FARMINGTON, Ark., Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Highline Technical
Innovations, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HLNT) announced today that it has
submitted supporting documentation to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) in response to its acceptance of HTI's application to
verify its technology with the National Clean Diesel Campaign
(NCDC).
HTI stated the documentation was submitted in accordance with
the Clean Diesel Verification Process seeking status as an approved
technology under the EPA's NCDC program. The company stated
that the status of being the only hydrogen related product on the
NCDC approved technology list would establish the HTI Wildcat
Hydrogen Supplemental Fuel System as the recognized leader in
hydrogen technology. The Wildcat Hydrogen Supplemental Fuel
System is a supplemental fuel system that increases fuel efficiency
in internal combustion engines, both diesel and gas, in
applications such as cars, boats, tractor-trailer rigs, agriculture
and industrial equipment. In the continued effort of pursuing
verification of the HTI Wildcat System, on September 27, 2011, company representatives
performed an on-site demonstration and provided emissions
information to approximately twenty staff members of the Arkansas
Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), in which an 18 percent
improvement in fuel economy was achieved and acknowledged by all
present. According to the ADEQ website, the Arkansas government branch exists to protect
the air, water and land from the threat of pollution and strives
for environmental quality through programs of regulation, education
and assistance. Many of its objectives parallel closely to
those of the EPA. HTI stated that the successful
demonstration of its technology for the ADEQ was part of a
comprehensive plan that resulted in the completion of the necessary
documentation to apply for verification and approval of the Wildcat
Hydrogen Supplemental Fuel System with the EPA's NCDC program.
http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/
For the past eight months, HTI has been working with multiple
firms in testing of the Wildcat Hydrogen Booster in preparation for
the EPA filing. Independent testing and compilation of
in-field results has laid the ground work for HTI to confidently
pursue verification of its technology with the EPA's National Clean
Diesel Campaign. The EPA's website states that the NCDC
promotes clean air strategies by working with manufacturers, fleet
operators, air quality professionals, environmental and community
organizations, and state and local officials to reduce diesel
emissions.
HTI reported it has committed to the EPA to complete the Clean
Diesel Verification Process for its Wildcat Hydrogen Supplemental
System within the year 2012. The Clean Diesel Verification
Process evaluates the emission reduction performance and durability
of retrofit and clean diesel technologies and provides users with
confidence the technology will perform as expected. Before being
placed on the Verified Technology List, the technology must go
through a thorough technical review and tightly controlled testing
to quantify statistically significant levels of emission
reductions. http://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/ HTI
commented that it is investigating the feasibility of simultaneous
verification with the EPA and The California Air Resources Board
(CARB) citing the similar nature of the processes for verification.
HTI is located in Northwest
Arkansas among several of the largest transportation fleets
in the United States. The
company stated that the results of these demonstrations have led to
pilot programs with several of the locally headquartered
transportation fleets. Verified data compiled from a
prominent local carrier is being used with permission in the Clean
Diesel Verification Process. Documented results that exceed
the carrier's expectations have encouraged cooperation in an effort
to verify the Wildcat Hydrogen Supplemental Fuel System in order to
establish credibility for the utilization of the technology fleet
wide.
HTI reported it has been focusing on on-site demonstrations that
are geared toward technology awareness. The company stated
that a key element in securing fleet sales is proving the
credibility of the product. HTI's demonstration at the
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality offices was one of
numerous demonstrations being performed in the area.
Demonstrations have also recently been performed for the
Arkansas Transportation Authority and state government officials.
CEO Charlton Coats stated, "The submission for the
verification of our hydrogen supplemental fuel system to the EPA's
NCDC is a culmination of many months of hard work and effort to
establish credibility for our patent-pending technology. To
be the first hydrogen based technology accepted as an approved
product on the EPA's NCDC approved technology list gives us
additional clout to the doors of opportunity we have already opened
with fleets in various regions in the US and internationally."
This release includes forward-looking statements covered by the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
statements can generally be identified by phrases such "believes,"
"expects," "anticipates," "foresees," "forecasts," "estimates" and
similar expressions that indicate trends and future events. All
such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ.
About Highline Technical Innovations, Inc.
HTI is a publicly traded corporation (PINKSHEETS: HLNT)
dedicated to producing innovative, high quality products that are
economical and good for the environment. HTI's subsidiaries include
Highline Hydrogen Hybrid Inc., maker of the Wildcat Hydrogen
Booster, a supplemental fuel system that increases fuel efficiency
in internal combustion engines, both diesel and gas, in
applications such as cars, boats, tractor-trailer rigs and
agriculture and industrial equipment. Another subsidiary, Hoss
Motor Sports, has designed and developed an off-road commercial
utility vehicle and is in the process of manufacturing the UTV with
joint venture partner Dong Feng Motors of China.
The company maintains offices and manufacturing sites in
Northwest Arkansas.
For more information on HTI, visit
www.highlineinnovations.com
CONTACT: Charlton Coats of
Highline Technical Innovations, Inc.,
c.coats@highlineinnovations.com
SOURCE Highline Technical Innovations, Inc.