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Title: hmm, any thoughts on running your car on water?
Post by: hol666 on 07 April 2008, 19:55:37

Yeah, I know have a laugh but how much truth is in this?

http://www.itsavesfuel.com/

Your thoughts gentlemen... :-/

Title: Re: hmm, any thoughts on running your car on water?
Post by: Pete Elite on 07 April 2008, 20:15:36

   April fools ::).

Title: Re: hmm, any thoughts on running your car on water?
Post by: Entwood on 07 April 2008, 20:22:06

The theory is good, but omits a great deal.

Yes, you can split water into Hydrogen and Oxygen (electrolysis) and run the car on the hydrogen produced, so the car runs on water .. HOWEVER the energy required by the electrolysis is GREATER then the energy provided by the burning of the Hydrogen ... so you gain nothing ... you need damned big batteries that have to be recharged frequently....  which uses more energy...

Remember, energy cannot be made or destroyed, it is only converted, and no conversion is 100% efficient.

Title: Re: hmm, any thoughts on running your car on water?
Post by: hol666 on 07 April 2008, 20:27:00

 ;D April's fool!!  I'm afraid not, sadly!

Ah, yes, I'm sure you're right about the conversion.   ;)  Whilst there is something in it but, yes, if it really was that cheap and relatively easy job to do, how come it isn't fitted as standard?
Like you said, it cannot be as efficient energy wise, can it?  :-[

Title: Re: hmm, any thoughts on running your car on water?
Post by: HolyCount on 07 April 2008, 20:43:44

..... and think of the cost of water after the government caught on !!!!

Title: Re: hmm, any thoughts on running your car on water?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 07 April 2008, 20:53:34

Water can be used to prevent detonation, I also know a few people who run their railway locos on the stuff - but they have to boil it in a huge coal powered kettle first