Produced at ISE’s corporate headquarters, the hybrid-electric fuel cell drive system is an identical configuration to the 20 ISE-powered buses that make up the world’s largest zero-emission fleet operated by BC Transit in Canada. The core components of ISE’s hybrid-electric drive system in this bus are lithium-based energy storage, software controls, and robust power electronics. This bus was unveiled at SunLine’s 3^rd Annual State of Public Transit Luncheon on February 19, 2010, which included Vincent Valdes, FTA’s Associate Administrator for Research, Demonstration, and Innovation as the keynote speaker. Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack’s chief of staff, Frank Cullen, filled in for Ms. Mack who was unable to attend the event. The Congresswoman has supported SunLine’s clean alternative fuel initiatives for many years.

Andrew Worley, VP of Program Management at ISE, stated, “Our competitively-priced, Advanced Technology fuel cell bus lowers the barrier to entry for transit agencies that want to take the next step in sustainability with an alternatively fueled hybrid option for under $2 million.”

SunLine Transit Agency General Manager, C. Mikel Oglesby, said, “We are proud to work with ISE in the implementation of the 6^th Generation Fuel Cell bus and look forward to learning more about the technology that will lead to the commercialization of 40’ fuel cell vehicles.”

Alex Bernasconi, Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing at ISE, added, “ISE is thankful to work with SunLine and for the Transit Agency’s role in advancing hydrogen fuel technologies.”

Public funding that made the project possible was provided by the California Air Resources Board, CalStart, the Air Quality Management District, the California Fuel Cell Partnership, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Department of Transportation.  In addition to ISE’s hybrid-electric fuel cell drive system, SunLine’s Advanced Technology fuel cell bus also incorporates a 150kW fuel cell manufactured by Ballard Power Systems and an advanced bus chassis and body manufactured by New Flyer.

About ISE Limited

ISE Limited is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty hybrid-electric drive systems based on our core proprietary technology, which is focused on three critical subsystems: energy storage, controls software and power electronics.  ISE specializes in series hybrid-electric and all-electric/zero emission technologies, and offers industry-leading energy storage systems and hybrid system components.  Over the past 10 years, ISE has sold over 300 hybrid-electric drive systems that have demonstrated reliability and performance in over 12 million miles of fleet operation.

Established in 1995, ISE is headquartered in San Diego, California. ISE’s history of innovation and technological leadership has resulted in the design and development of systems and components that deliver superior operating performance. For more information visit www.isecorp.com.

Contact
Alex Bernasconi

Sr. Vice President, Sales and Marketing

ISE Limited

+1 858-413-1720 x775

abernasconi@isecorp.com

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements.  In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “project,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.   These statements are only current predictions and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause results to vary include those expressed in our filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.  All information presented herein should be read in conjunction with such filings.

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SAN DIEGO – (February 24, 2010) –  Bus travelers in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, are riding greener because of 20 zero-emission, fuel cell hybrid buses produced by California-based ISE Limited (TSX: ISE).  ISE’s hybrid drive system technology is helping BC Transit progress into a low carbon future.

Rick Sander, CEO and President of ISE, said “This is an exciting opportunity for visitors from all over the world to see the commercial strength and viability of these hybrid buses. This represents another milestone for ISE as a global leader in zero-emission hybrid technologies for a cleaner world.” The BC Transit fleet is comprised of 20 hybrid buses that use ISE’s core technologies in the complete hybrid propulsion system: energy storage, controls software and power electronics. The hybrid buses also use Ballard fuel cells and New Flyer chassis.

ISE Limited Conducted Rigorous Performance Tests

Since ISE was first selected to provide the drive systems inside these state-of-the-art vehicles, ISE has conducted hundreds of complex and rigorous performance tests over more than 12 months to ensure their safety, reliability, and performance in extreme conditions.

To assess operational performance ratings in freezing weather and on tough terrains, cold chamber testing was conducted on each hybrid fuel cell vehicle. The low temperature assessments test safety as well as optimal functionality in temperatures as low as -20C. These tests provide real-world data regarding operation and reliability of the hybrid fuel cell vehicles in environments that simulate the coldest winter temperatures in Vancouver.

