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                                                                   Exhibit 10.56

ROTARY POWER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
P.O. BOX 128
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ    07075

November 1, 1999

Mr. Ronald G. McKeown
Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd.
22 International Parkway
Stouffville, Ontario   L4A 7X5

Dear Mr. McKeown:

                        RE:  AGREEMENT FOR INVESTOR RELATIONS SERVICES

This letter will confirm that Rotary Power International, Inc. (the
"Corporation") wishes to retain your services as an investor relations
consultant on the following terms: This agreement is effective on the date
accepted by Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd.

1.  SERVICES            Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd. (the "Consultant")
                        will perform services for the Corporation in areas of
                        shareholder communications, investor relations and such
                        other matters as agreed on from time to time between the
                        Corporation and the Consultant as more specifically set
                        out in the description of Londonderry Capital
                        Structuring Ltd. Process, attached as Schedule A,
                        (collectively the "Services") and herein incorporated by
                        reference. The Consultant agrees to perform the Services
                        with the normal standard of care, skill and diligence
                        provided by a professional similar to that hereunder and
                        acknowledges that the Corporation will be relying on the
                        accuracy, competence and completeness of the Services as
                        so performed.

2.  TERM                This Agreement shall be effective from the date of
                        signing by both parties until December 31, 2000 and
                        shall be renewable upon written agreement by both
                        parties within 60 days prior to termination date.

3.  FEE                 Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000 U.S.) for November and
                        December, 1999 and thereafter, Five Thousand Dollars
                        ($5,000 U.S.) per month such Fee amounts, subject to any
                        necessary regulatory approvals, shall be payable
                        monthly, on the last day of each month.

4.  CONFIDENTIALITY     The Consultant agrees that it will not disclose to any
                        third party, without the prior written consent of the
                        Corporation, and consistent with confidentiality
                        obligations, any information obtained by the Consultant
                        in connection with performing the Services regarding the
                        Corporation or its affairs, provided that the Consultant
                        may disclose such information as reasonably necessary in
                        performing the Services hereunder, provided that such
                        disclosure be in accordance with the continuous
                        disclosure requirements of the securities regulatory
                        authorities applicable to the Corporation.

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5.  CONFLICTS OF        The Consultant agrees to be bound by all rules, policies
    INTEREST            and procedures as adopted from time to time by the
                        Corporation regarding conflicts of interest among the
                        Corporation and its directors and officers and agrees to
                        execute such other documents and do such other things as
                        may be necessary in accordance with such rules, policies
                        and procedures of the Corporation.

6.  TERMINATION         Services shall be terminable by the Corporation at any
                        time with a thirty (30) day period of notice in writing
                        to the Consultant. Excepting that termination may not be
                        exercised during any period during which the consultant
                        or any affiliate thereof has been retained by the
                        corporation to search for new investment funds except
                        for cause.

7.  TAXES               Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd. shall be solely
                        responsible for all taxes and government fees relating
                        to Fees paid under this Agreement.

8.  DISPUTE RESOLUTION  This Agreement shall be, in all respects, subject to and
                        interpreted, construed, and enforced in accordance with
                        the laws of New Jersey. Any disputes arising under this
                        Agreement shall be negotiated in good faith by the
                        parties and failing resolution through such direct
                        negotiations by the parties, both parties hereby agree
                        to submit their dispute to arbitration through a
                        competent, mutually agreed upon arbitrator.

9.  ENTIRETY            The terms and provisions herein contained constitute the
                        entire agreement relating to the subject matter of this
                        Agreement between the parties and shall supersede all
                        previous and or written communications.

We sincerely look forward to your acceptance of the above-noted terms and to the
development of a long and successful relationship.

Yours very truly,
ROTARY POWER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

/s/Ken Brody
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Ken Brody
President

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The above terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT FOR INVESTOR RELATIONS SERVICES
are accepted and agreed to as of this ___ day of November, 1999.

LONDONDERRY CAPITAL STRUCTURING LTD.

