'Workhorse 7.1' Engine Dynamometer Tests Begins

'Workhorse 7.1' Engine Dynamometer Tests Begins

August 18, 2006

    PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Axial
Vector(TM) Engine Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: AXVC)
announced today that the initial running of the
"Workhouse 7.1" engine on a dynamometer (dyno)
test cell at a leading independent testing laboratory in
Detroit Michigan has been launched and is designed to yield
valuable information to optimize the design.

    The engine carries about 90 data probes enabling the
gathering of a wide array of engine performance and
operational parameters as the engine is put through its
paces at various speeds and loads.  (A photo of the engine
in the test cell will be posted on our website Friday, 18
August.)  Parameters that are monitored include gas
emission analysis in addition to torque, horsepower, engine
rotation per minute (RPM), fuel flow, air flow, inlet air
temperature, exhaust gas temperatures, manifold pressure,
oil pressure, oil temperature and water temperature. 
Measurement and acquisition of data is designed to
standardize the results per SAE requirements.   

    Dynamometer information is not only invaluable in
confirming engine performance under a variety of
conditions, but also serves as a development tool for
improving the engine performance and operation including
durability. 

    As a new diesel engine that never had been fired, the
Workhorse 7.1 successfully underwent pre-combustion tests
that included the dynamometer gradually increasing the
spinning speed of the engine up to 400 RPM without fuel or
combustion.  This gradual ramping up of speed allows for a
controlled and monitored wearing-in of the engine.    The
engine performed normally as expected including the
operation of newly designed intake and exhaust valve
actuation systems.  Preliminary data from the dynamometer
seemed to confirm that our engine exhibits low mechanical
friction.  This allowed the test team to conclude that no
parts were binding or improperly aligned.  After its first
spin trials, and as a routine procedure, the Engineering
team analyzed the engine lubricating oil.  No metal
grindings or other debris was detected on the oil filter. 
This further confirmed that the engine kinematics of this
unique engine design at this level of testing are normal
and satisfactory.

    The next phase of testing moves to firing-up the
engine.  This will be an exciting and important phase when
a wide range of data on engine performance will be
collected including torque and horsepower using a variety
of fuels. We shall inform our present and potential
shareholders when the engine fires-up and a few weeks
later, when the data has been collected and interpreted, we
shall post high lights of the results on our website.   

    Dr. Raymond Brouzes, President and CEO of Axial
Vector(TM) Engine Corporation stated:  "Naturally we
are pleased with the results of the first level of trials
on the engine. We are now confident that there are no fatal
flaws in the mechanical design of our engine.  The next
important phase that we eagerly await is the firing up of
the engine and confirmation of our design
specifications."  

    About Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation

    Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation is a publicly
traded company that owns, develops and licenses proprietary
intellectual property regarding unique internal combustion
engine and generator technologies.  We are applying these
technologies to develop an exciting, new, smaller and
lighter internal combustion engine that produces
significantly greater horsepower torque with a favorable
fuel consumption compared to the conventional engines of
similar size.  We see the Axial Vector(TM) as the engine
design that will comfortably meet fuel efficiency
challenges, and more.

    Key entry markets for the Axial Vector(TM) Engine
include a number of specific military and industrial
applications.  Additionally, we are developing a family of
Axial Flux electric power generators that shall operate in
a fully integrated fashion with our unique Axial Vector(TM)
Engine technology.  The resulting GENSET will consume less
fuel per unit of electrical power output (kWh) and are
considerably smaller than any known internal combustion
engine generators.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release may be deemed to contain
forward-looking information.  Any forward-looking
statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 
Forward-looking statements, including statements as to
industry trends, future economic performance, anticipated
profitability, anticipated revenues and expenses, and
products or service line growth, may be significantly and
materially impacted by certain risks and uncertainties,
including, but not limited to, failure to meet operating
objectives or to execute the operating plan, completion,
and other economic factors.  Additional risks and
uncertainties are described in the Company's public filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    You may also wish to our website at visit
http://www.axialvectorengine.com for regular updates on the
development of Axial Vector Technologies.

    For Further Information Please Contact: 

     DR. RAYMOND BROUZES, PRESIDENT  & CEO		
     One World Trade Center			
     121 SW Salmon Street, Ste 1100		
     Portland, OR 97204
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail] 
     http://www.axialvectorengine.com

     REDWOOD CONSULTANTS, LLC
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     Email: [e-mail]

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