Road testing was conducted over tens of thousands of accrued miles/kilometres, generating critical durability, reliability, and operational performance data.  A significant amount of this performance data was collected via ISE’s proprietary Remote Diagnostic Unit (RDU).

Alex Bernasconi, Sr. Vice President, Sales and Marketing, said “It is especially important to ISE that we ensure a smooth operation of the hybrid buses because we know the hybrid buses are one of the green highlights of the 2010 Winter Games.  The exhaustive testing that we conducted prior to the delivery of the fleet was essential to ensuring safety and reliability.  Our service team is currently in British Columbia during the games, as part of our commitment to BC Transit.”

Tavin Tyler, Director of Fuel Cell Bus Programs, said “Because our drive system does not burn fossil fuel, there is a nearly non-existent environmental impact. This translates into increased safety and lower maintenance costs.” The ISE fuel cell hybrid system powering these buses converts the chemical energy of hydrogen to mechanical energy. The combination of hydrogen and oxygen in the fuel cell powers the electric drive system without any carbon exhaust.

After the conclusion of the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, the fuel cell hybrid buses will remain in service throughout specified routes determined by BC Transit. Local riders will benefit from smoother and quieter commutes as a result of ISE’s fuel cell hybrid technology powering each bus. Because hydrogen fuel only emits water vapour, there is no exhaust odour of Nitrogen Oxides, black tailpipe soot (particulate matter), or polluting carbon dioxides.

About ISE Limited

ISE Limited (www.isecorp.com) is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty hybrid-electric drive systems based on our core proprietary technology, which is focused on three critical subsystems: energy storage, controls software and power electronics.  ISE specializes in series hybrid-electric and all-electric/zero emission technologies, and offers industry-leading energy storage systems and hybrid system components. Over the past 10 years, ISE has sold over 300 hybrid-electric drive systems that have demonstrated reliability and performance in over 12 million miles of fleet operation.

Established in 1995, ISE is headquartered in San Diego, California. ISE’s history of innovation and technological leadership has resulted in the design and development of systems and components that deliver superior operating performance. For more information visit www.isecorp.com.

Contact
Alex Bernasconi

Sr. Vice President, Sales and Marketing

ISE Limited

+1 858-413-1720 x775

abernasconi@isecorp.com

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements.  In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “project,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.   These statements are only current predictions and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause results to vary include those expressed in our filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.  All information presented herein should be read in conjunction with such filings.

ISE and its logo are trademarks of ISE Limited. Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

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SAN DIEGO – (Marketwire – December 21, 2009) – California-based ISE Corporation announced today that one of its earliest customers, Long Beach Transit (LBT), has reached 10 million miles in revenue service with their fleet of 40’ gasoline hybrid-electric buses powered by ISE’s hybrid-electric technology. Using ISE’s Ultracapacitor energy storage packs, the gasoline hybrid systems make up the majority of LBT’s bus fleet. Since 2001, ISE has continued strengthening its proven track record with nearly 300 gasoline hybrid-electric buses worldwide with a total accumulation of approximately 13 million operational miles.

“Long Beach Transit was one of the first transit agencies to deploy ISE’s gasoline hybrid-electric technology. We are proud that LBT chose to be an early adopter of our technology. Their participation has helped further our growth and innovation while providing strong proof of the reliability and performance of our energy systems for hybrid vehicles,” says Rick Sander, CEO and President of ISE Corporation.

Gasoline Hybrid-Electric Technology Reduces Carbon Emissions and Improves Operational Efficiencies

“We’d like to thank ISE Corporation for being such great partners,” said Rolando Cruz, Executive Director of Vice President of Maintenance and Facilities at Long Beach Transit. “ISE’s engineering team has worked closely with us to make their technology fit our needs. If asked to make the same investment today, we wouldn’t hesitate to make the same decision we made back in 2004 when we selected ISE’s technology.” ISE gasoline hybrid-electric drive systems give transit agencies an alternative to diesel-fueled buses while providing quieter operation and simple exhaust after-treatment. In addition, gasoline is a cleaner burning fuel with lower tailpipe emissions – as evidenced by the fact that one gallon of gasoline burned emits 13% (2.9 lbs) less CO₂ than one gallon of diesel.

