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4 Advantages Of Converting Your Car To Run On A Mix Of Hydrogen & Fuel By : Mike Hepburn Summary: Did you know you can make your car run on a mix of fuel and water? You do this using a hydrogen car conversion. There are many advantages that you need to know about before you do it. You need to learn what the 4 biggest advantages are. Find out these advantages now so you can decide if you want to convert your vehicle. Learn the Truth About Hydrogen Fuel Systems By : Alan Nelson Today Hydrogen Fuel Systems are very popular due to the high expense of gasoline. Many car owners are searching for such systems to ease the cost at the pump. With todays technology and the advent of the Information Age, we can finally escape from the grasp of big oil. Green Fuels By : Mervyn Rees Have you heard about cars that run on peanut oil? Well when Rudolph Diesel invented his engine — the ones we now run on what has become known as 'diesel' (Named after him)— he ran his on peanut oil. Help The Environment By Not Using Gas In Your Car - Use Water Instead! By : Steven De Gracia Help The Environment By Not Using Gas In Your Car - Use Water Instead! Converting A Car to Run On Water - What's The Truth? By : Steven De Gracia Converting A Car to Run On Water - What's The Truth? Hydrogen Generators For Cars - What Are They and How Do They Work? By : Richard Legg When I first heard about hydrogen generators for cars and hydrogen car kits, I thought that people were talking about some futuristic gadget or rocket car, perhaps from the latest science fiction blockbuster at the movies. I never believed that it would be possible to run cars on water which is what these gas mileage devices are claimed to do. Ethanol as Alternative Fuel By : Mervyn Rees As people look to fuel alternatives, one of the considerations is ethanol. There are many types of bio-fuels out there (that is, fuels that don't rely on limited natural resources), and ethanol is one of the most likely to turn into mainstream fuel. Increase Your Gas Mileage With Environment Friendly Car Fuel By : Steven De Gracia Automotive! - Increase Your Gas Mileage With Environment Friendly Car Fuel Can A Car Really Run On Water? By : Steven De Gracia Automotive! - Can A Car Really Run On Water? Own A Water Hybrid - Water Powered Cars In Canada - Power With HHO By : Mike Hepburn I do realize this may be a little hard to believe for most people, however there is a relatively easy way to convert water to hydrogen and use to supplement the gas and make your car 20 to 50% fuel efficient. Alternative Energy Usage in Automobiles By : Mervyn Rees This technology is still in the growth stage and continues to be considered a viable alternative to fossil fuel consumption. Let's face it, if your auto runs on electricity exclusively, then you are not emitting any gases at all. Environmentally speaking, this is terrific. Hydrogen Vehicles By : davet Hydrogen cars are becoming more and more popular as car manufacturers are heeding the call to become more energy efficient. Last week there were a few posts regarding various initiatives, namely Norway's HyNor and California's Hydrogen Highway Network, which looked at how these two places were working on ways to bring the technologies of hydrogen to their locations. Today, I thought we would end the month by looking at various hydrogen vehicles that are currently manufactured. Ingenuity? No Engineuity. By : davet In light of rising fuel costs, more research resources and creativity are being used in order to try to find transportation methods that stay away from traditional use of petroleum. In Israel it is no different. In fact, Israel may have outshined every one with the new vehicle they have called Engineuity. Biodiesel Fuel By : davet Biodiesel fuel is a form of "green energy for cars." Although a debate on the pros and cons regarding biodiesel seems to be pretty endless, those advocating it speak quite highly of how fueling your car with biodiesel is a pretty amazing thing. Ethanol Giants Struggle To Crack Brazil Market By : Sweetfunny RIBEIRÃO PRETO, Brazil - Nowadays, plenty of investors want to talk to Cícero Junqueira Franco. Together with two sons and numerous cousins, he controls a great deal of something the world wants: ethanol. How to Restrict our Dependency on Foreign Oil While Being Frugal with Your Cash at the Pump By : Robert Riley Here’s your chance to get involved in the movement to cut back the need for foreign oil dependency. Not only can you reduce to the need on the importing of oil, you can also conserve at the pump while doing it. On top of that, you can also dramatically prolong the age of your drivetrain, and that people, is indeed not on the timetable of the vehicle manufacturers. It's True, You Can Make Your Own Diesel Fuel, But You Have To Be Smart About It By : Lee Wilson With the rising cost of fuel, many farmers are making their own biodiesel fuel. It can be done, but you have to be careful. The Greenest BMW Arrives By : Jennifer Dylan America is soon to experience the greenest BMW made available. Brace yourself because it will also be the most advanced yet costly BMW. Power Your Vehicle With Water By : Joe Thompson HyPower Fuel Inc. has already announced to the world that they have been able to successfully make a vehicle run and function with only water as its main source of fuel. The company also did share that the vehicle is just an ordinary Volkswagen GTI. Alternative Fuel Station, Now Open By : Tracy Dawson Just a couple of days ago, two of the newest alternative fuel stations have just been opened for public use. The event was held at the Hill Petroleum Sinclair Oil Station which can be found in the Arvada region in the state of Colorado. How to Drive Your Car AND Help the Environment By : Jaime Mintun We all want to support the environment, but don't always have easy tips to follow for green driving habits. This article will help you quickly and easily improve the environment while you drive. The Mazda Hydrogen Vehicle Connection By : Margaret Adams Mazda has been doing research on hydrogen vehicles. After all, the company has sure been showing very keen interest in this type of vehicle. More Customers Opting For Alternative Fuel Cars By : Stacey Wilson According to dealers and retailers as well as manufacturers of vehicles in the auto market, more and more American customers are purchasing cars and vehicles that run on alternative fuel. The list of alternative fuel vehicles include those hybrid vehicles as well as those that could run on diesel and ethanol. Ford Unveils Bio-Ethanol Powered Focus By : Jason Moore Ford Motor Company has unveiled its all-new bio-ethanol powered Ford Focus Coupé-Cabriolet to help attain a better environment. Said car was recently displayed on the blue oval stand at the British International Motor Show. Bio-Diesel – Run your car on it! By : GuideMeGreen Did you ever wonder what you would do if petrol went up to over £1 a litre or $3 a gallon?