Is this for real? $1.50/Gallon Synthetic Gasoline
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Re: Is this for real? $1.50/Gallon Synthetic Gasoline
Not if they've just now developed it.
When you think about it, you kind of wonder why the concept of a synthetic gasoline hasn't come about to this point. As I said, the production process and energy in/out ratio would have to make it worth producing on a global scale. Certainly this has to be a large obstacle.
When you think about it, you kind of wonder why the concept of a synthetic gasoline hasn't come about to this point. As I said, the production process and energy in/out ratio would have to make it worth producing on a global scale. Certainly this has to be a large obstacle.
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Re: Is this for real? $1.50/Gallon Synthetic Gasoline
Well we "discovered" one of the best ways to make electricity Dec. 2, 1942 and yet it only provides 19% of our energy. Point being that just because it is invented doesn't mean it is instantly accepted or adopted, but also regarding hydrogen production you need more nuclear power to make large scale hydrogen gas production from electrolysis viable.
However, it sounds like they are producing hydrides which is not the same as hydrogen gas. I do not claim to know what they actually make or what they are making it from though, but it wouldn't be the same as making hydrogen gas, and is much better than storing hydrogen gas. Certain hydrides are fairly reactive with water releasing hydrogen in the process, but I assume this hydride is probably not quite as reactive. It also seems like it is supposed to be a fuel additive or filler to "dilute" the gasoline yet keep a respectable energy content. In that respect, perhaps the hydride doesn't react to produce hydrogen gas until it is in the combustion chamber. Which in turn would make it safe to handle and compatible with existing fuel systems (what they are claiming).
However, it sounds like they are producing hydrides which is not the same as hydrogen gas. I do not claim to know what they actually make or what they are making it from though, but it wouldn't be the same as making hydrogen gas, and is much better than storing hydrogen gas. Certain hydrides are fairly reactive with water releasing hydrogen in the process, but I assume this hydride is probably not quite as reactive. It also seems like it is supposed to be a fuel additive or filler to "dilute" the gasoline yet keep a respectable energy content. In that respect, perhaps the hydride doesn't react to produce hydrogen gas until it is in the combustion chamber. Which in turn would make it safe to handle and compatible with existing fuel systems (what they are claiming).
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