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Old 07-23-2011, 06:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Highjumphero View Post
I was wondering if it would be worthwhile to use a separate plug in battery bank to run a "Hydrogen Boost" system. I know this would not be as efficient as a plug in electric/hybrid, but it would be a low cost alternative.
You'd still need to charge those batteries.
As with the HHO systems, converting energies means you'll lose energy along the way.

The easiest way would be to carry H2 gas containers, and inject the gas into the intake. Even then you'll be faced with hydrogen's lousy volume / power ratio.
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