Over the last few weeks I have been investigating some alternative and complimentary solutions for energy independence.
*NB: This is by no means a complete A-Z listing of "everything you need to know", it is only specific to my requirements and interests!!
Vehicles and their reliance on oil.
It is obvious to most, that there are a huge number of cars, vans, lorries, buses and the like on our road networks, this number is still increasing! While the motor manufacturing industry is 'attempting' to find ways to improve the efficiency of new vehicles produced, there still remains the problem of what to do with the old ones?
I was pointed in the direction of Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology by a friend recently, who had read an article about fuel consumption. I duly investigated.
What seems interesting surfing through internet videos and articles, is the general simplicity of small scale HHO production. Having been scientifically conditioned in school that Hydrogen was a 'tad dangerous', my scepticism was obvious. I will not techie this blog but suffice it to say that on a micro level this technology seems relatively easy to manufacture and the initial results appear extremely promising. I suggest of course you draw your own conclusions!!
I am looking at various ways to 'retro-fit' the following vehicles with an HHO supply:
- 1984 Yamaha SR250 SE Petrol Motorcycle
- 1994 Vauxhall Frontera Sport 2.0i Petrol 4x4
- 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa 2.3 Diesel Motorhome*
*The Freight Rover already runs on Biodiesel and has almost zero carbon emmisions via tailpipe.
Many 'DIY kits' are available over internet, some can be found on ebay and many more desgins, schematics and how-to guides are scattered across the world wide web. It is these such 'home improvements' I am investigating and how they can be constructed and fitted locally using recyclable materials and in a manner that is safe and sustainable.
