Alternative Fuel Vehicles

About 20 years ago Freightliner had a test truck that was a full diesel propane conversion. It doubled the horsepower of the diesel engine but got 1/2 the mileage. Also the diesel motor would have to have been never fired on diesel.

I am wondering if it would be possible to convert a diesel to run on hydrogen.

My main concern would be if the engine could hold up to the increased power. Diesel engines are built tough for the detonation so perhaps...

If it is likely it could hold up, what steps I would need to take to begin researching/building the solution.

If possible I would like to leave the inner workings of the diesel untouched as I can do some gas motor work but am not a diesel mechanic.

2007-08-06 06:22:42 · 2 answers · asked by zengoldabil 2

I have heard a lot of commotion about transit buses being used to decrease emission levels in cities, yet it seems that there are proportionally few of these on the road. How much more do these buses cost than diesel buses? Aren't there grants out there to help pay for these?

2007-08-06 05:33:24 · 4 answers · asked by shnadz13 1

Please explain

2007-08-06 00:52:17 · 12 answers · asked by Brilliant Queen (BQ)_forever !!! 5

Is this true?
http://www.autoneato.com/phoenix-electric-car-the-electric-truck-with-muscle/

2007-08-05 23:18:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The delivery system essentially consists of a large water tank with eels and a throttle which controls the amount of the eel irritant introduced. The more you irritate the eels, the more charge you will get. The size of your tank and the number of eels dictates the speed and distance. You can expect 2 baby eels in a jar to power a bicycle on flat terrain for 5 miles at about 12mph. 20-25 mature eels can get you 0-60 in under 7 seconds and go for about 40 miles at freeway speeds before the eels die.

2007-08-05 09:02:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 01:21:53 · 5 answers · asked by joan r 1

I want to know the pros and cons to owning a hybrid car. I like to drive my cars for 8+ years. My current car (Hyundai, Elantra) has 110,000 miles. Can I drive a hybrid that long? I heard that you don't do as many repairs because there aren't as many moving parts as the standard engine

2007-08-04 04:22:08 · 13 answers · asked by LOTR grl 4

I follow NASCAR only periodically - I have a favorite racer; however, after researching where the "Big 3" are going with electric powered cars (as well as the other manufacturers) and current initiatives underway by all to develop these cars - I am curious to know if NASCAR will follow suit or will they continue with fuel operated cars.

NASCAR is a great sport for a lot of dedicated fans - arguably can be considered the largest sport in North America. (Personally I am first and foremost an NHL Hockey fan, and as a Southern Californian who went to USC a BIG Trojan Football Fan - sports aside - this is a serious question).

I am looking for intelligent answers here - something that will allow me to do some research for fun. I recently was shown the new Chevy (by the engineer who designed it) that will be out in 3 years - all electric, and I am not big on the "quality" of American made cars; however, I have to admit this one REALLY caught my eye.

2007-08-04 02:20:20 · 12 answers · asked by Gerry 7

With the announcement by Honda about the new Diesel versions of the Accord coming out in 2008, and remembering and verifying with BMW that they also are coming out with Diesel car versions in 2008, all with high MPG ratings, I am thinking of switching to one of those new vehicles.

BUT as I drove around, I realized something very quickly - I cant find a single gas station in the area that has a diesel fuel pump!

So, if you can actually find a diesel fuel pump at a gas station in your area, let me know what name the gas station is - maybe they have a branch in my area!

But if not, let me know too! If nobody can get diesel fuel anywhere, then there is no need to get a diesel car! If I cant refill it, then its useless!

2007-08-03 23:19:35 · 12 answers · asked by MrKnowItAll 6

Hi,

I am a newbie on hybrid cars.
So, please bear with me.
I know you don’t want to buy a hybrid car to save gas money. I know it would take more than 10 years in some case to save the difference buying a hybrid vs. a gas car.

Okay, so I am willing to spend extra $8,500 to buy 2007 Honda Hybrid over 2007 Honda DX.

However …

My concern is how Honda makes their hybrid and is it really sustainable? I have heard that making a hybrid car, maintaining, and disposing of it is more environmentally damaging than a gas car?

Is there any websites or studies to show what is the difference in environmental impact of hybrid vs. gas car?

I like to see details including transportation of the materials, labors, logistic issues, and emission level to make one car.

Am I asking too much?

