The Advantages of Hybrid Cars by Thomas Jones

Gas prices this year will drive a lot of us - no, not to drink! - to research how we can make things more affordable, either the car or the gas, so we can decrease our busting gas budget and bring it back to normal. Hybrid cars have found their greatest hour of fame because of the 2008 gas prices and the increase cost in just filling up your gas tank for the week. Driving down the freeway today, folks no longer stare as the hybrid that goes by - there are lots of them. Eight years ago a friend bought a Honda Insight, when it was the thing. Hybrid cars were not well known at the time and friends and strangers stopped to pick his brains as he filled up. Now most of the big manufacturers have put out a hybrid car or two. Usually there is a coupe, very pared down with two seats, and another model, family style. Hybrids are not known for having a lot of room inside, so they are most popular for city driving, where you can un-cramp fast. It's a pity, because where they really shine is on the long stretches.

Recent reports on these cars shows that they do save on gas. Mileages range from 24 mpg on the larger models to - believe it or not! - 64 miles. This larger number is for standard transmissions rather than automatic. But for savings like that, heck, who minds shifting?? Think of it - you could drive from San Francisco to Sacramento on a gallon. At today's predicted top prices, that would come to about $3.60! One caveat, though, almost all of the hybrids get incredibly better mileage in the country, where they speed along with no complicated stops. Hybrid cars cost more, often a lot more, but good old Uncle Sam will pay in the neighborhood of $1500 if we are good citizens and purchase a hybrid car, so the sticker price is not that much of a shock.

Good mileage like that mentioned doesn't come without a price, however. Hybrid cars run on very little fossil fuel, partly because as they go down the road, the huge batteries that are under the hood (or in the trunk) are charging. You don't have to plug them in, and the charge they get as you drive is free. Big problem, though is the day the batteries need to be replaced. That's right, batteries don't go on forever, no matter what the Energizer Bunny tells you. Replacement is expensive. Does the cost eat up most of the savings you made at the gas pump? It's hard to get a concrete answer to this. A lot depends on the quality of the battery that is originally in your new hybrid car, but it pays to ask that question when you go to the dealer showroom

Want to hear another advantage in being a hybrid car owner?? Hybrids are "green." How's that for snob appeal, these global warming days?

You can also learn more about hybrid cars at hybridcarchat.com and discus this in the hybrid car forums.

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Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) - Save Up To 80% On Fuel Costs by Alan Jacobson

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (also called PHEV) is a car that has batteries that can be recharged through a conventional outlet. PHEVs have both traditional internal combustion engines and batteries that can fully power the car by themselves. The advantage of PHEVs is that when they run on their electric charge only it is estimated they cost about 20-30% of what they would running on gas. Not only does this benefit the consumer, it is also great news for the environment, as these cars reduce air pollution and the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.

The future is bright for plug in hybrids. The first PHEVs by large commercial carmakers will be produced in 2009, with even more companies entering the market in a large way in 2010. Even today its possible to have a PHEV if you already have a conventional hybrid vehicle through the use of easily obtained conversion kits. In fact, the Prius you saw today may be a converted PHEV!

Plug-in hybrids are often driven in what is called charge-depleting mode at first, exclusively running from cheaper and cleaner battery power. At a certain level of the battery's depletion, the internal combustion engine kicks in. More advanced PHEVs may be able to use what is called blended mode, driving in different modes depending on the maximum energy efficiency that can be achieved on a long trip. As of now it is unclear what the all electric range will be for new PHEVs, but it will be easy to tell: It is likely that PHEVs will come in denominations such as a "PHEV-50" indicating a 50 mile all-electric range.

In parts of Europe recharging spots in parking areas are being installed. These are pay-per use outlets for use by people who drive PHEVs and want to get a full charge for their ride home or to their next destination. In fact, a major car maker has plans to install an electric recahrging spot infastructure in parts of Europe for its fleet of PHEVs. It is possible that as PHEVs get more mainsteam, many hotels and places of business may have recharging stations in their parking lots as well

Despite the fact that carbon emissions are produced when electricity is created, PHEVs are still much less polluting than conventional cars and even regular hybrids. If clean coal, nuclear, or other clean means of producing electricity become more widespead, this difference will be even more pronounced. In addition, PHEVs help create a more efficient and distributed use of electricity production, because they are often recharged during off peak periods (e.g. at night). Finally, a little known but powerful potential use of PHEVs is as a source of emergency power for the home.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are soon to become available in the mass commercial market, and could be a significant means for the reduction of our dependence of fossil fuel, our contribution to global warming, and the financial stress on people who have to fill their tanks with gas. For these reasons we can all hope that PHEVs develop into a preferred and widespread means of transportation.

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Inexpensive Kit Turns Any Car Or Truck Into A Hybrid by Seth Manne

Water and Gas is a technology based on splitting water "on board" a vehicle, and using the resulting gases not to drive the vehicle - but to boost the efficiency of its combustion.

It is a Do-It-Yourself technology, specifically designed for beginners with no special tools and very limited budgets. A working system can be built at home with basic hand tools for $20-$100, installed in minutes and removed in seconds.

No modifications to the engine, computer or fuel injection systems, so any backyard mechanic can install it easily.

This is a simple structure based on low cost hardware. Although there is a myriad of hydrogen generating designs out there, this one is the simplest and also the safest for the beginner. The electrolyzer, bubbler and water reservoir have all been combined into one super-simple device.

Another advantage is the employment of coiled/spiraled electrode WIRES - rather than flat plates or spiraled plates. The magnetic vortex created by the coil assists water splitting, so you don't need as much power from the car's electrical system, thus simplifying the system even further and lowering its cost.

Three major factors work together to cause water splitting: direct current flowing through the electrode wires to the water, the magnetic vortex created by the shape of the electrodes, and the vacuum provided by the engine itself.

The effects of this technology is lowered emissions and improved mileage, simply due to a MORE COMPLETE COMBUSTION. Today's internal combustion engines suffer from poor efficiency of 20%-25%, as any mechanic will tell you; 75%-80% of the gasoline, instead of being converted to forward motion, is instead converted to pollution and carbon deposits (unburned fuel), as well as heat (global warming), vibration and noise (knocking/pinging).

