The little beauty pictured at right is a Scorpion, a 300-horsepower bit of technology that runs on gas and . . . wait for it . . . water.

That’s right, the Scorpion carries a gas tank and a 1½-gallon water tank. An onboard unit splits water molecules and mixes the hydrogen with gasoline to create a 40% hydrogen/60% gasoline mix.

Not only does this unique approach give the vehicle at least 40 miles per gallon, the hydrogen consumes the carbon waste which further reduces emissions.

Although using hydrogen is not new, Ronn Motors is taking a new approach by producing the hydrogen on board, eliminating the need to find a gas/hydrogen station in the neighborhood:

This hydrogen on demand system uses dual computer processor controls to produce hydrogen and induct it through the air intake manifold as required, meaning there is no need for high pressure storage tanks or hydrogen fueling stations, just a small on board water tank. . . .

The Scorpion will feature a hand built carbon fiber body over a chrome-moly chassis powered by an Acura V-Tech, V-6, Type S, 3.5 Liter power-plant with a close ratio six-speed transmission. Highway fuel economy is predicted to be in the 40 mpg range but there will be plenty of power when required – estimated at 289 horse in stock form but with a twin turbo option producing 450 hp. Other design highlight include Lamborghini style doors, carbon fiber center console and steering wheel, paddle shift, Bose audio system and on-board GPS guidance system. For further specs check out the Ronn Motors site.

You can buy one beginning in December for a mere $150,000.

Let’s see, if I get 20 additional miles to the gallon and drive 15,000 miles per year, I’ll make up the difference in price of my current car in just 36.6 years.

Hmmm. I don’t think AlphaWife will go for that one.