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So the big question is can I turn water into a fuel that will power a car? The answer is yes, and the technology has actually been around for over 90 years. Today people around the world are rediscovering this and they are using fuel conversion kits to convert their cars to run on water, in addition to gas.

The history of this technology goes back over 90 years, it was than called oxyhydrogen; which is a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases, when ignited the gas mixture converts to water vapor and releases energy. This gaseous mixture is widely used for torches for the processing of refractory materials.

The purpose of the kit is not to convert the car to run completely on water, but to enable the car to run on both water and gas. The way this works is by converting water into a gas that acts as a supplement to aid in the combustion of gasoline, and this reduces fuel consumption.

Obviously the main benefit to this technology is that it improves the mpg that your car gets, and in many cases the gains have been by as much as 60%, but this is not the only benefit. Another major benefit is that there is much less wear and tear on your vehicle. Some other benefits are that you will be reducing your carbon foot print, reducing your dependence on oil, and improving your cars performance.

With the national average of gasoline recently hitting $4.00 per gallon, now is the time to convert your car to run on water, as well as gas. You can like thousands of others around the world buy the plans with parts included for around $100 to $150, so do not fall victim to the ready built kits that are selling for over $1000 dollars. You will save hundreds of dollars by assembling your own water car conversion kit from instructions that you can find online. The entire process of converting your car will only take one weekend, and you will save hundreds if not thousands on gasoline.

This offers a cost effective immediate solution to our “energy crisis”, and pollution right now!

With this technology you can:

• Possible double your mileage
• Clean up your emissions
• Increase your engines power
• Reduce your carbon foot print

I have to admit; when I first heard of this I had a hard time believing it. But after I researched it, tested it my self and after seeing the results I now tell every one I can about it. This is something that I use, and I have helped my family and friends install on their vehicles. It is something that is growing in popularity and with the price of gas it is no wonder why. Do your self a favor and at least take a few minutes to research this, and you will not regret it.

If you would like to find out more about the process, and read what others are saying than visit the site below.

As there’s such a huge range of mobility cars available now there’s no longer any reason for people with mobility issues to struggle in and out of more traditional vehicles. Having access to a mobility vehicle can mean having access to freedom so people can enjoy their lives without worrying about the safety or inconvenience of travelling in unsuitable vehicles.

If you’re ready to buy a mobility vehicle for yourself or for a loved one to use then this can sometimes be a substantial investment but one which can come with huge benefits. Take the time to make sure you make the right choice of vehicle by asking the questions below.

1)      Can the car be adapted to your specific needs?

Everyone is unique so you may find that most cars you try out won’t meet your requirements exactly. Most mobility cars can be adapted and modified to give you added comfort and safety, after all there’s no point investing in a vehicle if you don’t feel confident and comfortable driving it. Some cars are suited to very specific requirements and features such as doors, seat height and storage space for wheelchairs can vary from car to car. Other features to think about include whether a manual or automatic car would be more suitable and what extra adaptations you might need such as a left foot accelerator or a swivel seat. Once you narrow your choice of vehicles down, ask a mobility company if the adaptations you require are possible and how much these will cost. You need to make sure that the car you drive away in is fully suited to your needs so you can enjoy the vehicle for many years.

2)      What’s your budget for your new car?

Most people have to budget when it comes to buying a new car regardless of if it’s a mobility vehicle or more traditional car. When you decide on your budget find out what you can get for your money but don’t forget to consider what extras you’ll need such as insurance or any adaptations. When you decide on your budget you should then decide on what you definitely need from your car and what would be a nice but not a necessary feature or extra. When you view your potential cars keep these preferences in mind as there’s no point considering a vehicle which is not in your budget or can’t be modified to meet your requirements. Think about the long term use of your car as well as researching how energy efficient particular vehicles are. If a car isn’t very efficient and is going to drink gallons of petrol then it’s likely to be very expensive in the long run.

3)      Can you have a test drive?

Most good car and mobility experts will allow you to test drive their vehicles. It’s advisable to take the time to go for a spin in a number of cars to help you see in reality how easy they’ll be to drive and how well they’ll suit your requirements. Test driving mobility vehicles can also give you a clear idea of what extras or modifications you might need.

Choosing a mobility vehicle is a big decision so make sure you ask the questions above and more before you make an investment.

With the ever-increasing gasoline prices, the release of the 2009 hybrid vehicles have been highly anticipated. 2009 was estimated to be the year for hybrid cars, but what auto makers thought did not happen.