THE MAIN PROBLEM IS OVERSIZED FUEL DROPLETS IN THE MIXTURE. The Hydrogen, being such a small particle, hits a droplet, cuts it into smaller droplets and attaches itself to the smaller droplets. Now the finer, hydrogen-enhanced mixture, is capable of burning more thoroughly.

On top of improved performance, the engine steam-cleans itself every day, and the resulting effect is smoother and quieter operation. One person who tried this kit was shocked when she checked her engine oil and was sure that her oil ran totally out. Actually what happened was that while she was expecting dark brown, dirty oil, the oil was actually so transparent that she could not see it on the dip stick. Her 20-year-old car is as smooth now (with this device on) as it was when she bought it 17 years ago.

Another lady "complained" that she could not hear the engine running...but to her surprise the car was still moving along.

This technology is not capable of running a car on water alone. The aim is not to replace gasoline but to enhance it - and open the door and the mind to the possibilities of waterfuel technology. With correct fine tuning you can DOUBLE the mileage, rendering a new energy balance: half gasoline, half water. Very little water is used, in an economy car it's around 2700 miles per gallon of distilled water, together with 4-6 teaspoons of household baking soda as a catalyst. It has been demonstrated many times that the fuel consumption of a 4-stroke generator can also be cut in half with this technology.

Not all cars, loads and driving conditions will gain the same, obviously. Realistic expectations are for more than 10%-50% improvement in fuel economy, however daily success stories range from experimenters who are seeing gains of 80%-100% in various vehicles. For some, significant economy gains inflict a revelation that something can be done about it, while for others it's a life changing factor.

This technology and how to manufacture it, exists in a free marketplace where sellers and buyers of actual systems can find each other and trade without interference. Like in the Golden Age of Greece - no police, very little government.

There are more than 3200 satisfied customers, over 400 registered independent manufacturers/installers, and an unknown number of affiliates promoting this technology all over the world.

All in all, Water and Gas technology has become a buzzword for practicality and affordability. This all shows that something can be done about gas prices, pollution and global warming, you can gladly take an active role and help to spread the word.

At the time of writing, this technology is only for gasoline and diesel cars and trucks. However many experimenters are working on adaptations to propane/LPG/CNG propelled vehicles, as well as boats and other applications such as stationary generators.

It has been predicted by some that this water and gas hybrid technology will start showing up in production cars as soon as 2012. However, at this time you can actually do it yourself seeing as how the kits are simply "add-ons" that do not change anything already equipped on the vehicle.

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How Do Hybrid Cars Work by Thomas Jones

Hybrid cars are the Model T of our century. They are cars produced to reduce greenhouse gases, at the same time to get better gas mileage than other vehicles which no one probably dreamed would be at all possible, but hybrid owner is grateful since the huge increase in gas prices in recent months. But do you know what is behind the hybrid cars' ability to reduce emissions? How do they work?

A hybrid car is a cross of two kinds of cars: the fuel-driven and the electric car. Let us see how the two work and how they can function as one hybrid engine.

Fuel-driven engines of cars have a fuel tank, an internal-combustion engine, and a transmission, which work to let the wheels of the car go round and round. Fuel from the fuel tank is sent to the engine, which it processes through the transmission to make the wheels turn.

The same process goes through electric cars, but battery packs are used to send electricity to the motor. The motor then processes this through the transmission, which then makes the wheels turn.

A hybrid car has the parts of both the fuel-driven and the electric vehicle, including fuel tank, gas engine, battery pack, generator, and transmission. Some differences include the gas engine which is smaller on hybrid cars, and developed for more efficiency and emitting less harmful gases to the environment. Transmissions can be constructed so differently in some hybrids, but with the same basic purpose. The one item a hybrid has that neither the electric nor the conventional car have is the generator. The generator on a hybrid is used to produce electricity, making the hybrid more efficient than an electric car because it does not have to stop to charge up. The part that distinguishes a hybrid from the electric and the conventional car is the generator. This generator produces electricity, which makes the hybrid car more efficient than the electric car because there is not need to stop just to recharge.

A hybrid harnesses the power from electricity and gasoline using a computer system that commands the engine to shut off when its speed is 15 miles per hour or less. It can also tell the motor to push more when there is a need in getting uphill.

Let's go back to the smaller engine size to understand how the hybrid vehicle works more efficiently. Its design, as you can see, is for the driver's actual, not possible, needs. The traditional vehicle normally has a heavy engine for times it is really needed. But both energy and gasoline are wasted because we hardly need to step on it as much. The lighter and smaller parts of the hybrid engine can meet the actual needs of most drivers. There, so less energy and fuel are used unnecessarily in moving the heavy engine.

Hence, the power from two energies in the hybrid cars, electricity and gasoline, are more efficiently used in the long run. You are being eco-friendly too, the more you use the hybrid.

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The Top Hybrid Vehicles by Thomas Jones

When you purchase a hybrid car you will see that they come with many of the same benefits and advantages of a regular car. Not only that but you also receive tax brakes along with much better gas mileage, benefits for the environment and the peace of mind that a hybrid can offer. But just as with every car hybrid are not all the same. Some hybrids are really better than others. Let’s take a peek at some of the top hybrids that are on the market.

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid-The Chevrolet Malibu hybrid was ranked best in it’s class for appearance. With several other modification made to the newest model such as interior changes, exterior changes and the fact that the new style is now ranked as a fuel economy vehicle one can say that the model has come a very long way. The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid offers 32 miles per gallon of highway driving and 24 miles of city driving. It is also reasonably priced with a starting price of $22,790.

Honda Civic Hybrid-If your thinking about purchasing a Honda Civic Hybrid you will be pleased to know that with a starting price of only $22,600 you will surely get more than what you pay for with this great car. The Honda Civic Hybrid offers a sleek design but it doesn’t stop there. This car also offers a top of the line hybrid system that will make your car able to get 51 miles to the gallon when driving on the highway and 49 miles per gallon of city driving.

Nissan Altima Hybrid-The Nissan Altima Hybrid is Nissan’s first hybrid. It is giving other hybrids a real run for their money with a starting price of $25,070. It also offers great city mileage of 33 miles per gallon along with 35 miles per gallon of highway driving.

