Prototype tests indicate that the FreedomAirTM technology can simultaneously provide “at source” reductions of NOx and PM emissions by 60% and 70% respectively. 

ROTEC BACKGROUND
Rotec Design Ltd is an Australian company based in Brisbane that has been developing low emission engine technology since 1993.  Prototype tests indicate that the FreedomAirTM technology can simultaneously provide “at source” reductions of NOx and PM emissions by 60% and 70% respectively.  FreedomAirTM can also provide torque output increases over 75%.
The FreedomAirTM technology has been patented and the Transit Windsor trial will introduce the technology to North America as part of Rotec’s planned US EPA Verification Program.

TRANSIT WINDSOR BACKGROUND
Transit Windsor continues to look at alternative ways to reduce bus emissions.  Transit Windsor was one of the first Canadian transit systems to use low sulphur diesel fuel, years prior to legislation.  Additionally, the Transit Windsor Board of Directors adopted a Diesel Emission Protocol that approved retrofitting some of its diesel buses with point one kits and catalytic converters based on more stringent US EPA standards.  Transit has also participated in various pilot projects to test alternative fuels in a continuing effort to improve our environment and reduce emissions.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR BACKGROUND
The University of Windsor has five automotive related Industrial Research Chairs and several professors conducting state-of-the-art research in areas such as mechanical design, alternate fuels, and applications for emerging materials.  Our role will involve establishing research teams of professors and graduate students to work with Rotec and Transit Windsor to tackle specific issues pertaining to this technology as it develops.

View the Jaunary 30th 2003 News Article.