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Honda Hydrogen Car - A Step in the Right Direction : New Honda Hydrogen Car model 2008 review

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Honda Hydrogen Car - A Step in the Right Direction
by Michael Cooper
In November of 2007, Honda announced its next generation eco-friendly vehicle, the Honda FCX Clarity. Unlike many of the other eco-friendly cars such as hybrids and other hydrogen cars, the FCX Clarity hydrogen car uses what is called a fuel cell. A fuel cell is a device that creates electricity from the fuel, in this case hydrogen. The Honda V Flow fuel cell is a revolutionary breakthrough that generates enough electricity to power a real world car. The fuel cell combines hydrogen from the fuel tank with oxygen in the air to produce two things: electricity and water. That is correct; water is the only byproduct of the Honda FCX Clarity! This amazing system allows the Honda FCX Clarity to be ranked as what is known as a ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle). It has absolutely no harmful emissions of any sort. The wheels are driven by a quiet, compact electric motor that draws power from the fuel cell and from the lithium-ion (Lion) battery that like a gas hybrid is also charged when braking and driving downhill. Comparative Gas Mileage There is no direct way to compare gas mileage as hydrogen is a compressed gas and is measured in kilograms of fuel weight. The tank holds 4.1kg of fuel (about 9 pounds) which is enough to give the car a range of 280 miles. Miles per gallon is calculated using the GGE (Gasoline Gallon Equivalent) which determines the comparative energy used to move the car. Miles Per Gallon (GGE) - City: 79 - Highway: 68 - Combined: 74 Miles Per Kilogram - City: 77 - Highway: 67 - Combined: 72 Yes, you read that correctly; Miles per Kilogram. Since the fuel storage is measured in kilograms MPK will be an increasingly common method of measuring your mileage as hydrogen powered cars become more common. The Honda FCX Clarity drives just like any other Honda, with on exception, it has virtually no engine noise. With its super quiet engine it has ample pick-up and produces 134 horsepower, more than enough to move its light, aerodynamic frame around the road. The vehicle also sports a lot of Honda’s upcoming features and technology with a very advanced, yet comfortable and convenient interior. Honda plans to produce a limited of the 2008 FCX Clarity models and offer them on lease at $600/month. They are available in southern California in areas near pre-existing hydrogen refueling stations. Honda has also created a Hydrogen Dealer Network where the cars are to be sold and serviced.

Saving Money On Gas - How To Drive More Efficiently

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Saving Money On Gas - How To Drive More Efficiently  
by Dean James

 

No matter what type of vehicle you are driving, you have probably felt the changes in the economy with rising prices of gas. For most that are trying to keep a full tank of gas, is also the problem with having an empty pocket of money because of the higher prices. If you have to drive your vehicle for the necessities, but don’t want to spend as much money, than you will want to find ways to start saving money on gas. This will allow you to continue to drive forward without spending the large amount of money.

 

The ways to save money on gas is to analyze everything about how you are driving and how much you are driving. This will provide you with a way to stop spending so much on gas in combination with finding ways to help the environment. Knowing exactly what to look at and what causes you to spend more money through your driving will allow you to find a way to change the way that you drive.

Before you start counting up your pennies in order to find out whether you have enough for another tank of gas, you will want to define whether you need to be spending money on gas, or whether it would be more effective to find another way to get around town. There are several alternatives for travel, from subways to bikes, all which will offer a fuel efficient way to drive. You can also consider changing lifestyle preferences, such as the small routes to the grocery store being substituted for things such as online ordering. The more trips you can save, the more likely you will be to save money on gas with your car.

Another option that you can look into with saving money on gas is to start treating your car differently so that you can find ways to get around town without having to spend a larger amount of money. Doing smaller things such as having less weight in your car, going the speed limit and inflating your tires can all help to save gas mileage and allow you to cut down on how much you are pumping into your car every week. With every smaller thing that you add in to the gas mileage is the ability to have the savings that you need in order to be more fuel efficient.

If you want to take a different route in order to start saving money is to look into a new investment. If you have an older car, you may want to consider getting something that is newer and will get more gallons of gas to the mile. Any of the newer makes and models of cars will have better gas mileage because of the builds that they have and the level of fuel efficiency that was tested before they were put onto the market. You can also look into options such as hybrid cars, which will combine electric power with gas, allowing you to get even more gallons to the mile and will provide you with a way to ride more efficiently.

Knowing your options for saving on gas will allow you to drive on the go without having to take money out of your wallet. If you are looking into saving money on gas, the options that are presented before you will allow you to have the ability to keep going and getting to your destined areas, without having to burn too much fuel and too much money at the same time.