Mercury Mariner Hybrid-The starting asking price for a Mercury Mariner Hybrid is $26,430. Even though the Mercury Mariner Hybrid is an SUV you will see that it still offers a great highway rating of 34 miles per gallon and a nice rating of city driving at 30 miles per gallon.

Ford Escape Hybrid-The starting price for a Ford Escape Hybrid is $25,470, making this the cheapest SUV hybrid on the market. This is a competitive price in the SUV market along with the SUV manufactured by Mercury and Chevrolet. The Ford Escape Hybrid offers 34 miles per gallon on the highway and 30 miles per gallon when driving in the city.

Toyota Prius-The Toyota Prius is at the top of the list when it comes to the amount of gas mileage it offers. With 46 miles per gallon for both city and highway driving it has been at the top overall car market for 10 years since it first appeared. With an asking price of $20,950 it sure is giving other Hybrids a run for their money.

Toyota Camry Hybrid-This Toyota is roomier that the Toyota Prius and still offers good gas mileage at 34 gallons per mile for both highway and city driving. With a starting price of $18,720 you might want to check this on out.

Just as with everything these might be the best hybrids but shop around and find on that best suits you.

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The Worst Hybrid Vehicles by Thomas Jones

All things nice and everything nice, this phrase became associated with Hybrid vehicles. However, it was recently known that this statement might actually be not-so-true when information about some hybrid models that proved to be not-so-economical.

Chevrolet Tahoe 2-Mode Hybrid �" Most consumers would have thought that when hybrid vehicles emerged into the market, it would be the very answer to every SUV owners’ fuel consumption dilemma. This belief gave a stronger effect when hybrid SUVs found their way into the market once more. Compared to standard SUV models, Chevrolet Tahoe boasts a 2-mode system allowing the vehicle to operate in 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive, gaining 40% improvement, at 20-21 miles per gallon. At a starting price of $50,490 MSRP, you could own this 2-Mode Hybrid baby. However, no matter how positive the modification can be with Chevrolet Tahoe, most consumers may not expect the same fuel economical benefits since this vehicle still cannot surpass nor even match the economic wise advantage of other hybrids can offer. While other hybrids continually amaze their owners for the gallon/mile consumption wonders, i.e., average of 50 miles per gallon, Chevrolet has evidently failed to pass the 2-Mode Hybrid as a cost-effective and ecologically-wise hybrid. With these factors in mind, prospective buyers should think it over first before investing on this hybrid. Would you still want a Major Brand of Vehicle, with a major deduction from your pockets?

Honda Accord Hybrid - How could you purchase a hybrid vehicle when they have not even passed their initial emission tests? This has been the case of Honda Accord Hybrid. In an attempt to modify the problems of the emissions unit, the model was temporarily retracted from the market by its makers. Unfortunately, despite Honda’s effort to regain the Accord’s hybrid image, the vehicle according to some reports in the internet, was said to have failed the emission test once again. Taking this into consideration, we should be well aware that a vehicle’s failure in emission test will cost you more money. First of all, the repair cost has to be shouldered by the owner, apart from this, there is also the cost to conduct the emission test once again. Three emission test failures mean you are in trouble �" because it would mean that you will not be allowed to drive the vehicle legally. There is no sufficient info for consumers if Honda Accord Hybrid is still available in the market. Should you wish to check on their website homepage, prospective consumers find themselves looking at low-emissions Honda Coupe model, which is by the way a non-standard hybrid, when they search or click for a Hybrid models. A consumer must be very careful in the process of choosing Honda Accord Hybrid, especially with news such as non-passing of emission test for the first test still looms in the market.

Yes, we can be rest assured that most of the other hybrids available in the market have passed emission test in most of the states, and therefore are true to their name as hybrids. However, there will always be thorns among the roses, and these two hybrids are unfortunately considered as the thorns. Thorns in the ecological system as they have certainly failed the first stage of passing emission tests and thorns to the pocket of the poor consumers who have misleadingly invested for these type of vehicles without knowing the pros and cons.

If you are not yet one of those who have purchased these types of Hybrids, consider yourself lucky and now is the right time to exercise your right to choose. If fuel consumption and eco-awareness is one of the factors you have in mind in buying a Hybrid, then do your share of researching before investing on these vehicles. Remember, this is your money and it is indeed worthwhile to be extra careful before splashing out on these high-priced and yet, not-so-hybrids.

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The History Of Hybrid Cars by Thomas Jones

Ever curious how exactly hybrid cars became the economic revelation they are today? Well, it definitely didn't start in the 1990s, that's for sure. In fact, alternative-fuel vehicles and transportation were being developed as far back as 1665, which Flemish inventors used to experiment with steam-power in order to power unmanned cars, and, moving forward to the 1700s, steam-powered carriages.

For the most part, though, these were small developments, and it wasn't until nearly 1900, in 1898, that the first real hybrid car made its grand debut. Although there are conflicting views as to which hybrid came first, the actual hybrid car developed by Porsche utilized a similar engine as in conventional vehicles today to rotate a generator that would power electric motors, located in the actual car wheel's hubs. This particular Porsche was able to travel to nearly 40 miles simply utilizing the power in the battery pack before it had to quit, and by 1899, two more hybrids had appeared in Paris, at the city's Salon.

In the earlier years of the twentieth century, there were thousands of hybrid and electric cars being produced and showcased. It seemed that electric and hybrid cars would be the way to travel, and in 1900, the "voiturette," the first of these hybrids, was made by Pieper and was very similar to the hybrids we already know. The only difference was most likely in the exterior. After all, the French didn't necessarily have flames painted along the car and spinners on the rims. For this particular hybrid, the purpose of the battery was to help the car in making its way up hills, and while the car was cruising, the battery would recharge itself. There was even a reliability test in 1902 to see which would fare better, a hybrid, or steam-powered or gas-powered vehicles.

But, then, at some point around the 1920s, hybrids suddenly vanished from the public eye, as if they had never existed. Why and how did that happen?

