Hydrogen Cells

Today's economic and environmental climate has sparked the exploration of water as a clean fuel source in a bid to reduce fuel and maintenance costs and the emissions our internal combustion engines produce. Hydrogen Cells are designed to be incorporated into your exiting engines without hassle in order to tackle these problems.  

Put as simply as possible, the hydrogen cells work in the following way...

The science behind the Hydrogen Cells:

• Water is comprised of two atoms of Hydrogen and one atom of Oxygen- H₂O - Our unique system separates water molecules into their component atoms- H, H & O- using very little electricity (under 1 amp);
• This gas is then injected into the engine and oxidised as fuel;
• Hydrogen assists the fossil fuel used to "burn" more efficiently- lowering emissions -The resulting energy is 2.5 times more powerful than petrol/gasoline- totally changing combustion;
• Furthermore, burning the additional Oxygen supports the elimination of any waste and noxious products including NOX, HCs and CO; 
• Any excess hydrogen and oxygen in the exhaust will be converted back into water, eliminating the smell from your exhaust.

Installing the Hydrogen Cell:

• The cell's recommended installation site is inside the front Grill area of the car where it will run cool at all times. All cells have either header tanks or easy water top-ups as standard. In freezing temperatures, the cell has been tested to function to -24oC.

When the Hydrogen Cells are running...

• The cells are robust and designed to work within the normal operating temperature of most vehicles. In winter they are unlikely to freeze, but if they do the cells will start to defrost and produce gas in minutes
• Unlike Hi-Amp USA Systems, our British Low-Amp systems do not overheating or cause strain to the battery/alternator- flat batteries in the morning;
• Because Hydrogen is only produced when the engine is running, none is stored in the vehicle;
• The system is fuse-link protected and fitted with a temperature monitor which will cut the power to the system if the temperature of the atmosphere, or the electrolyte, rises too much. This is an extra safety device in case of very hot weather and hold-ups in busy traffic.

The results:

• Exhaust emissions on vehicles with our cells installed commonly result in near zero readings in the UK MOT test; this includes HC, CO, ad further, NOx. Dirty diesel emissions, smoke and smell will be cleaned up;
• Since using our cells virtually eliminates all contaminants in the exhaust, your engine will run more cleanly and essential oil changes will be needed less frequently- delivering yet further cost savings;
• The first thing you will notice after installation is how much less pressure will be needed on the accelerator- more power is generated for equal fuel input.

Easy maintenance:

• A single litre of distilled water can produce many thousands of litres of trapped gas, so you have to top it up from time to time (6 months to a year).

We build safety in as standard.

The Hydrogen Cells are constantly under development; we are pleased to announce that a patent for the latest design has been successfully applied for. This has been agreed, 'pending final acceptance', by the UK International Patent Office (IPO) under their Application No. 1101935.3. During the performance of the IPO's 'due diligence' processes, work on the final design will continue, including bench development and extended test running of this new design.

The current, highly successful, Hydrogen Generator Cell will remain for sale and it will be improved by this new design. As and when appropriate, sub-components of the latest planned product may be included in the present design for on-going sales.

We will continue to maintain our normal policy of delivering the best product we can to our customers.

Insurance Advice

The Hydrogen Cells are a fuel enhancement system and, because it's not permanent, is not considered to be a modification (it is no different to putting high octane fuel in your tank).  For this reason it should not affect your insurance premium.

All insurance companies require you to inform them of any changes/modifications made to your vehicle, and when doing so, we advise you to indicate that this is not a "nitrous kit".  In addition, we have had feedback from customers with Hydrogen Cells fitted who say that their insurance companies are happy with the system and that this enhancement has been added to their insurance policy at very little extra charge if at all.  These companies include the following:-

•  AIG Direct Insurance;
• Alliance Insurance;
• Allianz;
• A-Plan Insurance;
• Arista Insurance Ltd;
• Aviva; AXA Insurance;
• Coop Insurance;
• Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Plc;
• Endsleigh Insurance;
• NFU;
• QBE Insurance Limited Europe;
• RAC Direct;
• Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc;
• Saga

Talking to your Insurers- some helpful tips, just in case

Firstly, it's best to talk to a Technical Underwriter who may understand the concept better than a general sales person.

Here are some facts which will help you to explain the system to a Technical Underwriter:

1. This system is designed to improve the efficiency of the engine to reduce emissions to  near zero and improve the mpg.  2. It is not designed as a performance/race device.  3. It is approved and safe with product liability insurance underwritten by Lloyds of London.  4. The bottom-end Torque will increase to allow a smoother drive with reduced need to change gears, resulting in increased mpg with less revs.  5. It is not nitrous oxide.  6. It is an on-demand Hydrogen system, which stores no gas on the vehicle.  7. It makes Hydrogen-on-demand and burns when the engine is switched on. 8. When switched off there is no gas is made or stored.  9. The original manufacturers spec, EFI and ECU is not modified or changed in any way. 10. It is an enhancement system, to improve combustion, which in turn improves fuel efficiency.

The Hydrogen Cells have been successfully installed and tested on the following vehicles:
 

• Alfa Romeo;
• Audi;
• BMWl;
• Camper Van;
• Chrysler;
• Citroen;
• Daihatsu;
• Dodge;
• Fiat;
• Ford;
• Honda;
• Jaguar;
• Jeep;
• Kawasaki;
• Land Rover;
• Masarati;
• Mazda;
• Mercedes;
• Mitsubishi;
• Nissan;
• Opel;
• Pajero;
• Peugeot;
• Proton;
• Range Rover;
• Renault;
• Skoda;
• Smart;
• Space Wagon;
• Suzuki;
• Sym Bike;
• Toyota;
• Tractor;
• Unimog;
• Vauxhall;
• VW;
• Volvo;

To be continued....

We offer a dedicated Taxi Cell, designed over three years, for high-milage Taxis and assisting older vehicles through the New Euro 4 test.

• Taxis, buses and city vehicles are responsible for many pollutant gases, mainly CO, HC & NoX; 
• Our systems have been independantly tested and we have proof of massive reduction in emissions to near zero levels;
• Many Councils have a problem with C02 &  NoX emissions and a de Verde System will address this issue;
• The Hydrogen Cells are presently being fitted to a range of taxis, including the iconic London Black Cab;
• These Hydrogen Cells ensure that the taxis are able to meet the latest EU emissions requirements and stay on the road;
• The Hydrogen Cells have seen an mpg increases of around 12mpg (typical-urban stop/start driving-more on motorways). 

The Hydrogen Cells can be fitted on large engines- including V8s

• These thirsty motors can be vastly improved using de Verde Hydrogen Systems;
• A typical large petrol V8 will see excellent fuel and emission improvements;
• We run a small fleet of gas guzzlers that have seen the many benefits and are available for demonstration by appointment.

A V8 4.0 Ltr Petrol with 100% fuel gains?... Surely not....

For new, modern diesels from 2006 onwards with DPF Filter Systems fitted

The problem at the moment is:

• The DPF filter "restricts" efficiency gains;
• It is a Carbon-Capture system designed to get these vehicles through the strict EU emissions now in force;
• It doesn’t remove carbon, but collects it in the restrictive exhaust filter, so from the moment you drive your new vehicle, it is collecting carbon deposits in the exhaust system, so the  efficiency of the engine will decrease until "regeneration";
• The idea is that when the car exceeds the urban speed limits it injects fuel into the system and will "burn" away the deposits in the exhaust filter. The manufacturers call this "Regeneration", however, in practise this is a problem, if for example, you are a Taxi dirver and do not exceed the Urban speed limits, which results in it eventually "Clogging up" and the car will limp home in "safe" mode. This is very expensive to fix and a real nuisance;
• The way to get more MPG/low emissions is to improve thermal efficiency, which means no restrictive ECUs or Exhaust/Air Filters! These type of restrictive filter systems do not allow the engines to remove exhaust gases fast enough - this results in an engine performing well below its full potential.

If you fit a Hydrogen Cell...

• The exhaust will run much cleaner, and in most cases the torque and therefore MPG will improve;
• Further gains can be made by totally removing the DPF system- more information about this is available if you want to get in touch;
• In short we can improve the mpg on modern diesels vans and cars, which will make a huge difference to your fuel bills;
• DPF & EGR reliability will be improved by fitting our Hydrogen cells, as it will prevent carbob build-up and clogging.

These systems can even work on HGVs...

• We have successfully designed and tested a 4 cell system for 7.5 ton Recovery Truck;
• This is a 10 yr old Iveco 5.8 ltr diesel;
• This passed the latest Euro 4 Test @ VOSA with ease and obtained a LEZ Certificate. (0.002% emissions), but the payback is improved fuel economy of 40% (10mpg). 

We've found a new application for the Hydrogen Cells....

We have developed hydrogen systems for motorcycles and mopeds with the following benefits:

• Near Zero Emissions - 0.00% CO, 0.00% NOx, 1ppm HC;
• Improved bottom end torque;
• Smoother, more responsive ride;
• Better MPG- by over 50% in some cases. 

We can build hydrogen systems for motorcycles from 49cc to 3000cc.
Call us on 020 8539 4707 for more information and a quote.  Ride Green and save money!