A Hydro Assist Fuel Cell Can Cure That Pain At The Pump
by ADAM HEFNER
It is dirty, expensive and hard to find. It is oil, a resource which is becoming the bane of our existences. Spoiling the environment, draining America of wealth and causing distress abroad, our addiction to fossil fuels is stronger than ever. Is there an alternative? Many believe that hydro assist fuel cell cars are the answer.
A fuel cell is a device which can store large amounts of energy in a compact size. Some inventors have attempted to build a vehicle which is powered solely by fuel cells. Most often the source of this power is hydrogen. Others are attempting to improve upon today's fossil fuel powered combustion engine by adding fuel cell technology. This is what is referred to as hydro assist technology.
This fuel cell works by extracting hydrogen from water. The hydrogen is then mixed with oxygen and the resulting mixture is than ionized utilizing electricity coming from the car's battery. The resulting product blends with your normal gasoline greatly increasing its efficiency. Many claim that the addition of this mixture increases mileage per gallon by fifty percent.
The benefits of such technology are multifaceted. Most obvious are savings on gasoline which would accrue to all Americans. Today's gas prices present a huge drain on the economy and have impacts far beyond what is directly felt at the pump. The increased cost of fuel is felt across the board from higher prices passed on by producers seeking to cover increased transportation and production costs.
One of the more costly externalities of our addiction to oil is the entanglements it creates overseas. To protect the free flow of oil requires great cost in terms of both money and lives. This cost is not seen at the pump, but is felt by many families across the country who must be apart from loved ones serving the country.
Fossil fuel impact upon the environment is much discussing and analyzed. There is debate over the scope and cause of global warming, however at this point a preponderance of the scientific community agrees it is happening. Continuing to burn fossil fuels is universally agreed to only worsen the problem.
Hydro assist doesn't not fully remove the need for oil, but if anecdotal reports of 50% mileage per gallon increase is true that would go a long ways to decreasing demand. Economics dictate that reduced demand equals reduced prices. The adoption of this technology can have great impact on oil prices and serve to stem the demand coming from the developing world.
The reasons to move away from fossil fuels are compelling. The options to replace them are limited. America has always been the home of innovation. The time has come for us to hydro assist fuel cells as the next generation of vehicle technology. Many believe that hydro assist fuel cell cars are the answer. To find out more on how you can save with gas alternatives, check out WaterFuel. You might be quite surprised.
