back-up Camera and Vehicle Anti-theft System. For the comfort factor it has Dual Zone Front Air Conditioning. Some more features include Keyless Entry, Mirrors with Memory, Driver and Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirror, Front and Rear Reading Lamps, Heated Driver and Passenger Seats, and last but not the least the Navigation System.

The ML350 comes with a price tag of $50,490 and the more advanced ML63 comes at $92,590. The other models in the range are ML350 SUV Type priced at $48,990, ML450 Hybrid will cost $55,790 and ML550 SUV will cost $57,590. All Grand edition M Class Models come with 19-inch light alloy wheels with Y-spoke design, which makes them a class apart from the rest. Comfort and Style have been prioritized with Power trunk Closing Assist, Rear Seat Entertainment System and One touch Window functionality. Safety and Security features are as detailed as you will find in any Mercedes-Benz, keeping up with the company's reputation of making some of the safest cars on road.

Available in 10 colors, the 2011 hybrid Mercedes-Benz M-Class will give you abundant options to choose from. With Auto-dimming driver rearview mirrors, Brushed Aluminum Running Boards with Rubber Studs and Enhanced Voice Control, the 2011 hybrid Mercedes-Benz M Class is the car to buy if you're looking forward to driving perfection!

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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

MKZ is a medium size sedan from the division of a company named Fort Motor. Initially this model was called Lincoln Zephyr. This sedan was previously based on the platform of CD3 which was also shared with another company Mazda 6. The 2011 hybrid Lincoln MKZ was previously revealed in year 2008 at international auto show in Los Angeles. This model faces serious competition with Audi A4, Infinity G37, series of BMW 3 and many more. The national based cost of this mid-sized car is about $34,330 excluding all the destination charges.

The 2011 hybrid Lincoln MKZ is a luxury sedan which is available with 1 trim level. Some of the equipments of this luxury sedan are wheels of 17 inch, cruise control, climate controller, leather upholstery, 9 speakers audio system, satellite radio, fog lamps, 6 CD chargers and many more.

This luxury Lincoln MKZ hybrid also includes some other features such as navigation package, executive and ultimate package, and package of spot appearance. All three packages provide different facilities and comforts to the people. The Lincoln MKZ 2011 hybrid is armored with V6 engine which has the capacity of 3.5 L and this engine will be incorporated with the 6 automatic gears. This sedan has standard front as well as all wheel drive.

The engine of Lincoln MKZ hybrid car has the capability of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph within 7.2 seconds and offers 27 MPG on highways and 18 MPG in city with the option of front wheel drive. The option of all wheel drive will have 24 MPG on highways and 17 MPG in city.

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid is known for its quiet and comfortable ride. The steering communicates with the driver and is well designed and weighted. The sound generated by the sedan is less as compared with other cylinder engines. This hybrid model is offered with beautiful interior space like luxury sedans. The adjustable driver seat is too comfortable. This model has the touch of some wonderful accessories such as link of Sirius travel and the sound system of THX. Overall material used for interior is nice than the Ford Sport. It is a good competitor for Audi or Mercedes in interior.

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid has got advanced safety equipments which provide safety to all the occupants. It has received 5 stars from the government for protecting occupants as well as drivers. This hybrid model is similar to the Ford fusion. Lincoln MKZ hybrid provides comfortable sitting as well as driving position.

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Buy Electric Cars

The environmentally friendly cars have grown to be the primary priority for the most important car brands. Nowadays, diesel, hybrid and even electric cars are available on the market. If you are thinking about buying this type of car you've got a number of models to choose from, proclaiming to offer you comfort and speed at a reasonable cost. I'll try to help you in making a decision regarding your intention to purchase an electric car by making a list of the most promising ones available in 2011 on the USA market.

First on my small list may be the Coda electric car available with a 4 seats capacity and powered by a 728 cell lithium-ion phosphate battery. The vehicle includes a range of 90-120 miles and can achieve a maximum speed of 80 mph. It comes with an interesting warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles. An interesting fact is the battery which equips this car is covered for 8 years/100,000 miles. If you are interested in buying this electric vehicle you should know that the prices are around $37,000.

Another electric car may be the Ford Focus EV which is available in a limited edition. The drive train from the Ford is manufactured by Magna International. Consequently, the Focus may have one hundred mile range and you will be designed with lithium-ion batteries. This car is going to be sold for a price tag around $30,000.

The Nissan Leaf is a great choice if you want to buy an electrical car. It's 100 % electric and can seat up to five passengers. It has five doors along with a selection of 100 miles per charge. The Nissan Leaf runs on the lithium-ion battery of 24 kWh. There's also available a lot of interesting features including the navigation system and a push ignition button. This car could be yours for only $26,000 after all applicable tax credits.

