Clean Diesel and Robert Bosch GmbH Enter Agreement on Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Technology.Targets Global Vehicle Markets STAMFORD, Conn. -- Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (EBB:CDTI CDTI Centro Para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial (Spain) CDTI Cockpit Display of Traffic Information CDTI Common rail Diesel Turbo Injection CDTI Commercial Driver Training Institute (Pakistan) , AIM:CDT/CDTS & XETRA Xetra Deutsche Borse electronic trading platform that commenced operation in 1997. :CDI CDI compact disc interactive: a system for storing a mix of software, data, audio, and compressed video for interactive use under processor control ), an innovation leader for clean energy and environmental technologies to reduce harmful engine emissions, said today that it has signed a binding contract for a worldwide non-exclusive licensing agreement with Stuttgart, Germany-based Robert Bosch GmbH Robert Bosch GmbH [1] is a German corporation which was started in 1886 by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart, Germany. [2] Bosch businesses include:
Under the agreement, Robert Bosch GmbH has secured non-exclusive worldwide rights to patents held by Clean Diesel Technologies for control of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emission by selective catalytic reduction Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) is a means of removing nitrogen oxides, often the most abundant and polluting component in exhaust gases, through a chemical reaction between the exhaust gases, a (reductant) additive, and a catalyst. (SCR (Sequence Control Register) See program counter. ). The patents Bosch has agreed to license include Clean Diesel's ARIS ARIS American Religious Identification Survey ARIS Architecture of Integrated Information Systems ARIS Active Rack Isolation System ARIS Aggregate Route-based IP Switching ARIS Agentia Romana pentru Investitii Straine ([R]) method of single-fluid return-flow cooled urea injection for SCR control of NOx emissions, as well as patents covering the combination of exhaust gas recirculation “EGR” redirects here. For other uses, see EGR (disambiguation). Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is a NOx (nitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide) reduction technique used in most gasoline and diesel engines. (EGR EGR Engineering EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Engineer EGR Early Growth Response EGR Extra Grace Required EGR Enhanced Gas Recovery EGR Embedded GPS Receiver EGR Emergency Generator Room ) with SCR to minimize toxic emissions while optimizing vehicle fuel efficiency. SCR has been recognized as a leading technology for controlling NOx emissions, as required to meet international environmental standards now being implemented. In addition to providing a cost-effective control of NOx emissions, these inventions of Clean Diesel Technologies provide improved fuel economy, also contributing to reduced vehicle carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement also includes provision for the use of these technologies in non-vehicular applications such as stationary power generation, rail and marine. The terms were not disclosed, but Clean Diesel said that its licensing agreements generally are structured around license initiation fees and running royalty payments. Clean Diesel expects its 2007 financial results to include the first revenue under this agreement. Products incorporating these emission control and fuel-efficiency SCR technologies have been developed by Bosch and are likely to further gain in market acceptance. With many years of research and development, accompanied by rigorous testing and work with regulatory bodies internationally, Clean Diesel Technologies' robust portfolio of intellectual property is poised to lead the growing green, clean-air movement around the world with its solutions to clean up major pollutants such as oxides of nitrogen, targeted by this agreement. Clean Diesel Technologies CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Bernhard Steiner commented, "Through this new relationship with Bosch, an industry leader whose products are included in all classes of engines and vehicles manufactured around the world, we are happy to announce this agreement as a further endorsement of the value of the Clean Diesel Technologies emission control inventions. This is a significant step for our Company. Clean Diesel has had prior agreements with major companies addressing retrofit markets, and this is the first license targeting a substantial portion of the new diesel vehicles with SCR technology that are predicted to be built over the next several years. These SCR patents were originated and developed to address the global need for cleaner air through emissions control, sustainability and fuel efficiency." Clean Diesel Technologies Executive VP and Chief Technology Officer Walter Copan added, "The increasing concern over the impacts of air pollution has resulted in substantially more demanding requirements to control oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter and carbon dioxide emissions, while also reducing fossil fuel consumption. Our patented platform technologies have worldwide application directly addressing these areas. Bosch has the expertise and full range of capabilities to deliver these integrated SCR emission control solutions to original equipment manufacturers and its other customers around the world." Conference Call and Webcast Clean Diesel Technologies' management will host a conference call on Thursday, May 24, 2007, at 11:00 am EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT (8:00 AM PDT PDT abbr. Pacific Daylight Time PDT Pacific Daylight Time PDT n abbr (US) (= Pacific Daylight Time) → hora de verano del Pacífico PDT / 4:00 PM UK) to discuss recent developments. This call will be broadcast live over the Internet simultaneously and may be accessed at www.cdti.com or www.investorcalendar.com. Web participants are encouraged to go to either website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The online archive will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and continue for 30 days. About Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc., together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Clean Diesel International, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , is a clean energy and environmental technology company that provides innovative solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions and conserve energy. Clean Diesel's patented technologies, products and solutions enable cost-effective reduction of harmful emissions from internal combustion engines while also improving fuel economy and power. Products include Platinum Plus([R]) fuel-borne catalysts, the Platinum Plus Purifier Systems, the ARIS([R]) urea injection systems for selective catalytic reduction of NOx, diesel particulate filter “DPF” redirects here. For plasma focus device, see dense plasma focus. A diesel particulate filter, sometimes called a DPF, is a device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. and biofuels technologies. Clean Diesel Technologies' products are now in commercial use around the world. Platinum Plus and ARIS are registered trademarks of Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. For more information, visit Clean Diesel at www.cdti.com or contact the Company directly. Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known or unknown risks, including those detailed in the Company's filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. |
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