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Green Star Products Announces Strategic Plans to Build Electric Vehicles
Green Star Completes Final Test Series for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
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What We Do
Green Star Products, Inc. (GSPI) is an environmentally friendly public company involved in the production of renewable clean burning fuels such as biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol and other products including super-lubricants that are designed to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy in vehicles, machinery and power plants.
The company is one of the early pioneers who began researching alternative energy resources in the 1990s. Following an extensive Research & Development program, GSPI has advanced a variety of proprietary technologies now in revenue-producing commercialization. The company is 100% vertically integrated to design and manufacture its own biofuels processing equipment at its own facility. The company also provides operational and training support for its processing facilities.
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Developments
Green Star Begins TVT Trials With Prestigious College In Saumur, France
Translation of French Newspaper Article from "Le Courrier de l'Ouest"
Salt Lake City, UT (Market Wire) – February 5, 2010 – Green Star Products, Inc. (US OTC: GSPI.PK) recently started testing its TVT Product Line at the renowned Sadi-Carnot College in Saumur in Paris, France.
Some of the prestigious Sadi-Carnot College former students are now among the most influential personalities in France. The reputable college is supported by automakers such as Peugeot and incorporates some of the finest dynamometer (“dyno”) test cell technology and emissions equipment available today.
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Green Star Reduces Fuel Consumption on Greek Maritime Ship
Athens, Greece & Los Angeles, California (Market Wire) – January 27, 2010 – Today Green Star Products, Inc. (US OTC: GSPI.PK) announced that it has received the final report on a fuel savings test conducted on a Greek shipping vessel.
The tests were conducted using Green Star's Diesel Fuel Energizer (DFE) added to fuel tanks. Tests were performed on two Caterpillar Ship Engines Model 3412 (rated at 720 H.P. each) and also on two Caterpillar Generator Sets Model 3306 (rated 240 H.P. each). The test data indicates the shipping vessel reduced fuel consumption by an average of twelve percent (12%). The engines also showed decreased smoke emissions to a point where smoke was no longer visible. Also noted was a reduction of engine noise and increased power and performance. For further information on the TVT Product Line please see website http://www.GreenStarTVT.com.
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Green Star Products' Review of 2009
Special Shareholder Meeting in February 2010
Salt Lake City, UT (MARKET WIRE) December 29, 2009 – The President of Green Star Products, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GSPI), Joseph LaStella, P.E. Ret., today issued his year end comments on current projects.
Mr. LaStella stated, “This year has been very challenging for many small companies like Green Star. Although the Company is diversified in operations, and therefore can achieve commercial goals in several key markets, we have had limited success this year.
“Green Star derives its income from a variety of sources, including: engineering consulting; fabrication and construction for joint venture projects; technology licensing and royalties; research and development projects; and, production and commercialization of green products.
“The Company's income spans several industries, including ethanol and biodiesel biofuel production; algae biomass production and its derivatives; advanced lubrication; and alternative transportation (electric and hybrid vehicles).
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Green Star Unveils New Complete Line of TVT Energy Saving Fuel and Lubrication Additive Products
Salt Lake City, UT (MARKET WIRE) October 26, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GSPI) today announced that the Company is unveiling a new complete line of TVT Energy Saving Fuel and Lubrication Additive Products. GSPI believes that these products will be best sellers due to recent world events which have prompted companies to aggressively pursue environmentally friendly products that have superior performance, improve efficiency, reduce energy requirements, reduce global warming gases and may qualify for CO2 credits under new U.S. and international cap and trade programs.
The Company will be focusing on sales efforts solely to commercial and industrial customers. Green Star now is better situated to service and address both the manufacturing of products and sales to manufacturing and production industries as well as large commercial fleets.
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Global Green Cars' 2010 G-3 All-Electric Truck Reviewed in USA TODAY's 'Cars in the News'
Williamsburg, KY (MARKET WIRE) September 9, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GSPI) and Global Green Cars, Inc. (GGCI) announced that the September 3rd Labor Day weekend edition of USA Today reviewed the 2010 G-3 Plug-in Electric Truck.
The “Cars in the News” section featured a picture of the G-3 vehicle and the description stated that the truck has a payload of 1,000 lbs, can seat 2 adults, has a top speed of over 85 mph, and can travel 100 miles between charges. For further information and picture see http://www.usatoday.com/MediaGallery/Cars-in-the-News/G501
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Global Green Cars Commits to Build an Electric Vehicle Plant in Kentucky
Williamsburg, KY (MARKET WIRE) September 4, 2009 – Global Green Cars, Inc. (GGCI) announced today that it will proceed with its plan to build an electric vehicle production facility in the State of Kentucky.
Earlier this year, Governor Steven L. Beshear of the State of Kentucky pledged his support for this electric vehicle production facility and on May 28, 2009, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved a $15.5 million dollar financial incentive package for GGCI to build this facility.