The answer to that is two words: Henry Ford. Ford's Model T was not only gas-powered, but his production utilized the assembly line, which made these cars much faster to produce, and easier to do so. Regardless of Ford's later influence, though, in 1905, H. Piper, an engineer, was hoping to patent his own hybrid vehicle that would use an electric motor along with a gas-powered engine. Even in 1905, someone had thought of the hybrids we would use today. The problem was finding the support needed.

There were also hybrid trucks that were used from 1910 to 1918, and still, hybrid cars offered in 1916 could still reach 48 miles to the gallon, although speeds were much lower. Still, efficiency-wise, the hybrid from 1916 was better than the vast majority of conventional and hybrid cars on the market.

Unfortunately, any plans for hybrids were dropped in the 1920s when Ford's Model T flooded the automobile market. From 1920 to 1965, there was simply no chance for hybrids to develop. Then, in 1969, GM began to experiment with hybrid cars again, and the next thirty years would be filled with tireless efforts of scientists, inventors, and engineers to help create a fast, eco-friendly hybrid.

Finally, in 1997, manufacturers Toyota and Audi premiered their hybrid cars to mixed reactions. The vehicles were hardly flawless, so it took some time to before hybrids were picked back up by manufacturers and kinks were worked out.

But, the most interesting fact about all of this is that considering the history of hybrids, these cars were originally the vehicle of choice for most engineers. So, how could things have been different if hybrids had remained in the spotlight and not blotted out by Henry Ford?

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How To Save Gas Cost By Running Your Car or Truck On Water by Tamara Charles

With gas pricing skyrocketing, i decided to take a look at an alternative way to fuel my vehicle. Running my car on water, is it really possible?

When you look closely at such 100% water driven technology, you usually end up spending even more than using the usual fuel for powering vehicles.

So, the method I researched for powering cars with water that is to make your own low-cost hybrid car that will run on water and gas, thereby saving you huge costs you would have spent using only gas.

In other words - Hydrogen-On-Demand system where you run your car on Hydrogen WHEN you need it!

Note that doesn't suggest that you should build a car from scratch that will run on water. Not at all. This instead is about constructing simple devices that will enable your car to run on water as well as gas. You don't have to alter your car make-up or get a new car. The technology can work with almost any car or truck.

In simple words, this technology involves putting together home-made devices that use a little electricity out of your car's battery to separate water into a gas called HHO (2 Hydrogen + 1 Oxygen). HHO, also known as Hydrogen*Oxygen? or Hydroxy, burns beautifully and by so doing provides TONS of energy.

And the most remarkable beauty is that this pound for pound HHO gas is even much more potent than gasoline. In fact 3 times more potent than gasoline.

By using such cars you effectively save money that would have been spent on fuel for your car. It is estimated that this could save you as much as $897.40 per year. If you are two, three or four drivers in the family, this yearly savings increases dramatically. And what if you have a fleet of 50 drivers in your company? Then your yearly savings will multiply to $44,870.

First things first... this isn't about running your car on 100% water. Of course there are information available about running your car on 100% water but it's not recommended because they are not only complicated but seriously expensive and completely unpredictable.

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The Future of Hybrid Cars by Thomas Jones

Okay, so most of us know that the flying cars from the Jetsons were not exactly the most realistic expectations that we could have had for the future. Then again, the cartoons of Hanna-Barbera didn't exactly focus on realism. That isn't to say that today's technology doesn't have its amazing qualities, in fact, one of the most accomplished advances here are the hybrid cars that have grown in prominence. Don't think that hybrids have finished their advancement, though. Oh, no. In fact, take a look at what's in store for the future of hybrids:

1. Go, Baby, Go! - Rumor has it that manufacturers of hybrid cars are attempting planning on increasing the efficiency of hybrid engines, hopefully being able to push these vehicles up to 70 miles to the gallon. General Motors is already looking to develop their new hybrid to that 70 mile mark in 2010, and may be able to push that number even higher.

2. Better than the Coppertop - Lithium-ion batteries have done amazing things to our lives, considering they are found in laptops, cell phones, PDAs and iPods. The lifespan and portability of these particular batteries puts them worlds above older batteries, making our lives more accessible. As it stands, these batteries are only used in smaller electronics, but there is scientific research in the hopes that soon, these Lithium-Ion batteries can be adapted to the automotive industry. If hybrids can use Lith-Ion batteries, then cars can accelerate faster to higher speeds, be even more efficient, and would be able to lengthen the distance between fill-ups. Not only would those advantages be available, new hybrids would be much more affordable to consumers, and hopefully would solve a lot of problems. Especially since, as it stands, most of the battery packs used in current hybrids could be much more efficient than they are.

3. No more Clown Car - Instead of trying to fit eight or nine people in a car that can only really handle four or five, hybrids should be much more roomy on the inside, but hopefully still be easier to cope with. In fact, the hope is that as time progresses, the hybrids will match with their conventional counterparts in size and storage capacity.

4. You Want One, We Have One - As it stands, just about every manufacturer will have a hybrid in this year's line-up. Those who have not, such as Volkswagen, are planning and developing their own hybrids that will be brought out in the near future. The hope is that soon, no matter which dealer you want to purchase your hybrid from, in the future, you should be able to find one anywhere. So, give it two years and with any luck, you'll have your very own hybrid, no matter the dealer.

5. California Will Be Proud - Hybrid cars are already extremely efficient, but there is always room for improvement. 90% of the hybrid cars on the market today could easily be more efficient, although, Zero Emissions won't be possible, seeing as how hybrids still require gasoline. Although, 95% to 99% better is a pretty close second.

So, even though the hybrid you want may not be available yet, there is hope no matter what. As long as consumers are willing to buy hybrids now, these advances will be more affordable, and soon you could be enjoying your very own Volkswagen Beetle Hybrid with close to zero emissions and plenty of room for that walking stick you just had to bring camping with you.

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Convert Your Car To Run On Water and Save Big Time by Adam Hefner

Many believe that gasoline prices will soon be reaching record highs, leaving traveling for the summer a last option. But what if their was a way to get around these depressing prices?

Some time ago, A brilliant minded man came to realize the power of one of the worlds most abundant resources. Water. He discovered that water could be used as a source of energy, but it was never publicly announced since most did not see a profit in what he had discovered.

