New Car Hybrid Cars Review 2008

With skyrocketing fuel prices, high gas mileage cars can definitely help alleviate some of the financial problems that individuals and businesses face. These vehicles can give owners better chances of earning tax deductions. Some of the best bets for potential car buyers looking for high gas mileage are hybrid electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell automobiles. If budget is a bit limited, then you might want to opt for a less fancy, but still highly functional automobile. Highlighted below are some that cost less than $15,000.

One of the best options for shoppers looking for a low cost automobile with high gas mileage is the Kia Rio. At a cost of less than $11,000, the Rio has been rated highly in terms of gas mileage. It has an EPA combined rating of 29 mpg. It is powered by a 110-horsepower, four-cylinder engine and has been praised for its spacious interior despite its compact size.

A bit more expensive than the Rio, but still reasonably priced, is the Toyota Yaris. It has an EPA combined mileage rating of 32 and has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $11,350. The Yaris has a 106-horsepower, four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing. For its price, the fuel efficiency of this Toyota model is quite impressive, with its highway EPA rating at 36 mpg and city rating at 29 mpg.

Another mid-priced car that never misses fuel efficiency lists is the Honda Fit. The car has a suggested retail price of $13,950. Aside from its combined gas mileage rating of 31 mpg, the Fit has also received positive ratings for its interior configuration, which, considering its size, offers a lot of room for passengers and cargo. The safety features of the Honda Fit also earned it high ratings from reviewers and consumers alike.

When it comes to fuel efficiency, consumers may also want to consider the Scion xD. It records a mileage of 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. The starting price for the xD is about $14,500. The engine is 1.8L, four-cylinder inline which gives out a performance of about 128 hp. The look of this car is also definitely a plus.

High gas mileage cars offer a lot of benefits, but they do not necessarily entail you to empty your wallet to earn these potential gains. A bit of research on what’s available in the market and some of your time spent on comparing prices would be enough to give you a fuel efficient car without leaving you destitute and unable to enjoy your purchase.

It’s certainly not a news flash that gas isn’t getting any cheaper. People all over are asking what they can do about the high prices and often the answer is to choose a different vehicle. That’s simple, right? But what kind of vehicle should you choose? Perhaps, you should try a hybrid car.Hybrid cars are the talk of the town these days. They come in great colors, sleek styles, and they make your commute less expensive. When you consider all those options, how could you not choose to run to the car dealer right now and pick one up? Well, we all wish we could do just that, but before you run out, maybe you should learn a bit more about these cars.

A hybrid car is a vehicle that is run on electricity. It’s a combination of a conventional propulsion system and a rechargeable energy storage system which work together to provide better fuel economy than traditional cars that run strictly on gasoline.

Hybrid cars differ from battery electric vehicles as batteries used in hybrid cars do not need to be charged by an external source. Instead, in order to receive a charge, kinetic energy is generated by way of regenerative braking. In addition, some hybrid cars make use of their own combustion engine to create electricity. The combustion engine does this by spinning an electrical generator. The spinning does one of two things. It can either recharge the battery or in a more direct way, it can give power to an electric motor. This motor is what then drives the vehicle.

Therefore, because this fuel-economizing vehicle can generate its own electricity, it is very different from a vehicle that is run strictly on batteries. There is no waiting while your car charges up outside in the garage before you go to work. All you have to do is get into the car and ride.

Because the hybrid car is so innovative in the way it powers itself and the way it saves travelers money on fuel, it’s called the car of the future. At least that’s what some automakers believe, and many consumers agree with them. In the years ahead, Hybrid cars will continue to be a sound choice for energy conscious consumers. So, if you want a car that saves on gas and will make you the talk of town, perhaps you should invest in a hybrid car.

People are starting to think outside the box and even experimenting with things like water4gas and the infamous water car.

What, a car that runs on water? Whatever! Now you’ve heard it all, right?

I checked into this claim, when I received a targeted email from a company, or rather research group. THey were building and testing small units that turn water into a gas that could be burned along with your regular fuel, to increase gas mileage and engine efficiency.

I read their case studies and realized that it actually could be done.

I was always interested in the idea of using hydrogen for fuel instead of gas. But there were problems and danger associated with storing hydrogen in tanks under pressure in a vehicle. Have you ever heard of Hydrogen Bombs?

But these people weren’t making hydrogen and storing it, but using HHO or Browns gas, which some people call it, to burn along with their fuel to significantly increase gas mileage. The water car that they are using is actually a hydrogen on demand hybrid.

Water4gas technology uses this Browns Gas or HHO(2 parts hydrogen to 1 part oxygen) to produce a safe and constant supply of gas to make their engines more efficient, and use less gas in the process.

The emission from the browns gas after burning is water. Your emissions are cleaner and better for the environment.

Hydrogen generators are being built by these back yard mechanics and being installed, to produce claims of 30-60% increases in MPG or more. One man was using a 99 Toyota Corolla and had experienced 62 MPG using water4gas technology. His water car, or hybrid was just one example that was illustrated on the website.

It appears that his technology has been around for awhile. Fuel prices have caused this water4gas technology to be resurrected, with everyday people experiencing great success.

Cheap parts using everyday items are used to build these hydrogen-on-demand systems and are easily installed on your car or truck. Pre-built units are available for people that aren’t mechanically inclined.

There are increasing numbers of people that have started new businesses that utilize the water4gas technology. These people build the units and install them for people that want their own water car, or water hybrid.

So there you have it, an old technology in a new time. What do you have to lose by at least checking out the possibility of turning your gas hog into a fuel saving hybrid. THis is perfect for people who want to decrease their carbon footprint.

