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Is this for real? Run a car on water?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by madsock, Apr 23, 2008.

  1. David Beale

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    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    It is impossible, at least not without violating a few basic laws of physics.

    Which isn't my point. My point is: what is the name of this town?
     
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    undoubtedly, hydrogen is a good fuel.
    however, breaking it down will be a real issue.
    thoughts?:attention:
     
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    Not for conventional ICE at least.....
     
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    water can be used in the form of steam energy, by using the waste heat in the engine to evaporate the water and turn it into steam...


    undoubtedly, we are getting out of focus here.
    isnt this system talking about water into hydrogen? or whatever?
    intuitively, you know that water is about H2O. how can water relate to hydrogen?

    any thoughts?:rockon:
     
  6. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    So these things come up regularly... I can't belive how long we can drag them out.

    "But it might be possible!"

    Not is isn't. No matter how much you want it to be. Until somebody can demonstrate that there is energy in water, I'm gonna sit out this "next revolution" of fuel.
     
  7. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Darell, the energy in water comes from getting it to a high place, then you can run it through a turbine on the way down. Perhaps you should build a water tower on the back of your EV.

    Tom