So what is it that makes water a money saving energy source for vehicles today? Devices have been created to separate water into a gas called HHO. HHO will burn as a source of energy and will provide tons of it, while all you are using is water itself.

Hybrid cars are the talk of the market right now as many commuters are looking for ways to travel and not go broke by getting from destination to destination. But hybrids being a high demand can be costly and would not gain an advantage to the high gasoline prices. So few that are aware have turned to installing HHO gas based systems into their vehicles. What makes this system so great other than saving consumers money is that it's environmentally friendly which has been a big issue in recent political outlooks on global warming.

What this system can do for you is:

1.Double your mileage of travel

2.Cleaner emissions which will provide an environmentally safe solution to regular emissions.

3.Enhance engine performance and power.

4.Enjoy a longer life expectancy of your engine, especially pistons, valves, rings and bearings.

What most do not realize is that there are people out there today that love seeing us waste our hard earned money on fuel. The oil industry is making a killing on America's and the rest of the worlds dependence on oil. So most of us are kept from the advantage of knowing that there is a solution using such a basic resource such as water.

Its going to be left up to you to decide if you want to save on energy using this technology. With todays outrageous gasoline prices, this could be more valuable than free food.

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2008 Hybrid Cars by Steven Longoria

If you're looking into buying a 2008 hybrid car or truck, make sure you don't get fooled into thinking that "hybrid" automatically means more fuel efficiency. It's not sufficient that your hybrid car or truck gives off fewer emissions, it also has to be fuel-efficient or you're not helping the environment anywhere near as much as you think you are. And, since you'll pay more for a hybrid and gas is running over $3 a gallon, that's an important consideration.

Often US automobile manufacturers focus too much on performance at the expense of fuel efficiency. As an example, the 2008 Toyota Prius gets up to 48 mpg and gives off 4 tons a year of carbon dioxide, while the Chevy Tahoe gets a whole 20 mpg and gives off 9.2 tons of carbon dioxide annually. Quite a difference! Particularly for people considering buying a hybrid for environmental reasons.

When considering buying a 2008 hybrid car, remember to take several things into consideration.

One factor is that they tend to be more expensive, but don't necessarily hold their resale value. It depends on the model. If you're buying a hybrid, don't plan on its paying for the difference in price by the savings in fuel.

Another is that your favorite mechanic might not be able to work on hybrids, beyond the basics such as oil changes, leaving you stuck with having to use a dealership, which also tends to be more expensive.

Also be clear on what you want from a hybrid car. Smaller hybrids get far better mileage than larger vehicles. Larger hybrid cars get better acceleration but at a cost in mileage. Also, consider how you plan to use your hybrid car...long trips, trips around town, hauling things...as all these need to be factored into what hybrid car is best for you and your family.

Definitely make sure you read the reviews of the various 2008 hybrid cars you're interested in. Consumer Reports obviously is an excellent resource, as is Car and Driver (caranddriver.com). And, when possible, check out owner reviews as well.

For example, the Car and Driver editors' rating for the 2008 Honda Civic hybrid was a 7/10. However, users rated it as a 9/10, and the only complaint from owner reviews was road noise. This type of review, in combination with those of professionals, can help you decide which 2008 hybrid car is best for you.

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Is a Water4Gas fuel conversion "Enviromentally" superior to biofuels-YES by R.Bill Williams

Is a Water4gas fuel conversion Enviromentally superior to biofuel- YES

Part 1

Electricity production emits greenhouse gasses therefore electric driven cars will indirectly continue to contribute to the greenhouse gasses problem.

Nuclear generated electricity is practically carbon free but what's the end result of this type of production? The reality, exchanging carbon free air now for an expired nuclear reactor (life span 25-30 years ) which has to be decommissioned and cocooned away from the public for at least a hundred years - who is going to be around then to find out if a hundred years later it is actually safe. Also decommissioning costs can far exceed the construction cost of a nuclear facility adding billions to the cost of the electricity produced.

Hydrogen fuel cars, one of the major problems involved with this fuel is its distribution and storage because it is either liquid or pressurised. This system loses out to electric cars as all you require to keep an electric car running is an extension lead to charge up overnight ( when economy rates apply) but having said that you are then back to square one - having to produce more electricity.

Hybrid (electric and petroleum) cars, are on the road at present and there is some good press written about them; however very little is said about the dangers built into these cars.

Take the battery for starters (sorry!), most hybrid cars have new type batteries made of nickel and lithium.ion, both components are regarded as more enviromentally friendly than the traditional lead based type, which constitute the majority of car batteries today. Although nickel and lithium.ion batteries are accepted as less toxic than the traditional lead ones they are known carcinogens and can lead to an array of other health problems. Not a great deal of testing has

been done on the human body but possible side effects include xencephaly, everted viscera, short and twisted neck, short and twisted limbs, microphthalmia, haaemorage and reduced body size. ( Source:- Teratogenicity and Embryotoxicity of nickel cadmium in Syrian hamsters, William F. Sunderma. Univ. of Connecticut ).

A further overhanging problem for the hybrid car is in the manufacture of their advanced electric motors. The rare earth element dysposuim is required in their production, the problem is that nearly all this rare earth element comes from China and Chinese home consumption is expected to take up the whole supply by 2012. There are only two other known sites where this rare earth element can be found, in Canada and Australia, but whether production in these countries will

be sufficient and online by 2012 is questionable.

To sum up the above from the point of view of claiming to supplying environmentally friendly

fuels we have:-

a)..Nuclear..which admittedly is very near carbon free but the nuclear, potentially dangerous, footprint from each power station will be around for 100 years plus. (If any one of you has ever had the experience of living near a decommissioned nuclear facility as I have you will know this

is what is required.)

b)..Hydrogen..at the present time our technology is not sufficient to make this a safe viable option, and should therefore be ruled out.

c)..Hybrid..here we have serious problems with the supply of scarce materials for the production of vital components and also medical dangers which could result in serious deformities of the human body following the use of certain raw materials.

