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Gradient Scientist Provides Congressional Testimony on Air Toxic Standards

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:45:00 +0000

Gradient scientist Julie E. Goodman was invited to testify before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Energy and Power at a hearing entitled, "The American Energy Initiative: What EPA's Utility MACT Rule Will Cost U.S. Consumers." The focus of the hearing was the Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS). The hearing was held February 8, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Dr. Goodman discussed significant limitations in the studies relied upon by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to estimate the health benefits of the proposed MATS. EPA estimated that the MATS will reduce the disease burden in America to such an extent that it will translate into tens of billions of dollars saved. The largest purported benefits from the MATS are derived not from reducing mercury emissions, but from reducing fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions.

Despite the vast array of peer-reviewed scientific literature on the topic, EPA based its benefits assessment on only two PM2.5 epidemiology studies that reported statistical associations between PM2.5 reductions and health benefits. Dr. Goodman testified that these two studies had methodological limitations and were not consistent with many epidemiology studies indicating no correlation between reducing PM2.5 and health benefits. In addition, she discussed how some scientific studies indicate an exposure threshold exists below which PM2.5 is not likely to cause adverse health effects, a factor ignored in the EPA assessment. She concluded that EPA's analysis was not supported by the weight of available scientific evidence and grossly inflated the estimated benefits of the proposed standards.

Dr. Goodman is an expert in toxicology, epidemiology, and assessing human health risks from chemicals in consumer products and in the environment. In addition to her work at Gradient, She teaches at the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Goodman received an S.B. in Environmental Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an Sc.M. in Epidemiology and a Ph.D. in Toxicology from Johns Hopkins University. Before joining Gradient, Dr. Goodman was a Cancer Prevention Fellow at the National Cancer Institute.

About Gradient
Gradient is an environmental and risk science consulting firm renowned for its specialties in Toxicology, Epidemiology, Risk Assessment, Product Safety, Contaminant Fate and Transport, and Environmental Chemistry.

H2O Innovation Renews and Extends its Credit Facilities

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

All amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

H₂O Innovation Inc. ("H₂O Innovation" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:HEO) (ALTERNEXT:MNEMO:ALHEO) announces today that it has recently concluded the renewal of its credit facilities for 2012. The Company's financing is comprised of a total of $4 million revolving credit facility in Canadian and U.S. currencies - up from its previous $3 million facility. The Company uses this facility to finance its normal course of business.

This renewed and extended financing agreement provides H₂O Innovation sufficient financial resources to cover the working capital requirements it will face as it executes its record-high order backlog, while also ensuring flexibility to continue its development strategy.

The financing is provided by National Bank of Canada, the Company's current commercial bank with whom it has developed an enduring relationship over the last 4 years.

The Company also uses financial solutions for its operations from Export Development Canada ("EDC"), which provides guarantees for its revolving credit facility as well as a performance security guarantee related to letter of credit on a project-to-project basis. EDC is a long-time financial partner that is instrumental in enabling H₂O Innovation to export over 70% of its business outside of Canada, mainly in the United States.

"We are really pleased to have completed the renewal of our credit facilities with National Bank of Canada and EDC, two well-respected and solid financial institutions, demonstrating the confidence and continued support of our main financing partners. Under favourable commercial terms and with a reduction in related costs, this financing will enable us to execute our record-high order backlog and continue supporting our growth initiatives", stated FrÃ©dÃ©ric DugrÃ©, President and CEO of H₂O Innovation.

Prospective disclosures

Certain statements set forth in this press release regarding the operations and the activities of H₂O Innovation as well as other communications by the Company to the public that describe more generally management objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or forecasts may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities legislation. Forward-looking statements concern analysis and other information based on forecast future results and the estimate of amounts that cannot yet be yet determined. Forward-looking statements include the use of the words "expect", "believe", "estimate" and other similar terms as well as those usually used in the future and the conditional, notably regarding certain assumptions as to the success of a venture. Those forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which may result in actual and future results of the Company to be materially different than those indicated. Information about the risk factors to which the Company is exposed is provided in the Annual Information Form dated September 28, 2011 available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). Unless required to do so pursuant to applicable securities legislation, H₂O Innovation assumes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements contained in this press release or in other communications as a result of new information, future events and other changes.

About H ₂ O Innovation

Building on 11 years of experience, H₂O Innovation designs, manufactures, and integrates state-of-the-art custom-built water treatment systems for the production of drinking water and industrial process water, the reclamation and reuse of water, and the treatment of wastewater in the municipal, commercial, institutional, industrial, oil & gas, mining, and energy markets. The Company also offers operating and maintenance solutions for membrane filtration and reverse osmosis systems. H₂O Innovation has over 100 employees, seven offices including three manufacturing plants in Canada and the United States and is a founding partner of H₂O Innovation India, a joint venture based in Mumbai, India. Shares of H₂O Innovation are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (HEO) and on the NYSE Euronext Alternext Exchange (MNEMO: ALHEO). For more, visit www.h2oinnovation.com.

H2O Innovation Inc.
Guillaume Ducharme
418-928-0234
guillaume.ducharme@h2oinnovation.com
www.h2oinnovation.com

'Hybrid Power of Kids & Drivers' Fuels 'IDLE-FREE for Our Kids' U.S. Sponsorship

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Editors note: There is one photo, two videos, and three podcasts associated with this press release.

Big fuel and emissions savings at Ambassatours Gray Line will be in the spotlight at United Motor Coach Association EXPO in Long Beach, California, February 8 â" 12, 2012.

"Ambassatours Gray Line has saved $60,000 and CO2 equal to the weight of about six motor coaches in two years by going 'IDLE-FREE for our kids'," says Ron Zima, 'The IDLE-FREE Guy', founder of The Children's Clean Air Network.

