We must discuss all of this in a theoretical context because we can only extrapolate from existing data produced by other car manufacturers and the federal government. But, it's good to examine the data to see "what could be."

Let's start with the easiest to prove. Because of the efficiency of the transmission you can reduce the size of your engine. Less weight improves gas mileage. A smaller engine generating more torque improves gas mileage. Because the Universal Transmission is truly infinitely variable it always operates in the "sweet spot" reducing RPM's, thus reducing fuel consumption.

Frankly, if that's all we did we'll help automakers meet their CAFÉ standards. Next, examine the hybrid car. Already hybrid cars show a dramatic fuel savings of 40 to 60% (and more by some reports). But few are sold because they are too expensive, underpowered and undersized. We believe that because the Universal Transmission should replace the expensive electric controller, hybrid cars will become competitive in price. And because the Universal Transmission allows greater torque the hybrid engine can be put in compacts and military Hummers alike. SUV's with hybrid engines could have the power and gas savings.

Here's the logical leap. If the American consumer could pick between a high powered, good size Cadillac that got great mpg and a small, underpowered Prius for about the same price, we think they'd chose the Cadillac. Should that occur, then it's not out of the realm of possibility to find the hybrid engine dominating the market. Why would you not assume that dramatic fuel results... even 30% or more... might result? Now, add in the fact the Universal Transmission could also replace the expensive electric controller in all electric cars, making them competitive and you have more electric vehicles. The fuel savings increases from there. To say the Universal Transmission could save "up to 30% or more" on fuel consumption could be a very conservative statement.

If that wasn't enough, consider this fact: About 50% of all oil for vehicles is consumed by trucks. If we're able to put a Universal Transmission in a semi truck, fuel usage could rise from 5 mpg to perhaps a high of 6.5 mpg just from keeping the engine running in its "sweet spot" and never having to shift. Every time you shift you disconnect the engine from the load and you lose momentum or inertia. Going uphill requires dramatic uses of fuel just to recapture that momentum at every gear. Disconnect, lose momentum, add fuel, reconnect the gears and use more fuel.

Fuel will be saved because there is no clutch and the transmission is constantly engaged. Save fuel in trucks and you make a far stronger impact than saving fuel in cars. With an improvement of 5 mpg to 6.5 mpg in the big rigs, and more in smaller trucks, some of which could have electric or hybrid motors, there could be a 15 to 25% reduction of the fuel consumed in U.S. vehicles-just in trucks.