A 26% Boost in Gas Mileage and Performance

The goal of the project is to give a substantial improvement in gas mileage on full size GM pickups and SUVs .  The reasons for this target group, is there are 5.5 million such cars on the road produced from 2001 - 2007.  These models share much of the same drive train and body components.   Because these trucks/SUVs use so much gas each conversion saves more oil than a car going from 30-40 MPG. We hope to produce a kit one can install in in about 24 hours and obtain at least a 26% improvement in gas mileage AND add a 22% boost in torque and towing power.

The system consists of an Engine Motor Interface System EMIS made by Netgain technologies a 8" electric motor from ADC that will sit between the transmission and driveshaft and a battery pack with charging system.

As an owner you gain a faster, more powerful car, which plugs in at night to reduce gasoline consumption.  Think of it a green turbo charger, with less gas & more power.  While electric power is not free it appears that one can get a "gallon" of energy for about $0.50.  When the batteries are depleted (after about 50 miles) the gas engine provides all the power. I will verify this after the entire system is up and running.

The USA benefits as we reduce the need for imported oil and improve the balance of trade by sending less money to unstable countries that have little love or trust in us as we divert the money to companies in the USA. 

The world will benefit as this technology will slow the growth of CO2 emissions and thus help the global warming problem. 

The prototype is a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche with 51,000 miles in the summer of 2007.  I have measured every tank of gas and have averaged 16.5 MPG.  The truck gets about 20 mpg on the highway at 70 mph.

I now have the motor install and I am convinced this system will WORK!  I tested up a steep incline on the interstate and in every test the MPG has more than doubled.   This far exceeded my expectations but is best case, as I was only able to test full electric assist. When the controller is installed the gains will not be as impressive but the batteries will last a lot longer.  I hope to have the full system installed by the first week of Feb 2008 and I will test more thoroughly then.  I am not the only one working on this technology see www.21ponies.com.