Testing was accomplished utilizing Ronn Motors Mustang chassis Dyno, equipped with five gas emission analyzers, as well as diesel emission test systems.
Ronn Maxwell, chief executive officer of Ronn Motors, stated, “Even though we thoroughly understand the technology and know its capabilities, we are pleased and excited that we continue to achieve such consistent and impressive results across the board, including with the most recent engine design available from GM, in its 2009 Acadia. H2GO™ continues to meet the standard of excellence we have set for our automobile and our Company. The H2GO™ programmable computerized controller is built to military specs (ie. the F-18 jet fighter). As with military aircraft electronics, our H2GO™ electronic controller is potted with military spec epoxy which prevents theft of the proprietary and secret electronic components. It is also protected against failure resulting from vibration, fire, dirt and can even be run under water.”
During the extensive research and testing, Ronn Motors has programmed the controller for optimized emission reduction performance. This occurs when fuel savings are in the 10-22% range. Depending on a number of variables, emission reduction will be as high as 90%. With the programmable chip, Ronn Motors can optimize operation under variable speeds and engine loads. Higher fuel efficiency results can easily be achieved and demonstrated; however, emission reduction improvements would be unnecessarily sacrificed.
As in previous H2GO testing, the control electronics were adjusted to provide an optimal balance of mileage gains and emission reduction for the GM powered 2009 Acadia.
The amount of CO2 produced by an engine is directly related to the amount of fuel burned. Hence, a 20% improvement in fuel economy provides a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions. Initial test results indicate CO2 reduction and mileage increase anywhere from 8% to 38%. Re-tuning the electronics for production units should enhance these numbers and deliver an improvement in the range of 15% to 42%.
Hydrocarbon emissions were reduced an average of 51.46%, ranging from 40% to 72.73% depending on speed. Adjusting & re-tuning the electronics for production units would improve average HC emission reduction an additional 15% to 20%.
Due to time limitations with the test vehicle, results for NOx reduction were erratic and incomplete. Based on prior testing, expectations are that production H2GO units will provide NOx reductions in the 50% range or high.
Ronn Motors will be updating test results on a continual basis, as more engine types are added.
