2408 - Cleaner and More Efficient Diesel Engines Through Fuel Chemistry and Catalysts with Zelkam’s Brian Livingston

Josh Elledge

Published on: 06/04/2026

In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Brian Livingston, President of Zelkam, about his company's innovative diesel fuel technology. Brian, a chemical engineer and former Caterpillar employee who turned entrepreneur after COVID-era layoffs, explains how Zelkam's copper tube device uses rare earth catalysts to break down hydrocarbon chains in diesel fuel, improving combustion efficiency. The technology delivers 5-7% better fuel economy and reduced emissions, offering significant cost savings for trucking and mining industries.