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A Series of Firsts in Racing and Renewable Energy

KL Process Design Group to Supply
Cellulosic Ethanol to American Le Mans Series

Sebring, Fla. (January 29, 2008) –  In a technological breakthrough in both the renewable fuels arena and racing, KL Process Design Group (KL) of Sioux Falls, SD will supply the American Le Mans Series with cellulosic E85 ethanol for the 2008 season. The fuel, produced from waste wood, will be used for the first time during the season opener — Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. Cellulosic ethanol is produced from biomass such as wood waste, switchgrass or citrus. Corvette Racing will be the first team to use the cellulosic based flex fuel ethanol in competition.

“This is a groundbreaking achievement not only in motorsports, but also in the drive to relevant fuel technologies,” said Scott Atherton, President and CEO of the American Le Mans Series. “The American Le Mans Series was recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Society as the only motorsports entity to meet the criteria for ‘green racing’. Introducing a cellulosic ethanol to our series with one of our most noted championship teams, does nothing but reinforce our commitment to be the global leader in green racing.”

The trend toward renewable fuels in racing has been driven in large part by the Omaha-based Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC). Through the marketing partnership with EPIC, the American Le Mans Series will drive awareness of ethanol among consumers through its use of both E10 and E85 ethanol.

“This is an exciting time for the ethanol industry,” said Reece Nanfito, senior director of marketing for EPIC. “Consumers want more choices at the pump, and although challenges remain, cellulosic ethanol is no longer a dream, but a reality.”

Located south of Upton, Wyo., the plant providing the fuel is the first commercially operational cellulosic ethanol facility in the United States, the result of six years of development efforts between KL and local universities.

“Renewable energy from cellulosic feedstock has often been viewed as the silver bullet in our efforts to reduce our dependence on foreign oil,” said VP of Business Development for KL Process Design Group, Tom Slunecka. “There remains much work to be done, but this is a significant step in the process.”

Cellulose is the primary structural component of green plants, making up the primary cell wall. Special enzymes break down cellulose in biomass materials and turn it into sugars that are then fermented and processed into cellulosic ethanol. Cellulosic ethanol, like grain-based ethanol, is a renewable fuel source that can be used in today’s cars.

According to US Department of Energy studies conducted by the Argonne Laboratories of the University of Chicago, one of the benefits of cellulosic ethanol is that it reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 85 percent over reformulated gasoline. Cellulosic ethanol also yields roughly 80 percent more energy than is required to grow and convert it.

There will be two automotive manufacturers that will run E85 during the 2008 season, Corvette Racing and Aston Martin Racing.

In the 2007 season, the American Le Mans Series chose E10 as its “official ethanol-enriched fuel” of the series. E10 is a blend of 90 percent gasoline and 10 percent ethanol and is widely available at many gas stations across the country. Today, more than 6 million flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) are on the road and E85 is available at more than 1400 stations, from coast-to-coast, with more stations opening every day.

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About EPIC:
The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council is a nonprofit organization of ethanol producers and industry leaders who have come together to spread the word about the benefits of ethanol through information and promotional programs. To learn more about the ethanol, visit www.drivingethanol.org.

About American Le Mans Series
In its 10th season, the American Le Mans Series is the fastest growing brand of motorsports in the world, featuring cutting-edge sports cars from the most prestigious global automobile manufacturers: Acura, Audi, Corvette, Ferrari, Mazda, Panoz, and Porsche. With the exception of the two Audis running clean diesel, all cars in the American Le Mans Series have the option to use E10 ethanol-enriched gasoline or E85.

About KL Process Design Group
KL Process Design Group is a privately held LLC, located at 2693 C Commerce Road, Rapid City, South Dakota 57702. Besides cellulose based ethanol production, KL provides design-build operations services for biofuels facilities along with ethanol marketing services.  For an investment prospectus, contact KL Process Design Group, business development department at 402-575-5855. To learn more information visit www.klprocess.com.