WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ--(Marketwired - Sep 13, 2016) - Coates International, Ltd. (OTC PINK: COTE) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that a major Chinese manufacturer has signed a confidential agreement with Coates Power Ltd. China. This will be the first step toward the ramp-up of production of the Coates CSRV industrial electric power natural gas generator set.

Company President and CEO, Mr. George J. Coates, comments: "This is the first step towards a major deal for the Coates organization. We have orders piling up, so it is imperative that the Company ramps up production as soon as possible. The Company is now planning to take deposits on its products and sign delivery dates. This is a very important step for the Company. Once delivery dates are set, our CSRV products must be shipped in accordance with each purchase order. The engine blocks, skids, radiators and generators will be built by Cummins USA and Cummins Engine Manufacturer China. Supply agreements are already in place with Cummins USA and Cummins China. The CSRV assembly shafts, bearings, heads, manifolds and fuel management systems will be produced and assembled to completion by Coates in the USA and China. When this takes place, I conclude that this Company will soar to new heights. Management is extremely satisfied with the Company's continuing progress."

There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in any of its endeavors.

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