HP2g 110mpg Hybrid Engine Receives Canadian Patent
Napoleon, OH, August 13, 2019 - Douglas Pelmear, President of HP2g, LLC received a Canadian patent 2767645 for the 110 MPG HP2g hybrid engine after almost 10 years from patent application. This is the seventh patent issued on the HP2g hybrid engine as far. The other issued patents are US 8,991,356, US8616175, US9915209, US7258094, US10208682 and China ZL201080031937 (for all applications or every nut and bolt of the engine).
The HP2g is a revolutionary hybrid engine, which features variable displacement, rod and piston power and electromagnetic pulse power within the same engine block. The engine achieves a fuel economy of 110MPG and hydrocarbon emissions 66% below the 2022 EPA standard.
HP2g Specs: V8 Hybrid Engine w/variable displacement and electromagnetic pulse drive 400 HP (horsepower) 500 Ft. Lbs. Tq. (foot pounds of torque) 110 MPG Made in the USA
See us at: www.hp2g.com or contact us at: team@hp2g.com
HP2g announces new patent issued for hybrid engine
Napoleon, Ohio Feb. 19, 2019
7 Patents for License
1)New U.S. Patent 10,208,682 issued 02-19-2019 2)U.S. Patent 9,915,209 issued 03-13-2018 3) The State Intellectual Property Office of The Peoples Republic of China, patent # ZL201080031937.5 of the unique Internal Combustion Engine and All of Methods of Operations 4) Patent # 8991356 = HP2g Skip Fire™ Fuel Management System (Variable Displacement) March 31,2015 5) US 8616175 B2 of 110mpg HP2g™ HYBRID Internal combustion engine and method of operating same 6) US Patent 7258094 Engine Block Brace 7) U.S. Patent application number: 20100288214 date: July 12, 2018
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HP2g Announces Chinese Patent for Hybrid Engine
Napoleon, OH — May 28-2015 – HP2g LLC.Energy Technology Company, Announces today issuance by The State Intellectual Property Office of The Peoples Republic of China, patent # ZL201080031937.5 of the unique Internal Combustion Engine and Method of Operation developed by Douglas Pelmear, President of HP2g LLC.
This is the 4 patent for Douglas Pelmear US 7,258,094 -Patent, Valley Girdle a Engine block component, US 8,616,175 -Patent, HP2g 110mpg Electromagnetic Pulse Power Hybrid Engine and US 8,991,356 - Patent, HP2g Skip-Fire Method of Engine Operations
About HP2g
HP2g LLC., a Napoleon-based company, has created a superior engine that is poised to revolutionize fuel efficiency and auto manufacturing as we know it. Through patented technology, HP2g LLC. President Douglas Pelmear has discovered a way to allow a standard V8 engine to travel the energy equivalent of 110 mpg on Ethanol Blend fuel. The most striking feature of the HP2g hybrid engine is that it’s designed to run in SUV’s and larger family cars.
PATENT ISSUED
I, (Douglas Pelmear), received a US Utility Patent for the HP2g Skip-Fire with International patent applications #8991356 on March 31, 2015.
This is the third US Patent in the name of Douglas Pelmear.
1) US 7,258,094 -Patent, Valley Girdle aEngine block component brace,Aug 21, 2007
2) US 8,616,175 -Patent with International applications HP2g 110mpg Electromagnetic Pulse Power Hybrid Engine December 31, 2013
3) US 8,991,356 - Patent, HP2g Skip-Fire with International patent applications March 31, 2015
The HP2g Skip Fire - Variable Displacement shuts off fuel to cylinders and rotates the cylinders of fire. Rotation can go as low as 1 cylinder (after normal engine operation temperature). The engine is still opening and closing the valves bringing in the cool outside air which is then introduced to a HOT CYLINDER. This allows the air to expand making the engine = STIRLING ENGINE effect (from 1816). In testing, we have seen a 33% increase in fuel economy.
