Save The World Air Completes Successful Test of CAT-MATE Anti-Pollution Device
July 28 2004 - 2:33PM
PR Newswire (US)
Save The World Air Completes Successful Test of CAT-MATE
Anti-Pollution Device In Independent Tests, Toxic Engine Emissions
Cut by Up to 92% LOS ANGELES, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich announced today that,
according to independent tests conducted earlier this month at a
world-recognized laboratory in Hong Kong, the revolutionary new
CAT-MATE anti-pollution device developed by Save The World Air,
Inc., (Pink Sheets: ZERO) cut toxic engine emissions by as much as
92%. "This is an important milestone in the validation of our
proprietary technology," said Brockovich, who is Environmental
Advisor to Save The World Air, a Los Angeles-based developer of
anti-pollution devices. "These independent tests demonstrate that
we in fact do have a breakthrough technology that can dramatically
reduce pollution levels around the world." Conducted at the Hong
Kong Exhaust Emission Laboratory (HKEEL), one of Asia's leading
testing centers, the tests found that CAT-MATE cut engine emissions
of nitrogen oxides (Nox) by 91.7%. Emissions of Carbon Monoxide
(CO) were reduced by 67.9% and total hydrocarbon (THC) emissions
were cut by 62.6%. The results are based on multiple tests
conducted in closely controlled conditions. The HKEEL tests are the
first independent verification of CAT-MATE's pollution reduction
abilities. The HKEEL tests were conducted on a 63cc two-stroke
generator, a device commonly used by homes and businesses around
the world. The results mirror or exceed the findings of earlier
generator tests conducted at SWA's own facilities. HKEEL is
currently conducting similar tests of CAT-MATE on two-stroke
motorcycle engines. The results of these tests will be available in
the coming weeks. Earlier motorcycle-engine tests conducted by SWA
found that CAT-MATE reduced toxic engine emissions by 57% to 91%.
HKEEL is recognized by the Hong Kong Environmental Protection
Department and the Singapore Land Transport Authority. Its
facilities and practices have been approved by the Vehicle
Certification Association (VCA) of the United Kingdom, the world
leader in exhaust emissions testing. HKEEL is the only laboratory
in Hong Kong to have ISO9002:1994 certification. SWA intends to
submit CAT-MATE for VCA testing and possible certification in the
coming months. The VCA sets standards for anti-pollution devices
throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. "Based on the strongly
positive results of the Hong Kong test, Save The World Air plans to
accelerate research and development of its products," Brockovich
said. "In the long term, we are aiming to form business alliances
with engine and automobile manufacturers around the world, with the
eventual goal of distributing our products globally." The CAT-MATE
device, which attaches directly to the exhaust systems of popular
two- and four-stroke engines, was specifically designed by Save The
World Air to address a global environmental and health challenge.
Vehicles powered by two-stroke engines are the dominant form of
transportation throughout much of Asia and in most developing
economies such as those of Eastern Europe. They are also widely
used around the world to power motorcycles, lawn mowers,
generators, personal watercraft, and a variety of other utility
vehicles and devices. According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, operating a 70-horsepower two-stroke motor for
one hour can produce the same amount of hydrocarbon pollution as
driving 5,000 miles in a modern automobile. In all, says the EPA,
two-stroke engines account for almost 1.1 billion pounds of
hydrocarbon emissions each year, contributing to an estimated 38
million respiratory ailments a year throughout the world. Save The
World Air, Inc., was created to develop devices using proprietary
technologies that can be installed on motor vehicles to reduce
harmful emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and/or improve
performance. Safe Harbor Statement The statements contained herein,
which are not historical, are forward looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those expressed in the forward looking
statements, including, but not limited to, STWA's ability to market
its technologies and devices and future customer acceptance for
these products and services and other risks set forth in STWA's
filings and future filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including those set forth in STWA's Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended Dec. 31, 2003. DATASOURCE: Save The
World Air, Inc. CONTACT: Allan Mayer or Jason Booth both of Sitrick
And Company, +1-310- 788-2850, for Save The World Air, Inc.; or
Edward Masry of Save The World Air, Inc., +1-818-487-8000 Web site:
http://www.savetheworldair.com/
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