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Couldn't agree more, sunsprit. I do hold out that not everything that can be done actually has already been done, though. Any energy conversion process has inefficiencies that leave the door open for improvements through reduction of waste. Is this a legitimate one? Maybe. Maybe not. Time will tell.
Apparently this topic already has a thread that didn't take off, though.
I would think that if some small, rather inexpensive device such as this actually worked - and improved economy by 2-3 mpg - every vehicle manufacturer would install them on their new vehicles before they left the factory. $25.00 per car, to be able to boast better fuel economy, would be well worth it.
I remember back when you were supposed to be able to get 5 mpg better economy by taping a couple cow magnets on either side of your gas line, between the pump and the carb. Somehow I never bought that idea either.
I would think that if some small, rather inexpensive device such as this actually worked - and improved economy by 2-3 mpg - every vehicle manufacturer would install them on their new vehicles before they left the factory. $25.00 per car, to be able to boast better fuel economy, would be well worth it.
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That's what I keep thinking. However, I know that prior to this year the big three automakers weren't spending much of their own money on efficiency research; especially on retrofitting existing engine technology. There was some grant money spent, and actual high milage prototypes presented during Clinton's tenure. All of it was dropped during Bush's presidency, though. But now, with all the focus on Detroit, such a gadget might gain some traction with manufacturers. It would have to be proven to work, though.
If the claims can be substantiated, this little company could be a rewarding investment as the technology is licensed. Perhaps that is the angle of a new twist on an old scam, because there wasn't anything about getting consumers to pick up on the product. They also had other products, which were designed to reduce polution. The science was a bit lacking in the explanation of those as well.
Can't believe I find myself agreeing with usafracer. Think I'll just run a wire from the battery into my fuel tank....won't even have to buy anymore gas!
This reminds me of the screen you put under your carb to "atomize" the fuel. Or the amazing oil that lets you run without a plug in your pan. Saw that demonstrated once, smart aleck mechanic we had waited until the salesman looked away, grabbed the idle control on the demo engine(a Vega to boot!) and full throttled it! Guy packed up his demo and the $20 quarts of "additive" and left.
Can't believe I find myself agreeing with usafracer. Think I'll just run a wire from the battery into my fuel tank....won't even have to buy anymore gas!
This reminds me of the screen you put under your carb to "atomize" the fuel. Or the amazing oil that lets you run without a plug in your pan. Saw that demonstrated once, smart aleck mechanic we had waited until the salesman looked away, grabbed the idle control on the demo engine(a Vega to boot!) and full throttled it! Guy packed up his demo and the $20 quarts of "additive" and left.
The oil pan? Why would you even want to drive without a plug in your oil pan?
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You see, the internal combustion engine doesn't come on unless you give it some pedal.
Think I'll just run a wire from the battery into my fuel tank....won't even have to buy anymore gas! 
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