What is CO2 … Lower Carbon footprint?

I thought it might be worth writing, just for the sake of free information, (very simply) what CO₂ is and how it is formed.

And also, seeing as this is a blog dedicated to saving fuel by using hydrogen as well as fuel, with the knock on effect of lowering your carbon footprint, then it seems pretty relevant to me!

What is CO₂?

CO₂ is the chemical symbol for carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gases are the gases present in the Earth’s atmosphere that stop heat escaping into space, keeping the planet warm enough for life. CO₂ is probably the most significant of the greenhouse gases as it accounts for the largest proportion of the ‘trace gases’ in the atmosphere. It is thought that it’s been in the atmosphere for over 4 billion of the Earth’s 4.6 billion year geological history.

How is it created?

Atmospheric CO₂ comes from a number of natural sources, mainly the decay of plants, volcanic eruptions and as a waste product of animal respiration.

It is removed from the atmosphere by dissolving in water (especially the surface of oceans) and through photosynthesis in plants. This is when plants use light energy, CO₂, and H2O to make sugar.

The amount of CO₂ taken out of the atmosphere is almost perfectly balanced with the amount put back into the atmosphere by respiration and decay. Small changes as a result of human activities can have a large impact on this delicate balance.

Why have CO₂ levels increased over the last two hundred years?

Since the Industrial Revolution we have burnt fossil fuels to provide our light, heat and to run our cars. The trouble is that when we burn fossil fuels, we release CO₂ into the atmosphere.

This has resulted in the concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere increasing by more than 30%.

The best case scenario for the increase in CO₂ emissions predicts that the concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere will reach double the level of before the Industrial Revolution, in 2100. The worst case scenario brings this forward to 2045.

What happens if there is too much carbon in the atmosphere?

If there is too much CO₂ in the atmosphere it increases the “greenhouse effect”, trapping heat that would normally escape into the atmosphere. This causes the planet to heat up, which is believed to be the cause of climate change. Climate change is widely predicted to have a devastating impact upon the planet and people around the world.

What is your carbon footprint?

A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact our activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases we produce. It is measured in units of CO₂.

The average person’s carbon footprint in the UK is 9,400 kg, that’s nearly nine and half tonnes!

What causes a tonne of CO₂?

* Driving a car 3,000 miles
* Two return flights to Moscow
* Travelling by train from London to Edinburgh 28 times.

So what can I do to actively reduce my CO₂ emissions?

I’m not talking about in your home or by farting less I’m talking about the CO₂ your vehicle is pumping out the entire time you’re driving it.

First of all you can read my post about reducing your fuel consumption by driving differently – ***here***

Then you can find out more about fitting a hydrogen generator into your vehicle which will ultimately make your engine combust the fuel it uses more completely, so there is almost no wasted fuel!

This means that you will get better gas mileage as your engine uses less fuel AND your vehicle will have lower emissions – meaning that you’re lowering your carbon footprint!

You can find more information about building your own hydrogen generator in this blog (just click on the archives to the right of this post) … or …

If you’re already convinced that hydrogen is the way forward and you want to start saving money and fuel today then follow the link below for more information!

GIVE ME A HYDROGEN GENERATOR NOW

Thanks for reading,

Robbie

ECOHHO.com

Reference EDF energy – savenowsavetomorrow.com

Fuel Saving Tips

While trying different ways of obtaining lower gasoline usage, I discovered an interesting correlation. The tips that actually work to improve gasoline mileage also save you extra cash through not having to have repairs on your vehicle brought on by poor driving habits.

So unless you have £100’s spare to spend fixing your clapped out motor then if I were you I’d consider these simple tips that will save you fuel and money on more of a long term basis as well as short term fuel savings.

TIPS FOR SAVING YOUR HARD EARNED CASH AND FUEL

Fill gas during the coolest time of day. During these times, fuel is densest. Recognize that gas station pumps measure volumes of gas, not densities of fuel concentration. You pay according to the volume!

Secure that gas cap. Gasoline will evaporate from your vehicle’s gas tank and an under tightened cap will only facilitate this evaporation. So make sure to fully close that gas cap whenever you fuel up your vehicle.

Keep your engine tuned up. Fixing an automobile that is out of tune or has failed an emissions check can raise MPG by around 4 percent which is nothing to write home about. You should watch out for burnt spark plugs. A misfiring spark plug can reduce a vehicle’s gasoline performance by as much as 30 percent.

Ensure you have a clean air filter. Check it regularly. When the filter clogs up with debris, dust and bugs, it causes your engine to exert more effort and your vehicle becomes less fuel efficient. Replacing a clogged air filter could improve gasoline mileage by as much as ten percent. It is a good idea to make sure to have your auto’s air filter checked whenever you change your oil.

Your engine is just like your body.The better it breathes, the better it runs and uses less fuel. You wouldn’t run a marathon wrapped in a blanket while trying to breathe through a bath towel caked with dirt and bugs would you?

The newspapers at the moment are full of advice on how to get the maximum number of miles to the gallon and I’m afraid none of it is really relevant.

