A North Yorkshire firm is claiming a breakthrough in the fight against pollution with a new invention to cut car emissions by up to 70 per cent.

And Excell Fuel Treatment Systems Ltd is forecasting more than £750,000 worth of worldwide sales this year of its groundbreaking new device.

Excell, which has begun manufacturing the new Green Filter at its factory on the Bar Lane industrial estate in Boroughbridge, has received financial backing from Barclays Bank as orders flood in.

Talks are now taking place between the company and a major motor component manufacturer interested in taking over the manufacturing licence of the device.

The Green Filter can be fitted to all cars, whether petrol or diesel-powered, and it is claimed not only to reduce emissions by 70 per cent but also to boost fuel efficiency by around 10 per cent.

The device was invented by Scotsman Richard McFadzean, who formed Excell Fuel Treatment Systems with magnet manufacturer Miles Gardner two years ago.

The system works by passing fuel through a chamber which has a closed circuit magnetic field inside.

The magnetic field works on the fuel to improve combustion, reducing emissions and boosting fuel economy.

Richard, 49, who after five years research has now applied for a world patent for his invention, said: "It's been known for years that magnets on the side of a fuel pipe can help reduce emissions. But the technology has never been used to anything like its optimum effect and I always believed it had great potential."

Miles, 33, whose grandfather, Cecil, invented the first moving coil loudspeaker, said: "We were looking at a turnover in our business plan of around £250,000 but gauging by present demand it looks like we could triple that.

"If the licence is bought then it will be manufactured elsewhere; if not, we may have to employ around ten people by the end of the year."

By then, thousands of the devices will be ready - each at £29.95 plus VAT.

The Green Filter can be obtained directly by contacting the company at 01423 326777.

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