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FedEx Freight to Test Vision Industries' Zero Emission
Tyrano Truck
Nov. 16, 2009 - MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FedEx Freight Corp., a leading provider of regional and
long-haul less-than-truckload (LTL) services in the U.S., and Vision Industries Corp. (OTCBB: VIIC), producers of
the zero emission plug-in electric/hydrogen fuel cell hybrid TyranoTM truck, today announced that the companies
have entered into an agreement to test a tractor powered by the hydrogen/electric hybrid TyranoTM drive train. FedEx
Freight Corp. is a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX).
As part of the agreement, Vision Industries Corp. will configure a FedEx Freight tractor with its hydrogen/electric
hybrid Tyrano TM drive train. The reconfigured vehicle will then be tested for one year in certain operations to evaluate
the operational suitability of the Vision Tyrano TM technology.
"It is our goal to be involved in projects such as this to further the advancement of alternative fuels that both reduce
our dependence on foreign oil and are good for the environment," said Douglas G. Duncan, president and CEO, FedEx
Freight. "We are excited about technological advancements we see today in transportation and look forward to what
the future holds in this arena."
Martin Schuermann, president & CEO of Vision, stated, "We applaud the FedEx vision of an environmentally friendly
heavy-duty truck fleet. We believe that our zero emission Tyrano TM -powered vehicle will help FedEx Freight work
toward its goal of reducing its carbon footprint."
About FedEx Freight
Within FedEx Corp., the FedEx Freight Segment had annual revenues of $4.4 billion in fiscal year 2009. With
corporate offices in Memphis, Tenn., the Segment includes FedEx Freight, a leading U.S. provider of regional LTL
freight services; FedEx National LTL, a leading U.S. provider of long-haul LTL services; FedEx Freight Canada, an
LTL operating company serving most points in Canada; and FedEx Custom Critical, North America's largest timespecific,
critical shipment carrier. For more information, visit the FedEx web site, fedex.com.
About FedEx
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX - News) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of
transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $34 billion, the company offers integrated
business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the
respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its
more than 275,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and
professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.
About Vision Industries Corp.
Vision is a provider of hydrogen fuel cell/plug-in electric powered vehicles and turnkey hydrogen fueling systems.
Vision's proprietary hydrogen fuel cell/plug-in electric drive system combines the superior acceleration of a battery
powered electric vehicle with the extended range provided by a hydrogen fuel cell. Vision uses major manufacturers as
partners or sub contractors to produce its vehicles. This business approach avoids massive outlays of startup capital.
Many regional, state and federal alternative energy programs in the form of grants, subsidies, tax credits and loans
exist or are planned. For more information on Vision Industries Corp., please visit www.visionindustriescorp.com
Safe Harbor Statement
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