Hybrid cars are all the rage today. When you see that Toyota Prius gliding by on silent engines, you drool at its sleek, shiny look, the new upholstery and that new-car smell. This, and other hybrid cars, are the next wave of fuel-sipping cars of the future. How about if I tell you you can have your very own hybrid car, and its sitting in your garage. Right now.In the strictest terms, a hybrid vehicle is “a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to propel the vehicle.” For this purpose, the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) will be used as a comparison. HEV’s have an internal combustion engine and an electric motor in one chassis. This is what gives the HEV its phenomenal mileage gains.

HEV’s reduce fuel wastage by addressing the following situations:

-Lower energy lost during idling by turning off the gas engine

-Recharge the electric batteries while running the combustion engine, by regenerative braking, or both

-Making the combustion engine smaller in size and power, maximizing output of the gas engine and reducing weight and wastage of work (about 20% of engine power is used to directly move the wheels, the rest is lost to combustion, noise, or unburned fuel)

Needless to say, owning a hybrid car is expensive. Cutting edge technology and having bragging rights usually are.

If you don’t have the budget, 3rd party hybrid kits are also available to convert conventional cars to a hybrid system. However, like the above, the cost is still prohibitive. Might as well buy a hybrid car, why don’t you?

No, 3rd party hybrid kits are not what this article is about.

So what is the goal of having a hybrid car? It’s all about mileage, getting the most miles per gallon (MPG) or kilometers per liter (KPL). And if its mileage you need, you only need to look at the faucet. Water. Or in more better terms. Hydrogen and Oxygen.

Yes, hydrogen-on-demand systems are like hybrid systems, except a lot more value for your money. You don’t have to buy a new car for it. It will work just fine on the car you’ve been driving for the past five, ten, and twenty years.

And it will breathe new life in your car.

Hydrogen is surprisingly not a new technology. It has been around in the 19th century as a way to light gaslight, using “oxyhydrogen” to heat piece of limestone to illuminate the night.

Though usage of pure hydrogen is a few years away from being perfected, someone got the great idea to, why not just mix it with conventional gas or diesel? Eureka. A way to gain unimaginable mileage at a fraction of the cost of a hybrid car. This system is called hydrogen-on-demand (HOD).

An HOD system is a vehicle-mounted hydrogen and oxygen delivery method that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen through the process of electrolysis. The power is drawn from the batteries and the hydrogen-oxygen mix (HHO) is drawn into the engine for combustion. Naysayers say that this is an impossible process as it takes more energy to generate hydrogen to fully power a car engine.

But who said anything about running a car on pure hydrogen? Why not mix it with gas or diesel? Eureka once more. It only takes minute amounts of hydrogen to create a powerful combustion with gas or diesel.

The following effects are confirmed when hydrogen is introduced into an internal combustion engine and compressed:

-Water vapor comes out the exhaust as a result of HHO ignition

-Exhaust emissions smell less of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide as HHO burns the mixture more completely and requires less fossil fuel in every cycle.

-Mileage increases by 12%-70% depending on make, model, driver attitude, and supporting devices

-The engine releases more energy than ethanol-based mixes, maintaining the overall power of the car

-Fuel is burned more completely which gives cleaner emissions

-Fuel octane level are raised because hydrogen improves anti-knocking properties, making the engine quieter

-Lowers overall engine temperature

-Requires the engine to use less gas per cycle

Is it safe?

HOD systems generate hydrogen only on demand and are therefore safe. When no electricity is routed through the HOD system, no reaction is generated. No hydrogen is in storage in this system but is kept in medium, which is basically water.

Cost?

Parts are sourced from everyday parts found in hardware shops and basic electronics stores. Total cost for a basic unit can range between $70 to over $200 USD.

What’s offered by most HOD enterprises are plans for do-it-yourself systems, with offers to build the system for the consumer if they so wish. This way the customer can opt to build it himself or to buy a unit once the concept is understood after obtaining the plans to prevent fraud.

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Technically speaking, you are turning your car into a water burning hybrid where you still use standard gasoline or diesel fuel. Although you do not have to modify your car’s engine or computer, the conversion kit is a powerful addition to your vehicle.

Your on-demand hydrogen generator can be built for under $65 and with parts found locally. The technology is proven safe and effective and many people are getting amazing gas mileage increases.

25-35% seems to be the increases most people get on their first attempts at building their own hydrogen generators…which is nothing to sneeze at. You can increase this by using modulating current, bypassing the oxygen sensor, installing a fuel heater, etc.

There is a lot you can do yourself to increase your gas mileage despite the efforts the auto-makers and the tax hungry government have gone to to prevent it.

I can’t afford a new hybrid vehicle and I’m certainly not looking forward to the development of hydrogen fuel cells that basically pack explosive hydrogen gas in tanks under thousands of pounds of pressure and put a seat on top of it. No thanks!

But I can afford the few dollars it takes to build a hydrogen generator and feel good that I’m making a difference in my life and that of my kids. More money in my pocket because of lower gas bills means more food in my children’s tummies.

The improved gas mileage is great but the improved engine performance and documented extension of my car’s engine life is an added bonus, not to mention the emissions are better for the environment.

There has been a lot of negative press on the hydroge generator and water for gas concept. It is ashmae because thousands of people have been using this technology to increase gas mileage since the early seventies.

These critics are financially driven and have no clue what they are talking about. I wish gas prices had not gone through the roof so these vultues wood not have come out of the woodwork to scare people away from this proven technology.

Do the research. Check out what people are saying on line and then make your own call. Don’t listen to the critics until you have heard the whole story. And please do check out those who say this does not work only to turn around and offer you a solution that they say “actually works”, with a price attached to it of course!

I’m so glad I heard about this concept and built my own hydrogen generator before people started to bash it or I may never have believed it would work and would not be experiencing the incredible savings I see at the pump each and everytime I fill my tank with that liqid gold…gasoline.