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O2Diesel Receives Notice From AMEX of Non-Compliance and Initiation of Delisting
Company Has Requested an Appeals Hearing to Discuss Its Strategy to Meet Compliance

O2Diesel Corporation (AMEX: OTD) has received
notice that following a review of the Company's latest Form 10-QSB and
other filings, the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) determined that the
Company has failed to make progress consistent with its previously approved
plan of compliance largely due to the deferral of the ProEco transaction.
In the notice, AMEX stated it intends to proceed with an application to the
Securities and Exchange Commission to remove the common stock of O2Diesel
from listing and registration on AMEX. This action is being taken because
the company is not in compliance with certain conditions of the continued
listing standards of Section 1003(a)(iii) of the AMEX Company Guide.
Specifically, AMEX noted that the company's shareholders' equity was less
than $6,000,000 and losses from continuing operations and/or net losses
were incurred in the last five fiscal years. In addition, the company is
not in compliance with Section 1003(a)(ii) as its stockholders' equity is
less than $4 million and it has sustained losses from continuing operations
and/or net losses in three out of four of its most recent fiscal years.
The company appealed the AMEX determination on February 12, 2008, by filing
an application for an oral hearing before an AMEX Listing Qualifications
Panel (the "Qualifications Panel") at which time the Company will discuss
its plan for compliance.
Alan Rae, O2Diesel's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are clearly
disappointed by the position of the AMEX regarding our progress to meet the
compliance plan previously submitted. The ProEco project has been delayed
due to the current state of the debt and equity markets, which have proven
to be challenging not just for O2Diesel, but for similarly positioned
companies in all markets. However, we are convinced that our underlying
strategy to diversify revenue while adding significant assets to the
balance sheet in bio-fuel and related opportunities will significantly
enhance the company's commercial and financial position this year."
Mr. Rae continued, "As a developmental stage company, achieving commercial
success in the rapidly changing alternative fuels market will continue to
require the ability to adapt our business strategy in the face of changing
technical, regulatory and financial requirements. We believe that we have
reached a critical inflection point in our plan and in 2008 we anticipate
concluding several key regulatory and governmental approvals both in the
U.S. and Europe, which are key to providing wider commercial entry into
these markets. This includes the supply of our technology to the US
military, the testing for which will be finished in the summer of 2008.
Additionally, we continue to expand our current sale levels in Asia and
South America via our strategic partnerships. The market for ethanol and
alternative fuels continues to grow on a global basis and we believe that
our strategy will position us to take advantage of this growth for the
long-term benefit of our shareholders."
"We have requested an oral hearing with the AMEX listing committee in order
to present our strategy and progress in achieving the previously approved
plan which, we believe, will allow us to demonstrate, that we can achieve
compliance by the December 29, 2008 deadline. While there is no guarantee
that we will be successful in this endeavor or in maintaining our AMEX
listing, we will continue to devote substantial efforts to achieving this
and building value in the company," stated Mr. Rae.
The company previously submitted a plan on July 27, 2007, advising AMEX of
the actions the company has taken, or will take, that would bring it into
compliance with the applicable listing standards. AMEX accepted this plan
on September 13, 2007. AMEX now believes that the company has not
demonstrated sufficient evidence to allow it to regain compliance by
December 29, 2008, due in large part to the deferral of the ProEco
transaction announced in a Form 8-K filed on January 8, 2008.
The company believes its previously submitted plan to AMEX, in combination
with subsequent strategic initiatives announced in the Company's "Year End
Update and Future Outlook" press release on January 11, 2008, will bring it
into compliance with the continued listing standards by December 29, 2008.
The company plans to submit this information with additional updates to
AMEX. The company's plan and additional information will be reviewed by
the Qualifications Panel at an oral hearing to be held within 45 days from
the date of the appeal filed on February 12, 2008. The company's common
stock continues to trade on AMEX.
If the company's common stock was to be de-listed by AMEX, the company
believes its shares would continue to be traded as a bulletin board stock.
More About O2Diesel: The Company and Its Fuel Technology
O2Diesel Corporation (AMEX: OTD) and its U.S. subsidiary O2Diesel, Inc. are
pioneers in the commercial development of a cleaner-burning diesel fuel
alternative that provides exceptional performance and environmental
qualities for centrally fueled fleets and off-road equipment of all kinds.
Engineered and designed for universal application, O2Diesel(TM) is an
ethanol-diesel blend that substantially reduces harmful emissions without
sacrificing power and performance. Extensive independent and
government-recognized laboratory and in-use field tests have demonstrated
the effectiveness of O2Diesel(TM) -- the introduction of this
cost-effective, cleaner-burning diesel fuel is now underway in the United
States and other global markets. For more information, please refer to
www.o2diesel.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding O2Diesel Corporation's
business, which are not historical facts, are 'forward-looking statements'
that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are
subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual
events or results to differ from those, reflected in the forward-looking
statements, including, without limitation, the failure to obtain adequate
financing on a timely basis and other risks and uncertainties. Actual
results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements, as a result of either the matters set forth or incorporated in
this report generally or certain economic and business factors, some of
which may be beyond the control of O2Diesel. These factors include adverse
economic conditions, entry of new and stronger competitors, inadequate
capital, unexpected costs, failure to gain product approval in the United
States or foreign countries for the commercialization and distribution of
our products, failure to capitalize upon access to new markets and failure
in obtaining the quality and quantity of ethanol necessary to produce our
product at competitive prices. O2Diesel disclaims any obligation
subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the
occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. "O2Diesel" and
"CityHome" are trademarks of O2Diesel Corporation.
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