Emission Technology – Reducing emissions and saving money

Emissions Technology is a leader in reducing harmful emissions from diesel engines. Engines that power construction equipment, generators and trucks. Their proprietary Combustion Catalyst System is at the heart of helping to create a cleaner environment, increasing fuel efficiency and saving companies significantly on their bottom line. Check them out at: www.emissionstech.com

Renault – 4 Electric concept cars Zero Emission

Renault Twizy ZE Concept, Renault Zoe ZE Concept, Renault Fluence ZE Concept & Renault Kangoo ZE Concept in one video !

Zero Emission Magazine n°9, the Renault Electric Vehicle – Sustainable-Mobility.org

This 9th edition of “Zero Emission: the mag” takes us into the heart of Renault’s environmental workshop to which bloggers from various countries were invited to take a preview test drive in the “Fluence ZE” prototype. Then, the rest of our meeting with Thomas Orsini, Director of Business Development for Renault Electric Cars. He tells us about the manufacturer’s private partnerships. More info: www.sustainable-mobility.org

Fuel Cell Vehicles – Zero Emission Vehicles of the Future

Zero emission vehicles are the future. One that we haven’t seen much of is the fuel cell powered vehicle. Fuel cells have been used on space crafts for many years. A vehicle that is considered zero emissions is one where the fuel cell is fueled by Hydrogen, and it has to be 100% hydrogen.

Fuel cell vehicles turn hydrogen fuel and oxygen into electricity. Cars with an electric motor can then be powered by using this electricity. This can be compared to traditional vehicles where the electricity from batteries power the motor in an electric vehicle. The combination of oxygen and hydrogen produces energy and water. In fuel cells, this can be accomplished without using any burning or combustion.

These cars are considered zero emission vehicles because the exhaust from these cars  comes out as water vapor and steam. If the fuel cells didn’t get as hot as they do, water would just pour out of the exhaust pipe. But fuel cells get VERY hot, so it comes out as water vapor or steam. We have known of this technology for a long time though. Think of it like a space shuttle. Space shuttles are fueled with liquid oxygen and also liquid hydrogen. Then they are mixed together and ignited to cause a ridiculously hot fire which then propels the spacecraft into their air because of the expanding gases. This is what causes them to fly.

We know of a number of ways that can provide hydrogen to a fuel cell. One way is to simply put hydrogen gas and also air into the fuel cell itself. In order to carry hydrogen gas like this, it needs to be compressed. This is usually to about 3000 lbs per square inch. In order to do this, special containers need to be used.

Another way of providing hydrogen gas is to hold it on the car in the form of a liquid. In order to create hydrogen it needs to be made cold and also compressed. Hydrogen in liquid form is VERY cold. It is around 423 degrees below zero. The containers that hold this freezing cold liquid need to be well insulated and kept very safe. By warming up the liquid, or even lowering the pressure, you can release the gas into a fuel cell which will be able to power the vehicle that it is in.

Another very popular method of getting hydrogen to a fuel cell is using a reformer. A reformer is a device that can take out the hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuels. These are methanol or gasoline. When something other than hydrogen is used, the fuel cell is no longer zero-emission but it still may have extremely low emissions.

It is common to hear people talking about how fuel cell vehicles could be the future. What people don’t know is how far away we are from making these reasonably priced. High class families would have trouble affording these vehicles.

CO2 Emission from Your Car to Decide Car Tax as per the UK Law

Apart from the high petrol and diesel rates that motorists have to pay in order to enjoy their comfortable car rides they will now have to pay increased road tax which will be calculated by the amount of CO2 emitted by their car. Under this new car tax system passed by the government the cars will be divided under car tax bands as per the amount of CO2 emitted by each car. The limit for the CO2 emission and the amount that each motorist will have to shed is set by the government.

The government has set car tax bands categorizing them from A to M depending on the CO2 emitted per km by a car. For instance a car emitting 0-100 g/km of CO2 will come under band A and will be saved from paying any road car tax. While, if your car emits 100-110 g/km of CO2 it falls under band B and you will have to pay £ 20 in the name of car tax. As the amount of CO2 emitted by your car keeps increasing so does the amount that you have to pay as car tax. For example, if you car falls under band F, i.e., it emits 141-150 g/km of CO2 you will have to pay £120 in the first year and £125 in the consecutive years. The highest that you will have to pay is £440 in the first year and £950 in the second year and £455 in all consecutive years if your car falls under band M i.e., your car emits 225+ g/km of CO2.

By introducing this new car tax band system the government is making an effort to encourage car buyers to purchase more environmentally friendly cars. It is a step that is taken for the benefit of the people as by increasing road taxes the government is hopeful that it will be able to reduce CO2 emission released by the cars protect environment and also control use of non-renewable sources.