We already have the answer to our vehicles providing a much cleaner carbon free air via lower gas emissions,. at the same time saving money with much improved m.p.g. in the low-cost Water4Gas fuel conversion system. Full details, diagrams and technical data can be found at:-

http://www.the-car-hub.co.uk

R.Bill Williams

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Bill is now retired but as a keen motorist he has driven on most continents of the world. He also has a keen interst in enviromental issues which are only two of this many varied interests.

Improving Saturn Parts to Carry Its Vision for Green Cars Production by Anthony Fontanelle

From the first initial slogan of Saturn’s “A different kind of company. A different kind of car”, it rocketed its way to popularity and recognition to most auto enthusiasts. The brief history of Saturn shows the reason why General Motors had undergone a business amalgamation of creating a wholly owned subsidiary. In a business view, wholly owned subsidiary means that the parent company still owns the common stock of the subsidiary. For Saturn, General Motors is still responsible for all the concerns in all its production. In fact, Saturn was the GM’s response to the growing popularity of Japanese small-car imports. GM made Saturn a vehicle that focuses more on American family needs, offering more comfort hence, alleviating the level of satisfaction by equipping improved Saturn Parts and features.

Today, the recent slogan of Saturn in the US is “Rethink”, a single word leaving “just something to think about” effect in introducing their latest five models since 2007. These models are lined-up with what is exclusively known as Saturn sub-line of vehiclesâ€*the Red-line or Green line. The Red Line having performance Saturn parts while the Green Line promoting a more environment friendly driving. The models for 2007 are the two Green Line hybrid models; the Vue SUV and Aura sedan and the three Red Line models namely the Sky roadster, Astra hatchback and Outlook crossover SUV.

One of the good things about Saturn’s upmarket is how it takes a firm position in offering green car types. Green cars are the vehicles that provide more fuel efficiency, making them less harmful to the environment. This is achieved by encouraging low emission targets. With this, Saturn has incorporated more efficient Saturn parts like the exhaust components. A hybrid car is an example of an economical car that Saturn is still developing with improved on-board conventional propulsion systems and electrically charged energy storage system.

While these developments are still ongoing, Saturn also focuses in introducing leading edge Saturn parts like the flexible plastic side panels. This polymer side panels are dent-resistant which greatly influence the stance of its vehicle’s look. Since Saturn also offers performance vehicles aside from the more popular Green Line for future vehicle, the company still promotes cutting edge engine design with advance performance making Saturn vehicle stand out from the rest.

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Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

Beating Other Brands with Saturn Parts by Anthony Fontanelle

Known to be GM’s only green car provider, Saturn has moved up a few steps on sales like with Europe’s Opel and UK’s Vauxhall. Though market is limited to the US and Canada, Saturn is pursued to increase in popularity even in other countries. Saturn, a division of the mega auto company, the General Motors, was established as answer to the growing demand of Americans to Japanese cars way back in the 80’s. Today, with its increased production, Saturn parts are also sought to amplify in terms of numbers to counter the needs for replacement parts.

When the first car ever marketed under the name Saturn had reached the number of expected sales in 1990, the company decided to further step forward, pushing its brand to the mainstream. Thanks to Alex C. Mair and his colleagues, who conceptualized the Saturn, now, the vehicle has served over a million of people from Canada and the US. In 1997, when the car production of Saturn reached 1.5 million and distribution has reached Japan, Saturn parts production has intensified to meet all demands from the clients.

Saturn has five major models that are on sale this year and two Green Line Hybrid cars. The five are named as the Astra, Sky, Aura, VUE and Outlook. The two hybrid cars are a version of the VUE and the Aura. Saturn Green Line hybrid vehicles are EPA (Environment Protection Agency) approved. They make use of fuel efficient Saturn parts that help lower fuel consumption. This two featured cars of Saturn makes the company highly competitive with Japanese cars.

With the best parts that only Saturn can offer, consumers will be inclined to buy such an amazing car than to stick on expensive and uneconomical ones. In over 16 years of producing topnotch automobiles, Saturn has already manufactured over a million of Saturn parts, distributed in strategic outlets across the country and abroad to meet the needs of their clients for replacement parts. In the coming years, Saturn is planning to release further innovative models in terms of technology and design. They are working on the new breed of the VUE Hybrid Lineâ€*the Flextreme Plug-in concept car. No doubt that in no time, Saturn will lead the world to pause and rethink.

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Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

Hybrid Cars And Its Benefits by Levi Quinn

Hybrid cars are gaining popularity because of the continuous increase of oil prices and other issues brought by conventional cars. This type of car uses a combination of fuel and other power sources. It uses dual engine for power generation.

The common type of these cars is the gasoline electric hybrid. It is a mergence of two power sources; gas and electricity. It aims to increase the mileage of a gas powered car and enhance the performance of the electric powered car. The first type of car meets the requirements expected of a car. It can be driven to about 300 miles but produces toxic emissions. The latter type of car on the other hand can only be driven to about 50 to 100 miles but it is environment friendly. A hybrid of the two power sources compromises the best of each. It overcomes the shortcomings of electric powered car and improves gas powered car in terms of mileage and quality of emissions.

The use of this type of car has a lot of advantages. The technology used in this car allows a car to cut emission while escalating efficiency. It also reduces oil dependency in order to run a car. With oil price soaring, it is a relief to be freed from too much dependency on oil.

It saves gas, therefore increasing its mileage. You can even increase it by following some simple tips. You can do this by driving slower. Driving slower will definitely increase your mileage since the drag force used is also lower. You can also increase mileage by driving on a constant speed and by refraining from making immediate stops. Most of the energy used in shifting speed goes to waste. Keeping your speed at a steady level will help you use fuel efficiently. The same thing happens when you make a sudden stop. Energy is wasted when you do this, so don't rush every time you make a stop.

The use of a hybrid car does not only address the issue of oil prices. It also addresses issues concerning the environment. Carbon dioxide is a part of a car's emission. It is one of the constant air pollutants. It would be wonderful if the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by cars is reduced to a significant level. Hybrids have lower toxic emissions as compared to conventional cars. The combination of electric motor with the gasoline engine reduces the toxicity level in its emissions.

