Following trials of a new fuel-saving device, two operators have claimed impressive declines in fuel consumption. Tipper operator GSE Haulage saw fuel consumption drop by 10% after it fitted the On-Demand Hydrogen Generator, made by a UK firm called Oil Drum, to several of its 32-ton tippers.
Car hauler companies saw a fuel saving of 7% in a 20-month trial on two Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units. In some cases they have recorded up to 11% in fuel reduction. They found that it gets better results when constantly running rather than stop/start work around town. The device claims to reduce hydrocarbon emissions to zero and CO2 emissions by 20%. It is also being trialed by two UK supermarkets, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons as well as Laser International.
They have found that by adding a small amount of hydrogen to the air/fuel mix it promotes a cleaner, more efficient burn. The device is mounted to the cab and develops hydrogen by sending a charge through distilled water which is then sent through the engine manifold and into a combustion chamber. The device can be used on vehicles of 7.5 tons and above and is serviced every six months with a projected lifespan of three years.
