The Iranians claim to have produced enriched uranium “to the 3.5% level”. That is pure enough to use as nuclear fuel, though nowhere near what would be needed to make a bomb. Experts say the bank of 164 centrifuges that the Iranians used is not enough to churn out significant amounts.
The centrifuges are needed because natural uranium is useless to feed nuclear reactors or to make bombs. First the ore must be processed to extract the metal – and 25,000 tonnes of ore yields 50 tonnes of metal. Less than 1% of that is uranium 235, which can be forcibly split to release energy. The rest is uranium 238, its less volatile radioactive cousin.
There is a great expense, and often a lot of stress, involved in managing a fleet of vehicles. Cutting corners is a common way to increase productivity and control the costs associated with vehicles. In this case, though, cutting corners does not involve neglect of a vehicle, it involves putting sophisticated GPS devices in each of your vehicles to keep track of both driver and vehicle performance. Fleet managers now have that option with a Pinpoint Tracking System.
Recent media reports have started to talk about water fuel systems recently as a consequence of continually rising gasoline prices. Just since a year back, people are successfully building and installing water fuel systems that are giving some really excellent results into a complete range of cars, trucks, and SUVs. Just twelve months later there are already water fuel experts and there are even water fuel conventions where people with water fuel conversions get together and show off their fuel saving, hydrogen powered cars.
With fuel prices at an incredible high, there has never been a better time to start thinking about how you can drive your vehicle more economically, saving fuel, money and the environment. Here we take a look at some of the simple measures you can undertake to make your vehicle more fuel efficient.
In the first instance it is important that you look after your vehicle well with regular maintenance. As well as ensuring that your vehicle is in full working order and therefore as efficient as possible, this also includes making sure that your tyres are not under-inflated and that you are not carrying unnecessary weight by using your boot as a storage area! Both of these are bad for fuel economy. Also remove roof racks as these increase air resistance and fuel consumption.
Fuel cell technology is one of the advanced technologies that auto manufacturers are trying to perfect at the moment. This is most possibly due to the high rise of gas prices as well as the large amount of concerned consumers and manufacturers on the harmful emissions that ordinary vehicles and cars emit.
Trade shows are a great way for business to explore alternative options, whether it be for new technology or efficient means of communication. The city of Vancouver will play host to an interesting and timely conference and trade show: Hydrogen & Fuel Cells 2009 (HFC 2009). Because going green is the new “buzz” around business and products that have a long battery life and better fuel efficiency, this remarkable trade show will have businesses flocking towards it for better solutions. The show offers an exciting mix of speakers and exhibitors, all with a focus on the latest in hydrogen and fuel cell technology. Products to be discussed and exhibited include:
Fuel cells require Hydrogen, which has a much lower energy density than CNG at low pressures. Hydrogen is perhaps the most difficult gas to deal with, as it infiltrates most metals leading to the …
Energy security + how to get rid of the electricity grid! LOL. A Melbourne company has been developing a cleaner electricity for Australians which could be implemented as early as next year…..