Mike Allen, a senior editor for Popular Mechanics is an outspoken critic against HHO technology. Self-admittedly, however, Mr. Allen has never actually tested a hydrogen gas saver on a car before, yet he professes to know all about them and give this technology a thumbs down.

On July 3, 2008 Mr. Allen wrote a column for Popular Mechanics titled “The Truth About Water-Powered Cars: Mechanics Diary” where he disrespects hydrogen-on-demand technology admitting he has never tried it, but is about to build his own electrolysis unit for the first time.

On July 20, 2008 Mr. Allen wrote an automotive question and answer column for the Boston Globe called “Drive it Forever” where he states with authority, “The output of these hydrogen generators is far too small to provide any significant amount of hydrogen or oxygen, anyway.” Really?

Does this mean the testing has been completed? If so, then show us the results. If not, then please shut your pie hole until you have some evidence to show.

Because Mr. Allen has so much crow to eat and face to save by this point one wonders if the accuracy of the test results (if he does ever show them) will be compromised? There is much motivation for not completing the water car testing or giving inaccurate information.

Then again if Mr. Allen is a man of integrity, he will take an about face in regard to oxyhydrogen generators and may just be one of the most high profile advocates for this budding industry. There is now a fork in the road. Let’s see which path he will take.

Filed under: Critics