Altairnano, Phoenix and Boshart Successfully Launch Electric SUV at ZEV Symposium.Demonstration Rides Are Described As Remarkable RENO, Nev. -- Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ALTI) with their electric vehicle partners, Boshart Engineering and Phoenix Motorcars Phoenix Motorcars is a California-based company that focuses on developing electric vehicles. At present, Phoenix partners with other corporations for development of key vehicle components, such as AltairNano's fast-charge lithium ion battery technology. , successfully launched a full size, all-electric SUV at the California Air Resources Board California Air Resources Board (CARB) is the "clean air agency" of the state of California in the United States. Established originally in 1967, it is a part of the California Environmental Protection Agency, an organization which reports directly to the California Zero Emission Zero emission refers to an engine, motor, or other energy source, that emits no waste products that pollutes the environment or disrupts the climate. Zero emission engines Vehicle (ZEV ZEV Zero Emission Vehicle ) Technology Symposium, in Sacramento, California this week. The freeway ready, all-electric SUV was powered entirely by Altairnano NanoSafe batteries. The launch included demonstration rides in the vehicle around the Sacramento streets near the CARB building. Over 50 people rode in the vehicle during the event and the vehicle performed flawlessly. "I enjoyed my test drive in the Altairnano powered electric SUV. I have driven many electric vehicles, including the General Motors EV1, and the Altairnano powered vehicle delivered excellent performance in acceleration and rapid battery recharge," said John Waters, Breakthrough Design Group leader at the Rocky Mountain Institute The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an organization in the United States dedicated to research, publication, consulting, and lecturing in the general field of sustainability, with a special focus on profitable innovations for energy and resource efficiency. , a consulting organization with major clients in, among others, the transportation and defense sectors. Also on September 27, at 2:30 p.m., Evan House, Ph.D., Director of Altairnano's Advanced Materials & Power Systems business unit, presented Altairnano's NanoSafe([TM]) rechargeable nano-titanate battery program to the symposium. The speech was very well attended and generated considerable interest from the audience which consisted of a broad mix from motor industry executives to academics. More details on the vehicle preparation for the event, a brochure on the NanoSafe battery technology and Dr. Evan House's presentation can be found on the Altairnano website homepage. ABOUT THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE The Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that fosters the efficient and restorative use of natural, human and other capital to make the world secure, just, prosperous and life-sustaining. ABOUT ALTAIR NANOTECHNOLOGIES INC. Altairnano is an innovator and supplier of advanced novel, ceramic nanomaterials. Altairnano's leading edge scientists are complemented by a seasoned management team with substantial experience in commercializing innovative, disruptive technologies. The company has developed nanomaterials for the alternative energy, life sciences and performance materials markets based on its proprietary manufacturing process. This process also provides the foundation for its innovative AHP AHP Assistant House Physician. pigment process. In alternative energy Altairnano has disruptive battery technology delivering minute-charge, high power, long life, ultra-wide operating temperature range and inherently safe performance in its NanoSafe[TM] batteries. For more information visit www.altairnano.com. |
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