Raser Technologies Groups Symetron Technology Demonstration Programs to Expedite Testing Implementation Schedules
PROVO, Utah--Jan. 20, 2004--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTC BB: RSTG) announces that it has test demonstration agreements with major automotive, electric motor manufacture, aerospace and military contractors to conduct test demonstration programs installing the company's Symetron(TM) advanced motor technology into electric motors supplied by the manufacturers. The testing programs include an initial numerical examination conducted by Raser's engineering team that predicts performance gains, followed by installation and evaluation. The programs are comprised of individual tests and group tests planned for the Detroit area, followed by an Asia test and a Europe test.The company plans to introduce its technology into hybrid electric motors for heavy vehicles and delivery trucks at the upcoming "Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Show" in Palm Springs, Calif. next month.
Raser Technologies' Marketing Senior Vice President, David West, remarked, "Following the introduction of the Symetron(TM) advanced motor technology at the EVS-20 Show in Long Beach, we've experienced a remarkable response by manufacturers. The demand is so great that we are moving to bundle test demonstration programs. We are now preparing a demonstration for a group in Detroit, shortly followed by demonstration programs in Europe and Asia. We look forward to announcements by automobile and electric motor manufacturers regarding our technology at the conclusion of these tests. We are moving toward global licensing opportunities with these expanded test programs."
Founded in 2001, Raser Technologies believes that its pending patents cover breakthrough electric motor technology. This technology more effectively harnesses one of nature's most useful forms of energy and delivers it in a low-cost, lightweight electric drive system for industry, home, and electric vehicles.
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