DATE:    August 12, 2009
TO:        CALSTART Members
FROM:    John Boesel, President and CEO

We’re pleased to announce that the following companies have joined CALSTART over the last quarter. CALSTART Members are crucial to our ability to advance our mission. Our company’s membership fees allow us to be a fuel- and- technology neutral voice advocating for policy change while continuing to support the development of real solutions to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, create high quality jobs and reduce global warming.  Member’s annual dues provide essential monetary support for these important industry-focused efforts.

Frito Lay (TX) – A division of PepsiCo, Frito-Lay is a foods manufacturer, distributor, seller. PepsiCo and its subsidiaries work from rigorous, corporation-wide global metrics to help it track its environmental footprint. Included in its goals is a commitment to reduce fuel consumption by 25%. Joe Gold, Engineering Manager, joe.gold@fritolay.com

GRT, Inc. (CA) -- GRT's mission is the development and commercialization of new fuel production and chemical processes based on its core technology in halogen (Bromine) based hydrocarbon activation and conversion, and halogen recovery and recycle.  Jeffrey H. Sherman, PhD, VP, Strategy & Business Development, jsherman@grt-inc.com

LAX (CA) Construction & Maint. Svcs --  the world’s busiest origin and destination (O & D) airport. O&D passengers are those beginning or ending their trips in Southern California rather than using the airport for connecting flights. In total traffic, LAX is the sixth busiest airport in the world for passengers and ranks 13th in the world in air cargo tonnage handled. David Waldner, Director of Maintenance, dwaldner@lawa.org

SFO (CA) --  San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the “gateway to the Pacific,” is a world-class airport serving tens of millions of domestic and international passengers annually and committed to environmental quality.  Roger Hooson, Senior Planner, roger.hooson@flysfo.com

Engine Control Systems (CA) –Engine Control Systems Limited is a leading environmental company specializing in the design and manufacturing of verified exhaust treatment solutions, offering a range of products for OEM, aftermarket and retrofit markets for the reduction of exhaust emissions of on-road, off-road and stationary diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel engines including propane and natural gas. Todd Jacobs, Technical Service Engineer, tdjs@enginecontrolsystems.com

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