There are some great new hybrids on the market with many more releases right around the bend for this new type of vehicle. Many vehicle companies told of the release of hybrid models that did not come to light.

Many new cars on the market are only half hybrids and don’t do the name hybrid true justice. Some of the models on the market can help you save up to twice the amount in gasoline, such as the Saturn Vue.

Many individuals were looking forward to the release of these vehicles in hopes of saving money on gas and on the benefits that were heard to happen from automotive insurance companies. When some individuals bought these “half” hybrid models they found that neither was true for them.

In order to receive the benefits on your auto insurance policy, the vehicle you bought must be a true hybrid. The most exciting revelations are still to come by the end of 2009 through 2010.

Honda will be releasing their Honda Insight Hybrid, which could also cost less than the Toyota Prius due to it being more compact in size. The hybrid competition will continue to grow and Toyota is currently doing fleet tests on a hybrid-electronic vehicle model of the Prius.

This would require plug-in. Many auto industry experts figure this model to hit the market in late 2009 for commercial customers and 2010 or longer for the rest of us. Many are eagerly awaiting the release of the Chevy Volt. Recently the final design was unveiled and although it is not a flashy looking car, it has not deterred the popularity that has risen for this new model.

It is set to release towards the end of 2010. It will allow owners to plug in the car and charge it and the charge will last for 40 miles. This is utilizing a standard household outlet.

This car could save a lot on gas as many owners would only need to use gasoline when taking extended trips. The discounts that these types of vehicles can have on your automotive insurance will vary depending on automotive insurance company, but the benefits will be there.

Checking out different insurance companies for quotes on hybrids is the best way to make sure you receive the maximum discounts offered.

With the popularity that hybrid vehicles are enjoying in the media and with all the attention they have been getting from environmentalist groups and advocates, one wonders how sales of these hybrid cars are going. Let us look at some secondary data provided to get a glimpse at just how marketable these hybrid cars are.

As of the first quarter of 2007, data from Forbes show that in the US alone, hybrids garnered a combined sale of more than 17,000 units, a remarkable 10% increase from the same period in 2006. The demand is definitely rising, and this demand is translating into actual sales. Sale of hybrid vehicles vis-à-vis the total number of light-duty vehicles sold also increased by as much as 1.4% compared to previous year levels. This only means more and more buyers prefer hybrids to conventional-fuel models.

Why the Rush to the Hybrid Section?

As fuel prices soar, more and more car buyers are prompted to go for hybrid cars. Since 2003, hybrid car-makers have been raking in profits from hybrid car sales. In 2004 in the US alone, hybrid car sales were almost 88,000 units. And with the increasing awareness about climate change and global warming, hybrid car sales are yet again expected to surge.

With great expectations for hybrid car sales to reach record highs in 2007, carmakers are rushing to put into the market new models, packed with all the environmental protection and fuel efficiency features that they could muster, not to mention the technological come-ons. New models are also widening the array of offerings, from compact to mid-sized sedans, to SUVs and minivans, even to pickups and trucks.

Car buyers can afford to be choosy with the broad range of hybrid units being offered in the market today. Moreover, fuel-efficiency and environmental friendliness features of these hybrids are reaching new heights, captivating a new kind of socially conscious and responsible breed of buyers.

Prices are reasonable enough to guarantee a following. Moreover, tax incentives and breaks are given to buyers of these eco-friendly hybrid units. Doing the math, the hybrid buyer is aware that he can easily recoup the few thousand dollars difference of a hybrid model over that of a conventional one, through reduced fuel consumption.

And these hybrids come safe for the buyer and his family, too. In addition to fuel efficiency, hybrid safety features are bringing in more buyers. Open the windows and the low emissions of your hybrid ensure that your kids are breathing fresher and cleaner air inside and outside the hybrid van. Navigation and stability systems for the hybrids are also a notch higher, adding to the safety factor more. A hybrid car buyer is assured of efficiency not only fuel-wise, but overall car performance-wise.

As buyers become more fuel-price conscious and more aware of climate change and the effects of greenhouse gases; as they realize that safety is paramount, and begin to expect comfort and enjoyment from riding safe and eco-friendly vehicles, hybrid car sales will continue to rise. Car makers are thus capitalizing on this trend and are coming up with one innovative hybrid model after another. Every car dealer will surely have one hybrid in his stable.

Often the next step after buying your new vehicle is to take out car insurance so you are protected if a collision occurs. Finding the best insurance deal is still possible during the recession and premiums can be significantly reduced if you shop around. Many drivers choose to purchase cars from websites and internet auctions and they benefit from the vast choice available online. Indeed, shoppers are likely to have found the number of cars available has recently increased, especially used vehicles.