HP2g Patent Issued ! NOTICE:
United States / International Patent Patent 8616175 Issued December 31, 2013
International Utility Patent INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME
The engine has been EPA TESTED and Exceeds 2016 EPA emissions standards by 2/3 LESS
January 19, 2011 ---- We are announcingthe closing of the HP2g Facility in Wauseon, Ohio HP2g is a revolutionary design V-8 Electric Hybrid Engine, achieving 110MPG. 400 HP on E-85 (ethanol fuel) with EPA emissions better than 2016 requirements. HP2g was started with the intention of changing transportation of the world and putting Americans back to work. Now we are down to needing funds. In the past few months we accomplished: International Patent Pending Prototype and Testing of Electronic Control Manufacture in place for HP2g Electronic Control (USA Company) Displayed at SEMALas Vegas Nov. 2010 (New Product) Purchase Orders for HP2g Electronics called Flex Fuel Chip As this project has progressed, we have applied for loans from local banks. The State of Ohio was willing to help fund the HP2g project with a bank willing to finance, but the bank did not meet the required deadline in time. It is to my disappointment, the US Banking System is willfully doing little than spending our money and they are not investing in small businesses. The banks forgot that their money comes from the depositors. Our government would not have to finance banks and businesses if the banks were doing their job! Need I say, the banking system has failed us all? The HP2g engine is more than just an idea, it’s a reality. It’s a solution for independence from oil and it would create jobs, but without funding it is just another idea shelved. I want to thank everyone involved in the HP2g Project for their hard work and support. In summary a quote comes to mind:
“In the beginning of a change, the Patriotis a scarce man, Brave, Hated, and Scorned. When his cause succeeds however, the timid join him, For then it costs nothing to be a Patriot.”– Mark Twain
Douglas Pelmear President HP2g.com
HP2g Applies for International Patents
Attorney D. Miller and Inventor of HP2g Doug Pelmear
HP2g International Patent Application
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HP2g, LLC TERMINATES CERTIFIED INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CENTER AGREEMENT WITH REVENGE DESIGNS
Napoleon, OH:May 12, 2010 ---- HP2g, LLC, Northwest Ohio company that designed and built the 110 MPG HP2g, World’s First Hybrid Engine, will end its business relationship with Revenge Designs, Inc.( RVDG ) as it pertains to the establishment of and operation of any HP2g certified installation and service center franchises in the USA.
Under the terms executed more than a year ago, Revenge Designs, ( RVDG ) under the name of Revenge Certified Installation and ServiceCenters, LLC, was to become the Principal Franchisor of all HP2g installation and ServiceCenter franchises in the USA. HP2g LLC is terminating the Agreement, HP2g, LLC will now be its own franchisor and have control over all HP2g Certified Installation and ServiceCenter franchise operations world wide. We are moving forward with setting up HP2g Certified Installation and ServiceCenters starting here in NW Ohio and SE Michigan.
HP2g Specs: V8 Hybrid Engine Variable displacement /electromagnetic pulse drive 400 HP 500 Lb-Ft of torque 110 MPG (E-85 fuel) Made in the USA Contact us at: team@hp2g.com
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U. S. Department of Energy officials in WashingtonD.C. meets with HP2g and Henry County Commissioner.
Napoleon, OH:March 15, 2010 ---- Douglas Pelmear, President of HP2g.com
and Henry County Commissioner Richard Myers, met with officials of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in WashingtonD.C. on Wednesday, March 10th.
Discussions were held by HP2g staff and DOE officials to better understand Mr. Pelmear’s 110 MPG engine and about securing funding for manufacturing operations. During this meeting, Pelmear explained the new technologies of the HP2g engine along with its performance ratings and statistics. He explained why America needs this technology now more than ever as gas prices continue to rise and more people are desperate for work. “I’m just an inventor who just wants to see my products out on the road, but I can’t do it alone. This is a team effort. HP2g will help preserve our environment by reducing emissions by more than 66%. Manufacturing HP2g will create jobs not only in Ohio, but across the United States. The revenue stemming from these jobs and sales of our engine will positively benefit the Local, State and Federal economy. Together we will put America back on top.”
