Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Does EVCC's catalytic muffler increase fuel consumption?

A1: NO. Testing at Bombardier Inc. Factory Laboratories in Valcourt, Quebec proved the effectiveness of the catalytic muffler in reducing the exhaust emissions while fuel consumption remained approximately the same as the OEM model.

Q2: Does EVCC's catalytic muffler reduce engine performance?

A2: NO. In fact, when tested at Bombardier Inc. in 2002, the horsepower and torque of the 644cc engine used were actually increased between 4000 rpm to 6000 rpm when equipped with EVCC's catalytic muffler.

Q3: Do catalytic converters cause lawn mowers to become fire hazards?

A3: NO. Recent studies by the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Research Council refuted contentions stating that catalytic converters cause lawn mowers to become extreme fire hazards.

Q4: Exactly whom does this product apply to?

A4: The technology is linearly designed, and can be modified to fit virtually any combustion engine (including both two-stroke and four-stroke engines).
The catalytic muffler is applicable to both OEM and Aftermarket Parts segments. The OEM component consists of equipment that is yet to be manufactured, and that can be built with the installation of the catalytic muffler. The aftermarket segment consists of selling catalytic mufflers to be installed on equipment that is already in use today.

List of Frequently Used Acronyms

CARB: California Air Resources Board

CO: Carbon Monoxide - Carbon monoxide, when combined with hemoglobin in the blood, prevents the absorption of oxygen. This odorless gas is an insidious poison producing mild symptoms of headache, nausea, or fatigue, and even unconsciousness.

HCs: Hydrocarbons - These emissions result primarily from incomplete fuel combustion and fuel evaporation. Hydrocarbons react in the presence of NOx and sunlight to form ground-level ozone, a major contributor of smog. In addition, some hydrocarbons are toxic, and may potentially lead to cancer.

NOx: Oxides of Nitrogen - Oxides of Nitrogen are composed primarily of fossil fuels and are major contributors of smog, acid deposition and ground level ozone. Exposure to mild levels of NOx can cause eye, throat, nose and lung irritation, and can lead to coughing, shortness of breath, tiredness and nausea. Higher levels can cause rapid burning, spasms, swelling of tissues in the throat and upper respiratory tract, reduced oxygenation of body tissue, an accumulation of fluid in the lungs, and even death.

OEM: Original Engine Manufacturer

US EPA (or EPA): United States Environmental Protection Agency

VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds - These consist of compounds such as Benzene and Methane, which act as greenhouse gases and have a greater effect than carbon dioxide. Methane, for example, has a greenhouse effect 21 times that of CO2. VOCs, coupled with NOx, are responsible for ground level ozone, leading to eye irritation and decrease in lung function, along with chest pain, coughing, nausea and pulmonary congestion.