The incredible Fisher Karma can't miss from my list. This car includes a gas engine used to recharge the battery as well as an electric motor for that powertrain. The Karma was created by Henrik Fisher and boasts a 300 mile range. It may turn from zero to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds and may reach a maximum speed of 125 mph. The very first 50 miles are impelled by using a fully-charged battery and after that the gasoline engine turns on a generator which charges the lithium-ion battery. Interested? Then you should know that its cost goes up to $110,000.

The Think City is yet another electric vehicle which is obtainable in 2011 in America. It uses the Zebra sodium battery and also the lithium-ion battery from EnerDel. These batteries could be charged through a regular socket. The vehicle also features airbags, Bluetooth, ABS and Music player. The Think City is really a two door car capable to perform through the crowed traffic. And when you need to buy this car you'll have to don't pay more and no less than $42,000.

Last, but not the least on my list is the $109,000 Tesla Roadster, a pretty hot sports car. The Roadster is an extremely fast electric car in a position to go from zero to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds and, moreover, it may run up to 245 miles on a single charge. It is made from carbon fibre and also the power train features a custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery. The inside is incredible and features cruise control, power windows and door locks, ac, leather, touch screen featuring GPS, HD Radio, Bluetooth and several other gadgets.

Joel Dammann writes about Buy Electric Cars at his Car blog.

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How to Kickstart a Scooter

Scooters are becoming more and more popular as gas prices rise. Their affordability and simplicity make them ideal, especially for young urbanites. Many scooter riders may not have much experience with anything on two wheels. On modern, quality scooters and motorcycles, electric starters are the norm with gasoline engines. This allows the rider to start the engine with the push of a button or turn of the key like any other car or truck.

However, with the small, weaker batteries that are equipped on scooters and motorcycles you could sometimes be left stranded without another mechanism for starting the engine. This is where the kickstarter shines! You will be able to get the scooter up and running with a few easy steps. Best of all, your alternator will re-charge the drained battery as you ride.

Kickstarting a motorcycle or scooter is very easy. There are just a few steps and you should be on the road in no time.
Locate and extend the starter arm if it is folded up near the engine. Nearly all kickstarters will be on the right side of the bike.
Ensure engine is in neutral or park settings. There is likely a mechanism to keep you from trying to start the engine while in gear. If not, you could damage the bike or it could come out from under you once the engine starts up.
Kick the extended starter arm in a downward position. It will take some force, but this is what gets the engine turning. You should be giving a little bit of throttle to ensure there is gasoline present in the combustion chamber.
Retry, until the engine starts up. It may take a few kicks before the engine will get going, especially if it has been sitting several days or if it is cold outside.
Once the engine is started, you will want to fold the kick start arm up and out of the way. No, you are ready to ride like normal.

If these steps did not work, it may be a good idea to get a more experienced rider to take a look at your scooter or motorcycle. There is also a chance that there is actually something wrong with your scooter. In that case, be sure to take it in to a qualified mechanic that is experience in motorcycles and scooters. A poorly maintained scooter is not something you should be riding. Safety is extra important on scooters.

My name is Peter, and I am fascinated with scooters. I am trying to educate everyone on the benefits of scooters and give tips for owning and operating them. Check out website for more info on saving money on scooter insurance. I also have other tips to make riding more fun and safer at the scooter insurance blog.

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2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review

The Nissan Altima is now available both in sedan as well as coupe styles. The hybrid models really represent success if they are judged according to the design. The base price of Nissan Altima Hybrid 2011 is about $19,900. The 2.5 model includes several features such as, CVT, power windows, steering wheels are tilted or telescoping, adjustable driver's seat and the temperature indicator.

The 2.5 sedans as well as 2.5 S sedans and the coupe have got 175 HP which you can enjoy. The feeding rate of fuel is not lowest but is pretty good for an engine of 2.5. In the market Nissan Altima Hybrid has got no competition from other models such as Toyota Camry or the hybrid Chevrolet Malibu. All the sedans of Altima comes with the CVT which acts as an automatic transmission but only delivers power such as rheostat. The 2011 Nissan coupes are now available with CVT choice or 6 manual transmission speeds, which is regardless of the engine size.

Over all Altima hybrid provides a smooth ride, quick as well as agile. The car is sporty but it is family friendly. It is really a fun to take a ride in this car and for comforts you don't have to sacrifice the performance. The V-6 hops starting from 0 to 60 mph within 6.6 seconds.

There is a small distance between the rear and front axles, the coupe is easy to handle. The base Nissan Altima hybrid car with 4 cylinders of 2.5 L is good but now the competitors have also got sportier models of same range price. The length of Altima has been cut down by 2 inches as compared to the last model, which result in small legroom. The sedan can hold about 4 adults comfortably but the headroom as well as legroom will be small.

Nissan Altima Hybrid uses top materials for its design and class as compared to others. It has an aggressive as well as unique personality. It has been a favorite family car for many years. The blend of style as well as sport rolled in this family vehicle has made it popular.

