STURMAN INDUSTRIES and AVL DEMONSTRATE CAMLESS ENGINE BENEFITS

Woodland Park, Colorado - Through a joint effort between Sturman Industries Inc. and AVL Powertrain Engineering Inc., significant benefits have been demonstrated using Sturman Industries' camless engine and AVLs' combustion technologies. Using an experimental engine based on one cylinder of a high volume 4.6-liter gasoline engine, the following results were attained:

1. Fuel economy - A 21% improvement in fuel economy (NEDC(Hot)) (16% improvement FTP-75) achieved by combining throttle less operation and skip-firing strategies.
2. Improved low-end torque
3. Emissions improvement - A 20-92% reduction in NOx and reduced hydrocarbons.

" These results are significant in that they are targeted at an SUV application and technically they demonstrate that combustion doesn't affect lift stability with our variable lift and variable duration system. This is also enabling technology for HCCI combustion." said Dan Nehmer, project head for Sturman.

AVL Powertrain Engineering Inc. is at the forefront of engine technology and one of the most respected engine development companies in the world. The company is a subsidiary of AVL, the world's largest privately owned company for the development of powertrain systems. For more information about AVL, visit www.avl.com.

Sturman Industries Inc., founded in 1989, applies patented digital valve technology that has evolved from Eddie Sturman's work in the Apollo Space program to various applications. This technology increases efficiency in terms of energy used, speed, and precision, For more information about Sturman industries, visit www.sturmanindustries .com.