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Alkol's "1-Hour Flex" allows any car to to run on any amount of alcohol
By Al Costa Published: 07/17/2009
Did you know that Henry Ford designed the model T to originally run on alcohol, which he saw as the fuel of the future? In fact, alcohol is provenly the most environmentally correct alternative for fueling a car. That because:
1 - It comes from the natural fermentation of sugarcane, corn, etc., unlike gasoline which is an artificially created oil byproduct that eventually will run out
2 - It burns clearer than gasoline and does not carry the lead and other heavy metals that come with gas and that eventually get to the atmosphere.
3 - It is biodegradable and water-based, unlike gasoline. So, a sea tanker spill just dissolves in the ocean´s water, instead of creating the huge environmental disasters we see on TV from time to time.
Where does alcohol come from?
From the natural fermentation of sugar-rich products, such as sugarcane, corn, garbage, paper, etc. In fact, it is created naturally in the soil as leaves and other dirt deteriorates, so it´s a NATURAL product unlike gasoline, which is an artificial petroleum byproduct.
What is the country where alcohol has caught up the best?
Brazil. No doubt about it. In fact, there are no longer vehicles in Brazil running on pure gasoline, as the country has running 1/2 of its entire fleet on 100% alcohol for over 30 years. And this where our technology comes from!
What is E15 and E85 I hear often?
E85 is gasoline with 15% alcohol. E85 is the opposite: 85% alcohol with 15% gasoline, and it´s the best choice for transportation!
Where do I buy E85?
There are nearly 1900 gas Stations in the US with on E85 ethanol fuel and this number is expected to double in a little over a year as service stations are being offered incentives from Government and Ethanol Industry grants up to $30,000 to install E85 Fuel pumps
Alcohol is the best fueling solution for the cost savvy consumer. That because:
1 - It is almost 20% cheaper than regular gasoline.
2 - Allows the engine to run cleaner, due to its cleaning properties.
In fact, alcohol is a recommended addition of gasoline even for cars that are not flex, for its excellent cleaning properties remove carbon residues of the motor parts, therefore allowing the engine to run smoother and extending the time between repairs.
How much can I expect to save by switching to E85?
Up to 20%: the price tag differente between E85 and gasoline. You will also save in maintenance, as ethanol will keep your engine clean due to its cleaning properties.
Does E85 yield the same power as gasoline?
Only in cars made EXCLUSIVELY for alcohol like there are in Brazil (where our technology comes from), or with our system. That because it remaps the time the spark plugs fire, thereby allowing for higher compression rates. With other technologies there´s difference in power due to the fact that ethanol requires higher compression rates than gasoline and therefore savings will not be as high.
How long until the savings pay for the installation costs?
That obviously depend on how much you use your car. However, our experience has shown that in less than 3 months you will probably have paid for the installation and from them on you will be really saving on fuel bills.
Does the system allow me to alter the configurations should I feel I can extract more juice of it?
The system indeed has configuration levers that allow a precise tuning in order to extract the maximum performance of your engine and therefore maximise the savins and the included instruction manuals explain how do to that. Be advised however that it is a highly technical matter that can compromise your engine and consequently your pocket! Thus, it is advisable to let our experienced technicians do the job.
The other solutions in the market require the customer (you) to know issues of the engine you may not know or have time to care for, such as kind of fuel injector connector, year and make of the car, how many cilinders, etc.
Worse: many solutions require you to change switches according if you are using alcohol or gasoline at the penalty of you losing power and mileage.
The end result is too much time wasted on something that should be transparent, and since time is money, you will then get less of the savings you wished for!
The 1HourFlex system was designed to allow a fast and precise flexing procedure or any car since it takes care of all the flexing process.
Our experienced mechanics are able to identify in a spot all the issues that could affect the performance and benefits of E85 and do the necessary changes without you having to get involved in mechanics lingo and motor issues. And in just 1 Hour!
Why is your system called 1HourFlex?
Because that´s exactly what we propose: to turn a car into flex in up to 1 hour
How can you achieve that?
We are backed up by over 30 years of experience in alcohol cars. While others may find themselves with a problem they´ve never seen before when flexing an automobile, our experienced technicians foresee and avoid them and thus save time.
What is exactly done in the flexing process?
The process has basically 3 steps:
1 - Identification of the car involved and requirements: Here our experts check the customer´s car and identify what has to be installed, replaced, and updated. Then they make an estimate of how much savings he´ll have and how much will be the process.
2 - Flexing: Here is where the customer´s car is actually flexed. Normally it involves the installation of a conversion and ignition remapping system and a gasoline tank for cold starts. Ocasionally other parts such as fuel tank, pump, filter may be changed (that however has been informed to the customer in the first step)
3 - Testing and Fueling: In this final phase, the car engine is tested and regulated to work with ethanol to the highest performance available. The customer may then fuel his newly flexed car in the very same place he flexed it should it offer E85 (in plans)
Can´t I just buy the kit and do the job myself?
Yes, but be warned that it is a highly technical process and although the products come with extensive documentation there´s always the risk of not doing something right and therefore losing the benefits alcohol would bring.
The 1HourFlex allows any fuel-injected car to run on any amount of alcohol or gasoline
