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ZENN Motor Company of Toronto CA is showing off their electric car at the Going Green 2007 conference in Davis California. CEO Ian Clifford spent a few minutes telling us about their electric cars as well as their alliance with battery storage company EEStor of Texas.

EEStor is on the verge of releasing some revolutionary new battery technology that could reshape the market forever. Ian gives us his take on their technology as well as the current state of the electric car market.

Ian Clifford ZENN Motor Company

Energy Tags: energy resources, alternative

EEStor Announces Two Key Production Milestones: Automated Production Line Proven and Third Party Verification of All Key Production Chemicals Completed

CEDAR PARK, TEXAS– The first EEStor, Inc. automated production line has been proven to meet the requirements for precise chemical delivery, purity control, parameter control and stability.

In addition, EEStor, Inc. has completed the initial milestone of certifying purification, concentration, and stability of all of its key production chemicals notably the attainment of 99.9994% purity of its barium nitrate powder.

The independent 3rd party chemical analysis was completed by Southwest Research Institute, Inc. located in San Antonio, Texas under contract with EEStor, Inc.

With these milestones completed, EEStor, Inc. is now in the process of producing on its automated production line, composition-modified barium titanate powders and is moving toward completing its next major milestone of powder certification.

It is anticipated that the relative permittivity of the current powder will-either meet and/or exceed 18,500, the previous level achieved when EEStor, Inc. produced prototype components using it engineering level processing equipment.

Richard Weir, CEO and President of EEStor, Inc. added: "We are very proud of the key advancements we have made over the past year. In addition to the milestones identified, the Company has also been awarded a critical patent related to our technology and has 12 additional patents pending. We have built a state-of-the-art facility and have exceptional personnel onboard."

The first commercial application of the EESU is intended to be used in electric vehicles under a technology agreement with ZENN Motors Company. EEStor, Inc. remains on track to begin shipping production 15 kilowatt-hour Electrical Energy Storage Units (EESU) to ZENN Motor Company in 2007 for use in their electric vehicles. The production EESU for ZENN Motor Company will function to specification in operating environments as sever as negative 20 to plus 65 degrees Celsius, will weigh less than 100 pounds, and will have ability to be recharged in a matter of minutes.

ABOUT EEStor, Inc.

Headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas, EEStor, Inc. is dedicated to the design, development, and manufacturing of high-density energy storage devices. Utilizing revolutionary ultra capacitor architecture and environmentally friendly materials the EEStor, Inc. EESU will compete against all existing battery technologies. The EEStor, Inc. EESU IS capable of microsecond recharging and millions of 100% charge/discharge cycles. The technology is affordable and designed for versatile "racked and stacked" configurations. = marketwire

Energy Tags: energy, solar energy

We've bringing exciting news - in the most recent cases, from the Tokyo Motor Show preview series - about major automakers that are bringing out all-electric concepts. Last week, for example, we learned about the very practical Subaru …

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Encore Energy Systems and its patented grey-water geothermal heat exchanger technology selected by Prairie Hills Motorsport Club as Green Alliance solution provider.

BRIGHTON, MI., September 13, 2007 — Encore Energy Systems, Inc. (Other OTC: ENCS), a rapidly growing diversified energy company announces exciting partnership with a motorsport facility featuring the longest track in the Western Hemisphere. Prairie Hills Motorsport Club, ( www.prairiehillsmc.com ) located in Lake Village, Indiana is on schedule for a grand opening in the spring of 2009. The facility has been expertly designed to incorporate the latest energy saving [tag-tec]geothermal technology[/tag-tec]. Although this new facility will be one of the largest of its kind in the world, it will have the smallest carbon footprint. Encore Energy is proud to be associated with this groundbreaking venture by supplying the design and technology to install its patented grey-water geothermal solution.

Upon completion, the entire complex will be spread over 872 acres of Northwest Indiana prairie. The club boasts America's longest road course (6.8 miles) with superb state-of-the-art facilities to rival any racing club in the world, all set within a country club atmosphere.

Encore Energy will supply its patented grey-water heat exchangers system to provide geothermal powered heating and cooling for the entire site. Benefits will be realized immediately through reduced cost and time of installation. The patented grey-water geothermal system does not require the drilling of deep bore well fields or trenching - thus allowing the elimination of this expensive process. Further incentives include savings on energy bills of up to 70% versus traditional air source A/C units with no noisy or unsightly HVAC outdoor equipment on display.