Global Green Cars announced its commitment to go forward with this plan on September 1, 2009, which was announced by Kentucky media the same day. Please see media coverage and webcast video by WYMT News on September 1, 2009, at http://www.wkyt.com/wymtnews/headlines/56667702.html
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Global Green Cars and Green Star Showcase New 2010 Electric Vehicle As Raceway Pace Car
Salt Lake City, UT (BUSINESS WIRE) August 31, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI) and Global Green Cars, Inc. (GGCI) introduced their G-3 plug-in electric pickup truck by working as the lead pace car at Rocky Mountain Raceway Saturday, August 29th in West Valley City, Utah.
This was the first time an electric vehicle has paced a sanctioned competition at the raceway with local media covering the event. Starting all the heats and the main event races at speeds of about 50 mph, the G-3 handled the sharp corners of the quarter-mile track and accelerated strongly over a three-hour period without recharging.
“Americans have a love affair with their automobiles. Introducing an electric pickup truck by pacing a high-speed auto race shows that this truck will keep up with any traffic situation,” GGCI president Brooks Agnew stated.
The truck has a working payload of 1,000 pounds and can comfortably seat two adult Americans in its expanded club cab and has a top speed of over 85 mph. The average driver should obtain a range of 100 miles between charges, and spend about $1 dollar to fully recharge the advanced battery (nickel-based) technology.
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Global Green Cars and Green Star to Showcase New 2010 Electric Vehicles with Free Public Test Drive Demos Across the Nation
Salt Lake City, UT (BUSINESS WIRE) August 27, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI) and Global Green Cars, Inc. (GGCI) announced today that they will unveil their 2010 G-3 Electric Delivery Mini-Truck to the public and the media this weekend August 29th and 30th in Utah. The event will take place at the Rocky Mountain Speedway (near Salt Lake City) 6555 W 2100 S, West Valley City, UT 84128, (801) 252-9557, from 1 PM to 6 PM where the G-3 Mini-Truck will be the Pace Car (see www.GlobalGreenCars.com). The event will include free test drives for the general public.
Last Friday (August 21th), GGCI held a preview unveiling of the 2010 G-3 model vehicle to selected interested parties both at downtown Salt Lake City and at Snowbird Ski Resort.
Mr. Brooks Agnew, President of GGCI, stated, “The G-3 vehicle received unanimous praise on performance, handling and visual acceptance by all who attended the private event.”
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Green Star to Expand Technical Proposal Team
Salt Lake City, UT (BUSINESS WIRE) August 3, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc., (OTC: GSPI) today announced that it plans to expand its U.S. government technical proposal team to meet the expansion of the U.S. government recently advanced $3 billion funding program for renewable energy projects.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury on July 31, 2009, announced they are now accepting applications for a program that will make direct payments in lieu of tax credits to companies that create and place in service renewable energy facilities. The two Departments estimate distributing at least $3 billion in financial support to approximately 5,000 biomass, solar, wind, and other types of renewable energy production facilities. The funding for this effort is made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Dr. Stephen Chu, Secretary of Energy, said, “This program will play a major role in encouraging private sector capital to invest in clean energy development, creating new jobs that can't be outsourced. It is an investment that will continue to help our economy grow and ensure advancement in clean and renewable energy development.”
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Ukrainian Railways to Test Green Star's Advanced Lubrication Products
Salt Lake City, UT (BUSINESS WIRE) July 29, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc., (OTC: GSPI) today announced that the Ukrainian Railways, which is one of the largest railway companies in the world, will soon start testing Green Star's TVT 24-7 (DFE) Advanced Lubrication and Fuel Additive Products.
The request for testing from Green Star was approved and a directive was issued by Mr. V. O. Zaitsev, Head of Main Administration of the Ukrainian Railways. Testing should begin in early Fall 2009 pending arrival of testing products from the U.S.
Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia)(http://www.uz.gov.ua/) is administered by the Ministry of Transportation of Ukraine with more than 300,000 employees which services the majority of railways in the country.
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Green Star Continues to Expand its Marketing Efforts with Harrison and Horlick, Inc., for Lubricant TVT 24-7 Products
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – (BUSINESS WIRE) July 22, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc., (OTC: GSPI) announced that it has recently entered into an agreement with Harrison and Horlick, Inc. to assist in marketing and distributing its advanced lubricant products for industrial use.
Harrison and Horlick, Inc., through its strategic alliance partners will aggressively approach industrial users for both domestic and global consumption. HARRISON AND HORLICK, INC. is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm pursuant to the provisions of the Corporate Securities Law of 1968. The Firm specializes in Capital Acquisitions, Energy and other Alternative Investment opportunities.
