EPA CERTIFIES POLARIS SNOWMOBILES 2 YEARS AHEAD OF MANDATE.Polaris Industries Polaris Industries manufactures a full line of all-terrain vehicles (ATV), snowmobiles, Ranger utility vehicles in 2wd, 4wd or 6wd, Victory Motorcycles and EU rated quadcycles. Polaris no longer manufactures personal water craft or sportboats. Based in Medina, Minnesota. , Minneapolis, has announced that its 2004 model Frontier family of snowmobiles have received certification for meeting Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and emission requirements for 2006. Model year 2004 Frontiers will be the first snowmobiles certified to the EPA's more stringent requirements. The four-stroke Frontier presents a cleaner, quieter alternative in snowmobiling -- without sacrificing the famous Polaris ride quality. The Frontier, introduced in 2001, features a block heater A block heater is an electric heater that heats the engine of a car to ease starting in cold weather. They are connected to normal AC power overnight or before driving, via regular power plugs that are fed through a vehicle's grille. for easier cold-weather starting and closed-loop electronic fuel injection (EFI See UEFI. EFI - Extensible Firmware Interface ) induction to further reduce emissions. "Environmental friendliness is a top priority for Polaris and that is underscored by how quickly we reached this distinction," said Tom Tiller, 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. , Polaris Industries. "We will continue to work proactively with government agencies to produce products which deliver both outstanding environmental performance and a terrific recreational experience." About Polaris With annual 2002 sales of $1.52 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), personal watercraft, Victory motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER for recreational and utility use. The Polaris Professional Series, a line of heavy duty Workmobiles(TM) targeted at lawn and landscape companies, equipment rental companies and construction operations, marks Polaris' expansion into the commercial equipment marketplace. Polaris is the recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world; and a leading manufacturer of personal watercraft. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle, from a major company, in nearly 60 years, is rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships. Consumers can also purchase apparel and vehicle accessories anytime at polarisindustries.com . Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. and Pacific Stock Exchange under the symbol "PII See Pentium II. ," and the company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. For more information, call 952/346-6225 or visit http://www.polarisindustries.com. |
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