Per:/s/Ronald G. McKeown
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    Ronald G. McKeown
    President

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SCHEDULE "A"
AGREEMENT FOR INVESTOR RELATIONS SERVICES

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                  LONDONDERRY CAPITAL STRUCTURING LTD. PROCESS
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LONDONDERRY CAPITAL STRUCTURING LTD. THREE-TIER PROCESS

Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd. Three-Tier Process consists of the Primary
IR, the ongoing investors' communication group, in charge of positioning
funding, writing press releases and distributing them to the appropriate wire
sources. Primary IR will manage the Secondary and Tertiary IR, ensuring that
potential investors have all the information they require. The Secondary IR are
consultants that Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd. is affiliated with that
will assist in positioning financings and supply Rotary Power International,
Inc. with qualified potential investors. The Tertiary IR is an electronic client
database of potential investors that Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd. has
access to. The Secondary and Tertiary IR assist Londonderry Capital Structuring
Ltd. in expanding Rotary Power International, Inc.'s potential investor client
base.

I.       PRIMARY INVESTOR RELATIONS

The IR team will be continually in contact with both present and potential
investors and receive all new leads and follow them up. Londonderry Capital
Structuring Ltd. will manage the Secondary and Tertiary IR.

Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd. will provide the following services and
products:

A.       Investment Community Contact

         1.   Regular calls, throughout each month, to analysts, brokers, fund
              managers, and key investors
         2.   Conference calls
         3.   Investment conferences
         4.   Coordination of presentations by Rotary Power International, Inc.
              to analysts, brokers and fund managers

B.       Reporting to Management

         1.   Written guidelines and performance expectations / reporting
         2.   Regular meetings with management to maintain I.R. course and
              information flow to investment community

C.       Disclosure and Publicity

         1.   News Releases
              a.   Financial
              b.   New products, contracts, corporate development
              c.   Acquisitions
              d.   Executive and Capital changes

                                                   Initials: RMc RMc KB KB
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         2.   Story Placement
              a.   Newsletters
              b.   Wire services
              c.   Industry & financial media

D.       Setting Rotary Power International, Inc.'s Strategy
         1.   Defining key messages (investor hot buttons)
         2.   Defining goals
         3.   Analyzing peer group
         4.   Analyzing industry

E.       Corporate Communications Tools - design, writing, editing
         1.   Investor Kits
              a.   Fact Sheet
              b.   Folder or Cover
              c.   Company Profile
              d.   Annual Report
              e.   Product / Service brochures
         2.   Slide Shows, Presentations
         3.   Web Site design and maintenance subject to periodic Rotary Power
              International, Inc. approval and coordination.

II.      SECONDARY INVESTOR RELATIONS

The Secondary Investor Relation Groups are primarily consultants with loyal
client bases of varied investment experience. They control an important asset in
their large databases of potential investors that have previously profited from
their advice and judgement. Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd. will coordinate
the movement of Rotary Power International, Inc.'s information to the IR
consultants and they in turn present Rotary Power International, Inc. to their
database of potential investors.

III.     TERTIARY INVESTOR RELATIONS

The Tertiary Investor Relations is Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd.'s access
to external electronic databases and also additional IR groups, promoters,
market makers and broker/dealers. Like the Secondary Investor Relations
Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd. uses this to extend Rotary Power
International, Inc.'s investor base and to reinforce a higher trading level when
acquisitions or financings are imminent.

                                                  Initials:  /s/  RMc  /s/  KB
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                                                                   Exhibit 10.57

                              CONSULTING AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made as of the 1st (first) day of November, 1999, and executed on
the 6th (sixth) day of November, 1999

AMONG

Rotary Power International, Inc.  ("RPI")
                                of the first part

and

Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd. ("Londonderry")
                                of the second part

WHEREAS:

A.       RPI is desirous of securing the advisory and consulting services of
         Londonderry on the terms and conditions contained herein, and

B.       Londonderry is desirous of contributing its expertise toward the mutual
         goals of the parties

NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT RPI and Londonderry hereby agree as
follows:

1.       Londonderry agrees to provide RPI advisory and consulting services
         including the following:

         a)   review and advise RPI the status of the company from financial,
              operational and management perspectives,

         b)   review and advise on RPI's documentation from a due diligence
              perspective, assemble and maintain a due diligence package for
              RPI.

         c)   assist in the development of RPI's business plan including
              strategies for financing, operating and managing the company,

         d)   advise on the corporate and share structure and their
              restructuring if required,

         e)   advise on the financing structure of RPI and their restructuring
              or refinancing if required,

         f)   assist in the development of a marketing strategy,

         g)   review and advise on RPI's cash flow management plan; and

         h)   review and advise on contingent liabilities.

