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Turbodyne Appoints Former Volkswagen Executive

19 August 1998

Turbodyne Appoints Former Volkswagen Executive

   WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Aug. 19 -- Turbodyne Technologies Inc.
(Nasdaq: TRBD; EASDAQ) announced today that Mr. Gerhard E. Delf has joined
Turbodyne as Senior Vice President, Dynacharger(TM) Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) Programs.  Mr. Delf will be responsible for joint
development, system integration, and manufacturing of Turbodyne's
Dynacharger(TM) product line with turbocharger and automotive manufacturers
worldwide.
    "The timely addition of Mr. Delf to our engineering and management team,
combined with his profound knowledge of the automotive industry and powertrain
systems will accelerate our ongoing programs with several automotive and
engine manufacturers," said Turbodyne's Chairman, Edward M. Halimi.
    Mr. Delf is a veteran of Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, Germany and Volkswagen
America.  The last position he held at Volkswagen was as Chief Engineer for
Powertrain and Emissions of Volkswagen America.  His responsibilities with
Volkswagen America included product engineering for gasoline and diesel
engines, manual and automotive transmissions, and engine and transmission
controls.
    Prior to his position as Chief Engineer, he was Manager for United States
Emission Certification in Wolfsburg, Germany and Principal Engineer for
electronic fuel injection and emission controls.  As a member of Volkswagen's
management, Mr. Delf was responsible for engineering management and strategic
product planning with respect to vehicle performance, emissions, fuel economy
and driveability.  At the same time, he was instrumental in demonstrating the
mass production feasibility for advanced engine, and powertrain management
systems.
    In addition to his responsibilities with Volkswagen, being a leader in the
international automotive fraternity, Mr. Delf has been an advisor to the
United States National Research Council on Combustion Engine Technology and
Energy Utilization.  Mr. Delf has also served, with distinction, as a member
of the Motor Vehicle Council of the Society of Automotive Engineers.  He has
also been an expert testimony advisor for the United States Senate, the
California Energy Commission, the United States Environmental Protection
Agency, and the California Air Resources Board, on proposed emissions and fuel
economy regulations, as well as advanced engine technologies.
    Professor Dr. Peter Hofbauer, Director of Technology for Turbodyne Europe
GmbH, and former Executive Director of Engineering for Powertrain Systems of
Volkswagen AG worldwide stated, "I am extremely pleased that Mr. Delf has
decided to join our team here at Turbodyne.  He is an excellent addition to
our management team and his experience in transitioning advanced technologies
into mass production, knowledge in automotive emissions reduction, and
advanced engine development will contribute to the rapid integration of
Turbodyne technology into engines throughout the world."
    Mr. Gerhard Delf said of his new position with Turbodyne, "I am proud to
join the dynamic team of professionals here at Turbodyne.  The Turbodyne
technology, with its ability to manage and enhance airflow for precisely
controlled combustion, represents a missing link in engine design and
development to date.  Turbodyne technology has opened an entirely new advanced
approach to emission reduction and improvements in performance and fuel
economy, which are indispensable to any engine manufacturer.  I am also
delighted to be working with my former colleague from Volkswagen, Professor
Dr. Peter Hofbauer, a living legend in the automotive community."
    Turbodyne Systems, the Engine Technology Division of Turbodyne, develops,
manufactures, designs, markets and develops patented pollution-reduction, fuel
economy and performance enhancing products for internal combustion engines in
the automotive, transportation, construction, marine, agriculture, mining,
military and power generation industries.  Turbodyne's light metals division
is a manufacturer of machined aluminum castings and a leading supplier to the
automotive industry.
    Offices and plants are located in Carpinteria, La Mirada, Encinitas and
Woodland Hills, CA; Ensenada and Mexico City, Mexico; Northants, England;
Frankfurt, Germany; Vancouver, Canada; and Paris, France.
    Turbodyne's World Wide Web address is:  http://www.turbodyne.com.
    This news release contains forward-looking statements concerning the
future performance of Turbodyne Technologies Inc., which are subject to a
number of uncertainties including the availability and acceptance of Turbodyne
products, general economic conditions, conditions within the global automotive
market, and political changes both domestically and overseas.