Contact Philip Bateman via +61 402 017 700 Email: philip@hohcells.com Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Greetings! If you are involved with interstate and intrastate trucking we are going to save you thousands in fuel costs through a two year trial of a commercially viable fuel saving technology. “The First 500” We are initially securing two trucks from each of ten companies, when you choose to be involved this means fuel savings of between 15-35% for each of your vehicles, as well as recognition nationally for being part of our First 500 program. Most importantly for being part of the First 500 you are guaranteed the ability to reorder. You see we intend to produce 200 units per year, so if you choose to have nine trucks rolled into the First 500, each year you can exercise your right to reorder the same amount of units until you are satisfied. This aggregates so if you organise two, three and four trucks through the year, you can reorder up to 9 in front of those that were late to the table. This gives favouritism to the bold and ultimately significant competitive advantage. If you can save 15-35% on your operational costs and your competitors have 1% margins, you can drop your rates 5% and still make more. Keep in mind a supply issue is going to arise as we are only making 200 a year and have over 2,350 enquiries into the product. Understandably with all new technologies there is risk involved and we want to mitigate this for you; if the system does not perform as you expected you can cease participation in the trials at any time and if it takes us more than 3 months from order to delivery we will give you your money back. Through our work with engine manufacturers, warranties apply to all parts where there has been no tampering and you should understand that the trial is exactly that, no warranties are given, but very clever people have done a lot of work to make our systems reliable, safe and a genuine benefit to you. Whilst you are a member of the First 500, you will become part of an integrated grass roots community, enabling fuel saving technologies and defining an emerging industry. This is your chance to lead from the front. As we roll out our production and licensee certification systems, you can send your people into HOH and learn how to manufacture and fit the units yourself. Then simply order from parts.hohcells.com or buy your own parts from our model listings and covert your whole fleet! Our day to day goal is breathing cleaner air and reducing our reliance on oil, I am sure you feel the same? Ask yourself genuinely: “Is it worth $10,000 upfront and $1,000 per month to save between 15% and 35% on my fuel costs?” If you want to exit the trial and keep the parts you can buy them for $15,000 and maintain as you see fit. Using HOH you will be saving more money day to day, but now that the fuel price is lower imagine when it goes up again! Are you ready yet?
Our intent is to conduct the First 500 trial with reputable, established and visionary trucking companies, committed to both reducing pollution and lowering operational costs. After being guided by well known people in the transport industry this trial is ready to help your business. Have you got a 25% buffer in your margins and do you possibly want one? Are you willing to let your competitors gain this advantage to the tune of 200 trucks per year? I imagine it would not be a good thing when our marketing kicks into gear and someone in your company finds out you turned down this opportunity! Time is quite limited as we are filling our production schedule for delivery in June, you need to have your initial vehicle payments in by the 28th of February. Much more information is available at www.hohcells.com; how much can you save using the chart below? Combustion Increase
Distance per month
Consumption (km/ltr)
Litres Used
Fuel Cost
Fuel Cost (monthly)
Savings (monthly)
ROI (months)
Base Case
15,000
1.60
9375
$1.40
$13,125
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5%
15,000
1.68
8929
$1.40
$12,500
$625
20
10%
15,000
1.76
8523
$1.40
$11,932
$1,193
8.3
15%
15,000
1.84
8152
$1.40
$11,412
$2,088
4.7
20%
15,000
1.92
7813
$1.40
$10,938
$2,562
3.9
25%
15,000
2.00
7500
$1.40
$10,500
$3,000
3.3
30%
15,000
2.08
7212
$1.40
$10,096
$3,404
2.9
35%
15,000
2.16
6944
$1.40
$9,721
$3,779
2.6
40%
15,000
2.24
6696
$1.40
$9,374
$4,126
2.4
45%
15,000
2.32
6466
$1.40
$9,052
$4,448
2.2
50%
15,000
2.40
6250
$1.40
$8,750
$4,750
2.1
Give me a call and let me know quickly if you want to be involved, this is not a hypothetical technology; the whole world is in on it (check out www.hohcells.com/globalfactsheet.pdf). Australian Made. Remember that? We are, and proud of it! Hopefully our research and ingenuity can help your company succeed in difficult times. Regards,
Philip Bateman +61 402 017 700 Executive Director - Sales HOH Enterprises Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Milestone 1: Development of commercially viable gas production cell Commencement Date
Completion Date
August, 2006
May, 2008
Production of a HOH gas production cell that meets the minimum performance standard of 200kWh for 60 litres of output (70% efficiency). Identify optimum cell spacing; Description of Activities Identify cell surface area based on applied amperage; Identify cell maximum size based on applied voltage; Identification of appropriate electrolytes; Identify cell fabrication methods.
