Clear Channel Communications Selects AuraGen(R) as Mobile Power Source for Remote Broadcasting Vehicles
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 16 -- Aura Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AURA) today announced that Clear Channel Communications, one of the nation's leading media companies, has selected the AuraGen(R) to supply mobile power for their remote broadcasting vehicles. Aura Systems will initially outfit a Clear Channel Chevrolet Van broadcast vehicle, located in their Mobile, Alabama facilities, with the AuraGen G5000 for evaluation. It's expected that additional units will be purchased by Clear Channel after the initial evaluation phase is completed. This AuraGen model provides 5000 watts of clean AC electrical power that will be used to operate the vehicle's sophisticated computer and communications equipment as well as lights and other equipment required to support their remote broadcast operations. Clear Channel Communications, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry with radio and television stations and other operations in 66 counties around the world. Clear Channel operates 1,225 radio and 39 television stations in the United States and has equity interests in over 240 radio stations internationally.
"Aura is pleased to have the AuraGen selected by an industry leader like Clear Channel Communications," said Neal Meehan, Aura chairman and CEO. "The AuraGen has seen wide acceptance in industries like the cable and telecom industries due to its unique ability to address their evolving power requirements. As they utilize ever more sophisticated equipment, the need for "clean" power becomes critical. The AuraGen provides 'clean', pure sine wave power ideally suited to support both brute-force, heavy equipment and the most advanced high-tech devices."
About Aura Systems
Aura Systems, Inc., an ISO 9001 certified company, is a technology leader in mobile power. The company develops and sells AuraGen(R) mobile induction power systems to the industrial, commercial and defense mobile power generation markets. The Company's unique and patented energy solution is the only proven, commercially available pure sine wave power system that can continuously provide thousands of watts of power at low engine speed, and is fully integrated under the vehicle hood. The AuraGen(R) is capable of generating full power up to 8500 watts at all engine speeds including enhanced engine idle speed for gasoline engines and at idle speed for bigger diesel engines. The AuraGen(R) combines sophisticated mechanical and electronics design, advanced engineering and break-through electromagnetic technology to produce a highly reliable and flexible mobile power generating system that creates alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electricity, both with and without the engine on. For more information about the Company's AuraGen(R) product visit the company's website at http://www.aurasystems.com/ .
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