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Improve gas mileage and lower emissions

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From: Bill Irwin
Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 19:58
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http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4947554/


Updated: 7:52 p.m. ET May 10, 200405/10/04 - ClearInnovation has
designed, built and tested a mechanical after market automotive
product.

The R&D company identified the need for better fuel consumption. This
is one of several projects being developed.

Initial testing for the last six months has led the company to an
increase of mileage per gallon by a minimum of: 6% city and 13%
highway driving without sacrificing horsepower. The product is
installed in less than 5 minutes. There is no required engine tuning.
The results were obtained using standard 89 octane gasoline without
any gasoline additives. The stock airbox, stock filter, stock
catalytic converter and stock muffler were used. No increase in
engine temperature was detected. Engine performance had a slight
increase. The fuel injection and ignition timing were not adjusted. A
smog inspection test, with the product installed using stock
settings, showed a slight decrease in emissions. A substantial
decrease of 10-20% was measured using an after market air filter
system.

Currently, a mixture of 76 vehicles including motorcycles, passenger
cars, trucks and SUVs are being tested on the road today. Further
research shows that 25 mpg of highway driving can be obtained on a
full size vehicle using all of the manufacturer's stock components.

The fuel economy estimates are based on results of tests required by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA).
(http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/info.shtml#estimates)

Their test is the following:

-- the test to determine the highway fuel economy estimate
represents a
mixture of "non-city" driving. Segments corresponding to
different kinds of
rural roads and interstate highways are included. The test
simulates a 10-
mile trip and averages 48 mph. The maximum speed is 60 mph. The
test is run
with the engine warmed up and has little idling time and no stops
(except
at the end of the test). Vehicles are tested at 68�F to 86�F
ambient
temperature.

ClearInnovation's highway driving test results recorded an average
mileage per gallon increase of 13% increase using the following test
criteria:

-- an exact 80.2 mile trip in an ambient temperature of 78�F and an
average speed of 70 mph. The maximum speed is 70 mph. The test is
run with
the engine warmed up and has little idling time and no stops
(except at the
end of the test).

ClearInnovation is interviewing manufacturing and distributing
partners, contact information is listed below. Sample data is
available for serious inquiries only.

Estimated Retail Value: $49.95 for cars $69.95 for trucks and SUVs

ClearInnovation
Bill Irwin
ClearInnovation@y...
650 365-6020


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