Maintaining fluid levels within the cell to continuous maximum operation, whilst maintaining production efficiency. Technical Challenges
The development of a fully sealed gas production system which is tolerant of moderate pressures (< 50 PSI) at temperature (<80째C). Materials selection which are fit for high ph purposes.
Method of Overcoming technical challenge
Construction and Endurance Testing.
Development of the recirculation series cell which maintains optimum fluid levels, without compromising production efficiency. System construction throughout the practical range of cell spacing to determine the optimum cell spacing. Key Outcome(s)
Inspection of cell surface materials after endurance testing to determine optimum surface area based on applied amperage Static engine testing with two primary electrolytes to determine variations in gas quality and production efficiency over time. Identification of cost effective construction methods based on small quantity and low production methods.
Outstanding Items
There are no known outstanding items for the commencement of commercial field trials. This remains an area for continuous improvement and investigation.
Milestone 2: Development of Fluid Header Tanks and HOH Gas Flows Commencement Date
Completion Date
August, 2006
September, 2008
Maximise fluid flow and retention within the system for continuous operation; Horizontal and Vertical Mounting Configurations; Description of Activities Fluid Response to back pressure; User maintenance and intervention (fluid refill); Testing of suitable fluid and gas fittings and hose materials.
Technical Challenges
Maximising fluid flows whilst minimising Header Tank size. Optimizing design for installation flexibility.
Method of Overcoming technical challenge
Construction and visual observation of viable alternatives.
Identification of three (3) header tank configuration and size options; Key Outcome(s)
Identification of system water storage and operating times prior to manual refill; Numerous fluid and gas fittings and hose materials have been trialled with the price verses quality being the key driving considerations.
Outstanding Items
There are no known outstanding items for the commencement of commercial field trials. This remains an area for continuous improvement and investigation.
Milestone 3: Pressure Management Commencement Date
Completion Date
October, 2007
October, 2008
Identification and Testing of Devices fit for pressure management; Description of Activities
Electronic Pressure rise and fall switch; Mechanical Over Pressure Safety Venting; Upper and Lower Flammability Venting Limits.
Sourcing of Electronic Switches that are cost effective;
Technical Challenges
Sourcing of Mechanical Over Pressure Safety Vents that are cost effective; Integration into the system as a whole incorporating; Continuous operation over a 1000 hours inspection cycle.
Method of Overcoming technical challenge
Sourcing of numerous alternatives that are suitable for the environment and can function accurately for the duration of the equipment operating life.
Key Outcome(s)
Appropriately priced devices have been sourced and ongoing supply secured. Continuous testing has been conducted and continues.
Outstanding Items
There are no known outstanding items for the commencement of commercial field trials. This remains an area for continuous improvement and investigation.
Milestone 4: Temperature and Ph Management Commencement Date
Completion Date
August, 2006
October, 2008
Identification and Testing of Materials suitable for the temperature, pressure and Ph range on the system; Description of Activities
Identification of low cost materials; Stress Testing; The machining and construction abilities of the materials.
Identification of the material alternatives; Technical Challenges
Verification of the physical properties of the material within the application environment over time; Implications of material uses within the system as a whole.
Method of Overcoming technical challenge
Key Outcome(s)
Outstanding Items
Construction and testing of a wide variety of materials where the Technical Data Sheets indicate suitability for purpose.
Identification of materials that are low cost, easily machined for low quantity production runs and are suitable for the application over time.
There are no known outstanding items for the commencement of commercial field trials. This remains an area for continuous improvement and investigation.
Milestone 5: Gas Drying and Flame Arresting Commencement Date
Completion Date
November, 2006
September, 2008
Development of Gas Drying Systems and Flame Arresting that are maintenance free, robust and require no user intervention;
Description of Activities
Gas drying to within a suitable range for injection into a combustion engine; Minimising the likelihood of spontaneous combustion; Flame Arresting in the event of un expected initiation; Materials selection for continuous operation.
