New Emissions Guidebook Published by CleanAIR Systems

The newly revised version of CleanAIR’s popular Emissions and Product Guidebook contains updated air quality regulatory information and resources.

Santa Fe, NM – December 14, 2009 – CleanAIR Systems, a leading manufacturer of emissions control systems, is pleased to announce the updated third publication of their Emissions and Product Guidebook. Available in digital format, this handy PDF resource tool is hyperlinked to many online air quality websites and original data, providing timely up-to-date regulatory information with an emphasis on rulings pertaining to diesel and natural gas stationary engines.

Distributed as a no-cost service to qualified companies, engine dealers, air pollution professionals and environmental consultants, the 75-page e-book includes:
- Easy-to-read emission regulation charts
- Regulatory and resource links for the Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board
- Emissions control FAQs
- Glossary of terms related to emissions control technology
- Funding resources
- An extensive abbreviation and acronym directory
- CleanAIR Systems’ emissions control product information for stationary engines to meet specific air quality regulations

Faced with the task of bringing a client into compliance with air quality standards, the Emissions and Product Guidebook helps environmental and engineering consultants to quickly identify regulatory requirements and analyze possible emissions control solutions. With state and federal regulations distributed amongst several websites, CleanAIR’s Guidebook makes the chore of searching for air quality information easier and less time-consuming by compiling it in one easy-to-use document.

Over 2,000 copies of the e-book have been downloaded since 2007. To request the Emissions and Product Guidebook go to http://www.cleanairsys.com/emissionsguide/contact.asp.

Those who subscribe will also be emailed future updates as part of the free service from CleanAIR Systems.


About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Designed to control NOx, diesel particulate matter, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, CleanAIR’s products are used on diesel and natural gas engines. Their product line includes diesel particulate filters, oxidation converters, three-way converters and selective catalytic reduction to meet strict air quality regulations. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

CleanAIR Systems Joins Girtz Industries to Create the Z-CUBE

Introduced at Power-Gen 2009, the Z-CUBE combines emissions control technology with containerized generator packaging to offer Tier 4 clean power.

Santa Fe, NM – December 2, 2009 – CleanAIR Systems is pleased to announce their contribution to the Z-CUBE, a Tier 4 turn-key solution for mobile power generation, engineered and manufactured by Girtz Industries. Constructed for high-horsepower demand and purpose-built to meet stringent upcoming EPA regulations, the Z-CUBE will be introduced on December 8th at the Power-Gen conference in Las Vegas.

Equipped with CleanAIR’s E-POD emissions control technology to dramatically reduce NOx, PM, HC and CO, the Z-CUBE is a standardized 40 foot long ISO container package built primarily for the rental power generation market. Housing a 1 MW generator and compact E-POD emissions control system, the unit also contains onboard urea storage, closed-loop dosing cabinet, internal urea mixing, injection air compressor and all necessary items required for operation.

Engineered by Girtz to be user-friendly, all components of the Z-CUBE can be unbolted, removed, replaced or serviced through the container’s access doors or roof. The Girtz Z-CUBE, with CleanAIR emissions control technology, is a complete turn-key system in one box to meet Tier 4 emissions levels.

The Z-CUBE will be on view at the Girtz Industries’ booth during Power-Gen at the Las Vegas Convention Center, December 8 – 10, Booth C3-1142.

For detailed information on the Z-CUBE, download a brochure at: http://www.box.net/shared/fxnynfff6s


About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Designed to control NOx, diesel particulate matter, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, CleanAIR’s products are used on diesel and natural gas engines. Their product line includes diesel particulate filters, oxidation converters, three-way converters and selective catalytic reduction to meet strict air quality regulations. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at www.cleanairsys.com.

About Girtz Industries:
Girtz Industries specializes in power machinery packaging based on ISO containers, modular post-panel enclosures, and skid bases. We have experience with electrical generators, air compressors, chiller, CHP, and oil rig equipment. Girtz engineers and manufactures components such as switchgears, silencers, louvers, doors, and UL 142 tanks. Visit Girtz Industries at www.girtz.com.

EPA, PAPA and E-POD

EPA visits Wyoming to view natural gas development and measures to reduce air pollution such as CleanAIR’s E-POD installed on seven drill rigs in PAPA.

Santa Fe, NM – May 26, 2009 – US EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson visited Wyoming’s natural gas development fields on May 21st. Her mission was to see first-hand the unique air pollution problems that affect rural Wyoming and how the issue of reducing pollutants, such as NOx, is being addressed. With the installation in late 2008 of emissions control technology on seven diesel generators located in the Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA), CleanAIR Systems has become part of the Wyoming air pollution solution.

The new E-POD™ (Emissions Permitting Operational Device) combines several technologies to reduce air pollutants of NOx, particulate matter, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide from the emissions of large-scale diesel generators. NOx is a precursor of ozone and one of the key issues addressed by Administrator Jackson on her recent visit.

Ozone levels usually increase during winter months, contributing to respiratory problems and smog. However, ozone levels in Wyoming have increased above normal levels with the increase in drilling. According to the Associated Press, the state issued six ozone advisories for southwest Wyoming in 2008. The same area exceeded federal pollution standards three times that year. On some days ozone levels in the rural prairies of Wyoming can be as high as some cities.

Utilizing state-of-the-art technology developed by CleanAIR Systems, seven E-POD™s have been installed on three drill rigs in PAPA to reduce diesel emissions, thereby saving tons of air pollutants each year from being dumped into the environment.

Emissions reduced by current operating E-PODs:
- 103 tons of NOx per year
- 24.5 tons of carbon monoxide (CO) per year
- 4.9 tons of hydrocarbons (HC) per year
- 0.4 tons of particulate matter (PM) per year

Emissions Equivalencies:
- The NOx reduction alone from just these three sites is the equivalent of taking 98 highway diesel trucks off the road for one year or 18,899 gasoline cars.
- The carbon monoxide reduction is equal to the annual CO emissions produced by 528 cars.
- And the 4.9 tons of hydrocarbons reduced by the E-POD™s is equivalent to the annual hydrocarbon emissions of 1,436 cars.

