Harlo Mayne shows the hydrogen generator installed in the engine of a car. The orange wire goes to the air intake and takes hydrogen gas to the air manifold, while the blue wire connects to the relay. - Denise Reid

Relief may soon be coming for drivers, who find the prices at the pump too demanding, thanks to a hydrogen generator being introduced to the public.

The device, being used by Harlo Mayne, is reportedly able to save drivers up to 20 per cent on fuel costs.

Speaking with The Star recently, Mayne explained that the project, which he spent two years perfecting, is only now being introduced in Jamaica and should translate into less fuel expenditure for drivers and the country by extension.

"The main reason I'm taking it to Jamaica (now) is to help out the Jamaican economy. I'm trying to do Jamaica a service," he said. "If the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, or the Government, uses it in cars, it would reflect a massive amount of savings."

Mayne said the hydrogen generator converts 32 fluid ounces of water into hydrogen gas. He noted that his device's grade 304 stainless steel body allows for optimum water/hydrogen conversion.

He explained: "The device has a positive wire and a negative wire that goes to the car's battery. You also have a white ignition wire that goes to the vehicle's ignition, which ensures that the hydrogen generator does not start working until the car is turned on."

Mayne continued: "A tube from the generator goes to the air-intake manifold of the vehicle, hence, when the car is operating, the extra power from it's alternator goes inside the generator, splitting the water molecule into hydrogen gas and sends 'extra gas' into your engine."

More information on the product is available at www.maynex.com. Answers to queries can be sent to info@maynex.com. Retail price for the unit is tagged at J$20,000.