05-25-2008, 06:54 AM
Thanks for your explanation Rob.
If what you say is the case, then gasoline is being used to separate out hydrogen from water, before burning it again and turning it back into water. This can only consume energy, not provide any.
The only benefit I can see (I know nothing about engines) is that somehow hydrogen makes the gasoline burn more efficiently, but how or why I can't imagine. If anything, producing water inside the engine could be problematic.
Like you, I'm skeptical.
Reports from people (and even news crews) saying they have improved mpg should be taken with a grain of salt. People who have invested hundreds or dollars or are looking for a story are not unbiased, no matter how pure their intentions are.
Thanks for keeping us informed.
If what you say is the case, then gasoline is being used to separate out hydrogen from water, before burning it again and turning it back into water. This can only consume energy, not provide any.
The only benefit I can see (I know nothing about engines) is that somehow hydrogen makes the gasoline burn more efficiently, but how or why I can't imagine. If anything, producing water inside the engine could be problematic.
Like you, I'm skeptical.
Reports from people (and even news crews) saying they have improved mpg should be taken with a grain of salt. People who have invested hundreds or dollars or are looking for a story are not unbiased, no matter how pure their intentions are.
Thanks for keeping us informed.