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IFT Announces Major Breakthrough for Bio-Diesel Users
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2008 - International Fuel Technology, Inc. (IFT) (OTCBB: IFUE) today announced that independent laboratory tests and field trial results clearly demonstrated that use of DiesoLIFT(TM) 10 with a B-20 bio-diesel fuel blend increased combustion performance and restored the lost power and fuel economy associated with bio-diesel fuel use.
Bio-diesel is a renewable energy source that also reduces harmful emissions. However, a major drawback to bio-diesel is its lower energy content compared to diesel fuel. This translates into reduced power and fuel economy for end users of bio-diesel.
IFT has completed a series of independent laboratory tests at MI Technology in the U.K. The most recent set of tests focused on the impact that DiesoLIFT(TM) 10 has on the power output produced in a rail engine using a B-20 bio-diesel fuel blend. The test demonstrated that use of DiesoLIFT(TM) 10 increased power by more than 3.5% and reduced boost pressure by 4%.
In addition, IFT completed a road transport field trial where DiesoLIFT(TM) 10 was used with a B-20 bio-diesel fuel blend. This trial demonstrated that the addition of DiesoLIFT(TM) 10 increased fuel economy by over 5%, which more than offset the reduction in fuel economy associated with the B-20 bio-diesel fuel blend.
"This is a breakthrough for the bio-diesel industry," said Gary Kirk, IFT's Director of Sales and Marketing. "IFT has demonstrated that use of DiesoLIFT(TM) 10 makes a B-20 bio-diesel blend on par with diesel fuel in terms of power and fuel economy."
"Renewable energy sources that also reduce harmful emissions, such as bio-diesel, are a growing priority in the world marketplace," said Sergio Trindade, IFT's Chief of Science and Technology. "IFT will continue to research and develop its proprietary technology to improve the performance of bio-diesel fuel blends."
About International Fuel Technology
International Fuel Technology is a fuel performance enhancement company focused on providing its technology to large, industrial consumers of diesel fuel and bio-diesel fuel blends in the rail, stationary power generation and road transport industries.
Safe Harbor Statement
Some statements contained in this release may be forward-looking within the meaning of the safe harbor clause of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, but not limited to, statements as to commercialization of the Company's products and business development activities. Editors and investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to generate revenues and other factors as described in the Company's literature and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Further information on DiesoLIFT(TM) may be found at IFT's website at: www.internationalfuel.com.
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