Apparatus and method for preventing a vehicle from running out of fuel

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9884596
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14735600

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An apparatus for use with a motor vehicle to simulate fuel loss to encourage early refueling to prevent stranding. The apparatus may cause stumbling and hesitation by interrupting various engine management systems to simulate low fuel in the tank by cutting either spark or fuel momentarily or applying the brakes.

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FIRST PRINCIPLES INC455 NEW KARNER ROAD ALBANY NY 12205

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Raniere, Keith A Albany, US 59 673

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