Juan Vigil, Long Beach Transits’ QA and Maintenance Technology Manager added, “ISE’s gasoline hybrid buses have enabled us to dramatically reduce the frequency of routine brake replacements, which cuts our expenses and reduces downtime due to maintenance. The increased performance of ISE’s technology adds value through passenger safety and greater operational efficiency. In these times of economic challenge for transit organizations, technologies that provide significant financial advantages are invaluable.” Increased brake life – which is the result of regenerative braking functionality – is a valuable byproduct of the way ISE hybrid-electric systems efficiently manage energy.

Powering Hybrid Vehicles with Efficient Energy Management

(Click here to view the ISE Energy Flow diagram and learn more about how energy flows through ISE’s gasoline hybrid-electric drive system, and what makes ISE’s technology different.)

ISE hybrid technologies enhance the management of energy, which is the core process that makes any vehicle a hybrid. ISE energy management capabilities enable energy to be stored, controlled, and converted into usable form within the hybrid vehicle. This management of energy results in greater fuel efficiency and lower tailpipe emissions. The company’s proven systems provide a solution to the industry’s demand for reliable, safe, and cost-effective energy technologies.

Alex Bernasconi, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ISE Corporation said, “We’re delighted to be working with the Long Beach Transit system. They are a tremendous example of how every city, county and transit organization can benefit from increased operational efficiency and cleaner transportation systems in their marketplace. Our technology is leading the way within the transportation industry and we’re committed to working closely with other transit systems that seek to benefit from ISE’s enhanced technologies.”

About ISE Corporation

ISE Corporation (www.isecorp.com) designs, builds, and supports hybrid-electric drive systems and high value components optimized for high duty cycles. ISE Corp specializes in series hybrid-electric, all-electric/zero emission technologies and offers industry-leading energy management solutions and system components. Over the past 10 years, ISE Corp.’s installed base of nearly 300 systems has accumulated approximately 13 million operational fleet miles.

Established in 1995, ISE is headquartered in San Diego, CA and employs a team of over 140, with more than one-third comprised of software, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers. The company’s history of innovation and proven technological leadership has resulted in the design and development of systems and components that deliver superior operating performance. For more information visit www.isecorp.com.

About Long Beach Transit

Long Beach Transit serves over 29 million boarding customers in Long Beach, Lakewood, and Signal Hill – as well as portions of Artesia, Bellflower, Carson, Cerritos, Compton, Hawaiian Gardens, Norwalk, Paramount and Seal Beach – with regular bus and shuttle services including the Passport, AquaBus, and AquaLink. For more information visit www.lbtransit.com.

Contact:

Alex Bernasconi

Sr. Vice President, Sales and Marketing

ISE Corporation

+1 858-413-1720 x775

abernasconi@isecorp.com

SAN DIEGO – (Marketwire – November 9, 2009) – California-based ISE Corp has reached a new milestone in its energy storage roadmap which meets the industry’s demand for reliable, safe, and cost-effective energy storage technology. Built from the ground up, ISE has incorporated 8 years of engineering evolution and put the company ahead of the curve in providing energy storage systems to hybrid vehicle manufacturers.

Rick Sander, CEO and President of ISE, says, “Energy storage is at the core of any hybrid-powered vehicle. ISE is moving the transportation industry one step closer to zero emissions by downsizing engines, thereby reducing emissions and improving fuel economy and putting energy storage at the forefront to create a new hybrid energy paradigm.” Since 1999, ISE has integrated its energy storage technology into its own hybrid drive systems. Now, the company is moving forward by standardizing its controls interface to allow other manufacturers to easily integrate ISE’s energy storage technologies into their own applications.

Energy storage technologies built from the ground up

ISE’s energy storage technologies have been primarily developed in the transit industry, a market application that provides an excellent platform enabling innovation through government subsidies that support the design of systems that can meet stringent standards in high duty cycle, rugged environments. ISE’s investment into the continued development of its ultra-capacitor systems has resulted in a vast energy storage knowledge base, and enabled the company to widen its product set to include lithium power systems.

