STWA Announces Update on Patents for Fuel Injection Technology

European Patent Office Issues Temple University Notice of Allowance for Fuel Injection Technology

SANTA BARBARA, CA--(Marketwire - December 13, 2010) - STWA, Inc. (OTCBB: ZERO) ("STWA" or the "Company"), an innovative technology company focused on improving the efficiency of large-scale energy transportation networks and reducing fuel consumption and emissions in diesel fleets, announced today that Temple University's patent application for its Electric-Field Assisted Fuel Atomization System will be granted in Europe. STWA continues to work toward a formal license agreement with Temple University for this technology.

Recently, the European Patent Office issued notice that Temple University's patent application associated with the fuel injection system will be granted in 32 European countries. The remaining steps are formalities to secure protection in each of the countries designated in the relevant European Patent Office application.

"This marks an incredibly important milestone for this technology, Temple University and STWA," stated Cecil Bond Kyte, Chairman and CEO of STWA Inc. "Our mission has not only been to co-develop technology to fundamentally change petrochemical delivery systems worldwide, but to protect and defend its platform of applications."

About STWA, Inc.

STWA, Inc. (OTCBB: ZERO) is an innovative company creating technology focused on energy efficiency of large-scale energy production and improved fuel economy for diesel fleets. The Company's Patented and Patent Pending technologies, including AOT™ (Applied Oil Technology), under development with Temple University, and ELEKTRA™ (for Improved Diesel Engine Efficiency), provide efficient and cost-effective means of improving the efficacy of crude oil transport and diesel engine efficiency to assist in meeting global increasing energy demands and emission quality standards. Applications include: AOT™ Crude oil extraction & delivery systems, including oil platforms, oil fields and pipeline transmission systems, and (ELEKTRA™) Diesel trucks, trains, marine vessels, military fleets and jet turbines.

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Released December 13, 2010