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AUSTIN, TX–(Marketwire – August 6, 2009) – Ronn Motor Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RNNM) announced today that Turbonetics has been selected as the new production OE supplier of turbochargers for the eco-exotic, hydrogen injected Scorpion™. For more than 30 years, Turbonetics, http://www.turboneticsinc.com, has been the leading source for turbochargers and forced induction components. The company has a well-earned reputation for manufacturing extremely reliable and powerful turbochargers, heat exchangers and control products for gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel applications. They are a valued aftermarket and original equipment supplier to the transportation, military and industrial marketplace. Read the rest of this entry »

Article from Autoblog.com- Nestled within that bodacious badonkadonk is a twin-turbocharged, Acura-sourced 3.5-liter V6 mounted amidships. Depending on the spec, the Scorpion can be had in two flavors – 450 or 650 horsepower – each equipped with the company’s proprietary H2GO hydrogen injection system. The idea behind the setup is to produce enough hydrogen on board and inject it into the fuel stream to get the benefits of the gas (increased fuel economy, higher octane and reduced emissions) without having to top up at non-existent hydrogen refueling stations. Combined with the ultra-efficient V6, Ronn Motors claims a boost in mileage of around 20 to 30% and a substantial drop in C02 output. With only 2,200 pounds weighing the Scorpion down, the company estimates fuel mileage at around 40 miles-per-gallon. Read the rest of this entry »