WindPower Innovations, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: WPNV) announced today that the Company and Gearstar Performance Transmissions, Inc. of Akron, Ohio, have signed a letter of intent which provides the framework for the acquisition of Gearstar by WindPower Innovations in a share exchange. The exact details of the exchange and the amount of shares to be exchanged will be determined after completion of final due diligence of Gearstar.