"Our engines are expected to be integrated into the water taxi fleet in Istanbul, bringing emission-free fuel for taxis operating in that busy port," stated Joe Lewis, Vice President of Engine Sales at HEC.
The engines to be delivered under this purchase order will be specially outfitted for marine use. "Whether it's a fleet of metro transit systems or an international fleet of water taxis, we strive to provide alternative solutions to current carbon-based engines," said Don Vanderbrook, Chief Operating Officer for HEC. "We believe our hydrogen-fueled engines are a currently-available alternative energy solution, as opposed to fossil fuel internal combustion engines commonly used to power water craft such as these water taxis in Turkey and other locations around the world."

When delivered, the HEC engines will feature HEC's proprietary fuel delivery and control systems, and will produce near-zero emissions. Pure, clean water, rather than harmful clouds of pollutants from carbon-based fuels, will be emitted from the tailpipe of the water taxis into the air and surrounding waters.

The company sees this order for two engines and peripherals as the first step in providing engines for this application to end users around the world.

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 http://www.hydrogenenginecenter.com