This 4 cylinder model has about 23 MPG in the city road and 32 MPG on the highway. The engine V6 should have about 19 MPG in the road of city and on highway it has 27 MPG. Nissan Altima offers a warranty of 36,000 mile for 3 years and 60,000 mile warranty for 5 years.

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How To Run Your Car On Water

Did you know you could save thousands of dollars each year if you learn how to run a car on water? You may not have realised it, but you can actually increase your car's performance and reduce carbon emissions by using green technology that already exists. Your vehicle will be more fuel efficient when its regular fuel supply is boosted by water power - in fact, you can gain around a 50% increase in efficiency, besides qualifying for tax credits that help you pay for this upgrade.

To run a car on water you will need to learn about the conversion process, which uses some of your car battery's electrical power to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen molecules, forming a gas known as HHO. With 2 parts hydrogen and 1 part oxygen, HHO, Hydroxy or Brown's Gas can actually boost performance and mileage statistics because it is three times more potent than regular gasoline. HHO gas helps keep your engine cleaner, too.

Vehicles installed with HHO kits have been on the roads for years, however the technology has seen many improvements since it was first used. You can now learn how to run a car on water with a fuel cell that is affordable and easy to build by yourself. In fact, simple step-by-step instructions are already available!

Essentially, the HHO fuel cell receives electricity from the car battery to produce HHO gas, which is then fed into the engine's intake manifold or carburetor. While this is a basic summary of how to run a car on water, in-depth instructions can show you exactly how this technology works when implemented.

You may find it hard to believe that you can build this device for around $200, and with the price of gas nowadays, that is a cheap investment. With a list of the exact components you need, along with information as to where to source them, you can use step-by-step instructions to complete the project within 1-2 days. The great thing is that once you have assembled your first HHO kit you can duplicate it for as many vehicles as you want, so the whole family can start slicing fuel expenses in half.

Since this upgrade will work on any car or truck, it's possible to learn how to run a car on water and apply it to your family vehicles, your work trucks or your friend's cars too. People all over the world are seeing improvements in their gas mileage and emissions after taking advantage of this technology. Not only can you cut fuel consumption, you can also help contribute to a cleaner environment.

Jasper Lucas is an expert on green fuel technologies. To learn how to run your car on water, visit http://www.hhocarplans.com/

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Honda Fit Hybrid: Not Fit for American Release?

The Honda Fit is a subcompact car, sold as the "Jazz" in some markets. Affordable, durable and backed by Honda's rock solid quality standards, the Fit may just be the best "value" car on the market.

For a subcompact car, the Honda Fit offers buyers a lot. Its fuel efficient 1.5-liter 16-valve four cylinder engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Optionally, a five-speed automatic transmission is available and comes with dual-mode paddle shifters with the Honda Fit Sport model. This engine is rated at 117 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 106 foot-pounds of torque at 4,800 rpm.

Ample Storage Capacity

Powered by its front wheels, the Honda Fit has enough room to seat five and provides ample storage capacity, particularly when the rear seat is folded down. This four-door hatchback is at once roomy and stylish, demonstrating why the Fit is a strong seller in the ultra-competitive subcompact market.

One Fit model that makes a lot of sense and is already on sale in Japan is the Fit Hybrid. Honda's hybrid prowess rivals that of industry leader Toyota, but Honda has not been able to match Toyota's success thus far. Right now, the Insight and Civic Hybrid are the two hybrid models sold by Honda stateside. However, the Honda Fit Hybrid isn't sold in America and the Japanese automaker has not said when or if the model might appear.

That's too bad as the Honda Fit Hybrid would be the smallest and perhaps the most fuel efficient hybrid on the market. Currently, the Toyota Prius wins the fuel efficiency crown as it is rated at 51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway.

Inside Line Review

What we know about the Honda Fit Hybrid can be gleaned from enthusiast websites as well as in a carefully written "Inside Line" overview published in October 2010. That review was based on a test drive of the Fit Hybrid in Japan, a car powered by the same 1.3-liter engine used in the Honda Insight. As the publication's "first drive" review reported, the Fit Hybrid is 220 pounds heavier than the standard model and also carries a $4,000 price premium. That puts the Fit Hybrid in $20,000 territory, some $2,000 more than the Honda Insight.

Pricing alone should explain why this subcompact hybrid won't be crossing the Atlantic anytime soon. Honda doesn't want to create competition for its Insight and the Fit Hybrid simply doesn't offer equivalent fuel economy to the larger Prius. Honda also needs to upgrade its hybrid technology to offer a more fuel efficient alternative to Toyota technology. For now, Honda hybrid shoppers need to be content with the Civic and Insight, even if this subcompact hybrid isn't suitable for stateside retail.

Matthew C. Keegan is editor and publisher of "Auto Trends Magazine." Matt is also a contributing writer for Andy's Auto Sport and affiliated websites, an aftermarket supplier of quality auto parts including vertical doors and cat-back exhausts.