Working in conjunction with Caterpillar dealer Wyoming Machinery Company, the custom-engineered E-PODs™ were installed between September 2008 and January 2009, and immediately reduced NOx emissions by more than 90%.

For more information, visit CleanAIR Systems at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

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About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. CleanAIR’s products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for internal combustion engines and gas turbines. The company is a preferred vendor of Caterpillar. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

E-POD™ Reduces NOx Emissions on Wyoming Drill Rigs

CleanAIR Systems installs new technology on seven drill rigs to dramatically reduce NOx, PM, HC, and CO emissions

Santa Fe, NM – February 23, 2008 - CleanAIR Systems is pleased to announce the introduction of their new emissions control technology, the E-POD™, with the successful installation of seven units on drill rigs operating in Wyoming’s Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA).

The proprietary technology combines CleanAIR’s non-toxic zeolite-based selective catalytic reduction catalyst (SCR), diesel particulate filters or diesel oxidation converters and unique reductant mixing system all within a single fully insulated, stainless steel, critical-grade silencer package. Unlike other SCR systems that only reduce NOx, CleanAIR’s E-POD™ with DPFs enables Tier 4 final compliance for most diesel stationary engines and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) compliance for lean-burn natural gas engines by dramatically reducing NOx, PM, HC and CO.

Working in conjunction with Caterpillar dealer Wyoming Machinery Company, custom-engineered E-PODs™ using diesel oxidation converters were installed on seven diesel generators between September 2008 and January 2009 at PAPA.

An innovative drop-in design was developed for several of the E-PODs™ as a trouble-free solution to moving the system when relocating to a new drill site. A typical SCR system is bulky and difficult to move. Most systems require dismantling, placement on a flatbed and hauling to the next drill location, where they are then reassembled and once again lifted into place. CleanAIR engineers solved this time-consuming and costly moving process by fully integrating the E-POD™ within the tight space constraints of the generator trailer. Designed to be lowered into place through an opening at the top of the trailer, the E-POD™ is installed above the generator, becoming part of the trailer’s roof. This unusual approach allows the emissions control unit to “disappear” from view. It also enables the E-POD™ to be transported along with the generator, without the added expense or hassle of dismantling, hauling or lifting a separate unit.

Another state-of-the-art E-POD™ feature is the CleanAIR all-in-one Dosing Cabinet, combining an electronic control system and injection system into one easy-to-install unit. Using automatic data-logging, programmable set-points and basic internal diagnostics, the CleanAIR Dosing Cabinet offers end-users simple, uncomplicated operational control and monitoring of the E-POD™ system.

Ted Rasmussen, Emissions Business Manager for Wyoming Machinery Company, states:

“We are very pleased with the results we have seen operating the CleanAIR E-POD SCR system in a drilling application. Our goal was a simple design with durable components. It had to withstand harsh conditions here in Wyoming, as well as tough drill rig conditions.

The systems were installed in each Cat 3512 gen/set engine house roof. The control cabinet is sturdy and compact, recognizing that space is at a premium. The unique E-POD catalysts low profile design allows for integration in the roof, saving installation costs and space. All connections from the control cabinet to the catalyst are inside, out of the weather and easy to inspect and maintain.

We have seen emission reductions (NOx) of 90% and more under steady loads, and like the fact that the E-POD system is upgradeable, by adding a particulate filter our customers can reduce PM emissions as well.”

On-site emissions monitoring at the Wyoming installation shows NOx emission readings are consistently over 90% reduction.

Caterpillar Emissions Solutions Product Manager, Michael J. Readey states in a recent dealer newsletter: “We enthusiastically anticipate the 2009 release of the E-POD™, requested by dealers and developed by CleanAIR. The E-POD™ consists of a compact, ‘all-in-one’ retrofit aftertreatment system that combines greater than 90% NOx and 85% particulate reduction in a single package.”

The E-POD™ is designed to fit and operate on any diesel or natural gas engine, making it easy for dealers to retrofit and service customer’s mixed-fleets without brand conflicts.

With NSPS for lean-burn natural gas engines right around the corner and EPA Tier 4 final compliance on everyone’s mind, CleanAIR’s new E-POD™ technology offers a compact, all-emissions solution to meet both federal regulations. Customers with Tier 1 through Tier 3 existing or new engines can now meet regulations today by installing the E-POD™.

For more information, visit CleanAIR Systems at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. CleanAIR’s products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for internal combustion engines and gas turbines. The company is a preferred vendor of Caterpillar. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.


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CleanAIR Celebrates 15 Years in Business with Move to New Facility

Santa Fe, NM – February 5, 2009 – Santa Fe manufacturer, CleanAIR Systems is celebrating 15 years in business. Firmly established as an international supplier of emissions control technology, the New Mexican corporation marked their anniversary milestone by expanding into a recently renovated 30,000 square-foot building.

Purchased in 2006, CleanAIR Systems spent the past two years refurbishing the facility that began life in the mid-70’s as a Levi Straus plant. Staying true to their environmental background, the company modernized the aging 35-year old structure utilizing green building concepts, creating a clean, modern floor plan for its corporate and manufacturing headquarters.

Environmental improvements included:
- removal of asbestos floor tiles throughout the facility
- the installation of a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system
- replacing all existing lighting with energy-efficient fixtures
- installing a solar-powered automatic gate opener
- water-saving xeriscaping
- natural lighting throughout office spaces through the use of skylights.

CleanAIR is also considering future installation of solar or wind power to subsidize the electrical needs of the company.

