CleanAIR PERMIT Filter Receives CARB Verification

Santa Fe, NM- June 10, 2003 - CleanAIR Systems, Inc. has received California Air Resources Board (CARB) verification of its PERMIT filter for 85 percent particulate reduction, Level 3, on stationary emergency diesel generator sets. This is the first and only verification given by CARB for stationary emergency diesel generator sets.

“Receiving the CARB verification means that CleanAIR Systems is now prepared to meet the needs of users of stationary diesel generator sets in California who are required to reduce emissions by CARB's Diesel Risk Reduction Rule,” said CleanAIR Systems President and CEO Michael Roach. “Furthermore, the proven exceptional performance of our PERMIT filter makes it the right choice for diesel emission control on any diesel engine used anywhere in the world.”

Particulate matter produced by diesel engines has become a major health issue, sparking governments at all levels and environmental organizations to call for the reduction of diesel particulate matter. In 1998, CARB identified particulate matter from diesel-fueled engines as a toxic air contaminant. As a result, in September 2000, the Board approved the Risk Reduction Plan for Diesel-Fueled Engines and Vehicles. The plan included a measure to reduce particulate matter from off-road compression-ignition engines, including sources such as stationary diesel generator sets. CARB’s Diesel Emission Control Strategy Verification program verifies those technologies achieving 85 percent or greater reduction in particulate matter as Level 3 technologies.

The Level 3 verification of the CleanAIR PERMIT filter applies to stationary generator sets with various model years and engine families manufactured by Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel Corporation, Deutz AG, Navistar, Volvo Penta, Volvo AB, Komatsu, Isuzu, Lister-Petter, John Deere, Daewoo, Case Corporation and Alaska Diesel Electric.

Supplied individually or in a combined filter/ silencer package, the PERMIT filter can be easily retrofitted to any diesel engine application. In addition to particulate matter reduction, the PERMIT filter reduces carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions by more than 90 percent.

CleanAIR Systems manufactures a complete line of particulate filters for a wide range of diesel engines. In addition, the company offers emissions control products for generator sets powered by natural gas and propane.

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