POULSBO — A pair of Poulsbo inventors hope their hydrogen-manufacturing device becomes the next big thing in the eco-friendly market.
Mileage Maxer’s Wizard Unit is designed to improve engine performance, reduce emissions and boost gasoline mileage, say James Beene and Gordon Kaesemeyer.
“Our goal is to see one of these on every car in the world. We could solve the world’s emissions problems with this device,” Kaesemeyer said.
The Wizard Unit is meant to funnel a vehicle’s electricity through water in a controlled fashion, creating hydrogen gas. The hydrogen is introduced to the engine’s gasoline, making the gas burn more thoroughly and the engine more efficient. The standard vehicle is only about 40 percent efficient, Beene said.
“Most of your energy is going out your tailpipe,” he said.
The Wizard Unit is made of stainless steel and standard wiring, and is housed in a plastic case. It is fastened in the engine compartment.
“When you find out how much peppier your car is and that it’s getting better mileage you know it was a good decision to put one on,” said Beene.
The Wizard Unit is 25-years in the making. Kaesemeyer, who owned auto repair shops in California and Oregon, developed a water vaporizer for a customer who’s truck would overheat, and began tinkering with the technology. After adding hydrogen to the mix, he realized to make the product work with modern cars he would need an electronic interface. He contacted Beene, a physicist who’s worked on energy systems for years, and the two formed a partnership just under two years ago.
The pair had the technology independently tested by MaxRPM Motorsports in Bremerton. Results showed horsepower increased, mileage increased and hydrocarbons were reduced to zero.
The device works on any type of vehicle. Beene said the product, which is patent-pending, is as easy to maintain as filling a car with gasoline.
“You just turn the key and go,” he said.
The pair are looking for private investors, with a goal of $250,000 before going into production. Once in production, Kaesemeyer predicts Mileage Maxer will turn $7 million within a year. The Wizard Unit is made at a cost of $125, and will retail for $600.
Beene said there is plenty of misinformation about hydrogen and its potential dangers. He and Kaesemeyer say Mileage Maxer products are meant to be sustainable and to create jobs. It’s built out of a basic technology that could also heat a home.
The Wizard Unit won’t affect standing car warranties or new car sales, they said.
“It won’t interfere with the automotive industry one iota. All it would do is take the cars out there and improve their performance,” said Beene.
To learn more, visit www.mileagemaxer.com or call (360) 550-5809.