The company moved its administrative and engineering offices, emissions testing facility, catalyst production and steel fabrication to the new facility in October, more than doubling the size of their former location.

Founded in 1993, CleanAIR Systems began with approximately 1,000 square feet of rented space. Today the company sells proprietary emissions control technology throughout the world, with sales representatives in Sweden, South America, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

During the company’s fifteen year history, CleanAIR has developed and introduced thirteen new technological advancements to the field of air pollution control. In 2008, Caterpillar Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, selected CleanAIR Systems as a strategic alliance partner for emissions control products, supplying retro-fit technologies for Caterpillar prime and back-up generators.

The company has recently introduced two new products:
- The E-POD™ - a hybrid technology for large diesel and natural gas stationary engines. Dramatically reduces emissions of NOx, PM, HC and CO. The E-POD™ was recently installed in the oil and gas fields of Wyoming.
- The BlueFIRE™ - an active filter system for diesel off-road vehicles. Dramatically reduces emissions of PM, HC and CO. The E-POD™ is currently being tested on SnowCat vehicles in Tahoe, Nevada.

Visit CleanAIR Systems online at www.cleanairsys.com.

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About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. CleanAIR’s products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter, carbon monoxide and NOx, for internal combustion engines and gas turbines. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at www.cleanairsys.com.

The CleanAIR PERMIT™ Filter Receives Verification for Level 3 Plus from California Air Resources Board

Santa Fe, NM – October 21, 2008 – CleanAIR Systems, Inc., manufacturer of emissions control technology for diesel and natural gas engines, was granted Level 3 Plus Verification on October 7th by the California Air Resource Board (ARB) for the company’s PERMIT™ Filter. The designation of “Plus” added to the original product verification certifies that the PERMIT™ Filter does not increase nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions beyond the 2009 limit of 20% over the baseline for stationary engines.

Originally verified five years ago, the PERMIT™ Filter reduces emissions of diesel particulate matter by greater than 85 percent for prime and emergency generators. According to dated ARB Executive Orders, CleanAIR’s PERMIT™ Filter was the first diesel particulate filter to comply with stringent Air Resources Board requirements, receiving Level 3 Verification on June 6th of 2003 and becoming the earliest technology to ensure real emission reductions by ARB standards and guarantee a durable emissions control system, compatible with various engines and applications.

The newly awarded “Plus” extends CleanAIR’s verification to meet the following ARB amendment:
“As of January 1, 2009, all verified diesel retrofits sold and installed must comply with the 2009 nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions limit as defined in the Verification Procedure. Warranty and In-Use Compliance Requirements for In-Use Strategies to Control Emissions from Diesel Engines, title 13, California Code of Regulations, sections 2700-2710.”

Exposure to nitrogen dioxide can cause serious health issues such as acute lung injury. Unfortunately, many diesel particulate filters on the market today actually increase NO2 while in use. With this in mind, ARB is attempting to limit NO2 emissions with the current ruling and will withdraw verification at the beginning of 2009 if a technology does not meet the specified limit.

For complete verification information on the PERMIT™ diesel particulate filter and engine operating criteria, Executive Orders and Attachments can be found on the CleanAIR website at: http://www.cleanairsys.com/about/carb-verification.htm.

Founded in 1993, CleanAIR Systems has developed and brought to market eleven new technologies to the field of air pollution control, including the company’s proprietary PERMIT™ diesel particulate filter characterized by a non-washcoat catalyst. CleanAIR has sales representatives in the United States, Sweden, Chile, Mexico, Taiwan and Puerto Rico. This past June, Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, selected CleanAIR Systems as CAT’s strategic alliance partner of choice for emissions control products, supplying retrofit technology for Caterpillar prime and back-up generators.

To read more about CleanAIR Systems, visit http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

Green Solutions: On the Road with CleanAIR Systems

Mobile exhibit of emissions control technology tours the country this summer

Santa Fe, NM – July 30, 2008 – Emissions control manufacturer, CleanAIR Systems in cooperation with Caterpillar®, Inc., has produced a mobile exhibit of air pollution control products entitled “Green Solutions.” The traveling exhibit is part of a series of educational regional launch events presenting the new CleanAIR/Caterpillar allied vendor agreement to dealers throughout the country. Scheduled to make four stops during the summer months, Green Solutions will have visited CAT dealer locations on the West Coast, East Coast, Midwest and Rocky Mountain Regions from June through August.

The regional event presents products developed and manufactured by CleanAIR Systems, including the company’s PERMIT™ diesel particulate filters, ASSURE™ diesel oxidation catalysts, and ENDURE™ selective catalytic reduction system. Housed on a 40-foot flatbed trailer, Green Solutions rolls into each location for a three-day event, allowing Caterpillar dealers attending from several states a hands-on experience with full-size emissions control equipment, as well as offering in-depth educational presentations by the CleanAIR staff.

The Green Solutions exhibit began its tour in June at Peterson Power Systems located in San Leandro, California. In July it continued on to Baltimore, Maryland with a stop at Alban CAT, and then on to Denver, Colorado to visit Wagner Equipment Co. In August the tour will conclude in Caterpillar’s home city of Peoria, Illinois. Future dates for the traveling exhibit are currently being discussed.

Caterpillar, Inc. recently announced the selection of CleanAIR Systems, Inc. of Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the Caterpillar strategic alliance partner for emissions control products. CleanAIR’s emissions reduction technologies will be installed on existing Caterpillar commercial engines; positioning CleanAIR Systems as the preferred vendor of choice for custom-designed retrofit products.

Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems designs and manufactures complete emissions control systems, including the PERMIT™ Filter, verified by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for Level 3 reduction (greater than 85%) of exhaust particulate from prime power and emergency generators.

The relationship between CAT and CleanAIR Systems is part of a long-term strategy to deliver cost-effective solutions to meet customers’ increasingly complex emissions challenges.

