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Arco, ID

Mar 27, 2008

Idaho inventor says he can increase fuel efficiency 70%

“Ford has a hybrid out, it's an SUV, the V6 motor in it, is a little bit smaller than mine, and they're, they finally achieved 34 miles per gallon, so their five miles per gallon behind me”

With gas prices on the rise, one Idaho man has a new invention he claims will increase fuel efficiency by 70-percent. Thomas Jones of Weiser first came up with something he calls a fuel expansion system in the ... via KTVB.COM

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M Holloway
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Apr 2, 2008
 
Just wondering how long it will be before oil companies or the government try to buy him off so this can't be mass produced. Sure would hit them in their wallets if it were made available to people.
Daniel Harvey
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Apr 13, 2008
 
Tom Jones is one of my best friends, and I think you should all know that he has already been approached to sell, and he said, "No Way"! This is about much much more than just money! Overseas companies have also tried to buy him out. He won't allow any other country to produce his invention. Of course he wants the world to benefit, but for him, it must start right here at home.

Thanks for listening.
Dean
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Apr 22, 2008
 
This is not new. It was succesfully tried in the 70's.
Cindy Owens
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Apr 25, 2008
 
If it works, I want it! When is it available and where can I get it?
Gary L Emery
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Apr 27, 2008
 
If anyone can give me info on how to buy this canversion for my cars please email me at bikerlady@ruralnetwork.net
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