Motor trade analysts, EurotaxGlass, recently released figures which indicate that the decline in enquires for new vehicles have had a positive impact on the used car trade. Retailers have responded to the decline by snapping up used cars, meaning that prospective motorists have more choice when choosing their vehicles. Consequently you may be able to find the car which is the cheapest for you to insure as premiums are dependent on the make, model and age of the vehicle.

Whether you choose to buy a new or used car depends on your budget but both have advantages and disadvantages in terms of motor insurance. For instance, if your car is fairly cheap to buy the insurance tends to be lower as parts are likely to be more affordable. However, if your motor is past a certain age Insurers can consider it unreliable and a hazard and consequently increase your premiums.

Newer cars sometimes have insurance included although if they are involved in a collision parts will be more expensive and when the time comes for you to pay the policy it may prove costly. An advantage with newer vehicles is that they often feature devices which make it difficult for the car to be stolen, such as immobilisers.

Car security can play a large part in the price of your policies and this means an older vehicle without anti-theft devices may prove more expensive in terms of insurance. When you are browsing for your car remember that the larger your vehicle the more costly your insurance payments will be. If you can get by with a small economical car you will reap the benefits as these kinds of vehicles attract the most affordable premiums.

Be aware that any cars you buy that have been modified can have a negative impact on your insurance. Modified motors significantly increase the amount you pay as the car is considered more of a hazard. Both new and used cars have higher premiums if they feature metallic paint as this is more expensive to replace than non-metallic varieties.

As of September 24, Shanghai handled 1,556 copies of old cars out of subsidies for materials, updates the purchase of new cars 1,521 units, the amount of government subsidy of 770 yuan, an average of 4,950 yuan per subsidy.

September 27, according to Xinhua News Agency reported, held here from 26 in the “car into the community, service to the home – Shanghai Shopping Festival new automotive policy advisory services” activities that in the past three months, the Shanghai accumulatively 1 , more than 500 vehicles out of old car to pay 7.7 million yuan to subsidize renovation.

According to the Shanghai business committee, since June 1 “in Shanghai to encourage renovation of old cars out of subsidies for Interim Measures” and the August 10, “Rules for the Implementation of Shanghai Automotive Trade-” since the implementation of old cars out of the update to carry out a good, relevant applications increase month by month. As of September 24, the city received six points, a total of 1,556 received updated copies of old cars out of subsidies for materials, purchase of new vehicles 1,521 units, sales revenue of 270 million yuan, 178,000 yuan on average each; government subsidies the amount of 770 million yuan, an average of 4,950 yuan per subsidy.

Shopping Festival in Shanghai, the new policy advisory services on-site vehicle activities, the Shanghai Automotive Business Council published the relevant countryside policy, which states: from 09 Nian 1 March to 31 December, farmers in the city of Shanghai will be three wheel motor vehicle or low-speed vehicles scrapped and the redemption of a light goods vehicle, or purchase a 1.3-liter and the following displacement micro-buses, can enjoy relevant subsidies.

Pairs of low-speed vehicles will be three cars or light trucks breaking down and redemption, the redemption of light trucks by 10% of sales price subsidies, redemption price of light trucks of more than 50,000 yuan, a fixed subsidy per subsidy 5 , 000 yuan. Meanwhile, three cars or low-speed vehicles scrapped the quota subsidies, subsidies scrapped three cars per 2,000, scrapped subsidized by low-speed vehicles per 3,000.

Right to buy mini-buses, according to the sale price of 10% of the subsidies; to buy mini-bus unit of more than 50,000 yuan, a fixed subsidy per subsidy 5,000.

IT’S HOW YOU TAKE CARE OF IT

No matter how old your car is, it’s all about how you really take care of it. Your car is not only a valuable hardware that takes you to, and from, work, family outings or your gang’s escapades. It does not only help you in times of emergency trips (not easy to get a cab in the middle of the night.)

While you may value your PC and cell phone as your most indispensable tools, your car is your unsung hero. It is the first thing you see and use, the moment you step out of your house; it is the last thing you see before you end your day and “park” yourself in the comforts of your home.

You mustn’t have realized that, if not properly maintained and cared for, your car could be the first thing that could ruin your day if it doesn’t start, or if it suddenly stalls midway to your office or to that life-changing executive meeting.