For more information, visit CleanAIR Systems at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

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About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. CleanAIR’s products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for internal combustion engines and gas turbines. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

Caterpillar Forms Alliance with CleanAIR Systems to Reduce Emissions

New alliance between Caterpillar® and CleanAIR Systems offers customers a complete emissions solution for existing machines and engine applications.

Santa Fe, NM – June 18, 2008 - Caterpillar, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, clean diesel and natural gas engines and gas turbines, announced on June 17th the selection of CleanAIR Systems, Inc. of Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the Caterpillar strategic alliance partner for emissions control products. CleanAIR’s reduction technology will be installed on existing Caterpillar commercial engine applications to reduce diesel particulate matter, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and NOx; positioning CleanAIR Systems as the preferred vendor of choice for custom-designed retrofit products.

The alliance encompasses CleanAIR’s proprietary technology, custom engineering capability and the company’s use of integrated manufacturing in producing diesel particulate filters, diesel oxidation catalysts, three-way catalysts and selective catalytic reduction catalysts. Caterpillar will provide system integration capability, engineering and marketing support, as well as assistance to enable CleanAIR to meet growing demand from the broad Caterpillar customer-base.

Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems designs and manufactures complete emissions control systems, including the PERMIT™ Filter, verified by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for Level 3 reduction (greater than 85%) of exhaust particulate from prime power and emergency generators. Verified by ARB in 2003, CleanAIR’s PERMIT™ Filter met stringent CARB Level 3 standards years before other technologies, becoming the longest-selling, verified diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology currently on the market for stationary engines. CleanAIR’s line of emissions control products also includes an exclusive license for technology developed by Los Alamos National Laboratories.

“CleanAIR and CAT are a perfect fit,” said Michael Roach, President of CleanAIR Systems. “Due to our extensive product base and established performance history in emissions control, Caterpillar feels our company has what it takes to become a member of the CAT family. The alliance will increase our market exposure as well as introduce CleanAIR products to Caterpillar dealers around the world.”

The Caterpillar-CleanAIR agreement allows Caterpillar dealers to more effectively meet customers’ stringent air quality requirements by offering a responsive and competitive solution. With the ability to sell CleanAIR’s retrofit systems, CAT dealers can now offer a customized product for a specific application, along with the latest in product technology. The Caterpillar dealer network also has direct access to dedicated online product support through the CleanAIR CAT Dealer Web Portal recently developed by CleanAIR Systems as part of the company’s joint marketing effort with Caterpillar. Future ventures include a traveling product demonstration and regional dealer events.

The relationship between CAT and CleanAIR Systems is part of a long-term strategy that combines the strengths of both companies, creating a formidable team to deliver cost-effective solutions to customers’ increasingly complex emissions challenges.

For more information, visit CleanAIR Systems at www.cleanairsys.com.

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About CleanAIR Systems:
Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. CleanAIR’s products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for internal combustion engines and gas turbines. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at www.cleanairsys.com.

About Caterpillar:
For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making progress possible and driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2007 sales and revenues of $44.952 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas turbines. The company also is a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress Rail Services. More information is available at www.cat.com.

Pricey Platinum Pushes the Price of Air Pollution Control Products Skyward

Santa Fe, NM – February 27, 2008 – During Sunday’s CBS broadcast of 60 Minutes, veteran commentator Andy Rooney asked what was all the fuss concerning the recent astronomical rise in platinum prices. Rooney ranted “I don’t really know what platinum is. What do they do with platinum anyway?” When it comes to cleaning up air pollution, the answer is plenty.

Surprisingly, manufacturers of air pollution control products are the top consumers of platinum - not the jewelry industry. Platinum is the catalyst used inside of most catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters to rid exhaust emissions of dangerous soot, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. With ever-more stringent air quality regulations being enforced in the United States and Europe, the demand for platinum has soared with the demand to control air pollution in cars, diesel trucks, construction vehicles, and emergency generators.

A recent shutdown of South African mines caused an increase of 41% in platinum prices since the beginning of the year. As South Africa supplies 78 percent of the world’s supply of this precious metal, even a stoppage of a few days has a worldwide effect on prices.

To put this dramatic rise in perspective:
- On February 21st, platinum reached an all-time high of $2,185 a troy ounce
- During the same month a year ago, platinum averaged $1,207 a troy ounce
- Five years ago, it averaged $684 a troy ounce during February of 2003

With an estimated worldwide shortage of 400,000 troy ounces predicted for 2008, prices may remain a volatile rollercoaster.

What effect does escalating platinum prices have on the cost of reducing air pollution?

Manufacturers of air pollution control products are finding it increasingly more expensive to produce catalytic converters and particulate filters mandated by the EPA, the European Union and the California Air Resources Board. “We used to adjust our product prices twice per year according to the rise and fall of platinum prices,” said Technical Sales Engineer, Ralph Wintersberger of CleanAIR Systems, a manufacturer of diesel particulate filters and oxidation converters. “Now we have no choice but to keep a close eye on platinum fluctuations and make daily adjustments to our prices.”

In the end, the ever-increasing cost of cleaning up air pollution is passed on to the consumer:
- As the price of platinum rises, the price tag on cars and trucks will also increase to cover the cost of catalytic converters made with high-priced platinum.
- Hospitals, schools, and data centers will feel the brunt of escalating platinum prices when they install diesel particulate filters on their emergency backup generators to decrease toxic air pollution.
- Diesel school buses are being retrofitted all over the country with converters to protect children from dangerous pollutants – a direct cause of asthma, bronchitis and other lung impairments. High platinum prices translates into fewer buses being retrofitted for the safety of riders.
- Mining equipment and construction vehicles are equipped with air pollution control technology to decrease on-site emissions of particulate pollution. The increased cost of catalyzed filters is passed on to the public in the form of durable goods, new homes and taxes to cover building and transportation projects.

