What Does 5.8% Mean?

   The patented Ecoair series of alternators are 73% efficient as compared to the Lundell claw pole series of alternators that are 45 to 55% efficient. This means that they produce less drag on your engine, and require less horsepower from your engine to produce power.
The result of requiring less horsepower is that your vehicle will see an increase in fuel economy. An independent American manufacturer realized a test result of 5.8% increase in fuel economy. This was strictly based on the lower drag from the alternator and does not include and savings resulting from not requiring the use of your high idle. Not using the “high idle” function can cut your at idle fuel consumption by another 50%.

   The following chart is to help illustrate exactly what 5.8% fuel economy means to the vehicle and the environment.

   Original                With 5.8%             Original                   New Fuel           You Save
Fuel Economy         Increase         Fuel Consumption       Consumption                        
_                                                          Litres/100,000km     Litres/100,000km_                 ___

7.65km/L (18mpg)   8.0965km/L            13,067.45                  12,351.09      716L/100,000km

5.95km/L (14mpg)   6.2973km/L            16,801.08                  15,880.07      921L/100,000km

4.25km/L (10mpg)   4.5km/L                   23,529.41                   22,222.22     1307L/100,000km

3.83km/L (9mpg)    4.05 km/L                26,139.9                    24,691.34      1445L/100,000km

3.40km/L (8mpg)    3.596km/L              29,403.12                  27,793.22      1610L/100,000km

2.98km/L (7mpg)    3.149km/L              33,602.15                  31,756.11      1846L/100,000km

2.55km/L (6mpg)    2.698km/L              39,215.67                  37,064.49      2,151L/100,000km

   It is easy to see how over the course of its life the Ecoair series of alternators can actually help pay for themselves. Again, the above chart does include any savings realized from not having to use your high idle.  

 There are also the savings seen in extended engine and battery life, and that your load shedding devices may become redundant.