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Hydristor Wins Merit Award in Emhart / NASA Tech Briefs
Contest

Tom Kasmer's submission of the Hydristor won a Merit Award in the fifth annual "Create the
Future" contest. The competition was sponsored by Emhart Teknologies Inc., ABP International
and NASA Tech Briefs magazine, and co-sponsored by Comsol Inc. and Solidworks Corp. Tom
entered in the "Transportation" category, whose requirement was for "a mechanical or
electromechanical design that improves the functionality, performance, or cost basis of
transportation products(s)". Links to the official contest web site, award winners announcement
and Tom's submission can be found in our "Press" section.

Hydristor Discussed in BusinessWeek

The development of hydraulic transmissions to decrease fuel consumption is the focus of an
article in the "Science & Technology" section of the September 18, 2006 issue of BusinessWeek
magazine. Go to our "Press" section for the link to read the online version of the article.

Hydristor Information Added to Wikipedia

Many thanks to John Switlik for his editorial assistance starting in August 2006. The entry can
be read here.

University Professor's Letter to Al Gore

Carl Stannard, Emeritus Professor of Physics at Binghamton University, wrote to Vice President
Al Gore on June 29, 2006 encouraging a close look at the Hydristor as a possible solution to the
combined problems of global warming and foreign energy dependence. The letter, also copied to
Senators and Congressmen representing the state of New York, can be read here.

Tom Kasmer Gives Hydristor Status on America's Car Show

Tom Torbjornsen interviewed Tom Kasmer once again on his weekly syndicated radio show over
the May 13-14, 2006 weekend. Click on the "Audio/Video" button to hear how this invention is
a major weapon against rising gas prices and our dependence on foreign oil.

Video From IFPE 2005 Available

A short video that shows the convention floor and a demonstration of the Hydristor on the John
Deere garden tractor is now available for viewing on the Audio/Video page.

Tom Kasmer a Guest on America's Car Show

Tom Torbjornsen discussed the status of the Hydristor project with Tom Kasmer during his weekly
syndicated radio show. The interview was broadcast on over 125 stations and on XM satellite radio
over the May 14-15, 2005 weekend. Click on the"Audio/Video" button to hear the host say how this
invention "could revolutionize the car industry".

Hydristor Featured In Hometown Newspaper

The latest developments regarding Tom Kasmer's invention were featured in a front page story in
the business section of the Binghamton NY Press & Sun-Bulletin on Mother's Day, 2005. Click on the
"Press" button above to read it.

The Passing of John Delorean (3/19/2005)

I would like to express my sincere condolences to John's family during their time of sorrow. John was my
advisor in negotiations for Hydristor licenses, evaluating business opportunities, and was advocating the
Hydristor to America's Car Show. I will sorely miss his wisdom.

HYDRISTOR TO BE DEMONSTRATED AT IFPE 2005 - LAS VEGAS
MARCH 15 - 19, 2005

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) will be holding its annual IFPE (International Fluid Power
Exhibition) event this year at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This trade show features over 400
exhibits covering the entire spectrum of power transmission and controls, including electrical, mechanical,
hydraulic and pneumatic.

Inventor Tom Kasmer will be featured in the Hydraulics & Pneumatics Magazine booth (#S14643) to
discuss and demonstrate the Hydristor. He will also display a John Deere garden tractor that has one
of his prototypes installed on it. For this event he has replaced the tractor's gasoline engine with an
electric motor so that visitors can manipulate the controls and see the results for themselves. Tom will
also be available to answer any questions, discuss design concepts and how the Hydristor can possibly
be implemented to improve your existing products and systems.

To view the IFPE 2005 literature in PDF format, including exhibitor list and booth assignments, click here.