Regarding the company’s lithium power systems, Rob Del Core, ISE’s Director of Business Development Energy Storage Systems, says, “Recent sales of ISE’s lithium power systems to Ashok-Leyland and Tata Motors in India are proving that our technologies are capable of addressing the latest challenges in energy storage in a viable, competitive way that meets the high volume demands of these manufacturers.” ISE’s power dense lithium energy storage product expands its line of energy storage product offerings to meet a variety of power and energy requirements for a range of duty cycles.

High-Quality Systems for Heavy-Duty Applications

One design benefit of ISE’s latest energy storage offering is its environmentally sealed (IP67) and liquid-cooled format, which provides added integrity and allows vehicle integrators to mount the system anywhere, including underneath the bus or truck. ISE’s modular cassette design is light weight and scalable, which simplifies and reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs. The modular architecture also makes upgrading easier as cell technology advances.

ISE has amassed a solid knowledge base about energy storage for heavy duty hybrid vehicle applications and this knowledge base puts the company ahead of the curve with key advantages including extensive bench and field testing as well as modular, scalable design with a compact form factor. Individual cell monitoring and balancing facilitates integrated thermal management and redundant safety capabilities. Alex Bernasconi, Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing, says, “Creating technologies from the ground up requires a significant time investment, and we are fortunate to have the engineering talent and industry support to be in the leadership position we are in today.” While many companies are still encountering roadblocks along the energy storage path, ISE has surmounted these challenges and created a proven, production-ready solution.

About ISE Corporation

ISE Corporation (www.isecorp.com) designs, manufactures, and supports electric and hybrid-electric drive systems and high value components optimized for high duty cycles. ISE specializes in series hybrid-electric and all-electric/zero emission technologies, and offers industry-leading energy management solutions and system components. Over the past 10 years, ISE’s installed base of over 230 hybrid systems has accumulated over 11 million operational fleet miles.

Established in 1995, ISE is headquartered in San Diego, CA, and employs a team of over 140, including 42 engineers. The company’s history of innovation and proven technological leadership has resulted in the design and development of systems and components that deliver superior operating performance.

Contact

Rob Del Core
Director of Business Development Energy Storage Systems
ISE Corporation
+1 858-413-1759
rdelcore@isecorp.com

Safe Harbor Statement: Certain statements contained in this press release are forward-looking in nature. ISE’s business and operations are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Consequently, actual results may materially differ from those projected and/or stated by any forward-looking statements. ISE Corporation makes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made.

ISE and its logo are trademarks of ISE Corporation. Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Copyright © 2009 ISE Corporation. All rights reserved.

SAN DIEGO – (Marketwire – October 22, 2009) – The historic unveiling of LeeTran’s first ultra low emission gasoline hybrid drive system from ISE Corp will take place in Jacksonville, Florida on Monday, October 26^th. The unveiling will occur at the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) Annual Meeting and Expo at the Omni Hotel in the outdoor expo area at 3:30 p.m. EST. Attending the ribbon-cutting event will be Steve Myers, Lee County Transit’s Director; Larry Ralston, Maintenance Manager; Paul Goyette, Operations Manager; and Alex Bernasconi, Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing of ISE Corp, along with other ISE representatives.

ISE’s gasoline hybrid technology was developed in response to the California Air Resources Board 2005 regulation. This regulation inspired innovative solutions for lowering emissions in heavy-duty vehicles. ISE’s technology helps transit agencies, such as Fort Myers’ LeeTran, easily meet new EPA requirements. With ISE’s technology, agencies can avoid some of the extra retrofitting required with conventional diesel buses that increases vehicle weight and cost, including having to add complicated exhaust after-treatment systems like DPF (diesel particulate filter) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction).

A public-private partnership that includes ISE Corp, Lee County Transit, the Florida Department of Transportation, Coach Crafters Incorporated, Gillig, and Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) inspired the deployment of the ISE Corp hybrid drive system, which powers a 40’ Gillig bus. The decision to go with ISE’s clean energy solution puts Florida on the map as the first state outside California to supplement their mass transit fleets with ISE’s ultra low emission gasoline hybrid drive system.

