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West Lafayette, Indiana, June 17, 2008 , Swift Enterprises Ltd. has unveiled a new general aviation fuel that is less expensive, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendlier than any on the market, said co-founder John Rusek.

The general aviation industry includes all flights other than military and scheduled airline flights, both private and commercial.Data on Swift Enterprises' 100 percent renewable general aviation fuel was presented April 28 at an annual meeting of an international committee that oversees aviation fuel standards.

Unlike current biomass fuels, SwiftFuel© is comprised of synthetic hydrocarbons derived from biomass.Rusek said it can provide an effective range (distance between refueling) greater than petroleum while its projected cost is half the current petroleum manufacturing cost.

The innovation by Swift Enterprises' propulsion and energy researchers meets or exceeds the standards for aviation fuel as verified by nationally recognized laboratories, added Rusek, a professor in Purdue University's School of Astronautics and Aeronautics Engineering.

Swift Enterprises, founded seven years ago at Purdue Research Park, is led by Rusek and his wife, Mary, who have been involved in the field of energy more than two decades.
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"Our fuel should not be confused with first-generation bio-fuels like E-85, which don't compete well right now with petroleum," Rusek said."For general aviation aircraft, range is paramount.Not only can our fuel seamlessly replace the aviation industry's standard petroleum fuel, it can outperform it."

Each year, the general aviation industry uses nearly 570 million gallons of 100LL aviation fuel, which is toxic, increasingly expensive and non-renewable.In contrast, testing has shown SwiftFuel© is 15 to 20 percent more fuel efficient, has no sulfur emissions, requires no stabilizers, has a 30-degree lower freezing point, introduces no new carbon emissions, and is lead-free, Rusek said.

In addition, components of this fuel can be formulated into a replacement for jet/turbine fuels.
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"John and Mary Rusek have devoted their lives to coming up with practical, renewable energy," said Joseph B. Hornett, senior vice president, treasurer and chief operating officer of the Purdue Research Foundation, which manages the Purdue Research Park.

I wouldn't worry too much about a total ban. Even China isn't that far, and before that there'd be a revolt between the users and the producers.

Ryan

Good point, but was trying to make everyone aware of the unconstitutional position the EPA is now in.

Actually, the Constitution, if I recall correctly prohibits the Feds from doing ANYTHING not specifically given to them by the states. The reason I acknowledge the FAA's rules is because Texas has incorporated them into Texas Law...
There are a LOT of agencies that fall under that.

Good point, but was trying to make everyone aware of the unconstitutional position the EPA is now in.

You mean that piece of paper conservatives have been wiping their asses with for the last 200 years?

My recollection is that the problems with valve recession that were encountered with auto engines tended to be encountered with engines that were in stationary service and operating very long duty cycles. This doesn't have that much relevance to how auto engines normally operate in cars. Hopefully the valve recession issue will not be a big issue in aircraft engines either.