Hydrogen Auto Fuel
Hydrogen Generator…Sam Leach of Los Angeles developed a revolutionary Hydrogen extraction process during the mid-70s. This unit was said to easily extract free Hydrogen from water and yet be small enough for use in automobiles. In 1976 two independent labs in L.A. tested this generator with perfect results. Mr. M.J. Mirkin who began the Budget car rental system purchased the rights for this device and hoped to develop it; against the usual ridicule of a number of scientists. Leach, who was very concerned about his security, was said to be greatly relieved by Mirikin’s aid. The unit never made it to the market-place.
Hydrogen Auto Conversions…Roger Billlings of Provo, Utah, headed a group of inventors who worked out efficient methods of converting ordinary automobiles to run on Hydrogen. Rather than rely on heavy cumbersome Hydrogen tanks, his corporation used metal alloys, called Hydrides, to store vast amounts of Hydrogen. When hot exhaust gases passed through these Hydride containers, it released the Hydrogen for use in the standard engines. Billings estimated that the price might run about $500 for the conversions; gas consumption would be greatly reduced. Because of the nature of this conversion, there even seemed to be favorable interest from various auto and petroleum interests in the mid-70s. The conversions never made it to the market-place.
Unconfirmed 1975 Report…In Florence, Italy, an inventor used a special tube to divide water into Hydrogen and Oxygen ; without the usual electricity and chemical requirements.
NO COMMON SENSE
ANALYZE THE EXAMPLE
* Which supports and barriers were in play?
* What were the dynamics?
* Who, or What, won the Tug-of-War?
* Discuss the outcome with your friends and family.
* Use Post #4 as a reference for the relationships and dynamics between the supports and barriers.