Rick Sander, CEO and President of ISE Corp, said, “Moving into Florida is a monumental step for ISE. It marks another milestone in our growth and initiative to introduce reliable, sustainable, and low-emission solutions for mass transit across all states in the US.” Agencies choosing to supplement their fleets with ISE gasoline hybrids can operate more efficiently with reduced maintenance and fewer road calls while exceeding CARB (California Air Resources Board) and EPA-2010 emission standards.

Steve Myers, LeeTran Director, said, “Our goal is to demonstrate how ISE’s technology compares to existing clean diesel and diesel electric technologies. We can understand how this gasoline hybrid technology works for Florida and results in improved economy and lower maintenance than existing clean diesel and diesel electric technologies.” With ISE’s ultra low emission gasoline hybrid drive system in their fleet, LeeTran and Florida continue their tradition of innovative approaches to effective mass transit.  

Wayne Wolf, President of Coach Crafters Incorporated, said “We are very excited to be a part of this project with ISE and LeeTran. We look forward to supporting ISE on this and future deployments of their gasoline hybrid system.”

Alex Bernasconi, Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing for ISE Corp, said, “We are very pleased to see Florida taking this leadership position and making their mark with ISE’s gasoline hybrid system. It also puts them ahead of the curve in terms of EPA emission standards.” Mr. Bernasconi heads up the ISE sales team that is spreading their message across the US about how ISE can help transit agencies meet the new EPA guidelines while improving reliability, increasing fuel efficiency, and lowering their environmental impact.

About ISE Corporation

ISE Corporation (www.isecorp.com) is an innovator and aggregator of hybrid-electric drive systems and high value components optimized for high duty cycles. ISE specializes in series hybrid-electric, all-electric/zero emission technologies, and industry-leading energy management solutions. Over the past 10 years, ISE’s installed base of over 230 systems has accumulated more than 11 million operational fleet miles.

Established in 1995, ISE is headquartered in Poway, CA and employs a team of over 140, with more than one-third comprised of software, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers. The company’s history of innovation and proven technological leadership has resulted in the design and development of systems and components that deliver superior operating performance.

Contact
Alex Bernasconi
Sr. Vice President, Sales and Marketing
ISE Corporation
+1 858-413-1720 x775
abernasconi@isecorp.com 

Safe Harbor Statement: Certain statements contained in this press release are forward-looking in nature. ISE’s business and operations are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Consequently, actual results may materially differ from those projected and/or stated by any forward-looking statements. ISE Corporation makes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made.

ISE and its logo are trademarks of ISE Corporation. Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Copyright © 2009 ISE Corporation. All rights reserved.

“Andrew brings a wide range of relevant expertise to ISE that will help us continue to lead the way into high growth markets within the clean energy industry,” said CEO & President Rick Sander. “I am very excited to have this level of talent lead our program management process, which aligns with our commitment to Continuous Process Improvement in the areas of reliability, product cost reductions, and customer satisfaction.”

“I was drawn to ISE by the people, culture, and the opportunity to use technology to create solutions that improve our world,” said Dr. Worley, who was most recently with Sundyne Corporation as Engineering and Program Manager. Prior to his position at Sundyne, Dr. Worley held positions at HMD-Kontro, Southern Water PLC and ERA Technology Ltd in the U.K, and KSB Pumps & Valves in Germany. He holds an International Executive MBA from Krannert Business School, University of Purdue; and a PhD in Electrical Engineering and a B.Eng with honors in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Leeds.

About ISE Corporation:
ISE Corporation (www.isecorp.com) designs, builds, and supports hybrid-electric drive systems and high value components optimized for high duty cycles. ISE Corp. specializes in series hybrid-electric, all-electric/zero emission technologies and offers industry-leading energy management solutions and system components. Over the past 10 years, ISE Corp.’s installed base of over 230 systems has accumulated over 11 million operational fleet miles.

