RMD Technologies, Inc. Nominated for 2011 Innovative Product Award at the International Electronics Recycling ...

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SAN MARCOS, Calif., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RMD Technologies, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: RMDT), is pleased to announce that the Company has been officially nominated for the 2011 Innovative Product Award for its revolutionary Utility Terrain Electric Vehicle at the 3rd International Electronics Recycling Conference in Las Vegas.

The International Electronics Recycling Conference & Expo (I.E.R.C.E.) is a networking and learning platform for electronics manufacturers, recyclers and all stakeholders involved in the multi-billion dollar electronic waste (e-waste) management industry. Among the numerous opportunities and activities, the I.E.R.C.E. features an award ceremony where industry leaders and environmentally responsible organizations are recognized for their sustainability initiatives. Other Conference highlights include:

Participation by leading electronic recycling organizations and executives. Networking & business development opportunities. An exhibition showcasing the best products and services within the e-waste management sector. Educational panel discussions and presentations by Industry leaders.

The International Electronics Recycling Conference & Expo is one of the leading electronics recycling events, uniting executives and innovators from all segments of the industry, including; Electronics Manufacturers, Resellers, Distributors, Recyclers, Scrap Brokers & Processors, Environmental groups and trade associations, Government Waste Officials & Policy makers, Information Technology Asset Managers, Precious Metal Refiners, and Private equity investors & Venture capital firms, and other valuable potential associates.

"We are honored that our technology is being recognized at this notable event. It's expected that this Conference and Expo will provide an excellent prospect for our unique UTE vehicle to get considerable exposure leading to potential business opportunities," stated Patrick Galliher, CEO of RMD Technologies, Inc.

RMD Technologies recently announced that the Company has retained the McGeary Law Firm to Bring Company to Current Reporting Status with OTCMarkets.com. The Company has received an order for the delivery of five of its revolutionary new Utility Terrain Electric (UTE) vehicles. The order has been placed by a Las Vegas company to operate as an hourly rental vehicle for tourists on the Las Vegas "Strip".

The Company's revolutionary new Utility Terrain Electric (UTE) vehicles are being manufactured with a robust 72 volt ADC Motor, controller and transaxle combination. The Utility Terrain Electric, "UTE", has been specifically designed for years of durable performance. The UTE is the first electric vehicle built using a high percentage of recycled materials, primarily recycled electronic waste. RMD Technologies continues to focus their resources on sourcing only the finest components available for its highly anticipated small electric vehicle.

About RMD Technologies, Inc.: RMD Technologies, Inc. is a California based business founded in 2001. Since inception, RMDT has provided electronics recycling services to businesses, state and federal agencies. In 2007 RMDT began the development of an alternative energy vehicle using a large percentage of materials recycled from electronic waste. The result is a small electric vehicle design that incorporates recycled materials, clean electric energy and solar power.

Forward-looking Statement: Notice: Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications that may arise could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to those set forth in the company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov/). The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Researchers prove car electronics can be hacked

Last Updated: March 17. 2011 1:00AM

With a modest amount of expertise, computer hackers could gain remote access to someone's car — just as they do to people's personal computers — and take over the vehicle's basic functions, including control of its engine, according to a report by computer scientists from the University of California-San Diego and the University of Washington.

Although no such takeovers have been reported in the real world, the scientists were able to do exactly this in an experiment conducted on a car they bought for the purpose of trying to hack it. Their report, delivered recently to the National Academy of Sciences' Transportation Research Board, described how such unauthorized intrusions could theoretically take place.

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Because many of today's cars contain cellular connections and Bluetooth wireless technology, it is possible for a hacker, working from a remote location, to take control of various features — like the car locks and brakes — as well as to track the vehicle's location, eavesdrop on its cabin and steal vehicle data, the researchers said. They described potential compromises of car security and safety.

"This report explores how hard it is to compromise a car's computers without having any direct physical access to the car," said Stefan Savage of the University of California-San Diego, who is one of the leaders of the research effort.

Given that the researchers were able to do it, they are now trying to pinpoint just how hard it might be for others, he said.

In the experiment, the research teams bought a car they described as a representative example of a moderately priced sedan. They declined to identify the brand.

"In the case of every major manufacturer, if they do not have this capacity in their mainstream products, they're about to," said Tadayoshi Kohno, an assistant professor in the department of computer science and engineering at the University of Washington.

For example, services like General Motors Co.'s OnStar system, Toyota Motor Corp.'s Safety Connect, Lexus' Enform, Ford Motor Co.'s Sync, BMW's Assist and Mercedes-Benz's Mbrace all use a cellular connection embedded in the vehicle to provide a variety of automated and call center support services to a driver.

These subscription services make it possible to track a car's location, unlock doors remotely and control other functions.

In their remote experiment, the researchers were able to undermine the security protecting the cellular phone in the vehicle they bought and then insert malicious software. This allowed them to send commands to the car's electronic control unit — the nerve center of a vehicle's electronics system — which in turn made it possible to override various vehicle controls.

"These cellular channels offer many advantages for attackers," the report said. "They can be accessed over arbitrary distance (due to the wide coverage of cellular data infrastructure) in a largely anonymous fashion, typically have relatively high bandwidth, are two-way channels (supporting interactive control and data exfiltration), and are individually addressable."

The researchers declined to speculate about the worst situations, such as interfering with a vehicle's control system to make it crash.

However, they noted that their research showed how a next-generation car thief might operate. Instead of using today's "smash and grab" tactics, the thief might be able to simply dial up a parked car, unlock its doors and turn on the engine, then arrive on the scene and drive off.

In addition to the cellular telephone vulnerability, the report details similar weaknesses in other systems that allow remote access, including short range wireless networks like Bluetooth, network ports used for car maintenance and even internal CD players.

The researchers noted that their report was about potential vulnerabilities and said there was no evidence that the safety loopholes they discovered had been used by criminals.

They also said they believed that the automotive industry was treating the threats responsibly and working to improve the security of modern automobiles.

"Everyone has taken this extremely seriously," Savage said.

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