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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

The 2011 hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe is a fuel efficient and competent sports utility vehicle. This car ranks first among the eight affordable big SUVs. The Tahoe has enough space for nine passengers and it offers a better fuel economy rate and towing ability. According to many reviewers this is the best SUV in the present market. The vehicle has an inviting and comfortable interior. The hybrid vehicle is powered by a V-8 engine that has a displacement of 5.3 liter and produces 320 horse powers and torque of 335 pounds. This is definitely an improvement on the fuel economy which puts this car ahead of its rivals. This highly fuel efficient car offers an impressive 23 mpg in the highways and 20 mpg in the city.

With the 320 horse power the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe has an effortless towing capacity of 8500 pounds and is perfect for a family out on a winter vacation with the snowmobiles or a fishing expedition. The car can also accommodate cargo of 108.9 cubic feet and the 271 off road suspension is really helpful for people riding the SUV on a rough terrain. The Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid car comes with a package that includes mono tube shocks, springs, skid plate wheel flares and an automatic locking system. Apart from this there are other essential features like recovery hooks, aluminum wheels, chrome grille and assist steps.

The all new 2011 hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe possesses the wireless Bluetooth technology which helps the driver to communicate comfortably by holding the steering wheel. When the call commences the music system is also muted by it. The well known OnStar navigation system helps the driver in driving effortlessly and easily to the destination, as he is guided by an automatic voice accurately at every turn. The XM NavTraffic works together with the GPS system for showing traffic updates. A clear and balanced audio is provided by a surround sound system from Bose.

The 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is well equipped with safety features that include six air bags, one safety cage, and crash response system along with many other features. The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid can be a good choice if you want to save money on fuel. The pricing of this SUV ranges from $37,144 to $53,325. Overall this vehicle remains an excellent option for families who require space, comfort, performance and the latest technology. The 2011 hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe will fulfill all these requirements.

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Fictitious Electric Cars and Facts - Part 1

Fundamentally these automobiles are somewhat like the modern-day's famous and well-known gasoline automobiles as for the characteristics, reliability, extent, performance, usefulness and protection from harms are concerned. As the matter of fact, today's gasoline vehicles, e.g., the Chevy Volt and Nissan LEAF, are far better than any luxurious vehicle and there might not be any other brand or structure oppose their traits.

Electric Cars are equally responsible for Pollution

Few of the electric vehicles' producers claim loud of zero emissions. This is due to that electric cars are lesser responsible than those automobiles which run on gasoline or diesel. Why they are less polluting? It is due to the batteries throw the power directs electric motor and moves to the wheels. This is like burning of liquid fuel directing through internal combustion engine and transporting. The supply of electricity from the feeders through the wires to your home or power stations emit more pollution than reforming the usable oil through the ships and vehicles to a gas station.

Drivers of Electric Cars might get abandoned

Electrical cars might affect the drivers a great deal as these cars can only run 100 miles while charged once. It requires to be recharged and the approximate time for a single recharge is about 8 hours. The drivers have to keep an eye on the indicator on the dashboard where ' state-of-charge' would show the current situation of the battery. If you ignore this feature, the chances are that you would be abandoned in the middle of the road.. This is like a driver with gasoline car which can travel 200 miles with single fueling, tries to cross 300 miles distance and going to a stranded place where there is no gas station or any other kind of help which could take you out of this misery.

Electric Car Power Charging- Most Important Feature

This is one of the issues if solved, the electric car's future might be bright. People often point out that there should be sufficient public recharging stations where they can easily recharge the cars and it is mainly because they fear they might get abandoned or stranded before they reach their destination. Those who have driven Tesla Roadster and electric Mini E for few years, have better idea of how limited the range of those cars can be.

They know the best places to recharge your electric car is either home or office. As most of the people in America travel less mileage so it can easily handle the distance in one-go charge.

Only wealthy people can buy Electric Cars

It is a fact that as new technology is introduced, it is always expensive. For example if we think about the times when we were kids or in our teens and we heard about computers, laptops, mobile phones, etc. were expensive and we could only dream of buying them as they were the luxuries for the rich people. But the business does have a magic of its own which at last makes it within a range of the masses. Demand of a product increases the production so hopefully, it would be in range of middle-class.

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Dreaming About CNG Kits

Dreaming about CNG Kits

"Can I get a CNG Kit for my car?"

"Do you have a CNG kit for my car?"

"I want to convert my car to CNG; how much will it cost?"

"I want to put a 30 gallon CNG tank in my truck; how much will that cost?"

These are the type of questions I get all the time concerning CNG Conversions. Let's look at a few facts concerning CNG Conversions in the United States, then we may be able to answer a few of these questions above intelligently.

Worldwide, there are more than 15,000,000 Natural Gas Vehicles. Pakistan is the leader in growth and numbers with 2,300,000 vehicles. Argentina is second with 1,807,186 as of 2009. (1) The United States only has a puny 110,000 natural gas vehicles. In fact, in recent years the growth of Natural Gas vehicles in the United States has been negative: -0.1%.

