The company point out on their website that no fossil fuels are used in the production of heat and electricity. The power plant of the car relys on a chemical reaction to seperate hydrogen from water to produce electrons that power the vehicle. The power plant, known as a Water Energy System (WES), is designed around a specially developed Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA).
One of the more interesting points to note on this innovation is that the WES can be used ot power more than cars and vehicles. This technology can also be used in homes. Also, because of the small size of the power plant it can be used as a portable generator, providing relief to disastor areas, for example.
The company are hoping to go into production with a Japanese car manufacturer. So, sooner than we think topping up our tanks could become a lot cheaper and cleaner.
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This car is the type of technology that can help us save the planet and prevent even more damage to the environment. It's such a shame that governments won't force production of these, and I hardly believe that the governments of the World are rallying together to fund research and development of these.
It's obvious that this is not everyone's ideal car, it's not mine, however it is time that companies, organisations, the general public and most importantly governments pull together and make this a full fledged reality, not a nice gimmick car that will sell a few and disappear. In my opinion people who are using cars that use fossil fuels should have huge fines/taxes to pay, no matter where you are in the World. Congestion taxes should be put into place in every major city in the World, and all of the money from this should be pumped directly back into things like public transport for each country and research and development for cars like this of the future.
Soon enough there is going to crisis when fuel prices go sky high and when nobody has technology like this then they will then be kicking themselves.
If I was given the choice of some free (in terms of our own pocket) water to run my car, or pay future prices of petrol, well... do you think I'm an idiot? The choice is everybody's to make, I just hope that it is sooner rather than later that we all - as an entire race - stop making such selfish, comfort choices and start thinking about the bigger picture.
I don't believe governments will ever let this car go into mass production. Imagine what they would loose in revenue. At the end of the day thinning out the population of oil junkies is not in their best interest.
The fact that this power plant could be used to power homes is just one more reason that it will never see the light of day.
The fact we can agree on this is pretty shocking, makes me really believe the governments out there really don't have our best interests at heart. I know that in this day and age money is the main interest of well, everything really. But it still sickens me for the fact that this technology can change the World for the better, but because the governments will stand to lose some money, it will simply fade away like a lot this ages great ideas of this age. You would think that there is at least one smart person working in the government who can see a way of making money out of this, even while helping the planet, but then I'd be giving our governments to much credit.
We are going into a pinnacle moment of history, where the human race truly has a moment to shine, but it simply looks like my fears will become a reality, unlike the new age in which I hoped for and envisioned, so sad really...
cars that use fossil fuels should have huge fines/taxes to pay
This kind of comment really makes me mad. Just who do you guys think are the people driving those fossil fuel powered cars?
Well, it's all of us. So when you talk about fining people you better be prepared to pay the cost yourself.
Well actually I don't drive. When I have to travel and commute I use mostly public transport, including trains which are by far the most economic form of transport. I also cycle when ever possible. I always make a point of forcing my family to chose the "kinder" choice when they travel, like walk for short distances etc...
So please, before you start saying the things I have said make you mad think again, I am not a hypocrite, and I am very willing to pay the price myself. I do it everyday!
Citizen Snips
I agree with your sentiment, it is sad that governments will attempt to ignore this technology as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Especially something so versatile. And yes I do believe that oil companies who have embedded themselves so deeply in our economy will try to squeeze every cent out of the planet before converting. But in saying that I don’t agree with forcing anything. Maybe that’s just your choice of words. It should be everyone’s choice to accept these things. Forcing taxes will just cause more strain on the average Joe, while those who currently benefit from taxing will continue to do so. And I believe that forcing them to use alternatives will further aggravate things.
If you spread the word about these technologies and tell people about the benefits, I think then they will be more readily accepted. Who would not want to operate their car for practically free or cut 70% off their electricity bill? It’s in the oil companies’ best interest to keep these things quite for the time being. Think about it, if there are no viable alternatives you can charge what you want.
Most of the technologies on this site are ready to use. Ready to implement. How many people actually believe that? Ask around and you’ll find the number quite low. Point people to this site and others like it and let them read for themselves, make their own mind up. And more importantly spread the word.
Red,
Yeah you have some very good points there. In all honesty, your idea to passively introduce this kind of technology to people is probably the better solution. Forcing someone to use something, even if it saves them money, will still make them have some sort of resentment towards it. When people make the choice to use this technology, they will obviously know and believe the benefits of it.
However, I know "force" was probably too strong a word to use, but I still believe there should be stronger policies in the use of this type of technology. Since force is too harsh - I can see that now - rather than charge/tax/fine anyone who does not use this technology, maybe give tax benefits/credits to those who do. They will save money when using this technology, and will essentially get paid to do it. Then all those people who choose not to will eventually see how much money they are losing and hopefully switch of their own accord.
Since money makes the World go around, maybe this will pressure people into it. I know most people wouldn't be switching out of the goodness in their hearts.
Well I know of an incentive whereby people building new homes cam get a percentage of the cost for adding solar panels to their roof. How much I’m not sure. Now that I think about it there are a lot of small incentives out there like this one but none nearly big enough to make a real change. Seeing as the building trade is experiencing a downturn would building clean homes be a good business decision at this time? And yet again how many people consider this option when designing their homes?
In relation to taxes I believe that there is a harsher tax coming in for cars with high emissions. I don’t drive so maybe someone can confirm that for me. Slowly but surely we are making the general population aware but I agree definitely more needs to be done.
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