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Paul Scott, D.Sc. Named California Hydrogen Business Council President

SAN DIEGO, CA, January 14, 2009 — Paul Scott, D.Sc., has been named president of the California Hydrogen Business Council's (CHBC) 2009-2010 Board of Directors effective January 1, 2009, announced Catherine Rips, managing director. Also announced are four new members to the CHBC board, as well as new officers. Joining the board are former CalEPA Secretary Terry Tamminen; National Hydrogen Association HA VP Debbi Smith; Burbank Transportation Management Organization Executive Director JJ Weston; and clean fuels consultant Richard Cromwell III. Other officers for the 2009-10 terms are Mark Abramowitz, Vice President; Josh Mauzey, Treasurer; and JJ Weston, Secretary.

"I know I'm leaving the organization in excellent hands," noted President Emeritus Henry W. "Hank" Wedaa, one of the co-founders of CHBC. "Paul is a noted scientist who has tremendous enthusiasm for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. I'm certain he will carry on the work we began and continue to strengthen the organization." Wedaa will remain an active member of the board.

Formerly Vice President of the Business Council, Dr. Scott is Chief Scientific Officer at ISE Corp., San Diego, CA, where he has played key roles in the development of a series of innovative hydrogen projects.

"This might be the most important time in the history of our country for energy policy," said Dr. Scott. "I look forward to the many challenges and opportunities ahead."

About ISE Corporation:
ISE Corporation, based in San Diego, CA, is a leading supplier of hybrid drive systems and components for heavy-duty vehicles such as buses, trucks, trams, airport equipment, and military vehicles. ISE is a world leader in electric, hybrid-electric, and fuel cell technologies, and the only authorized distributor of Siemens ELFA® electric and hybrid-electric drive components for the U.S. transit bus market. www.isecorp.com

About CHBC:
The California Hydrogen Business Council is comprised of organizations and individuals involved in the business of hydrogen. Its mission is to advance the commercialization of hydrogen in transportation and stationary sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce dependence on foreign oil.

Contact:
Gary Willms
Vice President of Business Development, ISE Corporation
gwillms@isecorp.com

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