This meeting was set up by Ohio Congressman Bob Latta’s office.
HP2g is the world’s first hybrid engine. Fueled by E85. HP2g features variable displacement and electromagnetic pulse power within the same engine. The engine achieves a fuel economy of 110MPG and tests show results are better than the new 2016 EPA standard.
HP2g Specs:
V8 Hybrid Engine
Variable Displacement and Electromagnetic Pulse drive power plant
400 HP (horsepower)
500 Ft.Lbs. Tq. (foot pounds of torque)
110 MPG (E-85 fuel)
Made in the USA
Doug and Rich Meyers Henry County Commissioner @ US DOE
PRESS RELEASE
Revenge VERDE with 110 MPG V8 HP2g engine to be on Display at North American International Auto Show
January 11- 24, 2010 ---- The Revenge VERDE Super Car with the 110mpg V8 HP2g engine will be displayed at North American International Auto Show in the GREEN Zone. The HP2g is a revolutionary alternative energy solution that will reduce the nation’s reliance on oil, and help keep the environment clean. The engine runs on E85, (a green alcohol-based fuel) that significantly reduces green house gas emissions. In testing, HP2g has exhibited ultra-high fuel economy and outstanding horsepower upon demand. The HP2g is EPA approved. The first production vehicle to utilize the HP2g technology is the Revenge Verde Super Car, a luxury performance super car from Revenge Designs Inc. Also to be on display is HP2g engine display, Revenge VERDE Super Car. Both companies look forward to be on display.
all made in the USA. HP2g.com 419-592-2677
HP2g Electromagnetic Pulse Power
HP2g.com110mpg V8 Engine Motor
What makes the HP2g get such incredible gas mileage without a significant loss of power?
For lack of a better description: marriage and frugality. HP2g technological achievement has been the marriage of an electric motor into his E85-powered V-8 internal combustion engine, and controls that allow the combined powerplant’s output to range from more than 400 horsepower to as little as 15 horsepower, depending on what is required at the time by the accelerator.
This phenomenal range of energy output is accomplished by the HP2g E-85 fueled engine can transition from running on all eight cylinders down to firing on just one. We in the auto industry call it “variable displacement” —shutting down normally half of an engine’s cylinders when not under load — to improve fuel economy. But unlike other designs, HP2g has discovered a way to vary which cylinders are shut down, so that when his engine is operating on a single cylinder, the cylinder that is firing rotates between the eight in his engine. This avoids excessive carbon buildup in part because we are using clean-burning E85 ethanol as his fuel source instead of a standard gasoline blend.
HP2g powerplant also picks up added efficiency because his incorporated electric motor — greatly responsible for the 500 ft. lbs. of torque the powerplant generates — operating on a pulse basis, instead of at what is called full saturation. In other words, the electric field used to generate power to the vehicle’s wheels can rapidly cycle on and off as required, saving energy. The vehicle uses just two “spiral core gel” batteries, common in racing, one on each side of the vehicle, and also reclaims some energy from more established manners, such as regenerative braking, which captures energy that would otherwise be lost as a vehicle decelerates.
The HP2g design picks up added efficiencies because of tight tolerances and sturdy design that reduces engine vibration and heat, all of which drain energy output from traditional vehicles.
Also the HP2g has log more than 22,000 miles of real-world driving on his 3,250 lb. 1987 Ford Mustang over the last 18 months with an average fuel economy of 109.7 mpg.
Standard EPA testing on the vehicle in Cleveland in May confirmed that — without the benefit of a catalytic converter, which his design does not require — the Mustang’s tailpipe emitted 86.6 of hydrocarbons and 0.46 percent carbon monoxide, both well below the newly imposed EPA standards for all automakers.
HP2g meets with largest ethanol producer in the world!
(Wauseon OH 7-6-09) POET CEO Jeff Broin visited with Doug Pelmear, developer of the revolutionary HP2g engine, at the HP2g Engine Manufacturing Facility last week to get a first-hand look at the ethanol-fueled engine capable of achieving 110 miles per gallon.
