Q: How big is the I-PHI™ and how much does it weigh?
A: The product dimensions are 13x14x12 inches. It weighs approximately 60lbs when filled with the electrolyte solution.

Q: Will the I-PHI™ improve my fuel mileage?
A: Yes. If the efficiency of combustion is improved then you are burning more of the fuel, which means you will travel farther on the same quantity of fuel, as long as driving habits and trip conditions remain the same.

Q: Will this affect the manufacturer's warranty of the vehicle?
A: No. No manufacturer will void warranty because of an aftermarket product. What they may say is that they neither approve nor disapprove of this technology, but if this product is determined to have caused damage to the engine, then their warranty will not cover this. If this were ever to occur, I.H.S.'s five million dollar per occurrence product liability insurance policy would kick in. View our liability insurance document (Microsoft Word Document).

Q: When can I get the I-PHI™ and how much will it cost?
A: IHS is getting very close to a certified market ready product. We expect to be selling to the Heavy Goods Vehicle sector first as the need there is the greatest. Passenger cars and light trucks won’t be far behind. As to the cost it will depend on the application. Price will vary with the amount of hydrogen produced. The payback on commercial vehicles is less than a year in most cases. We will be setting up distributors in your area and they will be responsible for advertising and installing the systems.

Q: Is IHS a publicly traded company?
A: No, we are not trading in the stock markets as of yet. If you have interest in investing in our technology please go to our investors page.

Q: How much is the draw on a vehicle's alternator?
A: The I-PHI™ draws a consistent 22 amps from the vehicle's alternator. This equates to approximately the energy used to run your headlights. This draw is low compared to the 240amp standard alternator charging capacity typical of HGVs.

Q: How often is distilled water added?
A:Added to the reservoir as required.

Q: Does this product make any modification to an engine?
A: The only modification to an engine is a small insertion in the intake manifold before the turbo so that the hydrogen and oxygen gases can be introduced into the vehicle air mixture.

Q: Isn't hydrogen an explosive gas? How can it be safe?
A: The I-PHI™ injects less than one percent by volume of hydrogen into a vehicle, which by the properties of hydrogen, do not make it possible to detonate. Furthermore, the unit never stores hydrogen nor put it under pressure at any time, which are the two main concerns with using hydrogen.

Q: Will this technology help to reduce the 'Greenhouse Effect'?
A: Yes. The I-PHI™ will significantly reduce a vehicle's CO, CO2, HC and NOx emission levels, which are all harmful Greenhouse Gases (GHGs).

Q: Will this reduction in greenhouse gases qualify for 'green credits'?
A: Yes. Credits are issued based on volume of GHG reduction and the I-PHI™ reduces HGV emissions by 50% or more in some cases. HGV trucks and particularly the long-haul trucks incur heavy mileage resulting in very high levels of GHG output. Therefore, we expect to generate a significant number of green credits.

Q: The product literature states that an engine will clean up over time and engine oil will stay cleaner, longer. How is this so?
A: Adding hydrogen to the fuel/air mixture for combustion improves combustion efficiency, as already mentioned. By burning all of the fuel, the vehicle eliminates unburned hydrocarbon build-up otherwise known as carbon deposits. Carbon deposits dirty an engine and impede its performance. So, new vehicles will remain clean, perform better, and change oil less frequently. Old vehicles will clean-up over time and simulate like-new cleanliness, performance, and oil degradation.

Q: Does the system freeze in winter?
A: No. We have tested the system to -45C with no problems. All components are rated to operate extremely low temperatures. Even the solution does not freeze because it is mixed with electrolyte that does not freeze at the tested temperature range.

Q: How often is electrolyte added?
A: There is no requirement for adding electrolyte. The electrolyte is pre-diluted with distilled water and only the water is consumed for the production of hydrogen.