NOx Abatement Funds Released for Taxis and Buses in London Says KleenAir.IRVINE, Calif. -- KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :KAIR) announces that the Energy Savings Trust (EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy ) in the UK published on June 14th, 2004 the release of the first allocation of funds under its NOx Abatement Program. Six London Taxicab fleet owners have applied for funding to fit KleenAir Systems NOx and Particulate reduction systems to some 120 cabs. In addition, applications have been filed under this release for some 50 London buses. This release covers available funding for the months of June and July and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. If granted, then installation of these products would take place in September. A similar release will occur at the beginning of August for the months of August and September, and then again in October. KleenAir, with its systems integrator Dinex Exhausts Ltd, is the only company listed in the SCRF SCRF Self-Consistent Reaction Field SCRF Spinal Cord Research Foundation (Paralyzed Veterans of America) SCRF Superconducting Radio Frequency SCRF Stanford Center for Reservoir Forecasting SCRF South Carolina Central Railroad (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. plus Filter) category for London Taxicabs and has the highest grant rating of 75% of the cost. It is estimated that eventually over 17,500 of the London Taxicab Fleet will be retrofitted with devices to upgrade them to Euro 3 standards under the Mayor's Clean Air Strategy. On June 10th, Ken Livingstone was re-elected Mayor of London This article is about the elected mayor of Greater London. For the City of London mayor, see Lord Mayor of London. The Mayor of London is an elected politician in London. The role, created in 2000, was the first directly-elected mayor in the United Kingdom. by a 10 point majority and has announced at his press conference of June 15th 2004 his intention to create a new Climate Change Agency. The centerpiece of this initiative is the Low Emission Zone A Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is a geographically defined area which seeks to restrict or deter access by certain polluting vehicles with the aim of improving the air quality. UK (LEZ) that will be created inside the M25 ring road. Under the LEZ policy, certain diesel vehicles will be required to upgrade their emissions by 2007, a ruling that will affect a large number of vehicles, in addition to London taxis and buses. KleenAir believes it is well positioned to cater to this retrofit market opportunity. "As anticipated, the Mayor is confirming his strong stand on the issue of reducing pollution in London," said Lionel Simons, President, "and the KleenAir product line, capable of achieving his clean air goals, is ready for implementation through our strategic partner, Dinex Exhaust." KleenAir is at the cutting edge of automotive emission reduction technology including Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR (Sequence Control Register) See program counter. ), Diesel Particulate Filters, Diesel Oxidizing Catalysts and advanced catalytic technology that significantly reduces nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide carbon monoxide, chemical compound, CO, a colorless, odorless, tasteless, extremely poisonous gas that is less dense than air under ordinary conditions. It is very slightly soluble in water and burns in air with a characteristic blue flame, producing carbon dioxide; , hydrocarbon and particulates. These pollutants have been shown to be a major contributor to heart and lung disease. Safe Harbor Act Disclaimer The statements contained in this release and statements that the company may make orally in connection with this release are not historical fact and are 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. Actual results may differ materially from those forward-looking statements, as such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly impact the company's business and the actual outcome and results may differ materially. |
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