Removing the need to maintain arresting fluid levels to terminate flashback; Technical Challenges
Construction and Control Methods to remove moisture for the gas stream, reduction of Gas Ph levels to be within safe and useable limits, plus automatic draining of the collected moisture from the gas.
Continuous testing to the flashback event within constructed devices and verification of system integrity after 100 flash back events; Method of Overcoming technical challenge
Testing of the Ph accumulation over time using a controlled testing environment, developing automatic draining of moisture collected through the drying processes; Testing of arresting mediums to remove the need to maintain a fluid level with the arresting system.
Development of integrated low cost, flame arresting and gas drying system, which requires no manual intervention when used with automatic draining resources; Key Outcome(s)
Robust system that can withstand continuous flash back events; and complete removal of fluid requirements within the arresting system; Reduction of Ph levels within the gas to below Ph8.
Outstanding Items
There are no known outstanding items for the commencement of commercial field trials. This remains an area for continuous improvement and investigation.
Milestone 6: Electronic Control and System Logic Commencement Date
Completion Date
September, 2007
September, 2008
Identification and Development of Electronic Control Devices to automate system behaviour and respond to engine conditions. Management of supply voltage and amperage to maintain the system with its operating and safety limits. Description of Activities
Regulate gas flow based on engine demand, as well as automatically draining moisture collected in the drying system. Automatically refill water levels within the header tank to optimize continuous operation and efficiency. Provide user feedback in the event of malfunction or maintenance requirements.
Development of electronics that operate across a range of voltage and amperage supply environments. Technical Challenges
Identify suitable input and control devices for logic feedback. Validation of duty cycle for continuous operating in a range of environments.
Method of Overcoming technical challenge
Developing or Sourcing of Electronic Control Devices that a suitable for purpose, including testing of these devices within the operational environment.
Selection and refinement of electronic control devices; Key Outcome(s)
Testing of the devices in continuous operations to determine meantime between failure; Testing to destruction to appreciate the implications of failure, also incorporation of redundancy in the event of electronic failure.
There are two outstanding items in the electronic development. The final selection of gas delivery solenoids that are capable of the continuous duty cycle. Outstanding Items The final selection of the range of current transducers required to manage the supply voltage across the range of applications. This remains investigation.
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Milestone 7: Environment Electrical Supply and Gas Production Rates Commencement Date
Completion Date
August, 2006
October, 2008
Development of a variety of system variations to allow the safe operation within a variety of electrical supply environments. Development of 12VDC / <50 AMP System (180 litres per hour); Description of Activities Development of a 24VDC / <35 AMP System (180 litres per hour); Development of a 120VDC / <15AMP System (540 litre per hour); Development of a 240VDC / <15AMP System (1080 litre per hour).
Modification of control devices to meet the following requirements:
Technical Challenges
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Header Tank Sizing and Construction Methods;
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Arrestor / Drying Sizing and Constructions Methods;
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Current Transducers and Switching;
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Supply Solenoids and Pumping systems relative to supply voltages, fluid and gas flows.
Method of Overcoming technical challenge
Construction and Testing of system variations A, B, C and D. The repeat of Milestones 1 through to 6.
Key Outcome(s)
Finalisation of Commercial ready systems across the various gas production scopes. Identification of commercial viability based on customer value and margin.
Systems A and B are fully built and tested ready for field trials. System C is fully constructed with operation testing underway. System D is un-built and un tested, though reflects a duplication of Outstanding Items
system C, with minor variations.
All systems require finalization of equipment mounting, installation, user and maintenance manuals.
Milestone 8: Commercial Field Trials Commencement Date
Completion Date
May, 2007
October, 2009
Field Trials of:
Description of Activities
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60 litre per hour system (up to 2 litre engines);
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120 litre per hour system (up to 4 litre engines);
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240 litre per hour system (up to 8 litre engines);
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480 litre per hour system (up to 16 litre engines).
Modification of control devices to meet the following requirements:
Technical Challenges
Method of Overcoming Technical Challenges
Key Outcome(s)
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Header Tank Sizing and Construction Methods
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Arrestor / Drying Sizing and Constructions Methods
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Current Transducers and Switching
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Solenoids and Pumping systems capable to supply voltages, fluid and gas flows
Construction and Testing of system variations A, B, C and D. The repeat of Milestones 1 through to 6.