HOW YOU CARE FOR YOUR CAR REFLECTS ON YOUR PERSONALITY

While you take so much pride in your gadgets, e.g., iPone, iPod, laptop, etc., as reflective of who and what you are, you must not neglect that your car is your main show window when you’re out there in the sun. It is sad to note that while some owners take a lot of effort in getting the right car color, accessories, model and brand that would “fit their personalities,” they forget to consider that how they maintain and care for this same car several years later is what would really reflect on their personalities.

For a city dweller, driving around with days-old mud on your fenders, when it’s not even raining, is like walking around the office with muddy shoes. For some, this is ok. This is precisely what we’re talking about-different personality characteristics.

Here are some comparisons that may surprise you:

• Your car have some “funny” out-of-place noise, emits a lot of smoke, frequently stalls – do you exercise or at least engage in some sweat- inducing sports like tennis, badminton, or occasional basketball? It would be a good project to conduct a survey in parking spaces of spas, gyms, and other sports facilities and see what percentage of cars are out of shape (regardless of age!)

• When someone enters your car, a “funny” smell welcomes him/her (you might not know this anymore as you got immune to it) – are you particular about your hygiene? Do you wear the same clothes for more than a day? How about showers?

• Days-old dust on your windshield, misaligned bumper, mud on fenders, bird droppings on hood – do you pay attention to the clothes you wear? How about your hair? And, in worst cases, are your teeth yellowish or brownish with nicotine?

HAVE STYLE AND FLAIR

Regardless of the age of your car, the following comparisons would still apply:

• Great stereo set-up – is your cell phone the latest or at least the “smart” loaded-full of features one?

• Clean, waxed, shiny condition rain or shine – are you fashion conscious, or at least someone who have a good taste in clothes?

And most importantly:

• Your car performs well and looks well despite its age – are you the dependable type? The leader? Takes care of things? Responsible? And, regardless of your physical features and age, are you the “attractive” type?

Don’t neglect your car and project a winning personality.

A headlight is basically a headlamp which is usually fixed at the front side of the car. It’s used to provide light in the dark ways or while driving at the night time. It illuminates the road with bright light and allows the driver to see the road and drive car perfectly. Car headlights are also known as the headlamps of the car.

Headlights play a very crucial role in driving a car because it provides you the facility to drive the car smoothly and perfectly at the night time. It improved throughout the automobiles age. US highway administration surveyed that all the major accidents and fatalities occur in the dark at night, regardless of the fact that only 25% of the traffic traveling is at night.

In the starting, when car was invented, headlights were fueled by oil and acetylene which were introduced in 1880. Acetylene was famous because it resisted the wind and rain. The first electric headlight was introduced by the electric company of Hartford in 1889. This electric headlight was introduced with the electric car.

The standardized round sealed beam was introduced in the start of 1940 and was soon famous and started coming with all vehicles in the US, Australia, Britain and other commonwealth countries. After the launching of round sealed beam lights, Japan subtly modified these lights and again reintroduced these lights with their own name.

Car headlights are very important these days. Nowadays, different types of headlights have been introduced which are brighter and powerful than the earlier versions. It is more necessary to have powerful lights because it helps you to see in dark as a countless lighted area. Now the headlights have tendency to illuminate light more than 4 fluorescent bulbs.

The first Halogen headlight was used in 1962 by an association of European Bulb and headlamp makers. Halogen technology is a very useful technology and can produce more candent filaments and brighter light than the non-halogen headlights. The Halogen technology was banned in US for about ten years, because the majority was using the sealed beam lamps. After 1978, US government allowed to modify the car’s headlights with halogen car headlights.

Beyond all these mechanisms, engineering and history, several companies are now offering a variety of headlights like OEM, projector and aftermarket headlights. Headlights are now very cheap and easily available everywhere in the market. It is essential to take care of the car’s headlight, because it will beneficial for you in driving on a darker way.

OEM headlights stand for Original Equipment Manufacturer. These headlights have better results as compared to the others because these headlights are company manufactured and original. Those buyers, who want better results, should buy OEM headlights.

Projector headlights are the headlights with magnificent bright lights. It offers a fashionable look and a very bright light to your car. If you want better results with fashionable look, then projector headlights is the choice for you.

There are now different types and categories of the headlights and these types and categories are increasing day by day. Car Headlights affect your driving at night time so it is highly recommended to check your headlights while going on highway at night. Always buy the headlights from original companies, because those headlights are original and give better performance than others cheap locally manufactured lights.

