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Richard A. Kaplan, Chief Executive Officer of Torvec, Inc. (OTCBB: TOVC), announced today that John Heinricy was elected to the Company's board of directors, effective November 3, 2010.

In making the announcement, Mr. Kaplan stated:

"I do not think it is an overstatement to say that Mr. Heinricy is one of the most respected automotive performance engineers in the world today. As stated by Sam Abuelsamdi, a leading automotive writer, 'Over the past two decades, John Heinricy has probably done more to enhance the performance image of General Motors than any other single individual.' We are proud and excited that he has agreed to join our board. His value is obvious and I am sure he will be able to guide us in prioritizing and productizing our technology."

Mr. Heinricy commented:

"I'm really excited about joining the Torvec board. Torvec's technologies present great opportunities. I have experienced, first hand, the benefits of the IsoTorque technology during this past racing season with tremendous results. Richard Kaplan is assembling a management team that will help provide Torvec with prospects for a great future."

As Director of High Performance Vehicle Operations, General Motors Performance Division until 2008, Mr. Heinricy was responsible for the planning, development, testing and execution of all the performance versions of GM vehicles, from the Cobalt SS to the Cadillac CTS-V. John is also a legendary race-car driver, capturing 11 SCCA national titles. This past summer, he won six out of six SCCA races, driving a C-5 Corvette equipped with Torvec's IsoTorque® differential.

Mr. Heinricy began his career at General Motors in 1970. Early in his career he was assigned to the Milford Proving Grounds where he became immersed in the development and testing of GM vehicles. Mr. Heinricy became Vehicle Development Manager for the Corvette platform in 1983 and in 1993, he became assistant Chief Engineer for the Corvette. In 1997, he became Chief Engineer for the Camaro and Firebird and was appointed Director of Vehicle Dynamics for GM cars and trucks in 2001. Later that same year, he became the Director of High Performance Vehicle Operations in GM's Performance Division, retiring from GM in 2008.

Mr. Heinricy has raced Corvettes, Camaros, and Pontiac Firebirds professionally since 1984, driving in over 240 professional races, including thirty-five 24-hour races, has won 4 Professional Driver Championships, 11 SCCA National Championships, has set 3 FIA world speed records and was the 2001 President's Cup recipient.

Through his company, Heinrocket Inc., Mr. Heinricy today is an international automotive consultant, specializing in vehicle testing and development, engineered solutions, high performance driver training, race car development and motivational speaking.

This news release contains forward looking statements regarding Torvec's future economic performance and prospects that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ from those described in such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include those described from time to time in Torvec's SEC reports, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

About Torvec, Inc.

Torvec, Inc. is a publicly traded company that develops advanced automotive and related energy saving technologies that increase transportation safety, mobility, fuel efficiency and reduce pollutants. Torvec's chief technologies and intellectual property include its IsoTorque® differential, hydraulic pump and motor, infinitely variable transmission and Full Terrain Vehicle (FTV®). For additional information, please visit www.torvec.com.

Contact: Keith Gleasman 585-254-1100