CAP.L Regulatory News (CAP)

12 Mar 2007 09:45

Clean Air Power Limited12 March 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 March 2007 Clean Air Power Limited ("CAP" or "the Company") Update on Tesco Demonstrator truck Clean Air Power Limited (AIM:CAP), the developer and provider of Dual-Fuel(TM)technology provides the following update with regard to the trial by Tesco plcof a Euro 3 Mercedes - Axor truck, which was converted to run on diesel andnatural gas and delivered to Tesco in August 2006. The trial of the Dual-Fuel(TM) truck has met with all of Tesco's objectives,which include driver acceptability and achieving certain operational performancebench marks. Additionally, the trial unit has achieved a CO2 emission reductionequivalent of around 10 tonnes of CO2 per annum whilst reducing their fuel costby more than 15%. The trial vehicle continues to run in the Tesco fleet, based from the HarlowDepot, mainly operating in London. To date, Tesco have not ordered any furtherDual-Fuel(TM) vehicles. Tesco have recognised the environmental benefits of Clean Air Power's Dual-Fuel(TM) technology and have expressed a willingness to support Clean Air Powerwith their discussions with manufacturers. These discussions relate to lookingto secure the incorporation of Dual-Fuel(TM) technology on Euro 4 and Euro 5emissions compliant trucks. Whilst Clean Air Power is in discussions with anumber of manufacturers, such discussions are not yet at an advanced stage. For further details please contact Clean Air Power Tel: +44 (0)1494 527 110John Pettitt, Chief ExecutivePeter Rowse, Finance Director Buchanan Communications Tel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000Ben WilleyCharles Ryland This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange