'Harvest Party' Brings DaimlerChrysler, Michigan State University and NextEnergy Together to Harvest First Crop from Former Dump Site

  *  Rose Township brownfield site becomes research lab for bio-fuels
  *  MSU Researcher to harvest soybeans, sunflowers, corn, canola and
     switchgrass to test for renewable fuel uses
  *  Testing of the crop from contaminated soil may lead to "greening" of
     additional brownfield sites

What: Representatives from DaimlerChrysler, Michigan State University and NextEnergy will discuss the harvest of the first crop from the Rose Township Superfund site, give a project overview and its applications in the development of renewable fuels and the "greening" of additional brownfields.

Who: Deb Morrissett, Vice President - Regulatory Affairs, DaimlerChrysler

          Kurt Thelen, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Michigan State University
          Jim Croce, Chief Executive Officer, NextEnergy

  When:   Thursday, October 19, 2006
          Media roundtable and lunch:  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Photo opportunity at Rose Township site: 1 - 1:30 p.m. (weather permitting)

Transportation to the site from DaimlerChrysler will be provided. Directions to the site are available upon request.

  Where:  DaimlerChrysler Headquarters
          1000 Chrysler Drive
          Auburn Hills, MI  48326

Details: DaimlerChrysler has partnered with Michigan State University, the State of Michigan, the EPA and NextEnergy to research and develop better biodiesel and other renewable fuels. The Rose Township collaboration provides an opportunity to research clean, renewable, American-made fuels using land that currently cannot be used for other purposes. Approximately two acres of the 110-acre site are being used for research. The project will serve as a model for potential reuse of hundreds of Superfund and brownfield sites nationwide.

RSVP: Please RSVP to Katie Zuchowski at +1-248-512-2927 or +1-248-890-8423 or Max Gates at +1-248-512-2688.

PRNewswire -- Oct. 16