Michael Krupka, CEO of Prairie Hill Motorsport Club, commented: "Everything about Prairie Hills Motorsport Club is state-of-the-art. That includes the track, the facility, and the Encore Energy Systems' geothermal technology that will provide comfort in heating and cooling for our staff, members, and guests."

Jack Tarry, CEO of Encore Energy said: "Prairie Hills is a significant and prestigious client for Encore. Choosing us to provide cutting-edge geothermal solutions speaks as a vote of confidence for us, our technology, and the direction we are heading in this industry. We are truly getting nationwide recognition. This is an exciting time for the company. We are experiencing unprecedented demand for our solutions. We anticipate making similar announcements of major clients on a continuing basis."

About Prairie Hill Motorsport Club

Prairie Hills Motorsport Club will provide a unique lifestyle experience for automotive enthusiasts. Members of the club will be professionals who are active in motorsport and who have a great passion for driving or racing cars at a safe and exclusive facility.

The racing track has been designed to be utilized in over 3,600 configurations. The club will provide fine and casual dining, vehicle storage, a clubhouse, spa, gym, game room for children, and retail shopping for members and guests. Trackside buildings will house corporate facilities, race team garages, and private homes. Business plans also include corporate programs, team building, and banquet and convention services. The club will be convenient for those automotive enthusiasts in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and surrounding areas.

About the Company

Encore Energy Systems grows through energy-related acquisitions, marketing its patented geothermal water-air heating/cooling systems, and sales of energy conservation solutions.

The company's geothermal marketing unit, DeMarco Energy Systems of America, Inc. (http://www.demarcoenergy.com), has geothermal installations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Montana, South Dakota, Mississippi, California and Texas. Encore's primary focus is to provide energy efficient technologies to commercial and institutional markets that result in significant energy and cost savings. To learn more about the company's wholly owned subsidiary, American Geothermal, visit: www.amgeosystems.com . For more information Encore, visit http://www.encoreenergyinc.com.

Safe-Harbor Statement This press release contains statements (such as projections regarding future performance) that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Energy Tags: alternative, geothermal

Michelex Signs LOI to Acquire Ag Pro, Ltd and Enters the Bio-Diesel Market

MASSENA, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Michelex Corp. (Pink Sheets:MLXO) "Michelex" (or the "Company") a plastic manufacturing company and an audio record production group announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Ag Pro, Ltd, (www.agprosoy.com). Ag Pro, Ltd. owns and operates a soybean and oilseed crushing plant in Massena, New York. The plant processes soybeans into soy meal and crude soy oil. Its current crushing capacity is 150 tons of soybeans per day, which will be increased to 250 tons. The refinery has a capacity of 50 tons of oil per day. Ag Pro's state-of-the-art oil refinery is a physical refinery, rather than a chemical refinery like most others. It produces soy oil with zero trans-fats. Soy oil is also used to produce bio-diesel. Michelex plans to utilize the majority of the soy oil production for making bio-diesel. What is unique about Ag Pro, Ltd. is that its oil can be used as a high quality edible oil, or as a feed stock for bio-diesel depending upon market conditions. St. Lawrence County is well suited for the production of soy beans with its ample farm land. In full production, the crushing plant would need 100,000 acres in soy.

The estimated replacement cost of all Ag Pro, Ltd. assets is upwards of 12 million dollars. It is the intention of Michelex to construct a bio-diesel etherification plant next to Ag Pro, Ltd. in the Massena Industrial Park. The capacity will be a minimum of 10 million gallons per year. The newly proposed facility will process bio-diesel from a variety of oil feed stock. This versatility will not limit the production only to the crushing plant's soy oil output. The bio-diesel plant will be financed by the sale of Industrial Development Bonds. The St. Lawrence County IDA has written a letter of support for this project.

The acquisition is based on cash and stock considerations.

Thomas Gramuglia, President and CEO of Michelex stated that he "is very excited about the proposed acquisition of Ag Pro, Ltd. as my family has been in the crushing and refining business for edible oil in Italy since 1919. The Italian company has an outlet for sale of its olive oil here in the U.S. at www.oliverioil.com."

Michelex would also like to update its shareholders that the 10Qs for March, June and September 2006 are expect to be filed before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Safe Harbor: This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation reform Act of 1995. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance development and results of the Company's business include but are not limited to fluctuations in financial results, availability and customer acceptance of our products and services, the impact of competitive products, services and pricing, general market trends and conditions, and other risks detailed in the Company's SEC reports.