SUMA Takes Equity Position in e-Power International

    HOUSTON--Feb. 19, 2001--e-Power International Inc. (OTCBB:EPWI) announced today that it has entered into a long-term equity venture with SUMA Partners. SUMA will help identify new market opportunities for e-Power's location-based wireless offerings and provide ongoing consultation on rapid national and international expansion. As part of this new relationship, SUMA has taken a significant equity position in e-Power.
    e-Power International Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of wireless and GPS-based devices for tracking and remote management of mobile assets. Recently, e-Power officials announced the purchase of Immobiliser Inc., a Houston-based engineering, manufacturing and consumer technology company.
    Immobiliser produces security devices for Harley-Davidson(R) , electronic and machined components for the military and the first over-the-counter Internet wireless retail global positioning, tracking and control system in the world, GPS Vision(TM). GPS Vision(TM) will allow vehicle owners from anywhere in the world to track and control their vehicle via the Internet through the use of advanced technology from Motorola(TM) and MCI WorldCom's SkyTel(TM) two-way paging network, as well as new wireless Internet technology from Elite Logistics (OTCBB:ELOG).
    "Immobiliser is the clear market leader with respect to value, features and flexibility," commented Russ Lebovitz, SUMA executive vice president. "Immobiliser already is attracting considerable excitement in a broad range of markets from air transportation, to fleet management, to cargo operations -- in addition to consumer auto and truck markets. We estimate that the annual market for this class of device will likely surpass 5 million units per year within 18 months."
    SUMA Partners, with offices in Boston, Houston and Los Angeles, serve as advisors and strategic partners to leading wireless and broadband telecommunications companies. SUMA's clients and alliance partners in the telecom sector include: BellSouth, Cingular Wireless Data, Cisco Systems, Ericsson, Houston Cellular, Infowave Wireless, Nextel, Netvoice, Palm, Prepaid Telecom and Quintum.
    GPS Vision(TM) uses the PageTrack(R) technology of Elite Logistics Inc. (OTCBB:ELOG) based in Freeport, Texas. Elite Logistics provides a comprehensive solution to the logistics needs of fleet managers as well as the security needs of private vehicle owners. A leader in the telematics industry sector, the company is best known for its patent-pending PageTrack(R) family of Intelligent Vehicle Systems.
    Motorola is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1999 were $33.1 billion.
    Harley-Davidson(R) is a registered trademark of Harley-Davidson Inc.
    For more information on e-Power International Inc. and Immobiliser, call 800/966-3456 or 281/897-9990 or visit www.e-powerinternational.com or www.immobiliser.com.

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