While talking about lowering car tax for environmentally friendly cars all the government intends to look at is how many grams of CO2 the car will emit per km rather than its impact as a whole (manufacture cost, how recyclable it is, cost of repair). The lower the CO2 level the lower the car tax you will have to pay. With the increasing prices of fuels and car tax car companies are forced to produce more efficient cars. But will it really effect? But the point here is that will the britisher’s who are so much in love with their cars, happily pay some forked out tens of thousands of pounds on their cars, or will they give in to the increased prices and look for ways and opt for greener vehicles in order to save car tax

Free Efficient Green Emission Reducing Hydrogen Fuel Cell

www.ToAmazing.com/WIN.html ‘TriFuelCell’ as shown in the picture that can be fitted to a Diesel or Petrol engine. The designer of this unit is a designer of Jet engines and he had a contract with the American military to both redesign a jet engine to increase power and fuel efficiency. This type of HHO gas unit was used in part to help achieve those desired results. The ‘TriFuelCell’ has been tested on jet engines to enhance power and fuel performance. If it has helped in those extreme conditions it can potentially create the desired result of making your engine more green by saving fuel on both petrol and diesel power units. Installation with a little tweaking can reduce fuel consumption by up to 50%. There is a potential to Save up to £50.00 a week on a £100 spent on petrol or diesel on your car, pick up. The installation is very simple as the ‘TriFuelCell’ comes with graphic installation manual. Remember one litre of water produces a staggering 8000 litres of HHO Gas. Hundreds of pounds potential Savings monthly on Fuel Give your car, pick up, truck, boat, the amazing power of environmentally friendly Oxygen and Hydrogen power. Hydrogen Fuel cell helps: • Engine to run smoother • Saves on fuel costs • Reduces emissions by up to 50% • Gives more power for less fuel. • Engine run Cleaner with less carbon build up. • Increases engine life • Engine runs cooler • Engine to suffer less wear The Cell is simple to install made from long lasting components. FACT: Pound for …

Near-Zero Emission Vehicles

Nowadays, in an era in which the cool thing to do is to drive a V8 engine vehicle and go as fast as possible through rush hour traffic, things have started to cool down. People are beginning to realize that driving such a large motor vehicle is taking a huge toll on the family budget. The amount of driving you do is directly proportional to the amount of money that rests in your wallet. That’s why everyone is beginning to take a look at these new near-zero emission vehicles.

These new type of vehicles are cheaper to buy, take less fuel that the cool Mustang and cool new Camaro, and are more reliable in the long run. But the burning question in everyone’s mind is that no one knows what these vehicles actually are!

The good thing is that lately, these kind of vehicles are being advertised just as much as the fast cars, and even more since gas has gone up as much as it has.

Let’s take a look at some of these vehicles:

The Honda Accord EX has emissions so low they can barely be measured. The engine in this vehicle can achieve mile per gallon ratings of 30-35. What’s awesome about this is how they cost nearly 25% less than cars of the same size that achieve mile per gallon numbers of 20-25. You are going nearly one and a half times further than these other cars with each gallon of gas.

This Accord, which is made by Honda, gets unbelievable ratings too in the car market. The fact that this car gets amazing gas mileage doesn’t even affect it’s safety ratings or comfort. It has received some of the best comfort reviews and gets great safety ratings. Honda has FILLED this car with numerous air bags to ensure your safety.

Another ultra low emission vehicle that has come up recently is the Toyota Prius. This car gets an ASTOUNDING 50 miles per gallon if you decide to spring for the hybrid model. This car isn’t the cheapest on the market, but if you are driving thirty to forty miles or more to work then this will definitely pay off fast. This car can push nearly sixty miles per gallon if you drive it the right way. But this car isn’t expensive only because of the mileage it achieves… It is very luxurious and can be compared to some of the interiors that are inside of the new Lexus models.

So recently, many car enthusiasts have been selling or storing away their fast and sporty vehicles that get 15 miles per gallon. There has been a very big drop in big engine vehicles that drive on the road since the gas prices have gone up as much as they have.

You will begin to see many more Hybrids on the road especially more from Honda and Toyota, who seem to be the rulers of the road since gas has topped out at nearly $5 per gallon!

Electric Cars. Renault ZE Zero Emission Electric Vehicle concepts: Kangoo, Zoe, Fluence and Twizy

Renault takes Frankfurt by storm unveiling a range of four ZE Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Concept cars. Check out the Kangoo ZE Concept – the delivery fan of tomorrow, the stylish Fluence ZE Concept the practical Twizy ZE Concept and the Zoe ZE Concept Car

Automotive Microelectronics: Information Technology for Fuel Economy, Emission Control and Safety in Motor Vehicles – Advanced Course Proceedings

How much extra would you be willing to pay for a true zero emission automobile?

As you may know, even fuel cell cars will not be zero emissions because they will require electricity (which will probably be coal fired) to generate the hydrogen fuel. Now suppose you had the option to get hydrogen that was produced solely through solar energy. Assuming you had a fuel cell vehicle, how much extra would you be willing to pay for the zero emission fuel.

(To make it easier, let’s equate it to today’s gasoline prices. Personally I would probably go up to 8 dollars for the equivalent of a gallon of gas without much thought provided it was truly zero emissions. Beyond eight bucks I would have to think twice about it.
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