They say, for instance, that you should remove your roof rack, but the last people to use such a thing in England died in 1974. On their way to watch the latest Carry On film.

They also say you should remove the spare wheel and jack. Oh come on. By all means remove any soggy rolled up carpets you may have in the boot – that will make a difference – but dispensing with the spare is as daft as dispensing with your left leg. One day, you’re going to need it.

The simple fact of the matter is this; To save fuel, all you need to do is think ahead. Way, way ahead.

If you see the lights ahead are red, take your foot off the throttle immediately. If you wait and then use your brakes you are simply wasting the fuel you used to achieve a speed you didn’t need. Remember, a modern engine uses no fuel at all when it’s coasting in gear.

If your car has cruise control, ignore it. Cruise control is a blunt instrument for lazy people on the motorway. Rely on something more sensitive: your foot. Speaking of which, don’t drive in big shoes. They take away the sensitivity you need.

Think carefully about what electrical appliances you need. Even the quietest classical music takes a dibble of power from the engine. And that’s power which is costing you £1.18 a litre.

Never use your heated rear window unless you can’t see a thing. It’s the same story with your headlights. And don’t use the air conditioning either. Switch it off and in a normal family saloon, your fuel consumption will drop by as much as 12 per cent. That’s a big, big saving.

Next. Speed. SLOW it down. You don’t need to do 25 mph, but instead of doing 80 on the motorway, try 75. Or if you normally do 120mph, try 110.

56 mph, by the way, really is the optimum speed for good fuel consumption in most cars. Don’t try this in villages though or you will have to spend some time in a prison.

When going downhill, ease your throttle down and work with gravity to build up speed. Then, use that momentum to get you up the other side. Using the throttle going up hill is bad.

When leaving the lights, accelerate smartly. Not like a bat out of hell. But don’t dawdle. Get the car into top gear as quickly as is reasonable.

Finally, don’t short cut on any auto maintenance. Be serious about auto care. Your cars efficiency depends on it and your family’s safety does too.

So there you have it – some tried and tested ways of saving fuel by just driving more sensibly and thinking ahead!

Just think what you could save if you were to convert your vehicle to *burn water as well as fuel ...*

We’ve converted our van to run on hydrogen as well as fuel and are seeing a massive improvement in our gas mileage, so much so that we want to tell you about it!

Check out our other posts, *****here***** to see how much we’re saving!

Thanks for reading

Robbie Savage,

The Fuel Saving King (well I think so anyway)

ECOHHO.com

Step by Step Water As Fuel Video Guide – Build HHO Generator Easily

Hey,

It’s been a while since I last posted as I’ve been driving around the South of France in my van on a month long surfing trip!

It was awesome and the fuel went a long way with my Hydrogen Fuel Cell fitted.

Anyway, I just thought I’d let you guys in on a little secret I’ve discovered.

On my website I’ve reviewed a few of what are regarded as the best DIY HHO guides on the market.

My TOP PICK is the STEP by STEP Video Guide – Half Water Half Gas – which is the easiest to follow guide I’ve EVER come across.

I’m NOT going to lecture you as to why you should buy it, but what I am going to do is tell you how you can get it for $4.95 – for a weeks trial – instead of the $67 it currently costs.

$4.95 for a $67 product?!

Insane I know!

If you like it and make a great HHO fuel cell from it then after the weeks trial has finished then you will be billed the remaining balance of $62.05.

However if you don’t get on with it or you don’t want to build a HHO fuel cell anymore then you can cancel the payment (within your weeks trial period) and you won’t have to pay anything else!

Infact you don’t even need a reason to cancel – you just can!

AND YOU GET TO KEEP – HALF WATER HALF GAS – FOR YOUR TROUBLE!

Obviously if you cancel the payment then you won’t get the FREE updates for 36 months and other bonuses along the way.

Basically I’ve put together a step by step guide on how to do it and how to get this AMAZING DISCOUNT so you can start using water as fuel today.

I usually only give this sort of stuff away to people signed up to my newsletter but it’s too good to miss – so I’m telling everyone!

If you aren’t sure if Half Water Half Gas is right for you then first of all READ MY REVIEW of it here:

HALF WATER HALF GAS REVIEW

And then before going any further read my STEP BY STEP guide on how to get the discount, I’ve even added screenshots to make it incredibly EASY for you!

You can get that guide here:

Discount Guide

I also show you how to get a $7 discount (if you don’t take advantage of the $4.95 offer) which brings the total price down to $60 – a real bargain considering how much you get!

Anyway good luck with building your very own HHO fuel cell and don’t forget to act quickly on this as I don’t know how long the Half Water Half Gas people will keep this little gem going for!

Cheers for looking

Robbie – HHO Enthusiast and Developer

Ecohho.com

Ps. If you want to be on my newsletter and get a load of FREE stuff including a 64 Page guide on how to build an EFIE then click on *FREE HHO GIFT* at the top of this page.
Check out the discount guide now!:

Discount Guide – GO GO GO

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