Honda Civic Type R EK9 : New Honda civic 2008 review

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Honda Civic Type R EK9
by George Prodromou
In 1997, Civic also received the Type R treatment. Based on the 6th generation Civic’s EK9 3-door hatchback body, it was commonly referred to EK9 Type R. Its B16B 1.6-liter DOHC VTEC engine got aggressive tuning including higher compression ratio, lightweight forged pistons, hand polished intake ports and more aggressive VTEC setting. This raised its red line to an astonishing 9000 rpm, maximum power from 170 hp to 185 hp at 8200 rpm. That was some 116 horsepower per liter ! At the time it was the world’s most efficient naturally aspirated engine. On the downside, the small engine capacity limited its max torque to 118 lb-ft and it was delivered in a peaky manner. To compensate for the lack of low down torque, Honda fitted a close-ratio gearbox and ordered its chassis to undergo a strict diet. The result was the deletion of air conditioning, power steering, sound deadening and ABS. Besides, the regular seats were replaced by lightweight Recaro buckets, accompanied with serious-looking Momo steering wheel and titanium gear knob. As a result, the Civic Type R weighed only 1040 kilograms. Use its high-revving power smartly, it could accelerate from 0-60 mph in six point something seconds and flat out at near 140 mph. The chassis of Type R was reinforced by using seam welding and suspension tower brace front and rear. Of course, the double-wishbone suspensions were stiffened a lot to enable flat cornering, while Bridgestone Potenza RE010 tyres provided extra grip. A helical LSD (limited slip differential) was added between the front wheels to ensure no wheelspin during hard cornering. The first generation Civic Type R was a hardcore driver’s car, more so than any hot hatches at the time I could think of. Pictures and information can be found at http://www.reviewgrounds.com

Saving Gas With Hydrogen Powered Cars : New honda save money review 2008

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Saving Gas With Hydrogen Powered Cars  
by Alaxander Schmoe

If you take a good look at the current hydrogen powered vehicles on the market, the cost of running them can be very close to that of running a gasoline powered car. This is why more and more Americans are trying out creating their own hybrid vehicles using water and gas. The car is powered by both gasoline and hydrogen systems, thus giving you efficiency and saving money at the pump!

This concept does not involve building an engine from the ground up. It is about installing a simple device to fuel your car using hydrogen technology in addition to gas. This is much cheaper than running out and buying a hybrid car. You can install water for gas system on any type of vehicle.

In other words, the hydrogen powered system involves using the electricity from the car battery to split water from H20 to HHO. The HHO burns much more efficiently. It has been reported in different tests that HHO can burn up to three times better than gasoline in many cases.

Therefore, when you drive hybrid cars you are saving money that you would have spent at the pump on gasoline. Simply by changing over to a hydrogen hybrid you can save close to $1000 a year. The amount saved multiplies when you have more vehicles and drivers in your home. If you run a business that depends on gasoline and transportation, you can see that the amount saved would be tremendous!

If you’re interested in saving money you should check out converting your car to a hydrogen hybrid. You would undoubtedly save gas, make your car more efficient, and save money. At the end of the day we all want to save money right? Gas prices can be tolerated if you are smarter about your fuel decisions and using water for gas may be something you can’t afford not to check out.

Running a Car on Water : New honda cars 2008 - 2009 review

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Running a Car on Water  
by Darrell Rondo

 

The idea of running a hybrid car is something that isn’t realistic to many Americans. Many feel they simply cannot afford to buy a hybrid or don’t want to be inconvenienced any further due to fuel prices. Some have turned to turning their cars into hybrids themselves, and this trend is growing.The first step you should take is checking out a guide written by a professional in this field. Some are written by amateurs or are unclear so do your due diligence. You then need to get the parts which will run you between $100 and $200. For such an inexpensive system you may wonder why many people haven’t converted to the hybrid “water for gas” system yet. For one, there is a lot of propaganda and skepticism floating around about this system which is diluting the facts.

Anyone that can follow instructions can turn their car into a water powered vehicle. It is that simple. You have to install system in your vehicle that will use electricity to split water into gas. It does this by forcing the H20 to separate into HHO (hydrogen gas). Using hydrogen gas and gasoline will cut down on the costs of running your vehicle. Your vehicle also emits less gas into the environment, and you can get a tax break for driving a hybrid.

Any type of automobile can be converted to the water for gas system. Again, you can do this yourself but if you want a mechanic could easily do this for you. In the event that you do not like the system, you can always remove it from your vehicle. There are no lasting effects from using hydrogen to power your vehicle. If you want to save on gas costs, get more miles per gallon, and help the environment, you should check out this system. It is cost effective, easy to implement, and a very low risk for something that can impact your costs on gasoline greatly.