Motor Coach Industries and Allison Transmission, two major suppliers in the industry, are co-sponsoring 'The IDLE-FREE Guy' to share the Ambassatours Gray Line success story at the UMA EXPO.

"Clean air and fuel conservation go hand-in-hand with our business philosophy. And of course, our kids are the future," says Pat Ziska, Vice President â" Sales & Marketing at Motor Coach Industries. "Our campaign 'Go Green, Go Coach, Go MCI' highlights the many environmental benefits of motor coach travel, so, going 'IDLE-FREE for our kids' is something we can easily embrace. It resonates with people."

"What's under the hood with our campaign is simple. It's the emotional pull of kids on drivers," says Zima, a hockey dad and father of two. "It's transformational. Once we understand how much we can all save by 'going green, going IDLE-FREE for our kids' â" drivers come on board pretty quickly."

"Our drivers and staff have kids. Once they understood that this was important to their own kids, they quickly started to buy-in," says Ambassatours Gray Line president Dennis Campbell. The company is the largest motor coach charter company in Atlantic Canada.

Motor coach operators from across North America attend the UMA EXPO to network with experts, share best practices and solutions for streamlining their enterprises.

It's being held this year at The Long Beach Convention Center, in Long Beach, California.

For interviews and context, visit: www.IDLEFREE-MCI.com

About 'The IDLE-FREE Guy' and The Children's Clean Air Network

The Children's Clean Air Network is a network of like-minded partners promoting 'go green, go IDLE-IDLE Free for our kids'. The vision is to inspire North America to 'turn off its tailpipe - when it's parked.' The goal is to reduce vehicle emissions, ultimately saving billions of dollars in fuel and cutting millions of tons of greenhouse gas.

The Children's Clean Air Network began as a grassroots campaign in 2006 at Kingswood Elementary School, near Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Its founder is father of two and hockey dad, Ron Zima, also known as 'The IDLE-FREE Guy'. "Our kids are depending on us to take care of their planet. Hockey rinks, schools and public places are prime locations where kids depend on clean air and where together, we can have a huge impact by going IDLE-FREE for our kids."

Partner organizations include schools, businesses, media outlets, and health and environment organizations.

'Always-on' vehicle emissions impact the health and future of children and represent a significant loss of fuel and resources. The Children's Clean Air Network seeks to inspire the public and empower children to lead change.

About Motor Coach Industries

Motor Coach Industries, headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, is the leading builder of intercity, over-the-road coaches for the tour, charter, line-haul, scheduled service, commuter transit and conversion markets in the U.S. and Canada.

About Allison Transmission

Allison Transmission is the world's largest manufacturer of fully-automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, medium- and heavy-tactical U.S. military vehicles and hybrid-propulsion systems for transit buses. Allison transmissions are used in a variety of applications including on-highway trucks (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (primarily school and transit), motor homes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (primarily energy and mining) and military vehicles (wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the Allison business is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. and employs approximately 2,800 people. Allison has manufacturing facilities and customization centers located in China, The Netherlands, Brazil, India, and Hungary, with a global presence serving customers in North American, Europe, Australia, South America, and Africa. Allison also has more than 1,500 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. More information about Allison is available at www.allisontransmission.com.

To view the photo associated with this press release, please visit the following link: http://www.marketwire.com/library/20120206-idlefree800.jpg

To view the videos associated with this press release, please visit the following links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exf74P3HK0s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIbr9k6fCHA

To listen to the podcasts associated with this press release, please visit the following links:

http://audioboo.fm/boos/636210-big-buses-big-savings-robert-gillis-interview

http://audioboo.fm/boos/644986-big-buses-big-savings-dennis-campbell-interview

http://audioboo.fm/boos/649632-going-green-going-coach-with-pat-ziska-mci

The Children's Clean Air Network
Ron Zima ADpPR
902-456-2550
ron@IDLEFREE.org
www.IDLEFREE.org
Motor Coach Industries
Media contact:
Patricia Plodzeen
Public Relations
847-283-0883
Motor Coach Industries
Marketing Department
847-285-2035

Ambassatours Gray Line President Dennis Campbell (left) with 'The IDLE-FREE Guy' - Ron Zima at the company's new headquarters, MacIntosh Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Big buses - big savings - Robert Gillis interview

Big buses - big savings - Dennis Campbell interview

Going Green - Going Coach with Pat Ziska - MCI

Hanfeng Evergreen Inc. Announces Board of Director Changes

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:20:00 +0000

Hanfeng Evergreen Inc. ("Hanfeng" or the "Company") (TSX:HF) announced today that Agrium Inc.'s ("Agrium") nominees to the Company's Board of Directors, Andrew Mittag and Joni Paulus, have resigned from the Board of Directors of Hanfeng, effectively immediately.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors and management of Hanfeng, we would like to thank Joni and Andrew for their support and contributions to the Company as directors," stated Loudon Owen, Chair of the Board for Hanfeng.

As announced earlier today by Agrium, Agrium will be retaining their equity investment in Hanfeng.

About Hanfeng Evergreen Inc.

