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Sense Technologies Appoints New CEO

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 26 -- Sense Technologies Inc., a leading provider of rearward collision detection technology that gives drivers the ability to prevent collisions that could result in fatalities, personal injury and property damage, today announced that Mark Johnson has been named president and chief executive officer. Gerald McIlhargey who has served as president and CEO of Sense Technologies since 1991, has resigned his position as director and president. However, McIlhargey will remain a corporate advisor for the company. Sense Technologies' previously announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from Canada to the United States has resulted in today's restructuring to ensure that its leadership is in line with its financial and operational goals.

Johnson joined Sense Technologies in 1999 and until recently served as U.S. operations manager. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing the company's new business and legislative initiatives.

``With an increased number of vehicles on the road, the market for a technology that can alert drivers to potentially fatal collisions, grows exponentially,'' said Bruce Schreiner, director of finance for Sense Technologies. ``We are confident that Mark's operational depth, experience and proven leadership will help Sense Technologies win customers, forge stronger partnerships and solidify our market position as a leading provider of rearward collision detection technology.''

Sense Technologies also announced the initiation of a search for additional board members, after accepting the resignations of all Canadian- based directors: Gerald McIlhargey, Stan Kingshott, and George Clark. All three former board members will assume corporate advisory positions on an as needed project basis. The company will seek two independent, U.S.-based directors to restore the board to a total of five members.

``Sense Technologies would like to thank Mr. McIlhargey for his hard work and for the significant contributions he has made to the company. Given the current economic environment and the strategic initiatives that Sense Technologies intends to pursue, these changes to our corporate management group were appropriate,'' said Schreiner. ``We would also like to thank Mr. Kingshott and Mr. Clark for the contributions they have made as directors of Sense Technologies. We will use the vacancies created by their resignations to create a board whose members are based in the U.S. and experiences are custom tailored to the strategic direction of the company.''

Sense Technologies is in discussions with several candidates for the vacant board seats and expects to begin filling those vacancies in the near term.

About Sense Technologies

Sense Technologies Inc. is a leading developer of intellectual properties encompassing microwave safety products for the automotive industry. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ: SNSG. For more information on Sense Technologies Inc., contact 1-888-308-8324 or visit http://www.sensetech.com