Ecologic Transportation, Inc. Names Bernhard Steiner to Board of Directors

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Ecologic Transportation, Inc. (“Ecologic Transportation” or the “Company”) (OTCBB:EGCT) today announced it has named Dr. Bernhard F.J. Steiner to its Board of Directors. Dr. Steiner is a marketing and business development veteran with a solid understanding of global markets. He has a history of recognizing and developing market opportunities for new and existing technologies, as well as bringing new technologies to market successfully.

“Dr. Bernhard F.J. Steiner is a great asset to Ecologic Transportation,” said Edward W. Withrow, III, Board Chairman of Ecologic Transportation. “His experience with Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. as well as his global business perspective will make him an excellent addition to our Board.”

Most recently Dr. Bernhard Steiner was Chief Executive Officer and Director of Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. , a leading cleantech company providing sustainable solutions to reduce emissions, increase energy efficiency and lower the carbon intensity of on- and off-road engine applications. Dr. Steiner served as General Manager of Global Solutions for Motorola, Inc. Dr. Steiner received his bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in business administration from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

“Clean air and energy efficiency are two areas of great concern around the world and we have technologies and know-how that will be key to improving both of these,” Dr. Steiner said. “Ecologic Transportation is an innovative environmental transportation company at the forefront of emerging green technologies and I am looking forward to contributing to its success.”

Dr. Steiner joins the Board of Directors chaired by Edward W. Withrow III, with directors William N. Plamondon III, Shelly J. Meyers, Edward W. Withrow Jr., and John L. Ogden.

ABOUT ECOLOGIC TRANSPORTATION, INC.

Ecologic Transportation, Inc., is a holding company with wholly owned subsidiaries all dedicated to environmentally friendly transportation products and services. The company encompasses three separate but integrated operations that address the environment and transportation holistically: Ecologic Car Rentals, Ecologic Systems and Ecologic Products. This innovative company has an unbiased approach to green cars and clean fuels by providing a platform for all emerging environmental transportation technologies. For more information: www.ecologictranspo.com.

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