Just Jack Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Forget gas, batteries — pee is new power source By Eric Bland Urine-powered cars, homes and personal electronic devices could be available in six months with new technology developed by scientists from Ohio University. Using a nickel-based electrode, the scientists can create large amounts of cheap hydrogen from urine that could be burned or used in fuel cells. "One cow can provide enough energy to supply hot water for 19 houses," said Gerardine Botte, a professor at Ohio University developing the technology. "Soldiers in the field could carry their own fuel." --complete article at the link above-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Forget gas, batteries — pee is new power source By Eric Bland Urine-powered cars, homes and personal electronic devices could be available in six months with new technology developed by scientists from Ohio University. Using a nickel-based electrode, the scientists can create large amounts of cheap hydrogen from urine that could be burned or used in fuel cells. "One cow can provide enough energy to supply hot water for 19 houses," said Gerardine Botte, a professor at Ohio University developing the technology. "Soldiers in the field could carry their own fuel." --complete article at the link above-- Some members of this very board have for years already started on this task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 And it's from Ohio University. Considering that OU was recently named the #5 party school in America, I can't say that I'm surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Some members of this very board have for years already started on this task. I think like everything else... I pissed mine away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Wring out the old matress, Skoob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Does Coors Light count? Wring out the old matress, Skoob! Unduly harsh, but hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 any idea i asparagus helps or hinders fuel economy? this would be great for those that drink and drive.....just get a funnel and there would never be a need for a rest stop break.....not that i would ever condone drinking and driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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