Hanfeng is a leading producer and supplier of value-added fertilizer solutions in emerging markets. It is the largest producer of slow and controlled release fertilizer in two of world's most significant agricultural markets: the People's Republic of China ("China") and the Republic of Indonesia. As the first company to introduce slow and controlled release fertilizers into China's agriculture market, Hanfeng has established itself both as a market leader and innovator. A Canadian Company, Hanfeng is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and its shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker HF.

www.hanfengevergreen.com

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations. Forward looking statements include, without limitation, statements evaluating market and general economic conditions, and statements regarding growth strategy and future-oriented projected revenue, costs and expenditures. Actual results could differ materially from those projected and should not be relied upon as a prediction of future events. A variety of inherent risks, uncertainties and factors, many of which are beyond Hanfeng's control, affect the operations, performance and results of Hanfeng and its business, and could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations of estimated or anticipated events or results. Risks and uncertainties about Hanfeng's business are more fully discussed in the Company's disclosure materials, including its annual information form and MD&A, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada. Hanfeng undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or for any other reason. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Hanfeng Evergreen Inc.
Niral V. Merchant
Chief Financial Officer
+1 (416) 368-8588
nmerchant@hanfengevergreen.com
www.hanfengevergreen.com
Kevin O'Connor
Investor Relations
+1 (416) 962-3300
ko@spinnakercmi.com

Longhorn Solar Rolls Out Bonus $0.50 Per-Watt Solar Rebate Program for Customers in 20 Texas Cities That Missed Out on Oncor's Solar Rebate Program Last Year, but Still Want to Go Solar

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:15:00 +0000

The Longhorn Solar's Rebate Program Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economic Development and Improve the Environment in Addison, Azle, Bartlett, Bedford, Belton, Colleyville, Copperas Cove, Dallas, Euless, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Georgetown, Keller, Killeen, Hutto, Pflugerville, Plano, Richardson, Round Rock and Southlake, Texas

Longhorn Solar (www.longhornsolar.com) is encouraging Oncor customers in deregulated electric areas to put in their solar reservation form early this year so that they do not miss out on Oncor's 2012 Solar Rebate program, which could be funded soon.

"To make solar more affordable, Longhorn Solar is now offering a Bonus Solar Incentive of $0.50 per-watt to the first one hundred customers that allow Longhorn Solar to fill out an Oncor solar reservation form on their behalf," said Louis Petrik, Longhorn Solar's Chief Operating Officer. "On a 10-kilowatt (kW) solar system, the bonus incentive will save our customers an extra $5,000 in addition to whatever solar rebate Oncor offers during 2012."

"Customers that want to install a solar system during 2012 need to get in line right now or they could miss out completely on Oncor's solar rebates," Petrik added. "Last year, Oncor's solar rebate program ran out of money in several months and the demand for solar could be even higher this year as customers strive to install solar to protect their families against a repeat of last year's Texas heat wave, which sent electric bills soaring to record highs."

The Longhorn bonus solar rebate and the Oncor solar rebate combined reduce the price by two-thirds on the total cost of the system. On top of solar rebates, participants will also be able to take advantage of the 30-percent Federal Solar Tax Credit, which allows customers to deduct up to an additional $3,960 off the price of their solar power array.

The solar powered savings for customers will be substantial. A 10-kW solar power array will save customers approximately $1,400 per year on electricity and generate $35,000 or more of free solar electricity over the solar system's guaranteed 25-year life cycle.

Customers can call Longhorn Solar at (512) 837-4800 for a free over-the-phone solar rooftop review to see how much they can save on electric bills by installing a solar power array.

More details at: https://www.longhornsolar.com/oncor-solar-incentives.html.

Contact:
Robert Hoskins
Longhorn Solar
Director of Marketing
Cell: (512) 627-6622

ComRent Opens Load Bank Rental Service Center in Brazil

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Leading Global Load Bank Rental Provider Partners With Poit Energia in Sao Paolo to Service Oil & Gas, Industrial, Utilities, Wind Farm and Data Centers in Brazil, Chile and Peru

ComRent, the leading provider of load bank rental solutions, has opened a service distribution center in São Paolo, Brazil, in partnership with Poit Energia, the market leader in rental generators and temporary infrastructure in Latin America. Established in Brazil's capital city and serving all of Brazil, Chile and Peru, ComRent's joint venture with Poit Energia provides load bank rental and maintenance solutions for all power generating equipment used in data centers, utility substations, wind farms and oil and gas refineries.

"ComRent established the new Brazil service location in response to the increased demand for verification that electromechanical systems in high-performance buildings, utilities and mission critical facilities are operating at maximum efficiency and safety," said Paul Clewell, Vice President of Global Development for ComRent. "As the construction of high-performance facilities in this region continues to increase, we look forward to meeting the load bank testing needs of commissioning professionals."

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's 2011 International Energy Outlook report, Brazil is the ninth-largest energy consumer in the world, and the third-largest in the Western Hemisphere, behind the United States and Canada. Businesses in this region must move quickly to leverage technology for developing more efficient power systems to keep consumption costs in check, including the deployment of new equipment or major upgrades to existing systems. These new investments will require commissioning to ensure that new and upgraded power equipment will perform as expected. ComRent's load bank rental solutions are the trusted choice for safe, accurate and reliable load bank testing that keeps the design, build and commissioning process on-time and on-budget.

"ComRent, with its global reach, unparalleled technology and know-how, and seasoned commercial and technical teams, has added a world-class layer of load bank testing capabilities to Poit's temporary energy solutions in South America," said Wilson Poit, President of Poit Energia. "From data center testing, to wind farm commissioning and power systems validation, Poit powered by ComRent now offers an unrivalled solution in the Brazil marketplace to new and existing customers. It is a pleasure for Poit Energia to be part of ComRent's robust market expansion."

ComRent offers customers access to one of the largest fleets of load bank and related equipment in the world, saving significant time and cost associated with procurement and delivery. In addition, ComRent can offer its proprietary, transportable medium-voltage load bank unit -- the first of its kind in the rental industry, available and ready for rent in South America. ComRent offers all load testing services and project support functions from a local team of engineers, technicians and managers. The ComRent team is uniquely qualified to ensure that load bank tests are successful, helping customers keep deadlines on project schedules, as well as adhering to project budgets. ComRent can meet virtually any load bank testing requirement, for any size project.