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         i)   Prepare "Work for Hire"draft documents and submit to RPI Board of
              Directors for approval:

              -    Business Plan which will include Marketing Plan,
              -    Schedule of Private Placements and Offerings.

         j)   Prepare, present and coordinate the following or equivalent to the
              Canadian Province of New Brunswick or other government agencies as
              may be jointly determined by the parties:

              -    Prepare Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Human
                   Resources Development Canada (HRDC) application packages for:
                   -    forgivable loans
                   -    R&D grants
                   -    Tax relief
                   -    employment grants
                   -    debt funding based on public revenue backed debt.

2.       FEES

         i)   Term:          Month to month, automatically renewed unless
                             Agreement is cancelled in accordance with 2 iii).

         ii)  Fee:           U.S. $10,000 per month paid in advance on the first
                             day of each month, except for November 1999 which
                             shall be paid upon availability of funds.

         iii) Cancellation:  On 30 days written notice by either party.

         iv)  Costs:         All reasonable out-of-pocket costs as pre-approved
                             by RPI to be reimbursed by RPI.

3.       Commencement date is November 1, 1999.

4.       Londonderry will pay any applicable taxes including goods and services
         tax that may result from this Agreement.

5.       Upon notification RPI and Londonderry shall take reasonable steps to
         refute or mitigate any claims and shall each indemnify the other,
         including its officers, directors, agents, subcontractors, affiliates
         from any and all claims arising from the intentional or negligent acts
         or omissions of the indemnifying party, including its officers,
         directors, agents, subcontractors, and affiliates, that may be brought
         against the other.

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6.       a)   RPI represents warrants and covenants with Londonderry as follows:

              i)   RPI has the requisite power, capacity and authority to enter
                   into this Agreement and to perform its obligations under this
                   Agreement.

              ii)  RPI has not and will not enter into any other agreements that
                   will conflict with the terms or performance of this
                   Agreement.

         b)   Londonderry represents warrants and covenants with RPI as follows:

              i)   Londonderry has the requisite power, capacity and authority
                   to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations
                   under this Agreement.

              ii)  Londonderry has not and will not enter into any other
                   agreements that will conflict with the terms or performance
                   of this Agreement.

7.       NOTICES

         All notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have
         been duly given if delivered by courier or by telecommunications as
         follows:

         to   RPI:
              Ken Brody
              Rotary Power International, Inc.
              P.O. Box 128
              Wood-Ridge, NJ    07075
              Fax:  973-779-5595

         to   Londonderry:
              Ronald G. McKeown
              Londonderry Capital Structuring Ltd.
              22 International Parkway
              Stouffville, Ontario
              L4A 7X5
              Fax:  905-888-0497

8.       This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party.

9.       This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon
         RPI's successors and Londonderry's successors.

10.      This Agreement shall be, in all respects, subject to and interpreted,
         construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of New Jersey. Any
         disputes arising under this Agreement shall be negotiated in good faith
         by the parties and failing resolution through such direct negotiations
         by the parties, both parties hereby

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         agree to submit their dispute to arbitration through a competent,
         mutually agreed upon arbitrator.

11.      The terms and provisions herein contained constitute the entire
         agreement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement between the
         parties and shall supersede all previous and or written communications.

 IN WITNESS whereof authorized representatives of the parties hereto have
 executed this Agreement to be effective as of the commencement date above
 written.

ROTARY POWER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

per: /s/Kenneth Leighton Porody
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LONDONDERRY CAPITAL STRUCTURING LTD.

per: /s/Ronald G. McKeown
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