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The t-ec² europe group is a world leader in the production of electronic engine control units that convert a petrol vehicle to a flex-fuel vehicle able to run on E85 alone, on petrol alone, or on a blend of the two.
Drive intelligently and make huge savings. Converting a vehicle to flex-fuel has a very quick return on investment.
Our t-ec² intelligent controller converts a petrol run vehicle to a flex-fuel vehicle that runs on E85 (and/or petrol).
Bioethanol is ethanol produced from plant matter. It is produced by fermentation of plants containing sucrose (beetroot, sugar cane, remnants of wood etc.) or starch (wheat, maize, seaweed etc.).
Biofuel E85, or superethanol, is made of 85% bioethanol and 15% petrol. You will find more information on bioethanol and biofuels at the following addresses.
The main advantages of bioethanol are:
Bioethanol combustion only releases the same amount of CO2 into the atmosphere as the plant took in during its growth so bioethanol fuel is carbon neutral. Biofuels only give off about a third as much greenhouse gas as traditional fossil fuel. So using bioethanol gives the environment a breather!
Biofuels emit significantly fewer polluting substances like sulphur (which causes acid rain), soot and fine particles (which cause many lung affections and are the origin of the black deposit seen on buildings), etc.
Unlike fossil fuels, bioethanol is made of plant matter that is renewed each year. It is therefore a renewable source of energy.
Bioethanol offers a diversification of energy sources and so reduces our dependence on oil producers who are often located in sensitive geopolitical zones. Their stocks will soon run out, and that will surely lead to a rise in crude oil prices.
When the t-ec² is used with E85, consumption tends to increase between 17% and 22% . However, E85 has a higher octane rating than petrol and therefore a better engine torque, which improves overall performance.
Bioethanol is home produce. This means it generates jobs in rural areas, reuses otherwise fallow land and offers new opportunities for agriculture, which is the aim of sustainable development. The European Commission estimates that just one extra percent of biofuel used in transport would be enough to create between 45,000 and 75,000 new jobs.
By using fallow land and plants with a higher yield such as elephant grass, agricultural and wood waste (cellulosic ethanol) and/or seaweed, the production of second generation biofuels could, in the future, be carried out without competing with food farming.
In case of accidents, bioethanol is less dangerous for man and for the environment, especially for water.
The E85 distribution network already covers the whole of Europe and is continually expanding. The network is more closely-knit in Northern Europe, but is developing rapidly in the South.
Click on a country to obtain a list of references to E85 pumps. Some of these sources indicate the GPS coordinates of the filling stations and prices per litre.
Having been approved by the TÜV Rheinland (Germany) and obtained a general operating permit (ABE in Germany), t-ec² is the first, and to date (July 2009) the only, officially approved E85 controller in Europe.
It is efficient and reliable in all climatic conditions, from the moment the engine is switched on, throughout the journey and for many journeys to come. The t-ec² controller also has a number of ecological, financial and technical advantages:
The t-ec² controller has many financial advantages:
The higher octane rating compared to petrol means better engine performance. Some countries also give tax relief on biofuels. Some European countries are considering introducing a differential ratio of 0.50 between petrol and E85. In Germany, for example, E85 is tax free until 2015. So biofuel gives savings of up to 30%.
Some European countries offer bonuses for converting a petrol vehicle into a flex-fuel vehicle or for the purchase of a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV).
Thanks to the sophistication of its workings, the t-ec² controller can be fitted by one of our approved installers in less than an hour.
The t-ec² rapidly pays for itself thanks to the savings it generates. From then on, your wallet feels the benefit.
The t-ec² is a universal ECU and can be used in all types of vehicle. Its simplicity means that the electronic engine control unit is very likely to be able to be reused if you change vehicle. The calibration would need adjusting, and the cables would possibly need to be replaced.
The t-ec² controller has many technical advantages:
The higher octane rating gives improved engine performance.
A vehicle fitted with a t-ec² controller improves it CO2 emission rates by between 5 and 8%. On top of that, emissions of harmful gases (NOX, CO, THC etc.) are also reduced. The t-ec² complies with current antipollution norms (Euro 4/Euro 5) as proven by the tests carried out according to directive 70/220/CEE by the German authorisation body, TÜV Rheinland. To date, no other flex-fuel controller has passed this test.
The t-ec² controller is reliable in all climatic conditions, from the moment the engine is switched on, throughout the journey and for many journeys to come. To date (July 2009) it is the only flex-fuel controller to have a general operating permit (Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis or ABE) issued by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) [link to www.kba.de], The German Ministry of Transport body responsible for approval of vehicles and parts (permit n 91.172). It complies with EC norms, among others. A patent request has been submitted to the European Patent Office concerning the technology of the t-ec².
The t-ec² does not require any alteration to your vehicle, even to the original engine control unit.
As the electronics in the t-ec² analyse the fuel and adapt the fuel injection several times per second, your vehicle can run on any blend of petrol and ethanol from 0 to 100%. This means you are not reliant on the ethanol distribution network.
The t-ec² controller does not harm the engine. To reassure any who remain to be convinced, framework agreements have been concluded with major insurance companies who offer additional protection.
To convert a petrol vehicle to flex-fuel you just need to fit a t-ec² controller.
It is fitted between the original engine control unit (ECU) and the injectors and alters the injection signals sent by the original electronics. The cables are equipped with connectors adapted to the make and model of the car (plug-in technology).
Then, the controller is calibrated specifically for your engine. The t-ec² controller is quick, easy and safe to fit and program.
The t-ec² controller can convert any petrol run vehicle into a flex-fuel vehicle. Once your vehicle has been converted, you will be able to run it on petrol, ethanol or any other blend of petrol and ethanol in a proportion of 0 to 100%. It can even be fitted on a motorbike.
It takes the form of an intelligent engine control unit (ECU) that controls the injection parameters, and a skein of cables. The t-ec² is the result of a long period of research and development.
It has undergone a series of tests by certification bodies such as TÜV in Germany.
Consumption tables (TÜV) Accreditation for free circulation (Ministry of the Economy, France) General operating permit (Ministry of transport, Germany)
The official sales launch of the t-ec² controller took place on 1 August 2009. We are gradually building up a network of authorised dealers and installers. The full list of our official partners will be published here soon. In the meantime, dont hesitate to contact us directly. Become an authorised t-ec² installer and dealer
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For the last 15 years t-ec² europe has been one of the leading innovators in Europe, or even the world, in the design of intelligent engine control units. The t-ec² controller is the result of a long period of research and development. For the first time ever, a device enables vehicles to run on traditional fuel or flex-fuel with no problem at all.
Working along the same lines as the current t-ec² controller, t-ec² europe will shortly embark on a new phase of research and development to make the t-ec² compatible with direct injection engines.