About ComRent International

Since 1997, ComRent International has been providing construction professionals and facility engineers with reliable, simulated electrical and thermal load banks, transformers, cables and switchgear to commission and test mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems in high-performance structures such as data centers, healthcare facilities, nuclear power plants, municipal wastewater treatment plants and commercial cruise ships. ComRent offers North America's largest inventory of load banks, transformers, switchgear and cables. Its load bank rental solutions and value-added consulting services help construction managers and facility engineers validate designs, installations, total system performance and even LEED compliance. With 18 global distribution centers strategically located across the U.S., Canada, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, ComRent makes it possible to quickly and cost-effectively identify potential power and performance issues in these environments -- where uptime is paramount to continued operation. For more information, please visit www.ComRent.com.

Media Relations Contact:
Michelle Barry
ComRent International
MBarry@comrent.com
(603) 570-7533
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ComRent

ComRent load banks are now available in Brazil for reliable commissioning of any high performance building.

OnTray Media® Launches “ROCKS, PAPER SCISSORS” Campaign

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:45:19 +0000

02/06/2012 // Chicago, Illinois, United States // OnTray Media // OnTray Media Public Relations

OnTray Media®, the leading provider of customized advertising carriers for food and entertainment venues, now offers 42 unique designs of its patent-pending “OnTray Media®” product line in a 100% biodegradable paper and plastic alternative.

OnTray Media®’s founder, Dwight J. Smith, has created a paper replacement from a proprietary stone blend. This alternative to paper is 100% biodegradable and can hold 4-color process printing.

One of the massive benefits of Smith Paper® is that the stone compound used in its creation is easily manipulated. This allows for products from food trays to flatware to magazines to be manufactured using this 100% biodegradable alternative. This, compounded with the ability to hold 4-color process printing, makes the OnTray Media® product lines an incredibly attractive platform for advertisers.

Smith Paper® is also water resistant. Imagine your wedding album printed on water resistant paper, protecting your memories without sacrificing the quality of the pictures. This is what OnTray Media® is doing. They’re effectively creating higher quality products with a substantially lower impact on our environment.

OnTray Media® is using “Rocks” to make “Paper” eliminating the need to “Cut” down trees.

About OnMedia International:

Located in Chicago, Illinois, OnMedia International, Inc. [www.ontraymedia.com], is the leading provider of customized advertising carriers for food and entertainment venues. OnMedia International offers advertisers an innovative way to communicate targeted messages and promotions on the panels of custom designed food and beverage carriers at America’s leading stadiums, theaters, schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, shopping mall food courts, amusement parks, and other food and entertainment venues. OnMedia International’s exciting food carriers deliver memorable consumer touch points for advertisers and reduce costs for food service providers while simultaneously promoting recycling and environmental awareness.

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TUV Rheinland Group: Electric Vehicle Makes a Hit in China

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:00:00 +0000

TUV Rheinland Group: Electric Vehicle Makes a Hit in China

PR Newswire

2011 Report on China's Electric-Vehicle Markets

HONG KONG, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The TUV Rheinland Global Electric-Vehicle (EV) Survey 2011, released in the fourth quarter, suggests that almost every car driver in India and China intends to choose an EV in the next five years. "This alone will completely change the market conditions", explains Dr. Thomas Aubel, Executive Vice President of Mobility at TUV Rheinland. The survey also shows that although the problem of charging is the biggest concern for Chinese drivers, most people are still willing to invest more for the sake of environmental protection. In addition, Japan and Germany are perceived asthe leaders in EV technology and thus customers would prefer to buy Japanese and German EVs. Potential EV buyers selected Volkswagen as their preferred brand.

(Photo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2012/02/07/20120207121009138335.html )

Study Background

The TUV Rheinland Group has a broad range of specialists and labs for vehicle safety testing in Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, China and the USA. This report is drawn from a poll of 6,421 people, conducted by TUV's vehicle testing specialists in 12 main markets including China, Germany, Japan and the USA. From this sample, a total of 502 adult drivers in China were surveyed. The respondents owned a wide variety of cars, such as micro, small, middle class, luxury, SUVs, pick-up, vans (MPV), roadster and etc.

Chinese opt to drive in the city and most driving is short- or mid-distance

When asked if they would purchase an EV in the coming five years, approximately 88% of the Chinese people interviewed said that they would, trailing just behind India with 92%. The poll finds that 44% of respondents would use an EV in the same way as their present car, while 39% would prefer to use the EV only for regular trips. Over 60% of driving journeys are in cities and 87% of those surveyed drive less than 100km in their daily lives, with journey times of less than 2 hours. The study shows that families with a higher income drive longer hours and distances than those with lower incomes.

Most of the Chinese respondents drive fewer than 100 miles per day. This makes driving an EV viable because the battery needs to recharge after a certain distance and this is likely to be satisfied. Thus, Chinese people are more willing to buy an EV than those in other countries.

The Chinese are willing to pay more for protecting the environment.

In China, 40% of those interviewed said that they would like to buy an EV because of environment protection. Saving fuel (19%) tops the list of environmental concerns; including combating global warming, air pollution, protecting our future from environmental changes and environmental protection through reduced oil exploration. The cost is also relevant; for example, the rising fuel price weighs quite heavily with 32% of respondents. To this end, 16% may choose an EV to save money on fuel. The purchase price, governmental subsidy and tax credits can also assist in the adoption of electric vehicles.

More than four out of five (80%) are willing to pay more to buy an EV to support environmental protection. 38% of the respondents claimed that they would prefer an EV to a regular vehicle even if the price of the EV was 20% higher. The study finds that those with a higher household income are more likely to value environmental protection, with 63% wanting to buy an EV, which is 11-12% higher than those with a lower income. One in four of the low-income respondents said that they were discouraged by the cost of environmental protection.

