Science Has the Answer to High Fuel Costs
A common science project – how to make a rubber band car – may just hold the answer to fueling our cars more efficiently. While the idea of a rubber band car would be difficult to take to the level to actually power a real car, the concept behind it is something worth looking at.
We all know that power is the key to getting a car moving. It is where that power comes from that is the challenge these days. High gas prices have everyone looking for an alternative way to fuel their car.
Some people look to alternative fuels, while other look for alternative power sources. It seems to be alternative power that is the best option because it is cheaper than alternative fuels. With the concept of how to make a rubber band car you can learn about how you may be able to use an alternative power source – water power – to get your car moving and reduce gasoline use.
Science Experiment
With a rubber band car the only source of power to move the car is the rubber band. As mentioned this is fine on a small scale with a toy car, but would never work on the large scale. The drawbacks are too numerous for it to work. The rubber band has limited power which is not renewable and it can only propel the car at one speed.
It is the concept, though, that is interesting. The rubber band does move the car and gives it energy without the need for gasoline. That is how alternative power sources, like water power, work.
With water power, though, gasoline is combined with this alternative power source to allow you to run your car as usual, but using less gasoline. It may sound a little complex, but it really is quite simple to implement.
On the Large Scale With Water
To use water power you have to install a conversion kit that allows the water to work with your battery power to produce energy that powers your car. The car will still need some gasoline, but water will act as a main power source so the amount of gas you use will be greatly reduced. Many people report up to 60% gas savings when using water power.
Unlike a rubber band – water can power your vehicle better than gasoline alone. It offers a smoother and cleaner ride which means less wear and tear. It also burns clean with no harmful bi-products. It is also reversible so you do not void your vehicles warranty.
Converting to Water Power
It is easy to covert your vehicle to water power. All you need instruction on building the conversion kit and then the materials to build the conversion kit. The cost for instructions range from $50 to $300 and materials will be about $60.
The conversion kit is fairly easy to build and most people find that they can do it themselves. Almost any vehicle can be converted, too, so no need to go out and buy a new vehicle.
Water power has many of the same benefits as a rubber band car, but can work on a large scale to power your vehicle everyday and help you to save on gasoline.
Tags: alternative power sources, Converting to Water Power, water power