Water for Gas: Should You Try it? : New honda new hybrid gas cars 2008

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Water for Gas: Should You Try it?  
by Dale Arthur

 

You can save money at the pump in a various amount of ways. For one, you can buy a hybrid such a Honda Prius for $38,000. If that isn’t an attractive option don’t fret, there are still options for you.Besides, a lot of people don’t like the body style of hybrid cars. You could also drive less than usual. A lot of Americans are already doing this, cutting out summer trips and running errands less and less. If you work far from your home this may not be an option for you though as you have to get to work someway. Other options include walking, skateboarding, biking, or catching a bus.

However, would you consider making an inexpensive modification to your current car in order to save $100’s of dollars a year on gas? Well you can, using the water for gas system to turn your vehicle to a hydrogen hybrid. Here is why you should consider powering your car with water and gas:

· Increase your gas mileage two or three times · More efficient fuel performance · Better for the environment ��” less gas emission · Better on your engine · More bang for your buck · Tax deduction for driving a hybrid vehicle · Get more miles a gallon · Spend less money on gas!

It is not difficult at all to run your car on the water for gas system. You can find a lot of information on water for gas online; many people have been posting success with this system getting many more miles per gallon and saving hundreds of dollars a month.

The system is actually one that has been around for a while. Basically, electricity from the car battery is used to transform the water from H20 into the gas form HHO. The gas is then used in combination with gasoline to power the vehicle. There are several water for gas systems you can buy online. They can be installed easily in your home or with a mechanic’s help if you would like

First Electric mini car to hit roads of Japan : New hybrid cars new Honda model 2008 review

Friday, July 4th, 2008

First Electric mini car to hit roads of Japan  
by Lila Ivanova

 

First Electric mini car to hit roads of Japan is as early as 2009. Now it seems just around the corner, by the efforts of (MMC) Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. It is believed that other automakers worldwide are also making same efforts to make important announcements in terms of ‘eco cars’.

Research

 

MMC started a joint research with Tokyo Electric Power Company, and The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc., in November 2006 and with Kyushu Electric Power Co., Ltd, in January 2007. The new research EV (electric vehicle) is based on MMC’s “i” mini-car, and named “i MiEV” which mean “Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle”. i MiEV is powered by a compact and lightweight motor and high-energy density lithium-ion batteries. After removing the i’s (a sister car by MMC) combustion engine mounted on the platform with an original rear-midship layout, a single motor (*2) is mounted in its place. i MiEV became electric-powered with few modifications of the body structure.

Since her first display at the 22nd International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exposition (EVS-22) at Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama on October 23 - 28, 2006, the performance is highly revolutionized from a test vehicle to a real commercial project. By the assistance of Japanese government, this mini electric vehicle will hit the roads of Japan as soon as 2009.

Performance

 

Since her first display there is remarkable overall improvement in every respect. The battery system is improved to run without any major knock-down for continuous 10 years. The commercial viability has become possible by continuous efforts to bring down the overall costs and simultaneously creating a CO2 free environment. This EV neither emits CO2 and nor makes any engine sound which makes it so dear and irresistible to many countries world-wide.

This revolutionary mini EV can run at a high speed of 140mph. The batteries can be recharged via cable plugged to 110V/220V house sockets. Full battery charge is done in total 14 hours plugged-in and no need for another charge till 140Kms. , i MiEV shows stronger torque, quieter noise and less vibration, which are natural advantages of EVs.

Price and economy 

MMC is planning to put a high JPY4.0M (Approx.USD$38,000) price tag, which includes the research costs. Looks like non practical and out of reach, therefore Government of Japan is aiding of max. JPY1.0M (approx.USD$9500) to help end consumers. Obviously there is a great factor of clean environment involved and if you compare this mini vehicle with other (KEI cars) Japanese mini vehicles then the price can be bearable. A regular gasoline engine 660CC vehicle runs for about JPY9(USD$0.086) per Kilometer whereas iMEV will run for JPY1 (USD$0.009) per kilometer.

Let us join hands to protect our GREEN PLANET by vowing to emit no CO2 for traveling; a single step is the start to make this world greener and happier.

Limited Budget offers

 

But if you are low on budget for the new car then there are other good reasons to buy a used car. Your smart choice for the right dealer will reflect your final bye-product. Let say that you have come across leading exporters like Nexuss International Company of Japan, which are providing excellent advice and second to none service packages just fit for your needs. Moreover, you have to know that:-

 

* Used cars are more reliable today than ever before.

* Some used cars are still under the approved dealers warranty.

* Most approved dealers now sell certified used cars, which include warranties.

* The history of a used car can easily be traced using the VIN number.

* Online buying and selling of used cars have increasingly gained numbers in recent years.

* Most Japanese cars are one owner and therefore reliability is more.

* Japanese online commission agents are providing less stressful deals by offering Inspected vehicles by qualified inspectors.

* Japanese auctions are non-biased selling/buying places with limited members.



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