2007-08-03 14:19:23 · 2 answers · asked by Kio 2

Also, are you aware that any electric vehicle (especially ebikes and electric scooters) can be easily charged from any electric outlet? Example: We have a 150' extension cord that we plug in everywhere, in schools, friends' homes, parks, and while shopping. This "opportunity charging" extends the practical range of our electric pickup truck to almost double, without having to lug around heavy batteries.
http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/1091

Would you buy a similar vehicle? A simple yes/no and your city/country would suffice.

Did you also know that in BC, Canada, some 80% of all electric vehicles are just rusting in fields or storage, unused, for a variety of reasons -- that we have figured out how to fix?

http://ev-diary-experiment.blogspot.com/

If this planet's climate is in deep trouble from fossil-fuels, is "cost" even an issue, in your mind?

Thanks for answering these survey questions!

2007-08-03 06:11:08 · 20 answers · asked by Dr. Quixote 1

Is it a good choice?

2007-08-03 05:44:05 · 16 answers · asked by hakim1125 6

2007-08-02 13:47:15 · 8 answers · asked by kara 1

2007-08-01 22:35:15 · 6 answers · asked by briancbrian 1

I mean charging the battery must require a ton of electricity and we all know how we get most of our electricity.

2007-08-01 08:13:14 · 10 answers · asked by KK Jacwitz J Day 2

Next year i'm getting my licence and I want to get a biodiesel car. What gas stations have bio-diesel? Also, what car dealers have bio-diesel cars?

2007-08-01 02:54:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will ethanol really be an alternative to gasoline? If the US does create vast amounts of ethanol, how will we transport it? We can't use pipes like gasoline because it's corrosive right? Do you guys have anyother thoughts about ethanol?

2007-07-31 19:19:38 · 15 answers · asked by DanV 3

One charge and it traveled 180 miles. Where can I find the plans for this vehicle. Why aren't they being manufactured today, a hundred and seven years later and we are being gouged at the pumps by pimps for the petrolium industry.

2007-07-31 13:15:17 · 9 answers · asked by spencer4coaching 1

I live in a small town (about 45,000) and I swear, the only thing I see are big *** suv's and trucks all over town.

My question is: Why is it that most people do not care about conserving oil? Why do people need to drive big cars? Is it because they do not care, or because everyone else drives them?

Then people in my town complain about how they have to spend $60 to fill up their trucks/suv's. Come one people! Use common sense!

/I drive a 1996 Honda Accord EX 4 cyl.
/Gets about 26 mpg city and 32 highway.
///love it.

2007-07-31 06:30:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-31 00:55:53 · 4 answers · asked by urigeller_02 2

I am looking for a solution to charge my car CNG capsule using the domestic CNG valves instead joining long queues at gas stations. Any solution?

2007-07-30 21:54:37 · 2 answers · asked by Mohshar 2

Alternative fuels are a must if we don't all want to die choking.

2007-07-30 10:50:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 07:10:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Specifically an old VW Bus.

2007-07-30 06:42:38 · 13 answers · asked by cowgirl 1

2007-07-30 03:25:47 · 6 answers · asked by prince1 1

Hydrogen has a few problems. It takes energy to make it. It takes plenty of space to store it. How do you get around these problems to make it a viable option for a motor vehicle?

Can somebody give me an idea of how this stacks up as an alternative vehicle fuel. How large does a tank need to be to get reasonable vehicle range? How does it go for Cost? Environment? etc.

Please supply links so any claims can be verified.

2007-07-28 19:22:52 · 15 answers · asked by Saffron 2

2007-07-28 07:09:19 · 9 answers · asked by tarro 3

Some day I hope to do my bit for the plane by installing solar panels on my house and getting an electric car.

I hear that conversion car kits are already available. What parts of the standard car are replaced? How much do they cost? What about insurance?

NO JOKES PLEASE, only sincere replies.

2007-07-28 05:17:09 · 8 answers · asked by TruthSeeker 3

I am also wondering if they can help us reduce weight of vehicles as well and give cars better handling characteristics. And when it comes to range, is there a way to recharge an electric/hydro/fuel cell car's energy supply at some sort of station within the same time it takes to fill a car's tank with fuel?

2007-07-28 00:59:56 · 6 answers · asked by Elizabeth M 1

2007-07-27 19:34:53 · 11 answers · asked by denslouis888 2