Chris Kiwawulo
6 April 2008
Kampala — IN an effort to reduce the emission of toxic gases into the environment, researchers have come up with an organic capsule that reduces a vehicle's fuel consumption and at the same time conserves the environment.
The Mileage per Gallon Capsule (MPG- CAPS) improves mileage, increases engine power and reduces emissions. It has already gone on sale in Uganda.
Manufactured by Fuel Freedom International (FFI), a global firm based in Florida, USA, the capsule can be used in both petrol and diesel engine vehicles.
The Ministry of Energy and Dineral Development has already approved the use of the capsule by motorists.
This followed a comprehensive analysis of the capsule at the Government's analytical laboratory in Wandegeya.
"The MPG-CAPS will increase energy efficiency and reduce the motor exhaust emission. It has no effect on the automobile engines," the ministry said.
The capsule improves a vehicle's combustion speed by up to four times the original speed, boosts engine performance and lowers the exhaust pipe temperature. It also saves up to 14% of fuel.
With this invention motorists will reduce fuel consumption in the midst of the ever-increasing fuel prices on the world market, which translates into high local pump prices.
Joab Sonko, the FFI Uganda Chapter director, says the product is a great opportunity to save money on fuel. Additionally, it contributes to environment protection through reduced emissions.
The capsule is dropped in the tank before fuelling and a minimum of 10 litres is required per capsule.
MPG- CAPS are available at local distribution points countrywide. They are sold at sh5,000.
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