Yes, Andy Rooney – you may not know what platinum is used for, but you will eventually feel the pinch of unprecedented soaring platinum prices in your pocketbook.

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About CleanAIR Systems:
CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Our products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

Controlling Air Pollution - Predictions for 2008

Santa Fe, NM – December 12, 2007 - CleanAIR Systems, a leader in emissions control technology, has drawn upon their daily interaction with regulatory standards, original equipment manufacturers and businesses using air pollution control products, to forecast their “Air Pollution Control - Predictions for 2008”.

The issue of air pollution and how to control it was a hot topic in 2007, particularly with climate change and serious health issues caused by pollutants topping the list of public concerns. As a result, the industry of emissions control technology has become a fast-growing market segment trying to keep pace with mounting demand for cleaner air.

Over the past fifteen years, CleanAIR Systems has seen a significant change in air quality regulations and public attitude towards cleaning up the air we breathe. Since 1993, the company has developed and manufactured several new technologies to control emission pollutants such as diesel particulate matter, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and NOx.

What lies ahead in 2008 for the emissions control industry and air pollution reduction?

CleanAIR Systems predicts the following:

An increase in the development of new emissions control technologies.
With new air quality and energy regulations constantly coming into affect, demand is high for evolving technologies to bring emissions under control in order to meet regulatory standards for vehicles, stationary engines and power plants.

The acquisition and merger of companies involved in emissions control.
With the recent acquisition of several major players in the field of control technology, the future will see more purchases as large entities look for existing companies to fulfill their emission control needs and become a part of their corporate umbrella.

More state and regional air quality regulations being passed.
Rather than rely on the federal government to set air quality standards, individual states and regional coalitions are going to task and passing their own regulations. Following the lead of strict California standards already in place, this trend will increase with environmental and citizen-action groups such as Utah Moms for Clean Air, joining forces with local and state governments to fight for tougher air quality laws.

An increase in emissions control in the Asian market.
The upcoming Beijing Olympics and several controversial pollution reports have made the issue of China’s ever-increasing air pollution a worldwide problem. With a reported 400,000 Chinese dying prematurely each year from air pollution related illnesses and a new coal-fired power plant coming into operation every few days, bringing modern emissions control technology to China will be a global necessity.

Acceptance of the diesel vehicle as a means to increase fuel economy and decrease emissions.
Diesel cars and trucks are not the same dirty engines they use to be. They get 30% better fuel economy than traditional gas vehicles (therefore creating less pollution). Today’s new diesel cars and trucks also run on Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel and boast ever-more efficient pollution control technology to substantially reduce particulate matter, sulfur and NOx emissions. Diesels emit less CO2 than gasoline vehicles and can also run on biodiesel. In Europe, diesel vehicles are now the car of choice and are gaining more of a foot hold in the U.S. with the knowledge that diesel doesn’t mean dirty anymore.

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About CleanAIR Systems:
CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Their products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at www.cleanairsys.com.

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CleanAIR Systems Develops New Online Media Press Room

Emissions Control Manufacturer Incorporates Today’s Social Media Resources and Multi-Media Tools to Distribute Air Pollution News

Santa Fe, NM – November 6, 2007 – The rise in popularity of social media and public accessibility to multi-media tools, has made it possible for today’s business website to go far past the old-fashion press release as a means to distribute company news. With this in mind, CleanAIR Systems, a leading manufacturer of air pollution control technology for diesel engines and power generation, has launched a pioneering new Media Press Room on their website. Already a trend-setter within the field of emissions control technology, CleanAIR Systems is again leading the way by developing a multi-leveled, online media resource incorporating a variety of social networking venues to present CleanAIR news and air pollution information.

The CleanAIR Media Press Room includes:
- Current Press Releases and Archive
- Current Media Coverage and Archive
- Fast Facts: company statement and milestones, market overview, president’s bio, and quotes from the staff
- Multi-Media Gallery: product slide shows; photos and logos to accompany press releases hosted by Flickr; and videos hosted by YouTube
- CleanAIR Blogs: AirZone Blog (current global news on air pollution with RSS feed), Press-Wire Blog (CleanAIR company news with RSS feed), and CleanAIR on Campus (college-based educational blog with RSS feed)
- CleanAIR on Campus: an educational initiative aimed at college students, developed on MySpace
- Listen to CleanAIR: recent Podcast featuring CleanAIR’s president
- Storyline Syndicator: a story idea resource for journalists
- Resource Directory: tags and links for information on air pollution and emissions control technology utilizing del.icio.us, Technorati, Digg, Google News Feeds, and Wikipedia.
- Other Resources: environmental mini-directories for Abbreviations & Acronyms; Agencies, Initiatives & Organizations; Blogs; Funding; and Podcasts

“Many B2B businesses have yet to discover the excitement and interest that can be injected into their company websites by using YouTube, MySpace, del.icio.us and other social sites that share information,” explains CleanAIR’s Marketing Manager, Louise Roach. “We constructed our new Media Press Room specifically to make use of Web 2.0 applications by interweaving external media tools, blog formatting and social network tagging within the webpage. Visitors can easily share or bookmark posts from our blogs, leave comments on our videos, or research topic-specific feeds and tags. This approach creates an online tool that transforms a standard press release page into a dynamic, ever-changing resource for information on air pollution control, extending our reach to a much larger internet audience.”