Welcome to the next generation of driving. We’ve already seen a lot of changes across the board in the industry, with innovative automakers like Toyota and Nissan leading the way in change. Pressures from consumers, government officials and corporations for more focus on how we can reduce our impact on the economy, coupled with a general push away from foreign oil and towards more feasible fossil fuels, have been driving factors in the sudden shift in the auto industry. Thus far, we’ve seen a lot of progress made in the small and subcompact car segments because it’s simply easier to find a way to reduce the emissions on a smaller car.

A constant point of contention in the whole reform is the issue of power. How do you get the power you want in a car if you’re using as little fuel as possible? Manufacturers are beginning to make progress in this area. But the really exciting news here isn’t about the Prius – or any other vehicle making headlines for fuel efficiency. While it might seem surprising, the next big innovation in fuel economy is coming out of your Chicago Mercedes dealer. And it’s no small announcement; we’re talking about the next level of efficiency here.

Two words can sum up how big this announcement is: zero emissions. But it isn’t an electric car in the sense that the coming Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt EVs are; this is an electric car that makes its own power onboard. The Mercedes-Benz F-Cell never needs gas or recharging, unlike other fuel efficient vehicles set to hit the market. The new buzzword for fuel efficient automotive technology is “hydrogen” – the new fuel for the Mercedes F-Cell, which will eventually be available at Batavia Mercedes Benz dealers near you.

This solid vehicle debuted at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, where Mercedes execs announced that the F-Cell will be built on the B-class platform, a compact that is popular in Europe and Asia. The model type is a smaller vehicle, one that will definitely fit in with America’s new interest in more compact cars. It’ll also offer a great option for city drivers, who will be able to park their vehicles in smaller spots. Your Chicago Mercedes dealer will do well by taking advantage of the revolution in the automotive industry and coupling it to the manufacturer’s solid reputation for quality, luxury and reliability.

For Chicago Mercedes-Benz dealers, the revolution is right around the corner. With a range of about 240 miles, the F-Cell runs on compressed hydrogen to get the spectacular fuel mileage of 86.6 city-highway combined miles per gallon. As has been the tradition with many cutting-edge manufacturers focused on fuel economy, the automaker will release 200 production models in 2010 for a special leasing program. Make sure to keep up with your Batavia Mercedes Benz dealer to get the latest news on the production vehicles.

The next time you visit your Chicago Mercedes-Benz dealership, remember the new name in innovation: Mercedes.

You’ve heard about hybrid cars from everywhere, including the news and the papers. People talk about them in chat rooms and the internet has information on the too. You know that hybrids have many features that conventional cars just can’t match up to. One of those features is the fact that hybrid cars get great gas mileage. You would love to trade in your supposedly “greener” compact car for a new hybrid version of the same model.

Why do hybrids get great gas mileage? Are they really as efficient as everyone wants to believe they are?

The answers to these questions can be both quite simple yet also a bit complicated. Hybrid cars have two sources of power that make them work. One is an internal combustion engine that is just like a conventional car. The other is an electric motor. Both of these power sources are connected to each other by a battery pack that transmits information between them and also to a computer that runs the car.

If a hybrid still burns gas how can it not be wasting fuel and still get great gas mileage?

Conventional cars require gasoline to do everything for them such as start, drive, idle and start again. When your driving a conventional car and sitting at a traffic light you are idling. You are wasting gas just sitting there so that when the light changes to green you can automatically accelerate the car. Something similar happens when you are traveling at slow speeds, driving in the rain or snow or even sitting in a traffic jam.

Hybrids are “smarter” than a conventional car. The hybrid engine does not begin burning oil until you have reached speeds greater than 15 miles per hour. This means that the hybrid does not waste fuel while driving slowly or being stopped which is the area of driving where conventional cars burn the most fuel.

Not only that but many hybrid are equipt with a feature that will shut off the internal combustion engine when the hybrid car is idling such as when your sitting at traffic light or in bumper to bumper traffic and then turn it back on when you accelerate. This allows you to coast rather than use power.

How can it still coast if the engine is off?

As was said before hybrids have two types of power sources. The electric motor which is one of their power sources is made to handle many of the small task that a car performs. These task include things such as braking, idling and coasting. The electric motor also helps out with things such as getting up large hills. This is a point where conventional vehicles waste a lot of gas but the hybrid only uses electric energy.

So in short a hybrid gets such great gas mileage because they use two different power sources, an internal combustion engine and electricity. If it uses electricity for a portion of the time it is running, it also uses less gas which means more miles run per gallon of gasoline.