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          The resonant electric generator which I have invented is based upon a patented design of the work of Nikola Tesla of the previous century.  The patent has since expired and so now only constitutes “previous art”.

          For the sake of those who are not aware of who Nikola Tesla is and why one of his designs would be of note, I will include a very brief summary about him.  Nikola Tesla was the father of the AC electrical system which has been in steady use for over the last one hundred years throughout the world.  His work to champion the AC system won over the inventive genius of Thomas Edison who supported the DC system.

          Nikola Tesla was also a proficient inventive genius, equal in stature to Edison; but he never achieved the fame of his rival, Edison.

          That being said, to further describe my invention, it can be said that it employs a combination of common principles that have yet to see the light of day before or after Nikola Tesla’s patent.  It is likely that the original design has not been pursued because of the lack of proper materials or for the lack of portable compressed air supply that this design demands in its proposed use as a vehicle power plant.

          In brief, the resonant electric generator produces electricity using a completely-pollution-free source of energy: compressed air.  The compressed air is not used in combustion, nor is it even heated.  The exhaust of this engine is nothing more than ordinary air, exiting at a temperature only slightly higher than room temperature.

          There is a secondary power source used in this generator which produces no pollution whatsoever.  However to divulge its specifics is not the intent of this report.

          As to why this version of an electrically-powered vehicle would be of interest to anyone is the main topic of this report.  I will cover two subjects, both of which I feel are crucial to the success of this invention; These items must be kept together.  Otherwise, there will be failure.

          Electric-powered vehicles have not become mainstream for some very important reasons.

One of these reasons is that the performance has not been equal to the petroleum-based fuel cars, specifically the range of the vehicle.  This refers to how far the vehicle can travel between refuelings.  For the majority of petroleum-based fuel cars, this range can easily exceed 300 miles.  For the majority of electric vehicles, this range rarely exceeds 80 miles and can be as low as 50 miles, even less if driven hard.  This is an insurmountable drawback on a long highway trip.

          A second reason has been the time it takes to refuel a vehicle.  With present-day technology, an electric vehicle can take hours to “refuel”/recharge its batteries.  In comparison to a petroleum-based fuel car with even the largest gas tank, the refueling time differences are staggering.

          A third reason for the lack of success of electric vehicles is the controversial proposition that vehicle manufacturers are reluctant to make such a large-scale change because of pressure from the petroleum industry.  I refuse to take part in supporting any conspiracy theories on this subject.  I only cite an easily-confirmed truth: General Motors built and leased to the public a completely viable electric car, the EV-1.  It had its limitations but it did what was expected: it was a perfect commuter car.  However, at the end of the leasing term, all the EV-1s were gathered by General Motors and most of them were destroyed.  The remaining cars were put in museums or in schools as examples of electric cars.  To me, such a plan of action does not sound as if General Motors will be pursuing the production of electric cars.

               Indeed, nearly all vehicle manufacturers have publicly devoted themselves to the production of hybrid vehicles and possibly hydrogen-powered vehicles.  While this seems admirable, a hybrid car still uses and demands handling of petroleum-based fuels, which causes more than a handful of problems.

          But I digress.  This not a report on the disadvantages of petroleum fuel.

          My first point is that my design will allow an electric vehicle to have the same range of petroleum-based fuel cars, the same speed capabilities, and the same refueling time.  These are the major factors in the failure of electric cars in today’s world as far as the consumer is concerned.

          My second point is that for this invention to be successful, we cannot take the common route of building an entire car around the invention.  This route has been a major stumbling block for Guy Negre of France who has designed and attempted production of his zero-pollution engine; the money involved in his efforts has been diverted to producing, marketing, and supporting a line of vehicles that uses his engine.  Essentially, he is competing with industry giants such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Chrysler, etc.  This cannot be the way to success of the primary invention itself.  Too many resources are taken up by things that are not directly related to the invention.

          It does not take a conspiracy to make Guy Negre fail in his efforts to get his invention out into the world; it is simple world economics.

          Therefore, my second point is this: we cannot take the same route as Guy Negre.  It is much too likely to fail.

          So, the question arises: if the goal is to get these generators into vehicles for mass consumption and we, the inventing corporation, do not put the generators into vehicles, how can it happen?

          A common answer is to sell the design to the major auto manufacturers and have them do it.  My objection to that route is as I have stated before: Side-stepping all conspiracy theories, the fact that General Motors, an entity driven by profit, has turned its back on pure-electric vehicles gives me reason enough to not pursue this route.  It just seems too likely that if a manufacturer did buy this technology and we made tons of money from it, the resonant electric generator might never be produced.  And that would just be wrong.

          So, what is my proposal to solving the problem of getting the resonant electric generator into the world?

          I have devised a plan of action that combines some common ideas in a new way.  This plan of action I propose is different enough that any opposition by the major vehicle manufacturers or by the petroleum industry will be considerably delayed in its effectiveness; In other words, this idea has never been tried before.  I feel that it will succeed simply because it is an unusual combination of ordinary actions.

          Because of the uniqueness and utility of this idea, it may be eligible for a patent.  Therefore, to divulge more information, I would need to employ a non-disclosure agreement.  I am willing to execute a non-disclosure agreement with those who have a genuine concern.  I can be reached by email: clarke.ensign.waldron@gmail.com . 

          Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Clarke Waldron