Visit the CleanAIR Media Press Room at http://www.cleanairsys.com/about/press/media-press-room.htm

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About CleanAIR Systems:
CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Their products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

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Hot Off the PDF Press: CleanAIR Systems’ Emissions and Product Guidebook

Santa Fe, NM – October 23, 2007 – Environmental consultants and equipment dealers for diesel powered engines know the importance of emissions control regulations. So does CleanAIR Systems. Today’s air quality standards are tough and getting tougher. With daily changes being made to CARB and EPA rulings, it’s hard to keep up-to-date and informed. To make the job less demanding, CleanAIR Systems, a leading manufacturer of emissions control technology, has compiled a free 60-page, PDF e-book entitled the
Emissions and Product Guidebook.

Distributed as a no-cost service to qualified consultants and dealers, the hyperlinked Emissions and Product Guidebook includes:

• Current regulatory information, emissions summary charts and resource links from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


• A glossary on emissions control technology


• FAQs related to emissions control


• An extensive directory of abbreviations and acronyms related to air pollution


• A directory of California Air Quality Agencies


• Current EU regulations


• Product cut-sheets from CleanAIR Systems

Environmental and engineering consultants, as well as equipment dealers, often face the task of bringing a client into compliance with air quality standards. From identifying regulatory requirements to analyzing possible emissions control technologies to implementing long-term strategies, the job can be daunting. By publishing the easy-to-use Emissions and Product Guidebook, CleanAIR Systems hopes to make the task less time-consuming and problematic.

To request the Emissions and Product Guidebook go to http://www.cleanairsys.com/emissionsguide/contact.asp.

Those who sign-up to receive the Guidebook will also be emailed future updates as part of the free service from CleanAIR Systems.

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About CleanAIR Systems:
CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Their products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

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The Dirt on Diesel: CleanAIR Systems Featured on Green Podcast

Santa Fe, NM – August 27, 2007 – CleanAIR Systems, a manufacturer of air pollution control equipment, was recently interviewed by America the Green for their weekly environmental podcast. The August 23rd podcast entitled: “Diesel Cleans Up Its Act,” discusses the new resurgence in diesel vehicles, the history of the diesel market in the U.S., as well as CleanAIR Systems’ role in the development of advanced diesel emissions control systems since 1993.

Beginning with an Eco Wake-Up Call, hosts from America the Green noted that the UK Department for Transport has recommended one of the best options to help save the planet is for drivers to purchase new clean diesel cars. From this opening thought, CleanAIR CEO, Michael Roach explained why diesel vehicles are 20 percent more fuel efficient than gasoline cars, the fact that they create less greenhouse gas emissions, and gave an insider’s perspective on current clean diesel technology. The conversation continued with personal accounts from both hosts and guest concerning diesel’s effect on air pollution and the green movement.

CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Their products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.

America the Green’s mission is to promote real change by speaking out with podcasts featuring green business leaders, community activists and international forward thinkers. Past guests include global environmentalist Paul Hawkins and well-known Nell Newman from Newman’s Own Organics. Listen to “Diesel Cleans Up Its Act” at http://www.americathegreen.com/diesel-cleans-up/.

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Tags: diesel particulate filters, diesel emissions, clean diesel, diesel vehicle emissions, emissions control technology, emissions control technologies, air quality regulations, greenhouse gases, green news, environmental podcast

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- Michael Roach, President of CleanAIR Systems in Ecuador, South America standing on the Equator. Michael recently visited Quito, the capitol of Ecuador to discuss retrofitting the city’s diesel buses with emissions control technology manufactured by CleanAIR Systems.

- First mass transit bus in Quito, Ecuador retrofitted with a diesel oxidation converter from CleanAIR Systems.

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Easy Fleet Maintenance with the CleanAIR AeroCLEAN™ for Diesel Particulate Filters

Santa Fe, NM – August 29, 2007 – Today’s diesel fleet managers are challenged by new equipment technology and stringent air quality regulations. Keeping diesel particulate filters clean and in good working order is one of those challenges. The AeroCLEAN™ System developed by emissions control manufacturer, CleanAIR Systems, offers fleet managers a fast, easy and safe solution for filter maintenance.

Over time, self-cleaning diesel particulate filters can build-up a layer of non-combustible ash that requires cleaning of a fleet’s exhaust filters. This routine maintenance allows the filters to function properly, as well as extends the life of the filter. Without the correct equipment and understanding of filter technology, the cleaning process can become a problem. If water or solvents are used to dislodge ash, ceramic filters can be negatively affected. High heat methods can cause thermal shock and may crack or melt filters. CleanAIR’s AeroCLEAN™ extends the life of a filter by using a non-thermal, dry cleaning technique to safely loosen and blow out collected ash in under 15 minutes.

Originally designed for a select market segment using off-road equipment retrofitted with CleanAIR PERMIT™ Filters, the AeroCLEAN™ is capable of safely cleaning filters in-field. The cleaning system requires no electricity and is safe enough to use on a daily basis if frequent cleaning is necessary to keep a fleet’s diesel particulate filters in top shape.

With new on- and off-road regulations looming on the horizon and particulate filters becoming an integral part of emissions control for diesel vehicles such as construction and mining equipment, the AeroCLEAN™ is reaching a wider market looking for a safe, effective way to service fleet vehicles.

The AeroCLEAN™ handles all sizes of CleanAIR PERMIT™ Filters. The enclosed cleaning system uses no heat or electricity, requiring only a compressed air source for its dry cleaning method. Utilizing a rugged, sturdy construction, the AeroCLEAN™ can be taken directly into the field for as-needed cleaning of vehicle filters. The unit’s large containment area allows for repeated maintenance of multiple filters before collected material is removed. With a cleaning cycle of less than 15 minutes, the AeroCLEAN™ is a fast, easy solution for cleaning diesel particulate filters.

For more information on CleanAIR Systems’ AeroCLEAN™, visit www.cleanairsys.com.

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About CleanAIR Systems:
CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Their products are designed to control air pollution such as diesel particulate matter and NOx, for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.



