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SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Rotoblock Corporation (OTCBB:ROTB)
announced today the appointment of Professor CC Chan of the
University of Hong Kong to the Company's Board of Directors.
Professor Chan is one of China's foremost authorities on
drive train design and engineering. He has been called the
"Father of Asian Electric Vehicles" by Global View
Magazine 2003 and has been actively involved in electric vehicle
(EV) projects in China, India, Japan, United States, and Europe.
In 2001, Asiaweek selected Chan as "Asia's Best Technology
Pioneer." He has authored and co-authored eight books
and over 220 technical papers and holds eight patents. His
2001 book "Modern Electric Vehicle Technology" is
considered a comprehensive reference book on the subject.
"We are delighted to join forces with one of the world's
leading experts in drivetrain technologies," said Rotoblock
President Matthias Heinze. "In China, Professor Chan
is accorded the status of a high-level dignitary, almost like
a U.S. Senator, and with all the demands on his time we are
encouraged that he chose to work more closely with Rotoblock."
Chan is a member of the National Committee of the Chinese
People's Political Consultative Conference and Chief Panelist
for the Ministry of Science and Technology. He is the Science
& Technology advisor for Shandong Province as well as
Chief Advisor on EVs for the Mayor of Wuhan. He founded the
International Research Centre for EVs at the University of
Hong Kong, hosted the 10th International EV Symposium in Hong
Kong, and co-founded the World EV Association. He has also
served as the President of EV Association of Asia Pacific,
President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, and is
now Vice President of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering
Sciences and President of the Asian EV Society.
Chan was born to a Chinese entrepreneurial family in Indonesia.
He obtained his academic credentials from Tsinghua University
and the University of Hong Kong and holds honorary degrees
from universities in Russia, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
He worked for 11 years in the research and development of
electric machines and power systems; and for 29 years in polytechnic
and universities devoted to teaching and research in electrical
engineering. He has also served as a guest lecturer in the
U.S. at UC Berkeley, MIT and UC Davis. With his multi-national
cultural background, Professor Chan has a mission to integrate
the strength of East and West for the advancement of science
and technology for the human welfare.
About Rotoblock Corporation
Rotoblock is solely focused on the continued development
and improvement of the Oscillating Piston Engine to the state
where its mechanical, ecological and economic viability leads
to the profitable licensing of the manufacturer's rights to
a proprietary patented design or a partnership for its manufacture.
The company was incorporated in Nevada, is headquartered in
Santa Rosa, California and has its operating labs in Vancouver,
Canada. The Company has full rights to the patents of the
original Oscillating Piston Engine and believes the Rotoblock
Oscillating Piston Engine has particular and useful applications
in developing countries such as China and India and will be
including these areas in the marketing and commercialization
phase of this engine. Visit Rotoblock's corporate website
for details about the company, technology, and regulatory
filings. The address is: http://www.Rotoblock.com.
Safe Harbor For Forward-Looking Statements
Except for statements of historical fact, the information
presented herein constitutes forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
the actual results, performance or achievements of the company
to be materially different from any future results, performance
or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Such factors include general economic and business
conditions, the ability to acquire and develop specific projects,
the ability to fund operations and changes in consumer and
business consumption habits and other factors over which Rotoblock
Corporation has little or no control.
Rotoblock Corporation
Tony R. Collins, 877-511-0110 (Toll Free)
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