The United States is ranked 14th out of 84 countries in total number of natural gas vehicles with Bangladesh above us at 10th with 177,555 NG vehicles. The United States has approximately 254,400,000 vehicles on the road. That means that.000432% of the vehicles in the United States are Natural Gas. That is 432 ten thousandths of a percent.

Worldwide Regional growth of Natural Gas Vehicles is as follows:

Worldwide past 9 years 27.5% increase

Asia-Pacific past 9 years 51% increase

Europe past 9 years 15.8% increase

North America Past 9 years -0.1% decrease

Latin America Past 9 years 23.5% increase

Africa Past 9 years 19.2 increase

A Brief U.S. CNG Conversion History

Starting in 1994, CNG OEM vehicle manufacturers began to grow in the U.S.. This was due to the Clean Air Act (CAA) with its regulations, tax incentives and rebates. This growth peaked in 2002 with 19 U.S. OEM vehicle manufacturers participating in producing and retrofitting NG vehicles. This activity virtually died by late 2006, leaving only 1 OEM left: the Honda GX. This 'death' in NGV growth can be blamed on over regulation and the linkage between EPA Certified vehicles and tax incentives and rebates which stunted the aftermarket conversion industry.

This growth, then death, proves two things:

1.) When there is a need, there are CNG system and parts manufacturing companies that are willing to fill that need with products, and

2.) When an industry becomes unprofitable due to over-regulation - or the gasoline-natural gas price differential is insufficient to payback the conversion cost - those same manufacturing companies will take their products elsewhere.

Gasoline Prices as an incentive.

Between 2005 and 2007, the price of gasoline nationwide fluctuated between a low of $2.11 gallon to a high of $3.11 in May of 2007. It then went down to $2.70 by October of that year and then started its 8-month climb to a high of $4.19 by June of 2008. After this historical peak, it then dropped like a rock to $1.39 by December 2008. Since then, it has slowly climbed back up to $3.75 as of April 2011.

CNG fuel prices as an incentive

CNG fuel price histories are harder to find so I will rely on my own (faulty) memory. When I started looking into CNG conversions in 2008, the price of CNG here in Utah was $0.68 a GGE (gasoline gallon equivalent). It seems like at that same time Oklahoma also had low CNG prices also. In Utah, we had the advantage of having some CNG refueling infrastructure already in place. Those areas that had low CNG prices, along with the filling stations already in place, became hotbeds of conversion activity during the first part of 2008.

These conversion activities led to CNG conversion shops opening and CNG systems being imported. Just as a few systems started to become available the price of gasoline fell (as stated above) and the budding interest in CNG conversions dropped off.

The death knell for the after-market, Non-EPA, CNG installers in Utah was the ill-advised inclusion of the requirement that all CNG vehicles must have an EPA certified system in order to pass the yearly Utah Highway Patrol safety inspection. This rule presupposed 2 misconceptions, 1) an EPA certified CNG system would always conform to NFPA 52 safety standards, and 2) that any CNG conversion can be certified by the EPA, both of these statements are blatantly false.

If this rule stayed in place 1000?s of CNG vehicle owners in Utah would suddenly lose the privilege of driving their vehicles. UHP safety inspections are universal in Utah. This January 2009 law change was later challenged in court ruled invalid, but the damage to the interested-public's understanding was already done. It has been suggested that this ill-advised rule was due to over-zealous local news coverage and false rumors spread by certain Conversion shops threatened by their new aftermarket competition.

Misconceptions about CNG Conversions

Some of the biggest problems CNG Converters, and would-be CNG Conversion customers, face is a false conception that CNG Kits are readily available here in the United States and that there is already a kit available that is tailor made for their specific vehicle. There is also a false notion that installing a CNG kit is similar to bolting on a performance accessory.

These notions couldn't be farther from the truth: While a CNG Conversion is not an engine overhaul, in some ways it is more complicated. In the United States, today, there are no aftermarket CNG kits that are specific to one type of vehicle that are available to the general public. There are EPA-certified CNG systems that are designed for some specific New vehicles, but these systems are only sold to their installers.

All aftermarket CNG Conversions (other than EPA Certified) are 'universal', meaning they must be adapted to each specific vehicle. This takes time and money. Non EPA Certified CNG systems are not eligible for tax credits or incentives. What does happen is that each aftermarket CNG system is custom made to each vehicle and the knowledge of tuning and bracket configuration, tank placement and custom tuning stays in the mind of that installer.

