Fred E. Witham
Joins Vision Industries Advisory Board
Los Angeles, California— Vision
Industries Corp. (OTCBB: VIIC), producers of zero emission electric/hydrogen
hybrid trucks, is pleased to announce that Fred E. Witham has joined our
advisory board.
Mr. Witham brings with him a
wealth of experience specific to our segment of the heavy duty vehicle
market. Most recently he was the Senior
Principal Systems Engineer/Project Engineer for BAE Systems,
Electronics & Integrated Systems. In
this position he was the project lead for the
development of a compound hybrid electric transit vehicle involving the
integration and testing of hydrogen fuel cell auxiliary power units
and associated systems. He worked in
concert with Federal Transit Administration and non-profit CALSTART to
demonstrate commercial viability of hydrogen fuel cell based systems. Project lead for development
and concept demonstration of an ultra-capacitor-based energy storage system. Technical Lead in support of Business
Development activities including capture strategy / planning and proposal
planning, development and management for pursuit of U.S. and foreign government contract opportunities. Broad experience with
requirements review and analysis, compliance assessment, trade studies and
analyses, identification of and justification for technical solutions.
Martin Schuermann, President & CEO of Vision stated, “We are welcoming Mr. Witham's vast experience in the commercial and military application of fuel cell technologies in vehicles. He has been a pioneer in this industry during his past engagements and will be an important asset for Vision."
About Vision Industries Corp.
Vision
is a developer of zero emission electric/hydrogen hybrid powered vehicles and
turnkey hydrogen fueling systems. Vision’s proprietary electric/hydrogen
hybrid 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
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Vision contact: Rusty Miller, 310.450.0299 Ext. 205 or Rusty@visionmotorcorp.com