Finalisation of Commercial ready systems across the various gas production scopes. Identification of commercial viability based on customer value and margin.
Systems A and B
Field Trial Ready
System C
Field Trial Ready
System D
Field Trial Ready
Outstanding Items
Systems require finalization of equipment mounting, installation, user and maintenance manuals based on their applications.
Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make Australia a better place together. Call +61 402 017 700 or email philip@hohcells.com to secure your place.
How does it work? Using the well known but under utilized science of electrolysis, water is broken in to its gas form, Hydrogen-Oxygen-Hydrogen (HOH) by applying an electrical charge to the water. This gas is then safely feed in to the air intake of your engine to encourage a more complete and thorough combustion, resulting in increased mileage and reduced emissions.
What maintenance is required? This system requires only water and produces 2000 litres of gas for every litre of water supplied. Our system produces from 60 to 480 litres of gas per hour, using only water. The system may require a flush every 3 months depending on the quality of water used. The system holds a small amount of water within the system; automatic water refill facilities maintain optimum water levels. External water storage facilities are scaled to provide, days, weeks or even months of continuous operation. The First 500 program includes all system maintenance expenses, with components replaced periodically or as required.
Will it work for me? The gas is very energetic and loves carbon, it combusts at a ratio of 95 times its volume with other oxygen and nitrogen in the air at 1000ft per second. The result is enhanced combustion efficiency and in turn increased mileage and reduced emissions.
What results should I expect? This depends on your engine size, driving type (city, country, interstate) and engine condition. A typical result is an increase in mileage by 25% where 60 litres (per hour) of gas is supplied for each 2000cc engine capacity.
Is it safe? This system is extremely safe. It makes the gas you use on-demand (as it is needed). This means no gas is stored and it only makes gas as your equipment operates. The system includes all necessary safety valves and cut off switches to comply with the Australian Design Rules and International Best Practice.
Will it harm my engine? No, in fact quite the opposite! The HOH gas is a natural solvent targeting carbon build up in the engine. This means, once the system has cleaned itself, less oil filter changes are required.
What about my engine warranty? As no changes to the fuel delivery or engine timing is usually required and combustion temperature reduces reducing wear on valves, engine makers are disallowed from rejecting warranty claims as a result of this gas. Your warranty is protected under the Trade Practices Act, 1974.
Can I increase the results? Yes, there are a number of ways to increase your savings. Add a second system and or alter your timing and fuel supply. Doing either of these has consequence. Adding an additional system will put extra load on your alternator and you may need to change it to a high powered one. Altering your timing and fuel supply can introduce warranty issues.
How long will the system last? Our systems are well made and robust enough to withstand the harsh conditions of everyday use. They are rated for up to 4000 operating hours, which equates to 2 years or more, if properly maintained.
How soon will I see results? You should notice an immediate improvement in torque and reduced throttle position. Small throttle position changes make big differences to fuel supply. After the first week of running in, you should be filling up with fuel less frequently. You may need to change your driving behaviour by using the additional torque to skip gears and lift your foot off the pedal a little.
How much do the systems cost? For the next two years systems are provided under the First 500 Program. Please complete the quote request and return for a firm quote.
What about installation? Installation is included as part of the First 500 Program. Self installation can be conducted once training and has been completed.
How much will I save? This depends on how much you currently spend and your current mileage. Look at your last month fuel bill and divide it by 4. This should indicate your monthly savings. Systems are designed for commercial users who travel approximately 60,000+km per year.
How do I get one? These systems are in hot demand and are made to order. To find out how soon you can have your system delivered, complete the attached Quote Request. A firm quote based on the options you select and delivery schedule is then provided.
Quote Request Date: Logistic Information Delivery Contact
Operational / Accounts Contact
Company: Contact: Phone: Facsimile: Email: Address:
Quote Options Installation
Auto Refill
Finance
Preferred Installation Day(s):
Day of Week
Preferred Installation Month:
Month / Year
Engine Information Year, Make, Model: Engine Size:
In cubic centimetres or inches
Fuel System:
Type of fuel and fuel management, i.e. Diesel Turbo, EFI
Alternator Details
12V / 24V Rated Amperage
Current Consumption:
Litres per hour / km and Operating hours / km per month
Operating Hours:
Per month
Environmental:
Operating Conditions, Dust, Vibration, Temperature OH&S
Engine Load:
Low/medium/high
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