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GMG G-LUBRICANT Achieves 13.8% Fuel Saving in Major Australian Charity Rally
Newsfileยท 2025-11-18 12:32
Core Insights - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (GMG) announced successful results from the G-LUBRICANT product demonstration during a charity car rally in Australia, showcasing significant fuel efficiency improvements [1][3][8] Product Performance - The Rally Car Team, using a Ford Falcon, achieved an average fuel consumption of 10.8 liters per 100 km before applying G-LUBRICANT, which improved to 9.3 liters per 100 km after application, representing a fuel efficiency improvement of 1.5 liters per 100 km or approximately 13.8% [2][3] - The team reported additional benefits such as reduced engine temperature and smoother engine operation, despite the car sustaining significant physical damage during the rally [4] Event Context - The Charity Rally covered a total distance of 3,850 kilometers, with a mix of sealed (2,000 km) and unsealed roads (1,850 km), aimed at raising funds for cancer research, with approximately $59 million raised over the past 15 years [7] Company Overview - GMG is an Australian clean-technology company focused on developing energy-saving and energy storage solutions using graphene produced through an in-house process [9] - The company is currently working on scaling up production capabilities and securing market applications for its products, including graphene-enhanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC-R) coatings, as well as graphene lubricant additives [10] Future Developments - GMG is collaborating with the University of Queensland to advance research and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries and has also developed a graphene additive slurry to enhance lithium-ion battery performance [11]