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Cleaning Up Emissions with New CleanAIR Filter/Silencer

Santa Fe, NM – May 14, 2007 – Leading emissions control manufacturer, CleanAIR Systems introduces a new addition to their line of diesel particulate filter products, the PERMIT Filter/Silencer, designed to reduce exhaust emissions from prime power and emergency generators. Facilities using gensets for power generation are already familiar with silencers installed to lessen engine noise. With the enforcement of stringent pollution regulations, generator owners also need emissions control technology along with sound attenuation to meet demanding air quality laws. The PERMIT Filter/Silencer incorporating CleanAIR’s CARB verified PERMIT Filter, meets both requirements.

Available for all stationary engine sizes, CleanAIR’s PERMIT Filter/Silencer is installed on the exhaust of a generator, eliminating visible black smoke, diesel odor and noise while the engine is running. Emissions of particulate matter are substantially reduced by more than 85% and emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons by up to 99%.

“Keeping our customer in mind, we designed our PERMIT Filter/Silencer specifically to fit facilities that need to reduce emissions and sound,” explained CleanAIR Sales Engineer, Daniel Serrano. “By combining our diesel particulate filters with a silencer, the customer no longer needs two separate units that take up a lot of space. Our PERMIT Filter/Silencer does the job of both by eliminating emissions while at the same time providing sound reduction. It also reduces the overall cost.”

Manufactured using 304 stainless steel, the PERMIT Filter/Silencer is custom designed to fit each application. Utilizing CleanAIR’s integrated approach, the product is entirely designed and manufactured in-house, including: product design; flow, stress and sound modeling; filter catalyzation; and custom fabrication of the silencer shell. Each PERMIT Filter/Silencer is fully insulated to reduce heat loss and provide sound attenuation.

The stainless steel silencer is corrosion-resistant, thereby extending the life of the product. Using stainless steel also reduces the product’s total weight by up to 50% over silencers currently on the market constructed of mild steel, allowing for easier installation.

“We looked at silencer designs already on the market and knew we could design a better, more efficient product that also incorporated our CARB verified PERMIT Filters,” concluded Michael Roach, President of CleanAIR Systems. “It was a real group effort with our engineering, manufacturing and technical sales staff all offering input as to what our customers wanted in an emissions control product. Our team designed a premium product using stainless steel construction, incorporating our PERMIT Filters and still maintained a comparable price advantage. In this way all facilities from schools and hospitals to power generation plants can afford to install a better emissions control product.”

For more information on the CleanAIR PERMIT Filter/Silencer visit http://www.cleanairsys.com/products/filters/index.htm

About CleanAIR Systems:
CleanAIR Systems is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Their products are designed to control air pollution such as particulate matter and NOx, for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. Visit CleanAIR Systems online at http://www.cleanairsys.com/.


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The Facts:
-- CleanAIR Systems introduces the PERMIT Filter/Silencer for prime power and emergency diesel generators, to substantially reduce emissions of particulate matter by greater than 85%, and carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons by up to 99%.

-- Containing CARB verified PERMIT filters, the CleanAIR Filter/Silencer has all-stainless steel construction and is fully insulated for sound attenuation.

-- The CleanAIR Filter/Silencer combines the benefits of a silencer for sound reduction and the benefits of diesel particulate filters for emissions control into one space-saving unit.

-- Available for all engines sizes, the custom-designed PERMIT Filter/Silencer is rust resistant, light weight, easy to install and comparable in price to similar products made of less durable mild steel.

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“Keeping our customer in mind, we designed our PERMIT Filter/Silencer specifically to fit facilities that need to reduce emissions and sound,” explained CleanAIR Sales Engineer, Daniel Serrano. “By combining our diesel particulate filters with a silencer, the customer no longer needs two separate units that take up a lot of space. Our PERMIT Filter/Silencer does the job of both by eliminating emissions while at the same time providing sound reduction. It also reduces the overall cost.”

“We looked at silencer designs already on the market and knew we could design a better, more efficient product that also incorporated our CARB verified PERMIT Filters,” concluded Michael Roach, President of CleanAIR Systems. “It was a real group effort with our engineering, manufacturing and technical sales staff all offering input as to what our customers wanted in an emissions control product. Our team designed a premium product using stainless steel construction, incorporating our PERMIT Filters and still maintained a comparable price advantage. In this way all facilities from schools and hospitals to power generation plants can afford to install a better emissions control product.”

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Announcement: CleanAIR Receives Technology Transfer Award from LANL

Santa Fe, NM – May 14, 2007 – CleanAIR Systems, Inc. received the 2006 Technology Transfer Regional Impact Award from Los Alamos National Laboratories (LANL) on May 10th, honoring organizations with a connection to LANL that have made a significant contribution to the economy of Northern New Mexico. Nominees for the award demonstrated an economic impact on the state through the creation of new jobs, new products or implementation of a unique resource for entrepreneurs.

CleanAIR Systems was awarded the recognition of being the first company to receive the Technology Transfer Award, having shown “strong regional as well as national impact” in execution and real-world development of a clean energy technology invented by LANL.

In addition to making a contribution to the New Mexican economy, LANL looked for nominees who reflected the spirit of entrepreneurship through personal risk taking, strong personal commitment, ingenuity, as well as being a role model for regional innovation.

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Michael Tripodi, CleanAIR Engineer Manager; Kevin Ott, LANL; Joe Vick, CleanAIR Chemist (photo courtesy of LANL)

Uncovering Diesel Pollution: Five Places Where Dangerous Diesel Particulates Hide

Santa Fe – March 22, 2007 – Are you being exposed to dangerous diesel particulate air pollution in your neighborhood without knowing it? When most people think of diesels, images of giant construction equipment or super semis belching clouds of black smoke come to mind. But did you know diesels can also be stationary engines and that they are a part of everyone’s life, residing right around the corner from you? With Earth Day 2007 soon approaching, CleanAIR Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of air pollution control systems, is informing the public on five places where dirty diesel particulates may be hiding in your community.