Access to charging points and battery safety are the greatest concerns.

As the data shows, charging options, convenience and accessibility will be critical to EV adoption. People worry about the need to recharge the battery after a certain distance (22%), the availability of charging stations (19%), the number of hours required to charge the battery (9%) and loss of power while driving (4%).

However, 9% of the respondents would not buy an EV due to safety considerations. Of these, 50% of them are very concerned about battery leakage/explosion (17%), battery safety (17%) and loss of power in the street (16%).

In summary, the future of electric vehicles depends primarily on charging accessibility and battery safety.

Japan and Germany are perceived as the leaders in EV technology

The specialists from TUV Rheinland Group found that when asked about the most technologically advanced country with regard to EV technology, more than half of the respondents perceived Japan (50%) and Germany (49%) as the leaders, followed by the USA (33%) and China (31%).

Brand Influence: a large majority of people prefer Volkswagen

For the question concerning, "Which car manufacturer do consumers associated the most closely with EV?", thirty-four percent of the participants named Audi, Honda and Toyota as the top EV makers, with Volkswagen (31%) taking second place and BMW (30%) in third place. Volkswagen takes the top spot as the favorite car manufacturer, while Honda takes second place. Volkswagen (31%), Honda (27%), Toyota (24%), Audi (23%), Buick (17%) and BMW (17%) make up the list of the top five vehicle brands.

This result shows that a majority of people favors Volkswagen amongst all, and then Toyota, Audi, Buick and Honda, which is more or less the same as the responses to the interview question "What is the brand of your primary vehicle?" It is clear that Chinese drivers will choose Japanese or German brands because they believe that they are the leaders in vehicle technology. The survey also reveals that people's first car buying experience has a direct impact on their next purchase. Volkswagen is selected as the best choice for an electric vehicle for its brand reputation.

As environmental and energy efficiency concerns spread throughout China, electric vehicles (EV) are increasingly seen as a solution for modern transportation. As they grow ever more popular, EVs will have a profound and positive impact on energy applications, transportation and society. EVs growing popularity will also create tremendous opportunities for charging systems and other EV-related products.

TUV Rheinland is an internationally renowned third-party inspection and certification organization, the team of experts foresaw the growth of this new market, being the first in China to launch testing and certification services for EV charging systems and our service scope includes: EV charging stations, EV cables, EV charging couplers and EV on-board battery chargers.

TUV Rheinland can help charging station owners, EV manufacturers, and component suppliers demonstrate the superior quality and safety of their products and equipment.

TUV Rheinland Greater China

A global leader in technical service provision, the TUV Rheinland Group operates out of 490 locations in 61 countries on all five continents. Our 14, 000 employees provide more than 2,500 types of services for 39 industries based on the guiding principle of developing sustainable safety and quality standards.

An important pillar for the Group since 1986, TUV Rheinland Greater China promotes technical progress by sharing expertise on technical innovations. TUV Rheinland Greater China aims to contribute to the region's development by becoming the leading provider of superior safety, quality and environmental services and solutions.

With 8 major offices in key regions, we are strategically positioned to deliver local testing and certification services linked to the safety of products and the quality of management systems. TUV Rheinland Group's 2000 employees focus on clients' requirement by reaching a competitive balance that provides reliable, high-quality products, safe working conditions and low environmental impact. The service scope covers the wide sectors of industry and energy; transportation; machinery; electric and non-electric products; food; system management certification and training & consulting.

Press Contact:

Simon Hung

TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd.

Tel: +852-2192-1948

Email: simon.hung@hk.chn.tuv.com

SOURCE　TUV Rheinland Greater China

NaiKun Commends B.C. Government for Commitment to Long-Term Economic Prosperity Through Clean Energy Development

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:17:50 +0000

NaiKun Wind Energy Group (TSX VENTURE:NKW) ("the Company") commends Premier Christy Clark and the BC Government on its recent re-commitment to the clean-energy sector in British Columbia, in support of jobs, economic prosperity and environmental stewardship for all British Columbians.

"Premier Clark's Natural Gas Strategy provides a clear vision for job creation and leadership on clean energy," said Michael O'Connor, President and CEO. "This provincial commitment to developing the LNG industry also recognizes the importance of the renewable energy sector as a key to securing a strong economy and a legacy for generations to come, with a long-term commitment to fueling domestic energy needs with local, clean energy sources," concluded Mr. O'Connor.

"On behalf of the NaiKun Team, including our industry and First Nation partners, I applaud this vision and look forward to continuing to work with the BC Government, Coastal First Nations, northern communities and industry to develop LNG to maximize the benefits that made-in-B.C. clean energy will deliver to all British Columbians and abroad."

NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. is a British Columbia-based renewable energy company. Located on B.C.'s northwest coast, where the wind resource is one of the strongest and most consistent in the world, NaiKun Wind's 396MW offshore wind project would generate enough energy to provide electricity to 130,000 B.C. homes. The project is expected to result in an estimated 500 jobs during construction and 50 permanent jobs for maintenance and operations and over $400 million in direct expenditures in the province during construction, of which $250 million will benefit North Coast communities.

The NaiKun Wind project is at an advanced stage of development, with environmental approvals and agreements in place with key suppliers and First Nations and is now in a position to begin construction within two years of receiving an energy purchase agreement. For more information on NaiKun Wind, please visit www.naikun.ca.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements - This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the business and anticipated financial performance of the Company. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward looking statements, oral or written, made by itself or on its behalf.

Michael O'Connor, President and CEO

NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc.

NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc.
Michael O'Connor
President and CEO
604-639-8460
NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc.
Media and Investor Enquiries
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Lexus and Scholastic Announce Second Round of Winners in the 2011 - 2012 Lexus Eco Challenge

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:07:00 +0000

Lexus and Scholastic Announce Second Round of Winners in the 2011 - 2012 Lexus Eco Challenge

PR Newswire

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixteen student teams from 11 states have been named winners in the second round of the fifth annual Lexus Eco Challenge, an educational program and contest that inspires and empowers young people to learn about the environment and take action to improve it. Lexus will award a total of $500,000 in grants and scholarships throughout this year's program.

Students across the country demonstrated their commitment to the planet with programs addressing air and climate issues. Each winning team has earned $10,000 in scholarships and grants to be shared among the students, teacher, and school. The winning teams have secured an invitation to participate in the Final Challenge with a chance to win one of two $30,000 grand prizes and eight $15,000 first-place awards. In addition, the winning action plans will be featured on a special webpage to inspire other students to take action in their communities at www.scholastic.com/lexus.

"The thought and effort that these teens put into each Lexus Eco Challenge submission is truly inspiring," said Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "At Lexus, we're proud to give them the opportunity to show their capabilities to others, as well as discover their own potential to improve the environment around them."

For each of the challenges, teams are required to define an environmental issue that is important to them, develop an action plan to address the issue, implement the plan, and report on the results. The Challenge #2 winning teams that best addressed environmental challenges associated with air and climate are:

High School Teams:

New York (Jericho) – "The United Nations International Team" – Jericho High School – Studied the effects of air pollution on human health and development of lung cancer.
Massachusetts (Boston) "BLS Youth Climate Action Network" – Boston Latin School – Launched a paid green training program in Summer 2011.
Florida (Miami) – "Trophic Troopers" – Miami Palmetto Senior High School – Educated school on use of fossil fuels and implemented ways to conserve energy.
Texas (Manor) – "The Eco Pirates" – Manor New Tech High School – Addressed how recycling affects our health and the heath of the planet (global warming).
Missouri (St. Louis) – "Team Inspire Green" – Parkway North High School – Developed a green program addressing climate change and aimed to reduce the impact on the planet via a program that could appeal to the masses.
Illinois (Bartlett) – "Mother Nature's Minions" – Bartlett High School – Implemented a TerraCycle program at schools to address fossil fuel usage.
Hawaii (Wahiawa) – "WE ACT" – Leilehua High School – Developed a program to encourage energy conservation and address climate change and air pollution. Worked at their school and in their community to educate and implement composting ideas.
California (La Crescenta) – "Carbonators" – Clark Magnet High School – Investigated effects of fossil fuel usage and how renewable energy can be an alternative solution.

Middle School Teams:

Massachusetts (Ashburnham) – "EAG" – Overlook Middle School – Educated school on climate change issues including global warming, the need to lower emissions, and deforestation.
New York (Lagrangeville) – "SOS" – Lagrangeville Middle School – Educated school on global warming and taking steps to reduce waste.
Florida (Lakeland) – "Air Leaks" – Lawton Chiles Middle Academy – Discovered air leaks in homes and educated on the importance of proper insulation.
South Carolina (Hanahan) – "HMS Hawks" – Hanahan Middle School – Educated community about air quality issues and the need to reduce air pollution and initiated carpool and tree planting program.
Kentucky (Lexington) – "One-Towel Wonders" – SCAPA Bluegrass – Looked at how much water is wasted and carbon emitted when running the washer and dryer unnecessarily. They encouraged students to use one towel a week to reduce number of loads of laundry done to reduce emissions.
Michigan (Whitehall) – "WMS Carbon Busters" – Whitehall Middle School – Aimed to reduce their school's carbon footprint by conserving energy, increase recycling and offset carbon emission by planting trees.
Missouri (Nevada) – "Team T.R.E.E." – Nevada Middle School – Reduced carbon footprint by conserving energy and communicating the necessity of these actions by implementing Green Week at school.
California (Salinas) – "BV Scientists" – Buena Vista Middle School – Improved air quality and reduced air pollution through reduced use of fossil fuels.

The winners in this year's Lexus Eco Challenge will be announced in spring 2012. In addition to the ongoing contest, the Lexus Eco Challenge also includes educational materials created and distributed by Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company at www.scholastic.com/lexus.

The Lexus Eco Challenge is part of The Lexus Pursuit of Potential, a philanthropic initiative that generates up to $5 million in donations each year for organizations that help build, shape and improve children's lives.

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GMP, CVPS Launch Merger Website

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000

Website Will Inform Public, Increase Transparency

Green Mountain Power and Central Vermont Public Service have launched a new website, www.gmpcvpsmerger.com, packed with information on the pending merger of the companies.

The joint GMP-CVPS site contains important information for customers, including the package of merger benefits, as well as a calendar highlighting the rigorous state and federal regulatory approval process now underway.

The site includes status updates on all the required approvals necessary for the sale of CVPS to GMP parent, Gaz Metro Limited Partnership, and the merger of the two Vermont utilities. So far, five of the 10 necessary approvals have been received or waived, including approvals from CVPS shareholders, the U.S. Department of Justice, and other states in the region.

The site also includes information on the key benefits for customers, the Rutland area and investors; the strategic fit between the two companies' long and proud Vermont history and their similar cultures; and a newsroom with releases containing details of the sale and review process.

"We plan to continue our proud tradition of delivering reliable, clean and affordable power for Vermonters," GMP President and CEO Mary Powell said, noting the merger will generate $144 million in guaranteed savings for customers over the first 10 years -- and more savings beyond that. "Together we will chart a future that builds a stronger Vermont with a commitment to the families and businesses of our state."

The site contains a link to the GMP-CVPS petition seeking the Vermont Public Service Board's (PSB) approval, which lays out the case for the merger, and a link to the PSB's webpage related to the Board's review.

The site is designed to be simple yet informative. It will be updated regularly to provide customers, media and others interested in the merger with a quick snapshot of the approval process as it evolves.