New EPA AFV regulations and their effect on CNG Conversions

Many have touted the new EPA regulations as a boon in CNG converting. To some this may be the green light they need to move forward and convert but all of the problems stated above will still exist. It is not up to our government to move CNG conversions forward, on the other hand there are things they could do to help. I have read their new AFV regulations many times and I still have questions. (insert mechanical legalese here) For those looking to others to solve their problems, it will be a long time coming. For us who have already gone forward and started converting our customers are reaping the benefit of lower fuel and maintenance costs. For some there will always be roadblocks, for others there will always be CNG superhighways.

Jim Younkin is a mechanic with more than thirty years experience in automotive repair. His passions include car racing, mountain climbing, ice climbing, and CNG conversions. He enjoys sharing his passions and connecting with other of like mind. See more about Jim at http://www.younkincng.com/ email:younkin@gmail.com or 801-427-2284

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Honda Insight Hybrid - Insight Passenger Vehicles

In 1999, the 2000 Honda Insight became the first hybrid car available in the U.S. Prior to its release, attempts at mass-producing environmentally friendly cars had focused on creating electric cars, as the hybrid technology of dual power systems was thought to be impractical. However, electric cars failed to meet the high expectations of consumers and so never made a break into the market.

Considered the most fuel efficient vehicle ever sold in America, this little two-seater gets nearly 70 miles per gallon.

Interest in the Insight was high in the first few years. As Honda and other manufacturers began to produce hybrid vehicles that looked more like standard vehicles (the Honda Civic Hybrid and Toyota Prius), the popularity of the Insight fell and in 2006, production was stopped completely.

What made the Insight different?

Being the first hybrid car on the American market made the Insight a novel product. It won many awards, ranging from the Sierra Club's Excellence in Environmental Engineering Award to International Engine of the Year. The Insight combined hybrid technology with a design that was based on being as fuel efficient as possible.

The breakthrough teardrop design of the Insight's body kept wind resistance to a minimum and the undercarriage was laid out in a way to keep the area as smooth as possible, further increasing the car's aerodynamic properties.

The body was made of aluminum alloy, making it much 47% lighter than a standard vehicle. Despite aluminum's light weight, this car was still extremely safe. In a crash, the front and back ends of the car were designed to absorb the impact and crumple, while the passenger area stayed rigid. The 2006 Insight received a four-star safety rating in front, side and roll-over crashes.

Unique tires were also created for the Insight to keep resistance to a minimum. However, since the car is no longer in production, some Insight owners are finding these tires and other replacement parts more difficult to come by.

Being one of the first hybrids in the U.S., educating drivers on how the technology worked was key. One of the ways the Insight did this was with digital dashboard displays that showed the driver how their MPG fluctuated as driving conditions changed. This was meant to keep the driver involved and engaged with how their car was performing.

Buying a used Honda Insight.

You can find a used Insight ranging in price from $14,000-$20,000. Honda also has a certified selection of pre-owned hybrid vehicle Insights on their website. Another great source to start searching for used Insights is automotive.com. If you own one of these small, green two-door hatchbacks and you're searching for Honda Insight parts or accessories, I would recommend you try eBay Motors. Since this model is now discontinued, if you're thinking about buying a used Insight, especially one with high miles, make sure you do your homework to avoid any problems you might have finding parts and/or local service. I don't expect that you will have any issues with either one.

Jeff Carey is a green vehicle enthusiast who manages a portfolio of more than 60 hybrid and electric blogs. Learn more and subscribe to his monthly newsletter at http://www.hybridkingdom.com/.

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Biodiesel Production Can Save You Money

If you think creatively, you will find many ways to save money than you could ever dream about or imagine. People all over the world are looking for ways to save money on everything from make up to cars to appliances and movies. The gas pumps are really hurting many people financially and would benefit from biodiesel production. Do a little research online and choose one of the most fascinating articles about making fuel. You will find making your own fuel enjoyable as well as decreasing your financial woes by way of saving on gas prices.

For many who want to learn about biodiesel production, you find it does require a large sized first time investment. Mostly, the biggest expense will be in the processor you will have to buy. But after the basics are bought and you have purchased all the accessories you need, the real saving will begin. In the long run, you will see that hard earned cash gong into the piggy bank instead of the gas pumps. That is where the savings occur.

It is really a good idea to dig a little deeper into the subject of making biodiesel before you run and take out a loan. What you learn may give you the confidence you need to really get excited about what you are doing. Not only will you be saving money, but you will be contributing to the environment and helping to protect the ozone layer as well as cutting done on things like smog and air pollution in areas where this is a real problem.

Biodiesel is a better fuel quality that is completely biodegradable. It is a very good lubricating fuel and this property makes for better performance in all your equipment, tractors and your other diesel vehicles. It is very inexpensive to make after the up front investment of all the necessary equipment and extra accessories and items you need for easy biodiesel production. Who knows? You might be making a fun hobby for your family to practice and learn about. This will eventually pass the newly learned pollution reduction practices down to your future generation of grandchildren. The entire world will benefit for years to come.

Many places already sell biodiesel and it would be easy for you to begin a biodiesel production business. You will need to check the regulation and find out about permits. But even if you can only do this for your family and close friends, you will still be making the work a cleaner place.

