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MONTANA RAIL LINK USING FPC FUEL
PERFORMANCE CATALYST

On March 14, 1997, Montana Rail Link (MRL) ordered their first drums of FPC Catalyst to start treatment of their fuel system. They refuel at four locations: Laurel, MT; Livingston, MT; Helena, MT and Missoula, MT.

MRL made their decision after two years of research and study of FPC Catalyst, with a final decision made after reviewing results of a Carbon Mass Balance test (CMB) conducted on four MRL SD9 locomotives. The CMB test was conducted in October and November 1996 with excellent results. Their fuel reduction average was 7.7% and smoke reduction average was 26.9%, which helps MRL's continuous effort in improving the environment.

The major benefits MRL discovered in treating their fuel with FPC Catalyst are many and well documented. Fuel savings more than pay for the cost of the catalyst leaving the remaining benefits as bonuses, such as reduced smoke; reduction of wayside fires, emissions and biocidal activity; increased maintenance savings, and more. The maintenance savings can, in most cases, exceed the fuel savings.

In June 1992, the Association of American Railroads Recommended Practice 503 (AAR-RP-503) test was conducted using FPC-1®. The RP-503 describes a sequence of tests designed by the AAR to determine the effect of fuels, fuel additives, or lubricant packages on factors influencing fuel quality, engine life, fuel economy, and engine emissions. The test was conducted by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), San Antonio, Texas, one of the most reputable independent laboratories not only in the United States and Canada, but in the world. The test was a great success.

The active ingredient for FPC Catalyst was originally developed during World War II to help improve fuel quality. During that time the military was being supplied with most of the high octane fuel creating a shortage of quality fuel everywhere else. Since 1980 UHI has spent millions of dollars in research and development to make FPC Catalyst the great product it is today.

An abundance of information is available concerning laboratory and field testing of our products in the U.S., Australia, England, The Netherlands, Italy, et al. Hundreds of engines, both gasoline and diesel, have been tested over the last 16 years using the Carbon Mass Balance method to determine fuel savings and reductions in emissions. Significant reductions in particulate such as smoke are consistently produced.

We can help with the impact of existing and pending new emission regulations our Government is enforcing and proposing for the near future. Not only can we help to reduce emissions and smoke, but the use of FPC Catalyst will reduce fuel and maintenance costs, improving your bottom line!

We at FPC Technology welcome Montana Rail to our growing list of "family members" and, as with all our valued customers, pledge our total commitment to be a quality partner.

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