GlyEco Announces Acquisition of Glycol Recycler Recycool

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:31:00 +0000

GlyEco, Inc. (GLYE is listed on www.otcmarkets.com) (OTCQB: GLYE) (OTCBB: GLYE) today announced it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Recycool, Inc. (www.recycool.net). Recycool is the dominant recycler in the Minneapolis, MN area and has been collecting and processing waste glycol -- primarily used antifreeze -- into high quality recycled antifreeze since 1995.

Recycool was founded by Marty Rosauer, Kurt Rosauer and Dennis Scott, early pioneers of the antifreeze recycling industry. Today, the company services nearly 400 customers in and around the Twin Cities metro area and will report 2011 revenues of approximately $430,000. The company's customer base is focused on vehicle dealers and repair shops, quick lube facilities, and governmental entities.

The founders and Recycool recycling team will continue to operate the Minnesota plant.

"We are very excited to have the entire Recycool group join forces with our team," stated John Lorenz, Chairman and CEO of GlyEco, Inc. "They produce high quality recycled antifreeze and have a tremendous customer service ethic. Their depth of industry experience makes the business a great asset in our growth strategy."

This purchase marks the beginning implementation of GlyEco's strategy for rapid growth through the acquisition of existing profitable recyclers. The acquired facilities will be upgraded with patent-pending GlyEco Technology™, improving production capacity, product quality and profitability. The company expects to expand its customer base and geographical reach at each location.

GlyEco Technology™ is a breakthrough green chemistry solution for recycling used glycols. This is the only process that can cleanse all five major types of waste glycols to a superior level of purity allowing our customers to utilize recycled glycols as a more sustainable resource. GlyEco Technology™ gives our customers a way to reduce waste while caring for the environment at no additional cost to them.

GlyEco Technology™ ensures consistently clean, uniform quality recycled glycols with independent lab testing to document results. Our recycled materials are proved to meet or exceed ASTM (www.astm.org) purity standards.

Glycols are a liquid petrochemical produced in massive quantities and used primarily in five industries: HVAC, Textiles, Automotive, Airline and Medical. In the United States, these industries create approximately 700 million gallons of hazardous waste glycol each year. Although most of this waste could be recycled into useable products, over 85% of this liquid waste is disposed of in our surface waters -- which can have devastating results for aquatic life.

World-wide consumption for refinery produced ethylene glycol is over 5 billion gallons per year, with growth expected to exceed 350 million gallons every year for the next decade (Source: ICIS Chemical News). Demand in China exceeds supply and currently tops 2.1 billion gallons each year. The United States consumes over 700 million gallons of ethylene glycol each year. The man-made liquid chemicals are derived from crude oil and natural gas and produced from unrenewable and limited natural resources. As a base chemical, they are produced in massive quantities and used in many industrial applications.

Demand continues to exceed supply for ethylene glycol, largely because of explosive growth in poly fiber manufacturing to make clothing, plastic containers and plastic beverage bottles. This growth trend is expected to continue well into the future.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements regard the intent, belief, and expectations of the Company. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, they involve risks and uncertainties, and their results may differ materially.

CONTACT:
Investor Relations
ir@glyeco.com
Denise Pallozzi
858-925-3737

Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc. Updates Technology Developments via StockTradersTalk.com Radio Interview

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:28:00 +0000

Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SATM) would like to update shareholders on the developments of their technology to be delivered in approximately thirty days. These technologies have been fully tested and commercialized to process 200 tons of feedstock per day to deliver a high BTU value. Once the company installs one or two modulars they can easily install more based on need and/or demand for their groundbreaking waste-to-energy technology. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of these technologies is that the processes virtually eliminate emissions opening GESI to the carbon credit market as a seller.

CEO Gordon MacKay recently stated in an interview that because of the company's agreements with On-Track, they supply the feedstock, the "chipping" process and the land. The initial cost is greatly reduced because the agreement with On-Track allows for already-in-place infrastructure and GESI will be able to grandfather in all permits and land rights.

To hear the live interview please visit: www.stocktraderstalk.com

About GESI
Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc. is a project developer for renewable energy projects in Canada. Utilizing in-depth due diligence, GESI has developed business plans, contracts and agreements with resource providers, land owners, waste sources, technology providers, and government entities for the placement of renewable energy projects. GESI is now a public company with administrative offices in Houston, Texas and operations in Alberta, Canada. For More Information on GESI see the web site at www.gestechnologies.com

The foregoing press announcement contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by such terminology such as "believes," "expects," "potential," "plans,"" projected," "suggests," "may," "should," "could," "intends," or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. In particular, management's expectations could be affected by, among other things, uncertainties relating to our success in completing acquisitions, financing our operations, entering into strategic partnerships, engaging management and other matters disclosed by us in our public filings from time to time. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

Contact:
Ian Reed
585-520-2102
investorsdevelopmentgroup@gmail.com

Xtreme Oil & Gas Announces Effective Water Flood Operations in West Texas

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Xtreme Oil & Gas, Inc. (OTCQB: XTOG) (OTCBB: XTOG), an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, is pleased to announce that the company has received confirmation that its water flood injection technique at its 5 Star West Thrifty Texas property has been successful in creating pressure and fluid recovery to the production wells.

The water flood injection method employed here injects water back into a reservoir to increase pressure and stimulate oil production. The injections of water come from strategically placed wells and pumps that wash the trapped oil out of the formation towards the producing wellbores. The effectiveness of this technique is demonstrated when the presence of oil and water appear in the targeted production wells.

