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Aero Tec Laboratories Sponsors Cyclone-Williamsa? Steam Vehicle World Record Attempt

^{Published on 2011-03-16 06:06:38 - Market Wire}
 

POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. ] (Pink Sheets: CYPW) and the [ U.S. Land Steam Record Team ] (Team Steam) announced that [ Aero Tec Laboratories ] Inc. (ATL), the worlda™s oldest and largest producer of safety fuel cells for race cars, has become a sponsor of Team Steam and its attempt to break the world speed record for steam-powered vehicles.

"With the Cyclone-Williams vehicle and Team Steam, we are also supporting new technology with important environmental benefits, including true fuel flexibility. This is a goal that fits well with our broad line of robust fuel cells."

Team Steam is attempting to become the fastest steam powered car on earth, a record set in 2009 by the British aTeam Inspirationa at 148mph. Cyclonea™s 100hp Mark V external combustion engine will power the Team Steam land speed record (LSR) car in its record breaking attempt, scheduled for later this year. The powerful, compact Cyclone engine boasts very low emissions and can run on virtually any fuel, including 100% bio-fuels or multi-fuel mixtures.

aATL is a big supporter of racing and LSR teams,a stated David H. Dack, the companya™s Vice President of Sales. aWith the Cyclone-Williams vehicle and Team Steam, we are also supporting new technology with important environmental benefits, including true fuel flexibility. This is a goal that fits well with our broad line of robust fuel cells.a

ATLa™s fuel cells dominate the ranks of nearly all professional racing series, including NASCAR Sprint Cup, FIA Grand Prix Formula 1, GT Endurance, Off-Shore Boats, WRC Rally and Sprints. Their non-exploding tanks are also used in mining vehicles, off-road construction equipment, military vehicles and police cars. Like the Cyclone engine, ATLa™s fuel cells are designed to accommodate virtually all fuels from high-octane gasoline to E100 and bio-diesel.

aWe thank ATL for their support of our record breaking attempt and their commitment to advancing clean energy technologies like the Cyclone engine,a stated team leader Chuk Williams.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for corporations and individuals who want to participate in this attempt at automotive racing history. Please visit the [ USLSR site ] for more info: [ www.USlandsteamrecord.com ].

CORPORATE PROFILE

Cyclone Power Technologies is the developer of the award-winning [ Cyclone Engine ]a" an eco-friendly external combustion engine with the power and versatility to run everything from portable electric generators and garden equipment to cars, trucks and locomotives. Invented by company founder and [ CEO Harry Schoell ], the patented Cyclone Engine is a modern day steam engine, ingeniously designed to achieve high thermal efficiencies through a compact heat-regenerative process, and to run on virtually any fuel - including bio-diesels, syngas or solar - while emitting fewer greenhouse gases and irritating pollutants into the air. Currently in its late stages of development, the Cyclone Engine was recognized by Popular Science Magazine as the Invention of the Year for 2008, and was presented with the Society of Automotive Engineersa™ AEI Tech Award in 2006 and 2008. Additionally, Cyclone was recently named Environmental Business of the Year by the Broward County Environmental Protection Department. For more information, visit [ www.cyclonepower.com ].

Safe Harbor Statement

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