In 1970’s, Shell Acquires Tom Ogle’s Advanced Engine Technology to Suppress It
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to Tom Ole in 1970s Tom Ole accidentally created an engine that ran on its own fumes using a modified lawnmower what in April 1977 he drove the car 205 mil on Just 2 gallons of gas Engineers found no hidden fuel reserves in the car confirming the technology Effectiveness Olga's invention attracted significant attention including a $25 million buyout you know from who ready for this from Shell Oil company which he declined to prevent the technology from being suppressed weird is that despite securing a pth an investor support Ogle face legal troubles from the SEC in the IRS and personal challenges including his wife leaving him Ogo was shot in 1978 but survived however later he died under suspicious circumstances involving painkillers and alcohol which was ruled an accidental overdose his death was speculated by some to be a coverup and his revolutionary invention was largely forgotten