The startup develops dual fuel retrofit systems that enable diesel engines to operate on a blend of compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) without sacrificing torque or horsepower. This technology allows clients to significantly lower fuel costs while maintaining the performance of their existing diesel engine designs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Diesel engines, while robust, rely on a fuel source subject to price volatility and contribute significantly to harmful emissions. The need for cost-effective and environmentally conscious alternatives is growing, but without sacrificing engine performance or requiring complete engine replacement.
Solution
2Fuel Technologies provides dual-fuel retrofit systems that enable diesel engines to operate using a blend of diesel and alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or propane. The 2Fuel system displaces up to 60% of diesel fuel consumption with alternative fuels, leading to reduced fuel costs and lower emissions. The system maintains original equipment manufacturer (OEM) torque and horsepower specifications by precisely controlling the injection of both diesel and alternative fuels throughout the engine's operational range. The 2Fuel system's electronic control unit (ECU) communicates with the OEM controller via CANBUS to optimize fuel blending in real-time.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes fleet owners and operators of mobile on-road vehicles (e.g., tractor trailers), mobile off-road equipment (e.g., excavators), and stationary engines seeking to reduce fuel costs and emissions.
Features
- Compatible with a range of alternative fuels, including CNG, LNG, and propane
- Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with 32-bit, 68-pin controller designed specifically for dual-fuel operation
- High-speed, two-way communication with the OEM controller via CANBUS
- Real-time adjustment of diesel and alternative fuel flow rates to prevent over or under fueling
- Maintains OEM-specified torque and horsepower throughout the engine's operational range
- Diagnostic software for ECU parameter tuning, service diagnostics, and application adjustments
- Post-turbo alternative fuel introduction for precise fuel control
- Two selectable modes of operation: blended fuel mode and 100% diesel mode