by Chris Witkowski

So you can’t walk on water, but what if someone told you your car could run on it?
It isn’t as far-fetched an idea as it might sound. For years, scientists have been working towards inventing automobile engines running only on water. So just how far along are we on this quest? Almost there. Hybrid cars, which run on water in conjunction with conventional gas technology, are no longer uncommon. The goal for scientists now is to do away with the gasoline component completely-and it seems large automobile manufacturers are in a race to get there.
All over the world, the use of hybrid (water and gas) cars has been a buzz on both TV and the internet. The enthusiasm about hybrid cars is shared by both car enthusiasts and environmental activists-because as far as the benefits of hybrid technology are concerned, there’s something for pretty much everyone.
For one thing, hybrid cars take significantly less gasoline. True, hybrid cars haven’t really cut a large chunk off the world’s tremendous dependence on fossil fuels-at least, not yet. It’s quite early in the game. And as for immediate benefits for the car owner, using that much less gasoline definitely means great savings. Also, using water makes the car more efficient and less prone to wear and tear.
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