There are also tax incentives for the use of hybrid cars. If you bought a hybrid car after December 31, 2005, you might be able to avail of a federal income tax credit. This surely is good news for your finances. You are not only saving from gas and helping the environment but you are also doing yourself a favor. Here are some of the requirements that one should meet in order to take advantage of the income tax credit. You have to be the car's first user. That means you should have purchased a brand new unit. It should also be purchased or leased for use and not for resale. The car should be mostly used inside the U.S. and it should be place in service before December 31, 2010.

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Why Are Gas Prices So High? by Mark Myers

Why has gas prices doubled? Why is oil hovering at $100 per barrel? Why won't somebody do something? Why are gas prices so high? Here's the answer…

The infamous questions everybody is asking themselves and each other. The answer is simple; however the solutions are quite a bit more complicated.

So, why are gas prices so high? Two reasons, supply and demand. Supply is increasing but not at the rate that it is being demanded. Unfortunately the times of cheap oil are quickly coming to an end, and will more than likely never return.

So what's with the supply?

The US is the number one consumer of gas and oil in the world. This fact hasn't changed. In fact oil demand is a direct result of the economic prowess an economy has. This leads to the biggest increase in demand for oil, growth of developed countries, and the very rapid growth of emerging economies, mainly China and India. The more they grow, the more energy they consume.

Supply is also being purposefully limited by countries that can. Top oil producing countries are limiting the amount of oil they refine and produce. If a country's economy is dependant on oil exports, it is in THEIR best interests to keep supplies limited.

Blame should not only fall on OPEC and oil companies. The United States is equally to blame for high oil prices due to their failure to act. Not only were refineries destroyed in hurricane Katrina, but they were not rebuilt. America has not built a new refinery in 30 years. Not to mention the fact that the United States refuses to drill for new sources of oil because it may negatively impact the ice pollywog, or some nonsense.

What about demand.

Short of putting an oil well in your back yard, it will be difficult for the average consumer to affect the supply side of the equation. Demand we can do something about. Everyone has heard for years all the little things we can do to decrease consumption. Drive less, carpool, use public transportation, etc. Sounds great but it is hardly feasible on a mass scale.

The painful truth is the American people refuse to change their lives. They want, and will, go where they want, when they want, driving what they want. So, why are gas prices so high? Because of Americas unwillingness to change. If auto makers continue to produce inefficient cars, we will accept them and buy them, no questions asked.

There are alternative energy cars available today and coming in the future. Today's hybrids are an excellent example. But they are expensive to produce and buy. The average consumer cannot afford to just go out and buy a new hybrid to save some gas. New alternative energy vehicles are in the pipeline promising some relief, like plug in hybrids, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells. The problem is these vehicles are still in development and are some years off.

Another reason why gas prices are so high is people have become spoiled by technology. They like to get in their car start it and go, with as little required from them as possible.

So, what can be done today?

Today there are modifications you can make to your car based on 90 year old patents, which could increase fuel mileage by 30% to 80%. There is an alternative to high gas prices. There is something you can do today to make a difference. WARNING, it will require some time and effort to implement and maintain, but only a fraction of the cost of doing nothing. It is possible and doable for the average consumer to convert their present car to burn hydrogen and gasoline at the same time.

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Auto Insurance: Utilizing Online Discounts by Craig Thornburrow

With oil currently at $119.00 a barrel, consumers are not only trying to meet the cost of auto insurance, but are feeling the pinch at the gas pumps. Thus, thoughtful consideration is not only being given to the type of car one buys; but the many discounts offered through well-known insurance companies.

While the economy is in recession, it has become difficult for consumers who own SUVs and other types of autos to manage not only the high cost of food prices, but gas as well. There are many auto insurance discounts that can alleviate some of the costs consumers incur. Let's take a look at some of ways in which automobile owners can reduce auto insurance.

One of the most popular auto insurance discounts offered is a defensive driving class. This can reduce auto insurance by 5% or more, depending upon the state in which you live. Another way to lower auto insurance is to ensure that if you buy or lease a new car, that it comes with air bags, an anti-lock brake system, and an anti-theft system. In addition, since most new models have the daytime running lights, this too can afford you a lower insurance rate depending on the coverage.

According to current estimates, there has been a 38% increase in Hybrid cars sold. Check the auto insurance companies in your state to determine what discount, if any, would be applied to lower your auto insurance.

Other well-known auto insurance companies are offering a substantial discount for drivers who have not had an accident over a five year period. Again, check with your insurance company to ascertain if they offer this feature.

In addition, there are discounts for students who go to school full time, and the discount could range up to 15%. You may also wish to inquire the rules and regulations to determine if your son or daughter qualifies.

You can research many of the well-known auto insurance companies online in order to compare and contrast their rates and discounts as well. Once you have found one that meets all your needs, give them a call and set up a meeting so that you can discuss their coverage one on one.

Perhaps you already have coverage and seek to reduce the rates you are currently paying. It seems that now would be a good time to begin reducing the amount of debt while still maintaining full coverage for your vehicle. Considering how much you are probably paying to drive to and from work, it seems appropriate to either change auto insurance companies or at least find new ways in which you can alleviate the burden of paying high insurance rates.

Auto insurance is costly enough; but if you can utilize any of these discounts, the savings will add up immeasurably.

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Craig Thornburrow is an acknowledged expert in his field. You can get more free advice on auto insurance and auto insurance companies at http://www.autoinsurancepeople.com

Alternative Fuels - Or Saving Money On Gas by Donald Willson

A lot of things have changed since I was a youngster. I remember the day when I worked on the corner gas station pumping gas, cleaning windows and checking oil, the last two of which you find very few stations doing anymore. The whole idea of "full-service" is pretty much a thing of the past, however this is a subject for a different article. During those days I had the part-time job at the gas station, the ozone layer was something that astronomers and astronauts worried about and not something that he had to worry about breaking down thereby burning a hole in this beloved planet we live on.

The cost of gas was $.16 a gallon - yes you heard me - $.16 a GALLON! We drove cars that got on a good day 18 miles per gallon and it didn't break the bank or increase the interest rate on your credit card just to fill up the tank. We would ask mom and dad for a five spot to go cruising up and down the main drag, not the credit card charge of $30 or more that it takes now. It's no wonder that the old folks (like myself) who are now the parents of children cruisin' the drag came up with the idea of alternative fuels to try and save ourselves a few bucks at the pump as well as save the planet that we so dearly love and yet manage to almost destroyed the last 30 years or so.