Established in 1995, ISE is headquartered in San Diego, CA and employs a team of over 140, including 42 engineers. The company’s history of innovation and proven technological leadership has resulted in the design and development of systems and components that deliver superior operating performance.

Contact:
Alex Bernasconi
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
ISE Corporation
+1 858-413-1720 x775
abernasconi@isecorp.com

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ISE and the ISE logo are trademarks of ISE Corporation.
Copyright © 2009 ISE Corporation. All rights reserved.

SAN DIEGO, CA, October 2, 2009 — Today in Vancouver, the Province of BC, the Government of Canada, and BC Transit will unveil the first BC Transit hybrid fuel cell bus, which includes the ISE Hybrid Fuel Cell Drive System. This vehicle is the first of 20 buses in a zero-emission fleet that will run during and after the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games in Whistler. The unveiling takes place immediately following Premier Gordon Campbell’s closing remarks at the UBCM (Union of British Columbia Municipalities) convention at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“We are excited to provide the hybrid fuel cell drive system that enables BC Transit to launch this new zero-emission fleet. It is by far the most commercially viable Fuel Cell transit bus platform ever produced. ISE remains focused on our mission to become a global leader in zero emission and hybrid technologies for a cleaner world,” said Rick Sander, CEO and President of ISE Corp. The 41’ bus configuration includes the ISE Hybrid Fuel Cell Drive System as well as lithium battery energy storage from ISE, Ballard fuel cells, and a New Flyer chassis.

Prior to the release of this first vehicle, the ISE Hybrid Fuel Cell Drive System integrated within the vehicle underwent rigorous Cold Chamber Testing. This testing ensures the smooth operation and reliability of the vehicle during the coldest winter temperatures in British Columbia. The vehicle tested for reliability at temperatures as low as -20C.

“The introduction of this new bus represents a major milestone for BC Transit,” said Manuel Achadinha, President & CEO of BC Transit. “This bus, along with the other 19, represents our on-going commitment to investing in greener technologies.” Mr. Achadinha will attend this event along with Premier Gordon Campbell.

About ISE Corporation:
ISE Corporation, based in San Diego, CA, is a world leading supplier of hybrid-electric drive systems and components for sustainable, heavy-duty transportation applications. ISE specializes in series hybrid-electric, all-electric, and fuel cell technologies and offers industry leading energy management solutions and system components. Learn more about ISE at www.isecorp.com.

ISE Contact:
Alex Bernasconi
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, ISE Corporation
abernasconi@isecorp.com

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SAN DIEGO, CA, September 30, 2009 — Since ISE Corporation filled its first order for gasoline hybrid buses with San Bernardino County’s Omnitrans in 2001, many other transit agencies have followed suit. By supplementing their fleets with ISE gasoline hybrids, these agencies are operating more efficiently with reduced maintenance and fewer road calls while exceeding the latest CARB (California Air Resources Board) and EPA-2010 emission standards.

“Transit agencies that have adopted ISE systems have furthered our development process and helped us build up to the levels of reliability that we can offer today. Partnering with customers like Long Beach Transit, who are really pioneers, has helped ISE develop an efficient, cleaner alternative to diesel systems,” said Rick Sander, ISE’s President and CEO.

Transit Agencies Choosing ISE’s Gasoline Hybrid Systems
“Today, nearly half of our 40’ fleet at Long Beach Transit is comprised of gasoline hybrid systems. We began partnering with ISE’s engineering team in 2003 to help create a gasoline hybrid system that continues to improve in reliability,” said Rolando Cruz, Executive Director and Vice President of Maintenance and Facilities at Long Beach Transit. ISE gasoline hybrid systems make up the majority of the fleet at Long Beach Transit. The agency’s impetus to change came from a vision of working with ISE that Jim Ditch, then at the helm, communicated to his successor Rolando Cruz. Long Beach Transit’s partnership with ISE resulted in the first large production order for gasoline hybrid systems in revenue service.

“The service and support that the staff at ISE provides ensures that we are well trained to maintain this part of our fleet, and their continued technical support gives us the confidence that we have a partner working with us,” said James Samuel, Maintenance Manager at Fresno Area Express.

