WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Tecogen® Inc. (NASDAQ: TGEN) is pleased to
announce AVL North America has been selected by Ultratek™ to
perform testing and validation of the Ultera™ ultra-clean emissions
control technology for automotive applications. The leader in
the global vehicle testing and verification space, AVL is the
world's largest independent company for the development,
simulation, and testing technology of powertrain systems for
passenger cars, trucks, and large internal combustion engines.
Baseline testing of the Ultera emissions control technology on a
standard 2016 vehicle platform along with initial validation
investigations will be performed at AVL's California Technology
Center. Concurrently, Tecogen's experienced research staff
engineers will work with industry experts contracted by Ultratek to
run testing and verification at the Waltham, MA headquarters. Initial testing of
the Ultera technology on a vehicle is slated to begin in March of
this year.
Robert Panora, Tecogen President
and chief of operations and Ultratek co-CEO noted, "Tecogen and
Ultratek wanted to partner with the most respected name in the
testing space to perform the validation work so that we could be
assured of robust and highly credible third party testing results."
Mr. Panora added, "In addition to testing expertise, AVL's long
history as powertrain engineering experts will be a great help in
developing Ultera for automotive applications."
About AVL
AVL is the world's largest independent
company for development, simulation and testing technology of
powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmission, electric
drive, batteries and software) for passenger cars, trucks and large
engines. From diesel engines to electric drives, from alternative
fuels to control software, from transmissions to batteries, AVL has
been working in partnership with companies all over the world for
more than 60 years. Unique synergies with AVL Instrumentation and
Test Systems and AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies enable the
development of highly creative, advanced and application-specific
solutions for the future of safe, sustainable mobility.
About Tecogen
Tecogen manufactures, installs, and
maintains high efficiency, ultra-clean, combined heat and power
products including natural gas engine-driven cogeneration, air
conditioning systems, and high-efficiency water heaters for
residential, commercial, recreational and industrial use. The
company is known for cost efficient, environmentally friendly and
reliable products for energy production that, through patented
technology, nearly eliminate criteria pollutants and significantly
reduce a customer's carbon footprint.
In business for over 20 years, Tecogen has shipped more than
2,300 units, supported by an established network of engineering,
sales, and service personnel across the
United States. For more information, please visit
www.tecogen.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and
LinkedIn.
Tecogen, InVerde, Ilios, Tecochill, Ultera, and e+,
are registered trademarks of Tecogen Inc.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains
forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Important factors could cause actual results to
differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking
statements, as disclosed on the Company's website and in Securities
and Exchange Commission filings. The statements in this press
release are made as of the date of this press release, even if
subsequently made available by the Company on its website or
otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the
forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or
circumstances that exist after the date on which they were
made.
Tecogen Investor Relations & Media Contact
Information:
Ariel F. Babcock,
CFA
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John N.
Hatsopoulos
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P: (781)
466-6413
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P: (781)
622-1120
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E:
Ariel.Babcock@tecogen.com
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