Alternative Fuel Systems ReceiveS U.S. Patents For Natural Gas Fuel Management System And Engine Exhaust Aftertreatment
CALGARY, Nov. 27 /CNW/ - Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. (CDNX: ATF)
("AFS") announced today that the company has been awarded two more patents in
the United States for its innovative products. The latest patents were issued
for the Sparrow electronic fuel management system and for its Reverse Flow
Catalytic Converter ("RFC"). The AFS Sparrow system enables gasoline or diesel
base engines to operate powerfully and efficiently using 100% natural gas and
is already in fleet use around the world. The RFC is part of a joint project
between AFS and Matros Technologies to develop an exhaust aftertreatment
product to combat the unique problem of diesel engine exhaust. The RFC is
designed to reduce harmful emissions by up to 80% including NOx, PM, and
Hydrocarbons. The original version of the RFC is currently undergoing fleet
and durability testing. Present U.S. regulations require new aftertreatment
systems to have a minimum 100,000 mile capability without degradation.
Development of a second version of the RFC, with advanced features, is also
underway.
In recent engine tests, the Sparrow demonstrated increased power and
torque and reduced emissions in combination with the new Sparrow ignition
system. Power and torque increased more than 10% over the complete base diesel
engine operating spectrum. Emission tests indicate the Sparrow's ability to
meet EURO III emission levels, which is a significant achievement over most
commercially available natural gas fuel management and ignition systems.
Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. is an environmental technology company
providing innovative solutions to the global engine exhaust emissions problem.
AFS has developed and commercialized electronic engine management technologies
that enable diesel and gasoline engines to operate using natural gas, and is
at the forefront of research into exhaust aftertreatment technology. AFS is
headquartered in Calgary, Canada and trades on the CDNX as ATF.
The Canadian Venture Exchange Inc. has neither approved nor disapproved
of the contents of this news release.
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