A Smoother Ride for Public Transit Bus Passengers
“Our ISE gasoline hybrid buses provide excellent acceleration and a smooth, quiet ride that is important to our passengers,” said Richard Hunt, General Manager, Metro San Fernando Valley. Performance and comfort are key drivers for transit agencies because they are important factors that can positively influence ridership.

Greater System Reliability of Buses Reduces Delays, Down Time
“ISE Corp’s hybrid drive systems have allowed us to drastically improve our mean distance between road calls,” said Claire Spielberg, Chief Operating Officer of Transit Services at San Diego Metro Transit. System reliability is a critical requirement for transit agencies and reduced road calls translate into uninterrupted service for passengers and lower costs overall.

“With our gasoline hybrid buses we have seen a dramatic reduction in how often we perform routine brake replacements. In over 8.5 million operational miles we have only conducted 3 brake relines,” said Juan Vigil, QA and Maintenance Technology Manager at Long Beach Transit. Increased brake life is directly related to regenerative braking functionality that is a critical part of the ISE gasoline hybrid system. Regenerative braking recaptures kinetic energy from the vehicle and recharges the vehicle’s energy storage system resulting in greater fuel efficiency.

Gasoline Hybrids Expand Beyond California
“We are awaiting delivery of our first gasoline hybrid bus, which meets our goals for sustainability and makes us the first city outside of California to deploy an ISE gasoline hybrid system,” said Carmen Monroy, Grants Analyst at Florida’s LeeTran. LeeTran and ISE are working together in a public/private partnership sponsored by Florida Department of Transportation.

ISE Meets 2010 Emission Standards
“Transit agencies have demonstrated their dedication to improving air quality by choosing ISE’s gasoline hybrids. ISE solutions provide a technology leap that delivers substantially lower emissions than those permitted by the EPA’s diesel standards for 2010,” said Alex Bernasconi, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ISE Corp.

About ISE Corporation:
ISE Corporation, based in San Diego, CA, is a world leading supplier of hybrid-electric drive systems and components for sustainable, heavy-duty transportation applications. ISE specializes in series hybrid-electric, all-electric, and fuel cell technologies and offers industry leading energy management solutions and system components. Learn more about ISE at www.isecorp.com.

ISE Contact:
Alex Bernasconi
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, ISE Corporation
abernasconi@isecorp.com

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ISE, the ISE logo and Transportation Recharged are trademarks of ISE Corporation. Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Copyright © 2009 ISE Corporation. All rights reserved.

ZF and ISE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines plans for an intended Strategic Collaboration and Development Partnership. The combined expertise of the two companies will result in a product portfolio of Series and Parallel hybrid-electric drive systems and components unrivaled in the world.

Collaboration details of the MOU include ZF’s intention to utilize ISE expertise for integration engineering, sales, subsystem assembly, and service support for ZF Hybrid systems and components into the North America commercial vehicle market. Respectively, ISE intends to develop and market an ISE branded parallel hybrid drive system for the North America commercial vehicle market that incorporates ZF Hybrid Systems & Components. ZF has developed several parallel-hybrid configurations for various applications for the transit bus and truck industries, and as a result of this agreement, North American sales of ZF Hybrid Systems and Components will be sold through ISE and jointly marketed by both companies.

“We are very excited about this groundbreaking relationship where ZF’s worldwide expertise in driveline products and parallel hybrid drive systems, combined with ISE’s top level expertise in Series Hybrid Drive Systems and high performance energy storage systems, will provide the broadest and most capable product range to meet all commercial vehicle applications,” said Wolfgang Schilha, Senior Vice President Bus Driveline Technology, ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

“ISE is thrilled with the opportunity to partner with ZF, who are without question, the world’s most capable provider of driveline products and parallel hybrid drive systems for medium and heavy duty applications. With our combined resources, expertise and complimentary products, along with ISE’s hybrid market expertise in North America, this partnership is without question, the envy of the industry,” said Rick Sander, President and CEO of ISE. “There is no question that the synergies of this relationship will help accelerate and expand the world wide adoption of commercial hybrid drive systems resulting in substantial environmental and sustainability improvements, along with improved business solutions.”