Recent reports by the Clean Air Task Force, Environmental Health Perspectives and The Coalition for Clean Air all detail the dangers of fine particulate matter (PM) pollution. The health impact of particulate air pollution ranges from asthma attacks and lung cancer to cardiac problems and decreased life expectancy. The World Health Organization estimates that thousands of deaths each year may be caused by exposure to PM. And the American Lung Association believes fine air-borne particulate represents our most serious health threat. Not only is particulate matter a global environmental hazard, but also a dangerous health problem.

“A substantial percentage of PM can be attributed to diesel engines, especially older ones that have not been retrofitted with the latest emissions control technology,” explains Michael Roach, CEO of CleanAIR Systems. “A very common type of diesel engine is the emergency generator used in backup situations to keep the power on. Due to their reliability, large facilities in every city of the United States depend on generators for standby power when the lights go off. Although they pollute, they are definitely a necessity.”

Do you know where diesel generators are installed in your community? In the United States alone, there are estimated to be over 100,000 industrial standby generators. Most are used on a limited basis by commercial and public facilities in case of an emergency. These generators are run periodically for routine testing and maintenance. But some facilities also use their generators as prime power to minimize peak power loads on the electrical grid. During operation diesel generators emit a variety of pollutants such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons – all of which can cause serious health issues, especially for children and older adults.


Here are five places in your town where standby generators are commonly used:

Hospitals
According to the American Hospital Association, there are 5,756 registered hospitals in the United States. Considered “critical facilities”, hospitals must have standby power in order to provide essential, and in many cases life-saving medical care. The necessity of backup generators at hospitals was sadly illustrated during Hurricane Katrina, when many hospitals in the area lost all power and could not tend to those too ill to be evacuated because they had ignored previous warnings over the years to install generators and electrical switching equipment.

School and College Campuses
Most college campuses and many schools rely on generators in case the power goes out during a blackout, such as the one that disrupted large areas of the Midwest and Northeast United States during the summer of 2003. According to the report “Experience with Combined Heat and Power during the August 14, 2003 Northeast Blackout,” there were 19 schools and 26 college/universities located primarily in New York and New Jersey who switched over to their own backup generators for all or part of their power needs during this period.

Sporting Events and Concerts
Large arenas and event facilities can’t afford to loose power in the middle of a NASCAR race or rock concert. What would happen if 100,000 football fans were suddenly plunged into darkness! During Super Bowl XXXIX, 35 ultra-quiet generators were used as temporary power for the half-time show and to provide power for pre-and post-game festivities – the equivalent of enough electricity to power 20,000 homes.

Water Treatment Plants
Another “critical facility”, water treatment plants are at the very core of our infrastructure. Without backup power, water treatment plants are unable to pump clean water to residents in the event of a major catastrophe. The American Water Works Association policy statement is as follows:

Uninterrupted utility service is an operating goal of public water and wastewater utilities.

…when there is an electric power interruption, standby electric service facilities or capabilities should be provided. In general, two separate and independent sources of electric power should be provided to the works from either two separate substations or from a single substation and a works-based generator.

Data Storage Centers
What would we do without our telecommunication structure? With no internet, credit card and banking services, or electronic communication our modern culture comes to a screeching halt. All data storage centers consider emergency generators to be a crucial part of doing business. The president of Hypertect Inc., a data center builder, recommends data centers have two backup generators, or in other words – a backup for their backup.

The good news is that these giant generators of technology we have come to rely on for everyday convenience and essential backup power, can be cleaned up with readily available emissions controls technology. Diesel particulate matter is virtually eliminated when an emergency generator is retrofitted with diesel particulate filters, such as those designed and manufactured by CleanAIR Systems, thereby substantially reducing the impact on health and environment.

On this Earth Day 2007, make sure your community relies on emergency generators that use emissions controls for a cleaner, healthier environment.

Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems, Inc. located in Santa Fe, NM, is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Their products are designed to control air pollution for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. CleanAIR – Committed to a Cleaner Environment. For more information, visit www.cleanairsys.com.


Reports:

Clean Air Task Force
No Escape From Diesel Exhaust

Environmental Health Perspectives
Metals in Particulate Pollutants Affect Peak Expiratory Flow of Schoolchildren

Coalition for Clean Air
Exhausted by Diesel: How America’s Dependence on Diesel Engines Threatens Our Health

American Lung Association
Particle Pollution Fact Sheet: State of the Air 2006

World Health Organization
Particle Matter Air Pollution: How it Harms Health
HECANET February 2006

CleanAIR Systems Adds AirZone Blog to Website

Daily Updates on Air Pollution Information and Emissions Control Technology

Santa Fe – February 28, 2007 – Looking for one-stop information on air pollution, environmental air regulations or emissions control technology? Want an easy-to-read RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Feed delivered straight to your online newsreader or home page? Look no further. The AirZone Blog sponsored by CleanAIR Systems, an emissions controls manufacturer, offers a one-stop read for up-to-the-minute info in the world of air quality.

Compiled from noted sources such as the Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, and The American Lung Association, the AirZone Blog also includes press bulletins straight from industry news-makers. With daily updates, the AirZone Blog offers information not often found in mainstream news venues presented from the perspective of the environmental marketplace.

The AirZone Blog can be found at http://www.cleanairsys.com/airzone-blog/. Or subscribe to the AirZone RSS Feed at http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheAirzoneBlog.


Established in 1993, CleanAIR Systems, Inc. located in Santa Fe, NM, is a technology-based corporation manufacturing emissions control systems with worldwide distribution. Their products are designed to control air pollution for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as stationary machinery and power generation. CleanAIR – Committed to a Cleaner Environment.

For more information, visit www.cleanairsys.com.