Scott McBroom joins Fallbrook Technologies Inc. as Manager of Technology Transfer

– Noted expert in advanced vehicle engineering will help manufacturers and OEMs derive maximum benefit from innovative NuVinciT continuously variable planetary transmission technology –

(San Diego, Calif., March 1, 2006) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology development and intellectual property licensing company, announced today that Scott McBroom has joined the company as manager of technology transfer.

In his new role, McBroom will develop and supervise the implementation of technology transfer programs for Fallbrook’s licensees, manufacturers and OEMs. These programs will help companies that license Fallbrook’s NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) transmission technology utilize, extend and advance the technology for their specific applications.

NuVinci technology is the most practical, economical and universally adaptable CVP for human-powered and motor-powered vehicles and machines. The NuVinci CVP is ideally suited for applications in many major industries, ranging from bicycles, light electric vehicles (LEVs), and automobiles to trucks, agricultural equipment, and utility-class wind turbines, among others.

Prior to joining Fallbrook, McBroom served as the manager of advanced vehicle technology at Southwest Research Institute™ (SwRI) in San Antonio, TX, one of the nation’s leading independent automotive research and development laboratories. In that role, McBroom developed and managed a technology portfolio that included hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems, hybrid electric vehicles, hybrid hydraulic vehicles, software development, fuel cells, automated manual transmissions, and engine accessories. He also spearheaded the development of the RAPTOR™ software package, now widely used in the automobile industry to simulate vehicle performance and fuel economy.

Over a 17-year career, McBroom also has published over a dozen articles and papers on a wide range of advanced vehicle engineering topics. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

“I’m very excited to be a part of the Fallbrook team,” McBroom said. “After looking closely at the NuVinci CVP technology, I’m convinced that it is an affordable advanced technology solution that can not only change the way all transmission-based devices are designed and built, but that it will also have a significant impact on vehicle fuel efficiency.  I’m looking forward to helping our manufacturers and OEMs do just that.”

“Over the past few years, Fallbrook has built one of the industry’s finest engineering teams,” said William Klehm III, Fallbrook’s CEO. “The addition of Scott McBroom to that exceptional team brings us closer to achieving our goal of bringing affordable, advanced technology to a wide range of industries and consumer products.”

McBroom will work at Fallbrook’s research and development facility near Austin, TX.

About Fallbrook Technologies Inc.
Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook) is a technology development and intellectual property licensing company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for vehicles and equipment. Fallbrook's revolutionary NuVinci™ continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology is applicable to virtually any machines that use a transmission such as bicycles, light electric vehicles, automobiles, agricultural equipment, and utility class wind turbines among others. The NuVinci technology offers companies the flexibility to design and produce next generation products that are better tailored to their unique business, market and competitive requirements.  To download a comprehensive press kit and company/technology backgrounder, click on a link below.

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