BRITISH scientists have invented an “artificial” petrol that could spell an end to soaring prices at the pumps.
The new hydrogen-based fuel costs only 90 pence per gallon and could even run in existing cars. The environment-friendly fuel has been developed in secret at a laboratory in Oxford and could be available in as little as three years. Motorists could even be able to drive for 300 to 400 miles before needing to fill up.
The breakthrough comes as average UK fuel prices have hit a record high, marking “another milestone along a road of misery for drivers”, according to motoring organisation the AA. The revolutionary fuel, which has been invented by Cella Energy, produces no greenhouse gases and is “suitable for widespread use as a carbon-free alternative to petrol”.
It is formed of “micro-beads” that can be poured and pumped like a liquid. RAC motoring strategist Adrian Tink last night described the invention as a “very exciting breakthrough.” He added: “The test is whether it is green, accessible and affordable.
“This appears to tick all the boxes. If it can run in current cars, that is a huge bonus and would speed through its distribution.
“The materials are hydrogen-based and so when used produce no carbon emissions at the point of use, in a similar way to electric vehicles.”
Mr Voller said that the new fuel was set to be tested with vehicle manufacturers in 2012 and could potentially be available on forecourts within three years.
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this can get highly taecnihcl and I’m not sure you can understand thisyour best bet is to go with a diesel engine.find a vehicle that has one. the best diesel is usually an in-line 6.this may be hard to find in a small vehicle. You may have to settle for anindustrial 4 cylinder engineThe next best thing is an in-line 6 gasoline engine, long stroke (industrial).there again, you may not get this engine in a small vehicle, too much torque.so you may try to find an industrial type of 4 cylinder engine. not the engineused in cars. This is the catch-22. You may have to build this vehicle.although cars of today get better fuel mileage than the previous vehicles from thepast they aren’t getting the best fuel mileage. especially the small carsthey use proportionately more fuel for their size.I have a stock 1972 Chevrolet 4X4 long bed pickup truck that gets 20 m.p.g..it weighs 6,000 lbs. I say that a car that is comparable should get 40 m.p.g.if it is half as heavy. especially when they have the new fuel injection andcomputerized engines and higher gearing.no car meets that standard.I can appreciate your efforts but I suggest you get a vehicle that more closelysuits your needs and see what you get for fuel economy without regard forthe use of electricity. Gasoline may be the best thing going.
this can get highly taecnihcl and I’m not sure you can understand thisyour best bet is to go with a diesel engine.find a vehicle that has one. the best diesel is usually an in-line 6.this may be hard to find in a small vehicle. You may have to settle for anindustrial 4 cylinder engineThe next best thing is an in-line 6 gasoline engine, long stroke (industrial).there again, you may not get this engine in a small vehicle, too much torque.so you may try to find an industrial type of 4 cylinder engine. not the engineused in cars. This is the catch-22. You may have to build this vehicle.although cars of today get better fuel mileage than the previous vehicles from thepast they aren’t getting the best fuel mileage. especially the small carsthey use proportionately more fuel for their size.I have a stock 1972 Chevrolet 4X4 long bed pickup truck that gets 20 m.p.g..it weighs 6,000 lbs. I say that a car that is comparable should get 40 m.p.g.if it is half as heavy. especially when they have the new fuel injection andcomputerized engines and higher gearing.no car meets that standard.I can appreciate your efforts but I suggest you get a vehicle that more closelysuits your needs and see what you get for fuel economy without regard forthe use of electricity. Gasoline may be the best thing going.
You are correct. There is no way any etrlceic car can withstand any reasonable cost effective analysis when compared to a small inexpensive high mileage gas or diesel. The very best is the small diesels they have all over the world getting 60MPG and better. To bad our idiot EPA keeps them from us. They not only pollute less, cost less, but could drastically reduce our dependence on foreign oil.I went to Europe and had to rent cars all over. Every one was very nice comfortable quiet turbo-diesel. They were all fast and handled great. They got great gas mileage. I got back and did research on them. They are made by Ford,Peugot, Toyota, Fiat, Mercedes, VW, et al. It is a shame our environmental regulators are keeping them from us!