CALGARY, Nov. 5 /CNW/ - Alternative Fuel Systems (2004) Inc. ("AFS" or the "Company") (TSX Venture: AFX) announced today that it has received approximately $540,000 CDN in new purchase orders for engine controllers. These orders were originated by two of India's largest motor vehicle builders ("original equipment manufacturers" or "OEM's"). Advantek Fuel Systems Pvt. Ltd. ("Advantek"), an Indian company that is working with AFS to provide compressed natural gas ("CNG") vehicle components and systems in India, received system orders from the OEM's and subsequently placed controller orders with AFS. The electronic controllers are the heart of the CNG system, ensuring optimal engine performance and exhaust emissions across the vehicle operating range.
AFS President and CEO Jim Perry stated that "One of the OEM's that has chosen our product is TATA Motors, India's largest manufacturer of motor vehicles. We are developing a customized engine controller for a new light truck they are introducing that is fueled by compressed natural gas. This new vehicle is known as the CNG "ACE". AFS will supply controllers for CNG ACE production scheduled to begin early in 2008. If the new vehicle is successful in the market, there may be substantial follow-up orders for our products."
"A second major Indian OEM has also decided to use AFS products. Their purchase order covers supply of a custom controller and other selected CNG components for vehicle production also planned to commence in 2008. Again, if the vehicles sell well, additional orders may be received."
Mr. Perry added that "These orders represent the culmination of more than two years of concentrated effort by both AFS and Advantek. Being selected as a supplier to two of the largest players in the Indian vehicle market represents a major opportunity for AFS."
AFS is a Canadian company providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to the growing global problem of harmful exhaust emissions from internal combustion engines. AFS has commercialized electronic engine management systems enabling internal combustion engines to operate on a variety of fuels. The Company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol AFX.
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