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How is MicroFueler™ technology different than other alternative fuel technologies?
It’s more efficient than current sources of ethanol, such as corn. It is also readily available and does not require secondary sources, such as electricity grids or hydrogen stations, to function. It uses what we already have while reducing the stress on landfills.

Will any car be able to run on organic fuel?
Yes. All cars and light trucks produced in the U.S. after 1985 can run on blended ethanol with no modifications to the fuel or electronic systems.

Won’t temperature effect performance?
Rarely. Ethanol works in all temperatures. It may require a slight modification in blending or a computer chip modification to aid starting in extreme cold, yet its high octane will actually improve cold weather mileage.

What about gas mileage?
There should be little, if any, change. Modern fuel systems are designed to adjust fuel consumption to maximize engine efficiency, so there is no longer the fuel mileage issue there was a few years ago.

Does the MicroFueler™ require a food product to produce organic fuel?
No. One of the major advantages of the MicroFueler™ is that it can use virtually any organic waste material that produces a natural sugar.

How much money per gallon will it cost to produce organic fuel?
On average, the MicroFueler™ requires 1.5 kWh (about 10 cents at average residential rates) to produce a gallon of ethanol.

Can organic fuel and gasoline be blended?
Yes, Anhydrous ethanol is 100% mixable with gasoline. It is already blended by mandate in many states in the U.S.

Is the technology safe?
Very. Ethanol is less volatile than gasoline. It burns at a cooler temperature and can be put out by water if it does catch fire.

Will I need a license to own or operate a MicroFueler™?
Yes. Like all fuel products, MicroFueler™ requires licensing for personal use to meet applicable Federal and state regulations for fuel dispensing.