From clean energy to green technology, Alexander Sutton is involved with a number of green endeavors and wishes to spread awareness about environmentally friendly issues. For more information, please visit Biodiesel Production.

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Free Parking For Electric Cars

With rising fuel prices and peak oil concerns, the vast majority of drivers would prefer an electric car if all things were equal (price, maintenance costs, performance). Encouraging the growth of the consumer electric car industry falls into two categories: technology and government incentive. Another possibility to increase growth is to encourage consumers to use of quote comparison sites to get affordable rates for car insurance.

Technology

This is an are where nothing can be done overnight. Vehicle performance, cost of production, charging convenience, these are things the car manufacturing industry is working on, but are limited primarily by today's battery technology. As the technology advances, performance will naturally rise while costs will naturally fall.

Some of the biggest strides are being made in the convenience of operating an electric vehicle. The latest offerings generally incorporate the ability to recharge the vehicle from regular household electricity sources. Being able to easily and quickly recharge an electric car at each end of a trip effectively doubles its driving range.

While positive, these changes not do much to encourage more people to switch TODAY. For that, there are various strategies being proposed by governments.

Government Incentive

Allowing single passenger use of carpool lanes would encourage many to make the switch. Being able to use the carpool lane can shave a significant amount of time off highway commutes. While this would encourage new electric car drivers, it's effect would be limited to those with short commutes as today's all-electric vehicles have a very limited drive range per charge.

Toll discounts are another category of incentive that could encourage more electric vehicle ownership. Like carpool lanes, toll roads are often a convenience over standard lanes because they can reduce commute time. Unlike single passenger carpool lane use, offering toll discounts would bring about an instant, quantifiable financial saving over a non-electric vehicle. In certain areas, use or avoidance of toll roads is an intrinsic part of planning the most efficient travel route.

Much of the potential petroleum savings from a large scale switch to electric cars would be discovered in the hordes of drivers who commute within large cities. For this demographic, the single largest incentive short of a direct subsidy would be a discount on parking fees. For those who work in large cities, parking a vehicle can be as costly as the owning vehicle itself. A hefty parking discount for electric cars would result in a wholesale switch for those who commute and park within the city in question. Forward thinking city governments are taking a hard look at the concept of offering parking discounts to exchange a slight drop in city revenue for the many potential advantages offered by a mostly electric commuter population.

As technology improves, the performance and cost gap between internal combustion vehicles and electric vehicles continues to narrow. Eventually, these improvements, along with rising petroleum fuel costs will combine to tip the scale firmly in the direction of electric cars. To encourage that point to occur sooner, incentives like free parking will allow more people to make the switch without being forced to pay more to be environmentally responsible.

If you are looking for affordable insurance for your vehicle, you should compare quotes offered by multiple auto insurance companies. Going online to compare quotes is a very efficient way to get the best rates for automobile insurance and it can be done within minutes.

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Are Fuel Additives a Good Idea for Your Car?

With today's economy and the escalating price of gas, people are seeking ways to stretch the gas usage in their automobiles. They are driving lesser, purchasing smaller cars with smaller gas tanks, and adding solutions to the gas to make it cleaner or to get a few more miles on their fuel consumption. Even though many are adding fuel additives in their cars, is it working, or is it a good idea for your car?

What are Fuel additives?

Fuel additives are substances added to gasoline to increase the rating of octane or act as corrosion inhibitors or lubricants to add greater efficiency and power to the operation of the vehicle. The consumer must be aware that some carry heavy environmental risks.

Types of Fuel Additives

• Metal Deactivators. These deactivators improve fuel stability and reduce the formation of gums and sediments in the gas and oil by neutralizing the catalytic of trace metals such as copper, zinc, and vanadium.

• Corrosion Inhibitors. These additives provide excellent corrosion protection for gasoline and distillate fuel.

• Oxygenates. This is fuel that has a chemical compound containing oxygen that is used to help fuel burn more efficiently and is able to decrease some types of atmospheric pollution. It is used also to reduce deadly carbon monoxide emissions.

• Dispersant Additives. Fuel dispersants stops the precipitation of sediment and allow the insoluble to spread out evenly throughout the fuel, enabling them to pass harmlessly through filters and burn cleanly. This process disallows the fuel lines, filters and strainers from being plugged.

• Antioxidants Additives. Antioxidants are used to improve the performance and stability of the fuel as well as extend its storage life. This additive is available in a variety of blends and dilutions including phenolic, aminic, and biodiesel for diesel engines.

• Antiknock Agents. This agent helps to decrease engine knocking and at the same time it increases the rating of octane that is in the fuel product.

• Lubricity additives. These are used to improve engine performance for vehicles that used diesel fuel.

• Fuel Dyes. Fuel dyes are used to differentiate one fuel product from another.