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Green Star Products Ready to Expand Sales of Its TVT Ultimate Lubrication Products
Salt Lake City, UT (BUSINESS WIRE) July 15, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc., (OTC: GSPI) today announced that it will enter into direct sales of its TVT Lubricant Products Line.
In June 2005, Green Star Products entered into an agreement with NRG Resources, Inc., which granted NRG Resources the exclusive rights to market and sell Green Star's Advanced Lubrication Product Line. Both companies have agreed that, for a variety of unforeseen circumstances, NRG's ability to sell Green Star's product line has been hampered by many factors including the general downturn of the world economy.
Under the new contract arrangements, Green Star Products, who manufactures the TVT product line, will be able to directly sell its products to its existing customers and newly attracted customers in manufacturing, transportation, energy and marine industries.
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Global Green Cars Expands Its Electric Vehicle Product Line
WILLIAMSBURG, KY – (BUSINESS WIRE) July 13, 2009 - Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI) today announced that Global Green Cars, Inc., a strategic alliance partner, has been successful in securing the exclusive rights to two additional models for its electric vehicle market. During the past six weeks an entourage from Global Green Cars has been touring automobile production companies in Asia for additional suitable electric vehicle platforms to be manufactured in the United States.
The Global Green Cars Team found Asian manufacturers truly accommodating and all negotiations took place at the highest levels. In addition to their truck line, which was announced early this year, Global Green Cars will now add a commuter vehicle and an SUV to their product line.
Brooks Agnew, President of Global Green Cars, stated, “There are very few vehicles available in the world that are suitable for basic electric vehicle platforms. The suitability is based on a variety of factors including its curb weight, aerodynamics, durability and structural layout to mention a few. Although green technology appears to be a market driver, external vehicle design and customer acceptance of a newly designed vehicle is always important in the market place. We believe that all of our three vehicles are exceptionally qualified in all these categories.” Please see vehicle pictures on the website GlobalGreenCars.com
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Green Star Completes Final Test Series for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Frankfort, KY (BUSINESS WIRE) June 5, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI) today announced that it has successfully completed its full series of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) testing protocols.
Global Green Cars, Inc., a strategic alliance partner with Green Star Products, has completed its full testing sequence of its PHEV over the past month. Initial testing was completed on May 15, 2009, see press release titled “Green Star Plug-In Electric Hybrid Successfully Completes Preliminary Test Track Trials” (http://www.greenstarusa.com/news/09-05-15.html).
The tests were design to simulate intra-city driving delivery truck routes. The first series of tests were performed to identify the vehicle's efficiency, range capabilities and performance standards. The second set of tests, performed on June 3, 2009, were designed to test a variety of different components which will be available as options including larger on-board IC engines and different combinations of hardware and software in the vehicle's computer system.
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Green Star Plug-In Electric Hybrid Successfully Completes Preliminary Test Track Trials
Frankfort, KY (BUSINESS WIRE) May 15, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI) today announced that preliminary testing of its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) has been successfully completed at the Corbin Motor Speedway in Kentucky.
This was a preliminary test for the full demonstration event scheduled during the first week of June. However, this preliminary test did produce some impressive on-road efficiency data as follows:
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1993 Pikes Peak electric truck climb
Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Frankfort, KY (BUSINESS WIRE) April 29, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI) announced today that within the next four weeks it plans to publicly test its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
The demonstration will take place in Corbin, Kentucky, where the vehicle will be test driven and evaluated by industry representatives. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will be driven on a simulated city driving test route. The company expects to demonstrate that during an eight hour delivery day simulation this plug-in hybrid vehicle can exceed 150 miles while exhibiting an efficiency of over 75 mpg (miles per gallon).
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Green Star Kentucky Electric Car Demonstration Covered by News Media
Frankfort, KY (BUSINESS WIRE) April 16, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI), announced today that the April 14 Kentucky Electric Vehicle Demonstration was successful and attracted news media despite rainy weather conditions.
In an article written by TheNewsJournal.com titled “The Future is Now: Electric Car Company Considers Local Plant” (on the Internet site it's titled “Electric car company considering Williamsburg factory”). Colored pictures of the vehicle cover the newspaper's front page and the featured article covered many aspects of Global Green Car's program including the advantages it brings to target markets.
Brooks Agnew, Vice President of Engineering for Green Star Products Inc., said “The electric vehicle production assembly plant will be managed by Global Green Cars, Inc. Global Green Cars is a U.S. and International Consortium of automobile companies and associated supply companies which includes Green Star Products as an engineering and technology provider.
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U.S. Representative Tours Idaho Biorefinery Project
Glenns Ferry, ID (BUSINESS WIRE) April 16, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI), announced today that the Biorefinery Project of its partner, Idaho Sustainable Energy, LLC, (ISE), was toured by U.S. Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho. The tour was covered by Times-News correspondent Blair Koch in an article titled “Rep. Simpson Impressed by Glenns Ferry Biodiesel Facility.”