POET is the largest ethanol producer in the world, with a network of 26 plants in seven states producing more than 1.5 billion gallons of ethanol annual.
POET is excited to learn more about an American-made engine that runs exclusively on ethanol fuels.The HP2g engine runs on clean burning E85 fuel, a renewable source grown by farmer’s right here in the USA.
“This is the next step in freeing the US to a Greener Environment,” Pelmear said. “This truly is the start towards Independence Day!”
Horse Power Sales Officially withdraws 110 mpg HP2g from
Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Competition
Napoleon, OH:June 4, 2009 ---- Horse Power Sales.net, Inc. has officially withdrawn their team and their 1987 Mustang, powered by the revolutionary, 110MPG, V-8, HP2g engine, from the upcoming Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Competition, effective June 4, 2009.
Horse Power’s Team HP2g was initially accepted as an official “letter of intent contender” for the X PRIZE in 2008 but no longer feels it is in the company’s best interests to compete in or be associated with the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE competition.
The reasons for the official withdrawal are: (1) after Team HP2g had been accepted as a letter of intent contender, X PRIZE reduced the prize amount for the Mainstream class of the competition from $7.5 million to $5 million; (2) in our opinion, a problematic conflict of interest occurred when X PRIZE allowed one of the accepted letter of intent contenders to be a part of the competition rule setting and ultimate team evaluation processes; and (3) the changing by X PRIZE of the race date from the summer of 2009 to the summer of 2010 resulted in the race no longer fitting into the business plan and business time line for our company which is moving forward with manufacturing and marketing of the HP2g for 2010 production vehicles.
In making this announcement, Horse Power Sales.net, Inc. President and CEO, Douglas Pelmear, stated: “We have always felt that the real reason for the X PRIZE competition was to help the world. By moving forward with our production plans, we will be doing just that.”
First manufacturing facility for 110 MPG HP2g engine / R&D lab
Grand Opening June 1, 2009
Wauseon, OH: June1,2009 Time 10am -12noon ----Horse Power Sales.net, Inc. and HP2G, LLC will officially open the first manufacturing facility for the production and assembly of their revolutionary, 110MPG, V-8, HP2g engine on June 1, 2009 in Wauseon, Ohio.
The facility will be located at 115 West Linfoot Street and will also serve as the companies’ research and development operations center.
The HP2g is a revolutionary alternative energy solution that will reduce the nation’s reliance on foreign oil, and help keep the environment clean. The engine runs on E85, (a green alcohol-based fuel) that significantly reduces green house gas emissions. In testing, HP2g has exhibited ultra-high fuel economy and outstanding horsepower upon demand. The first production vehicle to utilize the HP2g technology will be the Revenge Verde Super Car, a luxury performance super car from Revenge Designs Inc.
The opening of the facility will create immediate jobs for the Northwest Ohio area. Planned expansions could result in the creation of as many as 2,000 support jobs in the next three to five years.
Also to be on display is HP2g Mustang, Revenge GTM-R Super Car and other performance vehicles.Both companies look forward to displaying the HP2g motor and Revenge Verde Super Car in the future after their late 2009 release
JUST IN TIME FOR EARTH DAY—A NEW CAR WITH THE POWER OF A CORVETTE AND BETTER MILEAGE THAN A PRIUS NAPOLEON, OH-- Douglas Pelmear President/CEO of HP2G LLC is pleased to announce:
The first 110 MPG production vehicle in the history of the automotive industry will become a reality-- all made in the USA.
Revenge Designs’ Verde Super Car is currently in production stages. Powered by the HP2g engine, shown on CNN, NBC, and dozens of television stations and newspapers across the country, the Verde Super car will feature the perfect combination of performance and mileage.
We expect to release the new Verde Super Car at the LA International Auto Show in December 2009. Revenge intends to display two versions of the Verde; one left-hand and one right-hand drive with the purpose of releasing the vehicles to the World market.
