- First Tellurium (CSE:FTEL) released new performance insights into the thermoelectric radiator / generator, following a successful demonstration in April
- The innovative device, which replaces both the alternator and radiator in combustion engine vehicles, has shown the potential to significantly improve fuel efficiency by converting waste heat into electricity
- The PyroDelta system not only reduces engine weight but also offers a versatile solution for both new and existing vehicles
- First Tellurium stock (CSE:FTEL) last traded at $0.13
First Tellurium (CSE:FTEL) has released new performance insights into the thermoelectric radiator / generator developed by its majority-owned subsidiary, PyroDelta Energy Inc., following a successful demonstration in April. The innovative device, which replaces both the alternator and radiator in combustion engine vehicles, has shown the potential to significantly improve fuel efficiency by converting waste heat into electricity—without any moving parts.
The PyroDelta system not only reduces engine weight but also offers a versatile solution for both new and existing vehicles. Over 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) of road testing confirmed the device’s ability to maintain effective engine cooling while generating sufficient electricity to power all onboard electronics and charge the vehicle’s battery.
“Following our recent news releases, we have received questions about how the device would operate under both hot and cold temperature extremes,” Tyrone Docherty, president and CEO of First Tellurium said in a news release. “These are important considerations, as the device must hold up under real-world conditions.”
According to PyroDelta’s head engineer, Michael Abdelmaseh, the device thrives in temperature extremes. “The greater the difference between the outer air and engine temperature, the more electricity the device produces,” he explained. “Even in very hot weather, there’s enough temperature differential to meet a vehicle’s electrical demands. Whether you’re in a northern Canadian winter or a summer day in Death Valley, the device will do its job.”
Abdelmaseh noted that a 50°C (122°F) temperature difference can yield approximately 400 watts of electricity. Given that combustion engines typically operate between 90°C and 104°C (195°F to 220°F), colder climates can offer even greater efficiency. “In Canadian winters, with temperatures ranging from 0°C to -10°C, the differential can exceed 90°C, generating ample power,” he said.
Docherty also highlighted the device’s potential for electric vehicles (EVs), which often suffer from reduced efficiency in cold weather. “We believe the device can help alleviate this problem by harnessing waste heat from EV batteries,” he said. “The overall benefit would depend on available heat, but the same thermoelectric principles apply.”
With EV sales slowing and major automakers like Honda postponing large-scale EV projects—such as its recently delayed $15-billion initiative in Ontario—Docherty emphasized the importance of improving combustion engine efficiency. “PyroDelta’s technology represents the kind of breakthrough the auto industry needs, both for immediate fuel savings and for supporting the long-term transition to electric vehicles.”
As the global automotive sector seeks sustainable solutions, First Tellurium and PyroDelta’s thermoelectric innovation could mark a pivotal step toward cleaner, more efficient transportation.
First Tellurium Corp. works to generate revenue and value through mineral discovery, project development, project generation and cooperative access.
First Tellurium stock (CSE:FTEL) last traded at $0.13 and has risen 23.81 per cent since this time last year.
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