Hydrogen Engine Center Appoints Jan Rowinski to Board of Directors of HEC Canada

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ALGONA, Iowa--(Business Wire)--
Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (HEC) (OTCBB: HYEG.OB) announced
today that it has appointed Jan Rowinski, Managing Partner Bay Stream
Ventures Inc., to the Board of Directors of HEC Canada with immediate
effect.

Mr. Rowinski, age 55, has successfully led high-tech start-ups and
introduced leading-edge technologies in challenging US, Canadian and
international environments. Mr. Rowinski is the Co-Founder and
Managing Partner of Bay Stream Ventures, a corporate development and
management consulting firm specializing in Business Development,
Corporate Strategy, M&A, Financing, and Performance Improvement. He is
also a Co-Founder of GPS Latitude, a provider of security solutions
and tracking for mobile assets, including advanced cost effective
integrated mobile digital video tracking / recording and live wireless
transmission solutions. Mr. Rowinski was the Co-Founder and EVP,
business development and operations of MicroSlate Inc., a world leader
and pioneer in the design and manufacture of patented, rugged mobile /
wireless pen tablets, handheld and notebook computers.

He also was the Co-Founder and President / CEO of JYL Logic Inc. a
developer and manufacturer of multilingual computers, instrumentation,
multiplexers and peripherals. JYL Logic was a key supplier of computer
products to the Quebec and Canadian Federal Government agencies,
schools and OEM's, such as, Phillips and IBM.

Mr. Rowinski served as a Lecturer / Chair in numerous conferences
regarding Technology and Mobile / Wireless Computing. He is also a
member of the Canadian Security Association (CANASA). Mr. Rowinski
holds an MBA degree from McGill University, B.Sc. in Mathematics, and
an Electrical Engineering (DEC). Mr. Rowinski currently resides in
Montreal, Canada.

Don Vanderbrook, HEC's CEO, stated, "Mr. Rowinski's business and
technical expertise provides added depth to HEC's management team. HEC
has numerous ongoing projects in Canada, and Mr. Rowinski's extensive
business and technical expertise will be invaluable in advancing HEC's
business and development objectives in Canada."

Jan Rowinski said, "I am honored to join the Hydrogen Engine
Center's Canadian Board. As a veteran in the technology field, I
recognize the tremendous market opportunities for HEC Clean-Tech
Engine products and, specifically, for their innovative Electronic
Engine Controller and fuel delivery systems that position the company
to become a leader in the global transition from polluting fossil
fuels to carbonless non-polluting power."

About Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc.

Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (HEC) designs, manufactures and
distributes alternative-fueled internal combustion engines, engine
controls and fuel delivery systems and power generation equipment for
distributed power, agricultural, industrial, airport ground support,
off-road vehicular, business and home applications. All HEC engines
and power generation equipment are capable of running on a multitude
of fuels, including but not limited to, hydrogen, ammonia, synthetic
gas, coal bed methane, gasoline, and ethanol. HEC trades on the
Bulletin Board under the symbol "HYEG.OB." Principal offices are
located at 2502 E Poplar St., Algona, Iowa 50511. Visit
www.hydrogenenginecenter.com or in the US dial 515-295-3178 for more
information.

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation,
acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition
for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's
dependence on third-party suppliers, and other risks detailed from
time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

Porter LeVay & Rose, Inc.
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