The HP2g engine powering the Verde uses alternative energy, clean emissions technology, powered by E-85 fuel, achieving 110 MPG. Revenge Designs and HP2g are very excited to be making real-time advances in fuel-efficiency and offering the world a practical alternative energy solution without compromising the consumer’s needs. Also, Revenge will become the sole and exclusive CertifiedInstallationCenter in the United States for HP2g engines to aftermarket purchasers. Satellite installation centers will be established throughout the Country.
Both companies agree the true win is seeing fuel-efficient production vehicles driving down the roads while helpingreduce the reliance on oil andto put Americans back to work.
Major Milestones Achieved by Team HP2g: April 2009
Identification of clear market need for larger horsepower engine with 100MPGe capability and lowest emissions that will not cause a complete change in the refueling and component part manufacturing infrastructures.
In discussions with automotive OEMs on licensing or royalty contract.
Letters of Intent secured from Specialty Car companies for purchase of the engines planned for our first two years of production
Mileage performance verification by cross country road test in October/November, 2008
HP2g 1 place awarded for SEMA GREEN ZONE 2008 Las Vegas
Third party verification of mileage test of HP2g done in February 2009
IP filing and registration in progress.
RFQ’s have been submitted to approve manufacturing companies for a cost per unit production quote.
Outsourced component part suppliers in place. All are U.S. companies.
Competitor analysis undertaken to establish uniqueness of HP2G, LLC products.
Vast media exposure achieved on NBC, CNN, CBS, and ABC
HP2g car exhibited at the 2009 Washington DC Auto Show
HP2g car exhibited at the 2009 North American Auto Show in Detroit.
After-market customer base already established and growing.
HP2G accepted as contender on Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE competition.
Development of Business Plan.
Strategic Alliances for manufacturing in progress.
Press Release
HP2g (110 MPG Vehicle/Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Contender) To Exhibit at the 2009WashingtonDCAutoShow
February 4 - 10
Napoleon, OH February 2, 2009 ---- Horse Power Sales’ 110 MPG (miles per gallon) vehicle, the HP2g, will be on display at the 2009 Washington DCAutoShow.
The HP2g is a revolutionary alternative energy solution that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, keep our environment clean and create jobs in the automotive industry. The HP2g runs on E85, (a green alcohol-based fuel) that significantly reduces green house gas emissions. In testing, HP2g has exhibited ultra-high fuel economy and outstanding horsepower upon demand.
*About the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Competition:
The goal of the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE, a project of the X PRIZE Foundation, is to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles that offer more consumer choices. $10 million dollars in prizes will be awarded to the teams that win a stage race for clean, production-capable vehicles that achieve 100 MPGe. The race is set to kick off in New York City in September, 2009.
The Progressive Automotive X PRIZE will place a major focus on affordability, safety, and the environment. It is about developing real, production-capable cars that consumers want to buy, not science projects or concept cars.This progress is needed because today’s oil consumption is unsustainable and because automotive emissions significantly contribute to global warming and climate change. More information go to www.progressiveautoxprize.org
Press Release
HP2g (110 MPG Vehicle/Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Contender) To Exhibit at the 2009 North American International Auto Show January 11-25
Napoleon, OH January 7, 2009 ---- Horse Power Sales’ 110 MPG (miles per gallon) vehicle, the HP2g, will be on display at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Detroit’s CoboCenter in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation EcoXperience exhibit.
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the most prestigious auto show in the world, providing unparalleled access to the automotive industry, will be opened to the press January 11-13 and to the public January 17-25 from 9am-10pm. For more information on the North American International Auto Show visit: www.naias.com
The HP2g is a revolutionary alternative energy solution that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, keep our environment clean and create jobs in the automotive industry. The HP2g runs on E85, (a green alcohol-based fuel) that significantly reduces green house gas emissions. In testing, HP2g has exhibited ultra-high fuel economy and outstanding horsepower upon demand.
*About the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Competition:
The goal of the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE, a project of the X PRIZE Foundation, is to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles that offer more consumer choices. $10 million dollars in prizes will be awarded to the teams that win a stage race for clean, production-capable vehicles that achieve 100 MPGe. The race is set to kick off in New York City in September, 2009.
The Progressive Automotive X PRIZE will place a major focus on affordability, safety, and the environment. It is about developing real, production-capable cars that consumers want to buy, not science projects or concept cars.This progress is needed because today’s oil consumption is unsustainable and because automotive emissions significantly contribute to global warming and climate change. More information go to www.progressiveautoxprize.org
Major Milestones Achieved to Date ( 12-12-2008 )
Identification of clear market need for larger horsepower engine with 100MPGe capability and lowest emissions that will not cause a complete change in the refueling and component part manufacturing infrastructures.
In discussions with automotive OEMs on licensing or royalty contract.
Letters of Intent secured from Specialty Car companies for purchase of the engines planned for our first 2 years of production.
Mileage performance verification by cross country road test in October/November, 2008
EPA testing validation by January, 2009
IP filing and Trademark progress.
RFQ’s have been submitted to approve manufacturing companies for a cost per unit production quote.
Outsourced component part suppliers in place. All are U.S. companies.
Competitor analysis undertaken to establish uniqueness of HP2G, LLC products.
Vast media exposure achieved on NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN and PowerTV
After-market customer base already established and growing.
Development of Business Plan.
Strategic Alliances for manufacturing in progress.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Contender HP2g Plans 4,000 Mile Trip on 2 tanks of gas. Napoleon, OH October 29, 2008 — Today, Doug Pelmear, and his 1987 Mustang set off for a 4,000 mile trip from Toledo, OH to Las Vegas, NV, making his way to the SEMA Show’s Making Green Cool Zone. The entire trip is expected to cost Pelmear $200 in a car that gets 110 miles per gallon. The flagship HP2g™ runs on E85, which is a green, alcohol-based fuel that significantly reduces green house gas emissions. Working to build a vehicle that would meet the requirements of the X PRIZE, Team HP2g started by using the V8 platform. In testing, they have been able to have both fuel efficiency and the power to pass traffic when needed. At this time, their focus is designing their vehicle to be more consumer-friendly without sacrificing basic creature comforts of comparable existing vehicles. “With HP2g, I believe that I’ve developed a revolutionary alternative energy invention from an that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil and keep our environment clean” said Pelmear prior to his send off in Ohio. To date, more than 120 competitors from 28 states and 17 countries have signed letters of intent to compete for their share of the $10 million prize purse, funded by Progressive, which will be awarded to those that can design and build production-capable, 100 MPGe (miles per gallon energy equivalent) vehicles that people will want to buy and that meet market needs for price, size, capability, safety and performance. With registration into the competition now officially open, many of those 100+ entrants are actively working on their applications to become official competitors of the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE, including HP2g. Once registration closes at the end of this year, and the field of competition is in place, qualified competitors will begin preparing for a rigorous cross country stage race that will combine speed, distance, urban driving and overall performance. The race is set to kick off in New York City in September 2009, and will continue in up to nine other major markets throughout theU.S.Winners will be announced in 2010.
---------HP2g -------- 400 HP (horsepower) 500 Ft.Lbs. Tq. (foot pounds of torque) V8 Engine E85 Fuel 110 MPGe 0-60 MPH in 4 seconds Made in the USA Intended for SUV and Pickup TruckMarket
For more information about HP2g, please visit www.hp2g.com or email team@hp2g.com About the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Competition: The goal of the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE, a project of the X PRIZE Foundation, is to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles that offer more consumer choices.Ten million dollars in prizes will be awarded to the teams that win a stage race for clean, production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 MPGe. The Progressive Automotive X PRIZE will place a major focus on affordability, safety, and the environment. It is about developing real, production-capable cars that consumers want to buy, not science projects or concept cars.This progress is needed because today’s oil consumption is unsustainable and because automotive emissions significantly contribute to global warming and climate change. For more information about the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE, please visit www.progressiveautoxprize.org or email progressiveautopress@xprize.org. About Progressive: Progressive, founded in 1937, is a leading insurer of cars, motorcycles, recreation vehicles, boats and commercial vehicles. The Company offers competitive rates and innovative products and services that meet drivers’ needs throughout their lifetimes as well as 24/7 online and in-person customer and claims service. One of Progressive’s Core Values is Excellence. To the Company’s more than 27,000 people, it simply means seeking constant improvement. Over time, this has meant introducing revolutionary ideas that make car insurance easier to shop for, buy and use. It’s this same innovative spirit that’s behind the Company’s sponsorship of the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE. The Progressive Automotive X PRIZE will inspire innovation that will produce more fuel efficient vehicle choices, helping to make a difference in people’s lives. Progressive’s products and services are available locally through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies in the U.S., online at www.progressive.com and by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE (1-800-776-4737).
NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2008
Rocket Ventures Revs its Engine with Horsepower Sales Sponsorship
Horse Power Sales.net Inc., a Napoleon-based company, has created a superior engine that is poised to revolutionize fuel efficiency and auto manufacturing as we know it. Rocket Ventures, a program of the Regional Growth Partnership, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Horse Power Sales’ HP2g TEAM in the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE – a competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles. The independent and technology-neutral competition is open to teams from around the world that can design and build production-capable, 100 MPGe (miles per gallon energy equivalent) vehicles that people will want to buy and that meet market needs for price, size, capability, safety and performance Through patented technology, Horse Power Sales.net Inc. president Doug Pelmear has discovered a way to allow a standard V8 engine to travel the energy equivalent of 110 mpg on E-85 (Ethanol Blend) fuel. The most striking feature of the HP2g engine is that it’s designed to run in SUV’s and larger family cars. “As gas prices soar, consumer preference is shifting to cars that are fuel-efficient and buyers are choosing smaller more compact cars. I wanted to throw the concept that a fuel- efficient car has to be small out the window, so I specifically designed my engine for SUVs and larger vehicles,” said Pelmear. On June 14, Hp2g will be put to a real-world test at the Milan Dragway in Milan, Michigan.Pelmear believes that the results will back-up his fuel-efficiency estimates and will position HP2g as a major contender for the X PRIZE. “Northwest Ohio is replete with experts in advanced manufacturing and engineering, and Horse Power Sales.net Inc. is no exception. Rocket Ventures was tasked by the state of Ohio to help advance entrepreneurs with innovative technology. Doug certainly fits that mold and we are thrilled to support the Horse Power Sales’ HP2g TEAM. Everyone at Rocket Ventures is looking forward to seeing the results of the race on June 14, “said Dr. Todd Davies, Rocket Ventures business development manager. About Rocket Ventures Rocket Ventures, a division of the Regional Growth Partnership, is a pre-seed, early-stage venture fund for technology-based entities/companies operating within the state of Ohio. It consists of $15 million in state funding and $7.5 million in private sector investment. About The Regional Growth Partnership The Regional Growth Partnership is a private nonprofit development corporation dedicated to fostering local, national and international economic growth opportunities for Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
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PRESS RELEASE:
April 22,2008
Horsepower Sales come to you today to announce our entry in the Progressive Auto X PRIZE. Progressive Automotive X PRIZE is an international competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles. The independent and technology-neutral competition is open to teams from around the world who can design, build and bring to market 100 MPGe (miles per gallon energy equivalent) vehicles that people want to buy, and that meet market needs for price, size, capability, safety and performance! We will be competing in both the mainstream and alternative class. The race will be in held sometime in the 3rd quarter of 2009 and the winner to be announced in 2010. Qualifying vehicles will be produced in 2011-2012. For more info on the X PRIZE:http://www.progressiveautoxprize.org/ Development of a super-efficient car will be a major step forward in the fight against global warming and it would help us reach our goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions
At this time, we at TEAM HP2g has just finishing up on our entry vehicle.
The vehicle can be demonstrated at Milan DragwayMilan-Milan, Mi June 14, 2008, 2008 God Speed and God Bless!