The full text of the article can be read at:
http://www.magicvalley.com/articles/2009/04/13/news/local_state/159407.txt
Green Star Products Announces Kentucky Electric Car Demonstration for Legislators and Media
Electric Car Demo Drive to be Held on April 14 at Corbin Motor Speedway
Frankfort, KY (BUSINESS WIRE) April 13, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI), along with its global auto industry partners announced today their Kentucky electric vehicle demonstration event and strategic plans to build and assemble electric vehicles in the United States.
Green Star Products with its consortium partner, Global Green Cars, Inc., has chosen the State of Kentucky for its demonstration because this state has exhibited interest in being the electric vehicle capital of the United States. Global Green Cars has already identified a potentially suitable Kentucky site for its electric vehicle assembly plant.
The high performance production electric car will be showcased and test driven at the Corbin Motor Speedway in Corbin, Kentucky, on Tuesday April 14th, 2009, from 10 AM to 1 PM. The Corbin Speedway is located approximately 3.5 miles west of Interstate-75 Exit 25 on U.S. Highway 25W, (606) 526-8899. The track is a 1/4 mile slightly banked asphalt oval. Those who want to register for a free test drive should request so by sending an email to info@GreenStarUSA.com.
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Video Courtesy of KSL.com
Successful GSPI Electric Car Demonstration Covered by Media
Next event will take place in the State of Kentucky on April 14
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (BUSINESS WIRE) April 9, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI), announced that its electric car demonstration at Rocky Mountain Raceways (see GSPI's press release dated April 3, 2009 – http://www.greenstarusa.com/news/09-04-03.html) was successful and impressed a variety of spectators and media with its performance. The event was covered by television, newspaper and radio media.
The TV video coverage of the event previewed on KSL 5. The KSL 5 news clip and article titled “Electric-car company considers plant in Utah” can be found at:
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=6076336
(John Daley, KSL 5 News 04/06/2009)
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Green Star Products Announces Strategic Plans to Build Electric Vehicles
Electric Car Demo Drive to be Held at Rocky Mountain Raceways
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (BUSINESS WIRE) April 3, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI), along with its global auto industry partners announced today their strategic plans to build and assemble electric vehicles in the United States.
In 1994, Michael O. Leavitt Governor of Utah 1993-2003 (also former U.S. EPA Administrator 2003-2005 and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services 2005-2009) declared a Zero Emissions Day in Utah and presented Joseph LaStella with an honorary plaque for his company's contribution to electric vehicles. That same day, Governor Leavitt requested to personally test drive Mr. LaStella's high performance production electric vehicle around Salt Lake City with Mr. LaStella as a passenger and the Governor's limousine following the car. At the same time, four other GSPI electric vehicles chauffeured Capitol Hill assembly members around town.
The high performance production electric car driven by former Governor Leavitt will be showcased and test driven at the Rocky Mountain Raceways 6555 W 2100 S, West Valley City, UT 84128, (801) 252-9557 on Monday April 6th, 2009, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Those who want to register for a free test drive should request so by sending an email to info@GreenStarUSA.com.
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Green Star Announces Biorefinery and Electric Car Plans at Stockholders Meeting
For the GSPI Letter to Shareholders 2009 (Dec. 29 2008) (Click Here)
For the GSPI Summary of the Shareholders Meeting
(Click Here)
Salt Lake City, UT – (BUSINESS WIRE) March 11, 2009 – Green Star Products, Inc., (US OTC: GSPI) held its Special Stockholders Meeting on January 31, 2009 (see press release dated January 9, 2009). The meeting had the largest attendance in many years and special presentations were given by GSPI Consortium member companies. Details of the Stockholders Meeting are covered on Green Star's website GreenStarUSA.com.
The presentations outlined detail plans of the biorefinery projects and their plant construction. These plans include the production of cellulosic ethanol, chemical by-products from cellulosic ethanol plants, algae biomass production, algae biodiesel production and the many advantages of combining all of these technologies into one biorefinery complex.
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Green Star Products and its Consortium have taken a big step forward toward the realization of a Commercial Size Algae Farm and Integrated Biorefinery Complex in Missouri.
GSPI's announcement was further discussed by The Marshall Democrat-News (see article here) of Saline County.
View the Big Sky Coalition 2008 Biofuels Symposium Video where Mr. LaStella discusses many interesting facts about our energy future needs.
Also, be sure to read the GSPI Montana Algae HAPS Demonstration Report (available here) published since May 2008 and showing the feasability of the GSPI's HAPS Algae Production System. This demostration unit holds 40,000 litres of algae culture, which constitutes one of the largest algae production testing system designs.