UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): December 27, 2005 ----------------- HYDROGEN ENGINE CENTER, INC. ---------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NEVADA 000-50542 82-0497807 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 602 East Fair Street, Algona, Iowa 50511 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (515) 295-3178 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) *Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit ----------- ---------------------- 99.1 Press Release issued by Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc., dated December 27, 2005. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. HYDROGEN ENGINE CENTER, INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ Theodore G. Hollinger ------------------------------- Name: Theodore G. Hollinger Title: President Date: December 27, 2005 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit ----------- ---------------------- 99.1 Press Release issued by Hydrogen Engine Center, dated December 27, 2005. -2-