Advantages of Using Fuel Additives

There are many reasons why using additives in your vehicle can be beneficial. Additives can increase mileage usage, which in turn reduces the monies spent at the gas tank. Some of these additives are known to have saved auto users anywhere from five to fifteen dollars when gassing up. When added up over a month's period of time, the savings are very important.

Using additives will also reduce the maintenance bill on your vehicle or even the need to replace your car. Additives are protectors that enhance the overall performance of your vehicle by increasing the octane level of the gasoline at the same time adding additional power. They also are capable of removing the gunk that can plug up the injectors and motor parts, minimizing the wear and tear on the car motor, thus, extending the life of the vehicle.

Another advantage of using additives is that they can lower the amount of emissions that your automobile releases. This contributes to cleaner air and helps to keep the environment free of damaging chemicals that can contribute to various types of health problems.

Disadvantages of Using Fuel Additives

While adding fuel additives to your car fuel may be beneficial, the side effect is that these products may contain certain elements that may impose danger to the environment. There are additives that may include bio elements such as esthers or alcohol which may prove to be detrimental to engines if not used appropriately.

Are Fuel Additives a Good Idea for Your Car?

As the environment becomes more swamped with many contaminants, and consumers become more concerned about the air they breathe, there are numerous ways to help make eco-friendly and health-conscious choices. Choices that will contribute to improving fuel consumption and at the same time reduce automotive emissions. Some of these include

• avoid idling

• checking the pressure of tires on a regular basis

• perform regular vehicle maintenance

• use the cruiser more often

• minimize vehicle weight

• paying attention to speed limits

It is your responsibility as a consumer to educate yourself as to what is best for your mode of transportation, then you will be able to make responsibly a wise choice as to whether or not fuel additives is a good idea for your car.

With today's economy and the escalating price of gas, people are seeking ways to stretch the gas usage in their automobiles. They are driving lesser, purchasing smaller cars with smaller gas tanks, and adding solutions to the gas to make it cleaner or to get a few more miles on their fuel consumption. Even though many are adding fuel additives in their cars, is it working, or is it a good idea for your used car?

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Go Green With HHO Kits!

Everyone is talking about going green, even our friendly post office is printing go green stamps. With so many vehicles on the road and all the pollution especially in the big cities, we should all do our part in going green.

HHO Kits

One way is to have a hydrogen cell kit installed on your vehicle. It is very safe, will not void your warranty, works with gas and diesel motors, works on any size or type vehicle, and it will increase your mileage by 40%-60%.

How it works to help clean up our air quality is: When hydrogen is introduced into your engine it cleans the air by burning the excess hydrocarbon. When the excess hydrocarbon burns, you start pushing oxygen instead of carbon dioxide out your tail pipe. Then you have pure oxygen coming out instead of air killing carbon dioxide. This is a great way to go green with using a hydrogen cell kit.

Computers Off

Other ways to help go green are: Turning your computers completely off at night. This truly is an internet world, and everyone is online for one reason or another. When we go to sleep, your computer needs to sleep also. By turning it completely off will save on it and power.

Besides everyone having a computer, we all have printers. There is a lot of wasted paper when it comes to printing. Instead of just throwing it away, use both sides of it. You can use it for making notes, cut it up for a scratch pad, or let your children use it for drawing on.

Stop getting bank statements and start doing all your banking online. You can save a lot of paper by not getting bank statements and by not writing checks. Like I said earlier everything is internet now days, so do your banking online also.

Eggs & Hot Water

Most everyone eats eggs, so save your egg cartons. You can use the Styrofoam ones for putting paint in, as little paint wells. You can use them to start seeds for your garden. We use to cut them up and decorate them for Christmas ornaments. There are a lot of little crafts you can make out of them and your children will have fun doing it.

We all like a good hot shower, but if you lower your hot water temperature you will save a lot on your power bill. Instead of using hot water for your laundry, wash in cold. Your clothes will come out just as clean and they have detergent out especially for cold water wash now.

Tires & Lights

Always check the air pressure in your tires. Keeping your tire pressure where it should be will help your vehicle run more miles on less gas. And remember the Hydro cell Kit will increase your mileage helping keep money in your pocket book every time you fill up at a gas station.

We all like and need good lighting in our homes, but we should all make sure our lights are florescent bulbs. If every home in the United States would change all of their light bulbs to florescent bulbs, it would be equivalent to taking one million vehicles off the streets.

These are just a few ideas to help go green and do your part in making our world a better place to live. It is never to late to start right now and hope that our future generations will have a clean world to live in.

Julianne Rowat, the author, is an online home business entrepreneur.
She writes to energize people and to show them how to create their own financial freedom.
Her husband and her travel all around the United States in their motor home while working their online home business.
Their mission is to help others all over the world succeed in their own online home business.
To find out more, check out their blog at:
http://www.juliannerowatsblog.com/
or their business at:
http://www.makefuelsafe.com/

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