About ZF:
ZF is one of the world’s leading automotive industry suppliers specializing in driveline and chassis technologies. With a workforce of 63,000 employees, the company operates 125 plants in 26 countries. ZF Group revenues in 2008 totaled $16.3 billion. ZF ranks as one of the top-10 automotive industry suppliers worldwide.

About ISE Corporation:
As a world leader in the area of electric “Series Hybrid” drive systems, ISE has demonstrated innovation and production capability in both the transit bus and commercial truck markets providing hybrid systems tailored to high duty cycle applications with substantial improvements in Fuel Economy, Exhaust Emissions, Environmental Noise Reduction, Maintenance Costs and a path toward Battery Dominant Electric vehicles. ISE’s offerings include gasoline hybrid, fuel cell hybrid, diesel hybrid, and battery dominant drive systems. ISE also provides industry leading energy storage systems including, Lithium-Ion Battery based systems for high energy density requirements for the most practical solutions for battery dominant commercial electric vehicles, and Ultracapacitor based systems, providing optimized high-power regenerative braking. Learn more about ISE at www.isecorp.com.

ZF Contact:
Bryan Johnson
Manager Marketing and Communications
ZF Group North American Operations
(734) 582-8011
Bryan.johnson@zf.com

ISE Contact:
Alex Bernasconi
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
ISE Corporation
(503) 807-8160
abernasconi@isecorp.com

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ISE, the ISE logo, and Transportation Recharged are trademarks of ISE Corporation. ZF and the ZF logo are trademarks of ZF Friedrichshafen. Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Copyright © 2009 ISE Corporation. All rights reserved

SAN DIEGO, CA, June 17, 2009 — Maxwell Technologies, a leading manufacturer of energy storage products, and ISE Corporation (ISE), a leading designer and manufacturer of hybrid propulsion systems and components for heavy-duty vehicles, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining the formation of a strategic alliance to develop and market high-voltage energy storage systems for fuel-efficient, low-emission, hybrid-electric buses and trucks.

Principal elements of the proposed strategic alliance include:

• Agreement to collaborate for the purposes of developing robust, high-performance, energy storage solutions for the heavy-duty transportation market;
• ISE’s agreement to source ultracapacitor cells exclusively from Maxwell; and
• Maxwell’s agreement to source and market through its sales and distribution channels certain high-voltage and high performance ultracapacitor modules designed and produced by ISE.

The agreement builds on a relationship that began in 2002, when Maxwell began supplying BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitors to ISE for braking energy recapture and torque assist in ISE’s innovative hybrid drive systems for heavy-duty vehicles.

“ISE’s pioneering energy storage system designs incorporating ultracapacitors gave our BOOSTCAP products their first production-level opportunity in the transit bus market,” said David Schramm, Maxwell’s president and chief executive officer. “Both of our companies’ technology and products have come a long way since then and rising fuel prices and new regulations aimed at reducing CO2 emissions are driving demand that is bringing hybrid drive systems squarely into the transportation mainstream.”

“We are thrilled with the opportunity to expand our collaboration with Maxwell, which has consistently demonstrated that it is the world’s most capable provider of ultracapacitor cells,” said Rick Sander, president and CEO of ISE. “Our combined resources and complementary products, along with ISE’s hybrid energy storage system expertise will position us to compete for a growing share of the rapidly expanding global market for heavy-duty vehicle drive systems.”

About Maxwell:
Maxwell is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions. Its BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitor cells and multi-cell modules provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and telecommunications. Its CONDIS® high-voltage grading and coupling capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. Its radiation-mitigated microelectronic products include power modules, memory modules and single board computers that incorporate powerful commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability in aerospace applications.

About ISE Corporation:
ISE Corporation, based in San Diego, CA, is a world leading supplier of hybrid-electric drive systems and components for sustainable, heavy-duty transportation applications. ISE specializes in series hybrid-electric, all-electric, and fuel cell technologies and offers industry leading energy management solutions and system components. Learn more about ISE at www.isecorp.com.

ISE Contact:
Alex Bernasconi
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, ISE Corporation
abernasconi@isecorp.com

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