One solution to this has been to make engines smaller, cars smaller and sometimes I even wonder if they've made people smaller - because I sure can't fit in these boxes. I actually saw a car that couldn't have been more than a lawnmower engine with wheels, which were no larger than the ones I used to make my go carts out of when I was (once again) a kid! The car itself was boxy and it did sound a lot like a lawnmower going down the street but hey - I am sure it got great gas mileage!

Another solution is to change the gasoline we run our cars on. What does this mean? Well, we remove the lead, an anti-knock agent which was needed in the old days because we didn't have super computers tuning our cars for us as we drive. We eliminated High octane fuel which to tell the truth pretty much killed a lot of the old muscle cars (Ahh.. the sound of a big V8 in the morning!). and then, we added ethanol (grain alcohol) to the gas to try to thin it out and help it run cleaner. A step in the right direction but personally, I always like my grain alcohol with a twist and just a plash of gin!

The other solution we have come up with alternative fuels. So far these consist of been added it to the fuels we've reduced or eliminated lead in the fuel which was an anti-knock agent but it did so pollute our atmosphere in which since replaced it with grain alcohol (funny I used to look at that as a kid to drink not to run my car on). The grain alcohol is supposed to reduce emissions while at the same time converting some of the emissions to water vapor that goes into the doesn't do any good but it doesn't do as much harm. But this is not the solution.

They did have come out with hybrid cars now which run on electricity the last word a combination of gasoline and electricity switching back and forth between the two is the load on the engine dictates. You have to admit this is a pretty smart idea however and makes for a maintenance nightmare because of the weight of the batteries carried in the car cancel out any real advantage of having a hybrid car in the first place. Don't get me wrong, it does some good just not enough to make a difference.

You also have the companies and entrepreneurs that are working on pure electric cars. Unfortunately these haven't made a big impact on the road right now because it requires so many batteries at the car is incredibly heavy and the batteries and the batteries don't have a long life in the car so they have to be replaced sooner than any engine overhaul would take place. This is a very expensive ordeal as well as you have to find a specialty shop to that would be able to do it for you. They do have one battery that does show some promise -it's called the "sulfur battery". The only problem with this battery is it needs a key element in it out in the field to keep sulfur in its liquid state about 300 plus degrees. Not a good thing to have rumbling around in your trunk! Let's face it batteries just have not made it to a level or place where they can take to the road as well as a gasoline engine.

One of the more exciting things that I've seen is called the hydrogen fuel-cell. This unique little device takes water and converts it to electricity by using special layers of chemicals and minerals to separate the hydrogen in the action from each other and causing his chemical reaction that generates electricity between the plates and thereby supplying electricity to whatever needs to be run-in this case the motor in the car. This is probably one of the more exciting developments as come along however it doesn't create a lot of electricity only creating a few milliamps or a few amps here and there where running cars can take hundreds of amps, especially during hard acceleration. So until they develop this little bit further its out as well.

Honestly I believe that at this point in time since we don't have anything else to run our cars are than gasoline, I believe the hybrid engine is the way to go. But electricity doesn't really seem the way to go to me and additives to the fuel make it inefficient or simply don't exist at this time. There has been one promising area that I believe should be pursued...

The idea of hydrogen being injected into an engine is a good idea-they actually came up with this some time ago running an engine completely on hydrogen. Do have to admit it was pretty much a rolling firetrap if it ever got into an accident the hydrogen itself is very explosive in very small quantities so great care has to be taken in its care and handling.

Now comes the idea I read about. What if one were able to use water as a fuel? It's plentiful it's everywhere and it's a renewable resource. "How is a renewable" you ask? Well it's car word to runoff water were some component thereof it's only product coming out of the exhaust pipe would be any guess? Water! The water goes up in the air, and comes down as rain. It's renewed! It's a wonderful idea and a few people are working on exactly that idea. Personally, I'm hoping some big corporation picks up on the idea and runs with it. It would be the best possible thing for a planet and face it possible thing for us as a race!

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Don Willson is a prolific writer that lives in Goochland, VA. He is 54 years old and 14 a heart! Check out his website on Alternative Fuels and Saving Money on Gas today! Of all the things I've lost in life, I miss my mind the most...

Are Natural Gas Cars a long term solution? by Steve Longoria

While natural gas is not a renewable energy source as it, too, is a fossil fuel, it is far more plentiful than oil. Also, the United States currently has plenty of it, making natural gas an obvious way to reduce our dependence on foreign oil sources. Not only that, but it's noticeably less expensive. A 'gallon' of natural gas costs about a third of a gallon of gasoline, and the price is far more stable than that of oil.

Natural gas cars run much, much cleaner than gasoline and diesel cars, saving wear and tear on the engine. Test results show that natural gas cars produce up to 20% less greenhouse gas emissions than comparable gasoline vehicles and up to 15% less than comparable diesel vehicles. Obviously, if we have to use a fossil fuel - even in the short term - natural gas is the way to go.

Natural gas car engines work very similar to gasoline engines in that the gas combines with air and a spark ignites it. Their tanks are different, however, as is the engine design. But what might strike natural gas car owners, at least at first, is the refueling system.

A natural gas car can be filled in about the same time it takes to fill a "regular" tank, or a "slow fill" method - generally found at home - can be used that takes up to 8 hours. Today there are over 1,500 natural gas filling stations in the US, plus a natural gas car owner can actually purchase a personal natural gas pump that hooks into their home gas line.

There are some downsides to driving a natural gas car, of course. A tank of natural gas only has a range of about half the distance of a gas tank and, unlike hybrid vehicles, there's no backup gas tank so, when you're out of natural gas, you're really out of gas.

There are some complaints that natural gas cars don't have as much room as gasoline cars because of the size of the fuel tanks. Plus, as the tanks are built far more sturdily than gas tanks, the price of a natural gas car tends to be hire.

Not only that but, as mentioned before, natural gas is a fossil fuel that will run out. But driving a natural gas car is certainly a better, safer option in the meantime.

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