Aura`s All-Electric Refrigeration System isExempt From the California Air Resource Board ("CARB") Mandates That Go Into Effect in July, 2009
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Aura Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:AUSI) announced today that their All-Electric
Transport Refrigeration System "Oasis", is now in use by numerous companies
throughout California. Aura provides the Transport Refrigeration trucking
industry a Green Solution by offering an All-Electric Refrigeration System that
is exempt from the California Air Resource Board mandates that go into effect in
July, 2009.
Recently Aura delivered its All-Electric Refrigeration solution to Roger`s
Poultry, a California leader in Fresh Poultry since 1927, Able Freight Services,
an International and Domestic Temperature Sensitive Freight Forwarding
Specialist, Pacifica-Foods, a distributor of fine imported and domestic foods to
restaurants, and Sunnyland Organic, a grower and distributor of organic foods.
The Transport Refrigeration Industry estimates that approximately 15,000-20,000
new mid size refrigeration trucks are purchased annually. Traditional competing
refrigeration systems are powered by a diesel engine that requires diesel fuel
and regular maintenance to operate properly. The cost to operate a diesel driven
refrigeration system can be substantial - over $4,000 per year in fuel and
maintenance. In addition, the inherent cost of this old technology beyond
operating expenditures, is in costs to the environment, through the emitting of
harmful diesel emissions. Companies that adopt Aura`s All-Electric System are
saving money and helping the environment at the same time.
Mel Gagerman, Aura`s CEO said, "It is exciting to see our product on the road,
knowing we are helping deliver perishable products while at the same time
reducing harmful pollutants. The new CARB regulations for Transport
Refrigeration Units ("TRU") that are scheduled to go into effect in July of this
year will require operators of diesel TRU to register with the state and comply
with strict emission regulations that force the replacement of systems that are
older than seven years. It is estimated that over 10,000 trucks will be out of
compliance under the new regulations over the next few years. Our All-Electric
Solution is exempt from these requirements since we eliminate the extra diesel
engine altogether. Thus our customers will be environmentally friendly while
cutting operating costs and avoiding the increased cost that the reporting
requirements will demand of Diesel based solutions. Our sales team is currently
working with a variety of national and regional leasing companies, truck
manufactures, truck dealerships, body companies, and up-fitters to roll out our
all-electric solution nationally."
To learn more about Aura`s All-Electric Refrigeration Systems, please visit:
http://aurasystems.com/pages/prod_oasis.html
More information on Aura Systems Inc. visit www.aurasystems.com
Aura Systems, Inc.
Melvin Gagerman, Chairman and CEO
310-643-5300 ext. 171
mgagerman@aurasystems.com
Cipora Lavut, 404-539-2161
clavut@aurasystems.com
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