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Originally Posted by ThoughtAddict  I call BS.
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There is no way to make this an energy positive reaction. |
There are scams out there based on net-energy-positive, electrolysis-generated, hydrogen powered cars, but from what I've read, this is different.
This is a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine using hydrogen as a "booster" to increase fuel efficiency.
The idea is to inject hydrogen into the air/fuel-vapor mix in the combustion chamber; this supposedly increases the burn temperature and reduces the amount of unburned gasoline vapor, resulting in higher engine efficiency. While generating the hydrogen is a loss energy-wise, the net gain produced by increased fuel effiency offsets the energy cost of electrolysis.
There are "hydrogen booster" kits (some of dubious design) advertised all over the internet. Proponents swear they have seen increased gas mileage, while others claim there is no effect. This may depend on the car; newer cars with better fuel injection systems may have less room for improvement and may experience less dramatic results.
It seems intriguing enough to warrant further investigation.