WALTHAM, Mass., March 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Tecogen® Inc. (NASDAQ: TGEN) is pleased to
announce joint venture affiliate Ultra Emissions Technologies Ltd.
("ULTRATEK") is set to begin phase 1 testing of the Ultera™
cutting-edge emissions system next week. Testing will be conducted
by AVL North America at their state-of-the-art California
Technology Center in Lake Forest,
CA.
"We're thrilled to get the process started with AVL," said Dr.
Elias Samaras Ultratek co-CEO. "Ultera has already been
successfully tested on a variety of diverse natural gas stationary
engines, and in each scenario has proven to consistently
reduce the emissions of pollutants contributing to smog (NOx, CO,
and hydrocarbons) to near zero levels, on par with those emissions
produced by super clean fuel cells. We're by all means optimistic
our patented technology can be applied to gasoline powered
automotive engines as well and revolutionize the transportation
industry."
Beginning Monday April 4, 2016
AVL, 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, will
initiate baseline testing on a standard 2016 vehicle platform.
Following the baseline tests, the Ultera emissions control kit will
be fitted to the vehicle, repeating the same testing conditions.
Results of the baseline vehicle emissions will then be compared to
results produced by the Ultera-equipped vehicle and analyzed by
AVL's expert team and ULTRATEK's premier consultants. Insights
will then be used to inform phase 2 testing, which is slated to
begin in Massachusetts in the
coming months.
As Robert Panora, Tecogen's
President and COO, noted on Tecogen's recent earnings conference
call (call information can be found here:
http://investors.tecogen.com/Tecogen-4Q-2015-Earnings-Call), "We
have a lot of work to do, for sure, but I couldn't be more pleased
with the capabilities of the group and their prospects."
About Tecogen
Tecogen® Inc. designs,
manufactures, sells, 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 where you can contact us for a free Site
Assessment.
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 Media
& Investor Relations Contact Information:
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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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John.Hatsopoulos@tecogen.com
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