"Management is extremely pleased to announce that our strategic drilling methods have been validated," stated Mr. McAndrew, CEO of Xtreme Oil & Gas. "The communication amongst our wells signals that we are rapidly approaching significant oil extraction from our West Thrifty Texas location. The drilling site is currently 1,200 acres and has previously produced over 8 million barrels of oil. In keeping with our strategic drilling initiatives, we expect to begin oil production from this site in late February."

About Xtreme Oil & Gas
Xtreme Oil & Gas, Inc. is a rapidly growing Dallas-based independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, acquisition, and production of crude oil and natural gas with operations from properties it owns in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The company's oilfield services disposes of saltwater for independent energy producers.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included in this release related to Xtreme Oil & Gas, Inc. constitute or may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties such as the inherent uncertainty of finding and developing oil and gas properties, the technological and financial difficulties inherent in these activities, the price of hydrocarbons and the Company's ability to estimate accurately net revenues due to variability in size, scope and duration of projects. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect the Company's financial results can be found in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

MIT Submits Application to AOAC for Certification of Test Methods for E. Coli and Salmonella

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Micro Imaging Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: MMTC) (OTCQB: MMTC) announces the submittal of its applications to the Association of Advanced Communities Research Institute ("AOAC RI") for Performance Test Method Certification for the MIT 1000 System's for accurate bacterial identifications of the pathogens E. coli and Salmonella. In June 2009, MIT announced it was the recipient of the prestigious AOAC RI Certification for the identification of the Listeria bacteria species. Listeria is the bacteria responsible for Listeriosis, a rare but lethal food-borne infection that has a devastating fatality rate of 25 percent. MIT's System, with the two additional pathogenic bacteria identification processes certified, will have the proven capability of identifying over 90 percent of all bacteria causing food related illnesses. The AOAC Report is available from the Company.

The MIT System's identification process is significantly different from all other conventional methods and does not rely on chemical or biological agents, conventional processing, fluorescent tags, gas chromatography or DNA analysis -- the process is totally green, requiring only clean water and a sample of the unknown bacteria. Importantly, all test procedures for identifying unknown bacteria are identical and can be performed in minutes by a relatively unskilled operator.

The MIT System's uniqueness and the AOAC RI's extensive evaluation criterion required several months of collaboration to agree on a suitable Test Protocol for the Certification for Listeria. After the Test Protocol was complete, MIT and an independent testing laboratory managed by AOAC performed numerous identification and ruggedness tests to determine the efficacy of the MIT 1000 System. The Test Protocol was designed to: 1) Provide independent provability of the accuracy and repeatability of MIT's test method. After numerous tests, this testing phase showed that the accuracy exceeded 98 percent. 2) Test the System's flexibility if procedures employed by the user are varied from the Company's recommendations. A total of 406 ruggedness tests were performed showing a good tolerance to sensible variations in Company recommend procedures. The preparation of a Final Report in an AOAC RI's format was then submitted to their independent expert reviewers.

David Haavig, PhD and MIT's Chief Scientist, stated, "The AOAC Certification process for E. coli and Salmonella, following this application, should only require three or four months. Since the protocol for making test samples and also the procedure and software for testing using the MIT 1000 are identical to that of Listeria, the time required for AOAC RI to develop the E. coli and Salmonella Certification Test Protocol should be substantially reduced."

"The food industry is our initial targeted market where over $5 billion is spent in rapid ID testing annually and rising in excess of 9 percent per year -- which should accelerate after all the recent food product contamination disclosures and federal legislative actions. Further, it is noteworthy that MIT has demonstrated, without any modifications to testing procedures, the ability to ID, within several minutes and at a cost of pennies per test, over twenty different species of bacteria including the microbes E.coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA and other pathogenic bacteria," stated Michael Brennan, MIT's Chairman.

About AOAC International and AOAC Research Institute:

AOAC International is a globally recognized, independent, not-for-profit association founded in 1884. To attain its vision of "worldwide confidence in analytical results," AOAC serves communities of the analytical sciences by providing the tools and processes necessary to develop voluntary consensus standards or technical standards through stakeholder consensus and working groups in which the fit-for-purpose and method performance criteria are established and fully documented. The AOAC Research Institute is part of AOAC International and maintains an up-to-the minute list of Performance Tested Methods which have been independently tested, rigorously evaluated and thoroughly reviewed by the AOAC Research Institute and its expert reviewers.

About Micro Imaging Technology:

MIT is a California-based public company (OTCBB: MMTC) that has developed and patented a rapid microbial identification system that can revolutionize the bacteria identification market by annually saving thousands of lives and tens of millions of dollars. The System identifies bacteria in minutes, not days, and at a significant per test cost savings when compared to any conventional method.

The System is laser and optically based using the proven principles of applied physics in conjunction with proprietary PC-based software algorithms. MIT, through independent testing has proven the ability, with high accuracy and in minutes, to identify the most dangerous and pervasive pathogens; E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA.

The System has numerous applications including: food safety, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical quality assurance, semiconductor processing control and water quality monitoring. MIT has chosen to focus initial efforts on food quality control as recent events have created an urgent demand for quicker and cheaper testing for food safety.

Earlier, MIT also contracted with North American Science Associates, Inc. ("NAMSA") an internationally recognized testing laboratory to design and perform a verification test that compared the speed, accuracy and efficiency of MIT's System with conventional processes. The comparative tests were in a double blind experiment, meaning that the NAMSA laboratory technicians, using the MIT System and a well recognized alternative, were not aware of the identity of the various microbes. The MIT system scored 98 percent correct identifications in fifty tests, with each test consuming several minutes for sample preparation and an average three minutes for testing. The alternative system was correct 80 percent and failed to identify, with several attempts, one pathogenic bacterium and took hours per test with the alternative biological testing method requiring days. The NAMSA Report is available from the Company.

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CONTACT:
Michael Brennan
Chairman
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Telephone: (805) 557-0614