NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.'s (Nasdaq:FSYS) subsidiary IMPCO received regulatory approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its range of propane and gasoline GM industrial engines.

"These CARB and the EPA approvals represent the first approvals on the GM industrial engine range for the North American industrial emissions cycle which begins on January 1, 2010," said Richard Nielsen, IMPCO's General Manager. "Our fuel systems and engine packages for industrial applications supply complete solutions in both emissions certified and non-certified markets worldwide."

"Our GFI brand acquisition combines the industry's most proven industrial propane fuel injection platform with the largest independent emissions certified engine supplier," said Peter Chase, IMPCO's COO. "For 2010, we will be offering our customers this powerful combination of tested industrial fuel systems and engine products under the 'IMPCO Industrial Engines' brand. Our expanded product range and manufacturing capabilities offer class leading fuel economy, performance and durability, coupled to the industries' best original equipment manufacturer support networks, with locations worldwide."

Fuel Systems purchased the Power Systems business from Teleflex Incorporated, including the GFI brand on August 4th.

About Fuel Systems Solutions

Fuel Systems Solutions (Nasdaq:FSYS) is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of proven, cost-effective alternative fuel components and systems for use in transportation and industrial applications. Fuel Systems' components and systems control the pressure and flow of gaseous alternative fuels, such as propane and natural gas, used in internal combustion engines. These components and systems feature the company's advanced fuel system technologies, which improve efficiency, enhance power output and reduce emissions by electronically sensing and regulating the proper proportion of fuel and air required by the internal combustion engine. In addition to the components and systems, the company provides engineering and systems integration services to address unique customer requirements for performance, durability and configuration. The company is composed of two operating subsidiaries: IMPCO Technologies and BRC. IMPCO Technologies is a leader in the heavy duty, industrial, power generation and stationary engines sectors. BRC is a leader in the light duty and automobile alternative fuel sectors and has established alliances with several major automobile manufacturers for OEM projects. Additional information is available at www.fuelsystemssolutions.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements represent only our opinions and predictions. Actual results may differ materially. Factors that may cause the Company's results to differ include the risk factors set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2008. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements or guidance even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.

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