From:
http://www.mayflower-e3.com

The Mayflower e3 engine uses patented new technology to improve the
efficiency of the internal combustion engine.

"I have dedicated the last eleven years of my life to the design and
development of a new technology that I knew would transfrom engine
capabilities - an engine that is more versatile, more economical and more
environmentally acceptable."
- Dr Joe Ehrlich

Throughout his career, Joe Ehrlich has focused particularly on the
combustion process. "To get perfect combustion is the dream of every man
that is involved with engine design," he says, "and it is not simple." He
felt that the conventional crank and con-rod design was flawed. It wastes a
considerable amount of energy in unburnt fuel that is expelled from the
exhaust.

Joe Ehrlich realised that the key to improving combustion was to control the
motion of the piston at different points of the cycle. He experimented first
with a cam-based system to develop his theory and then set about finding a
practical way of controlling piston motion that could be exploited
commercially.

His years of experience with early two-cycle designs threw up the germ of an
idea. He considered inserting a pivoted lever arm between the crankshaft and
con-rod. This would change the piston motion the way he wanted - but , when
he plotted it out on paper, he also realised it would do much more. "Not
only could I change the piston motion," he recalls, "but by moving the
bearing that held the lever arm, I could alter the compression ratio and
change the capacity of the engine."

He showed his design to Sir Jack Brabham who studied it for a moment and
then exclaimed, "You've got it Joe. That's it!"

At that moment Joe realised he had a commercially viable design for an
incredibly versatile engine. "To have a variable compression and a variable
capacity engine must be what the world is looking for because this
automatically will give you better emission and better fuel consumption," he
explains.

With the involvement of The Mayflower Corporation, he has seen his dream
take shape in a series of working research engines. The intial data from
them confirm his expectations.

The Mayflower e3 variable motion engine is indeed the engine of the future.

Pollution is and will remain at the top of the world's agenda. As industry
strives to increase output and as more vehicles take to the highways,
governments are now aware of the urgent need to take action.

Improvements to the internal combustion engine have had some effect on the
reduction of emissions, but a major step forward would be everyone's ideal.

Mayflower e3 engine technology can reduce vehicle emissions substantially,
important in the context of legislative demands.

The demand for energy around the world continues to increase, while stocks
of fossil fuels diminish. The world needs new technologies to conserve this
vital resource.

With new types of power plant and fuel cells still decades away from mass
implementation, the internal combustion engine will be with us for a
considerable time yet. Ideally, we should make it significantly more
efficient.

Mayflower e3 engine technology significantly reduces fuel usage without loss
of power.

The global economy demands low cost production. Competitive pressure forces
us to provide the consumer with value for money. Efficient transportation is
an essential part of controlling costs throughout the world.

There is substantial worldwide investment in existing engine production
facilities. Unit production costs have been minimised with many years'
experience. We need to take advantage of these assets.

Mayflower e3 engine technology can be produced in existing manufacturing
facilities using current technologies and without fundamental new capital
investment. Vehicles with Mayflower e3 technology can operate at
substantially reduced cost.

How was this revolutionary new engine designed and developed? Who was behind
it?

Dr J Ehrlich LMSAE

Mayflower e3 engine technology is the invention of Dr Joe Ehrlich who has
spent a lifetime successfully developing engines with improved performance.

His inventiveness stems from a readiness to be unconventional. In 1948, he
built a three cylinder motorcycle engine that was so powerful it was banned
from racing circuits. In 1959, he built a 2-stroke engine that swept a
motorcycle to victory after victory.

He went on for many years to build his own successful 'EMC' racing
motorcycles and cars, including race-winning machines for Mike Hailwood.
From 1981, his 250cc EMC motorcycles won 4 junior TT's at the Isle of Man,
including being the first 250cc machine to break the 110 mph lap record.

EMC designs caught the eye of triple world champion Jack Brabham, leading to
Joe supplying parts for Brabham Formula 2 and Formula 3 racing cars. He also
made complete engines and Ehrlich cars for F2, F3 and later Formula Atlantic
racing, scooping many victories.

Throughout his career, Joe Ehrlich has focused particularly on the
combustion process. "To get perfect combustion is the dream of every man
that is involved with engine design," he says, "and it is not simple." He
felt that the conventional crank and con-rod design was flawed. It wastes a
considerable amount of energy in unburnt fuel that is expelled from the
exhaust.

Joe Ehrlich realised that the key to improving combustion was to control the
motion of the piston at different points of the cycle. He experimented first
with a cam-based system to develop his theory and then set about finding a
practical way of controlling piston motion that could be exploited
commercially.

Mayflower Corporation's Annual Report and Interim Results are published on
the corporate website www.mayflowercorp.com

Mayflower Corporation

Head Office
Mayflower House
London Road
Loudwater
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP10 9RF
England
Tel: +44 (0)1494 450145
Fax: +44 (0)1494 450607
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MVS USA

Mayflower Vehicle Systems, Inc. (Head Office)
37900 InterChange Drive
Farmington Hill
MI 48335
USA
Tel: +1 (248)473 7500
Fax: +1 (248)473 7887
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Mayflower Vehicle Systems, Inc.
55 N Garfield Street
Norwalk
OH 44857
USA
Tel: +1 (419)668 8132
Fax: +1 (419)668 1096

Mayflower Vehicle Systems, Inc.
60581 State Route 7
Shadyside
OH 43947
USA
Tel: +1 (740)676 6542
Fax: +1 (740)676 9273

Mayflower Vehicle Systems, Inc.
South Battleground Avenue
PO Box 789
Kings Mountain
NC 28086
USA
Tel: +1 (704)937 4400
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Mayflower Vehicle Systems, Inc.
3100 MacCorkle Avenue SW
South Charleston
WV 25303
USA
Tel: +1 (304)744 4601
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