Electric Vehicle Technologies Introduces New Electric Scooter: the ION

Environmentally Friendly Scooter Travels 45 Miles on a Single Charge

SKOKIE, Ill., Nov. 17 -- Electric Vehicle Technologies, Inc. (EVT), a pioneering manufacturer of next-generation electric-powered personal transportation, is debuting a new electric-powered scooter: the ION. The ION couples innovative design engineering with the public demand for clean, responsible transportation alternatives. EVT is the first to design an all- electric, zero-emission, U.S. Department of Transportation-compliant motor scooter designed for public roads.

With the ION, riders can avoid the messy gas, oil, plugs, grease, and noisy mufflers of gas engines, and benefit from ultra-clean, smooth power. The ION is simple and smart. Riders just need to plug the charger into any common 110-volt outlet, and in a few hours the ION is fully charged and ready to go for only pennies a charge.

The ION's silent operation makes it a pleasure to ride in urban areas. "A lot of gas scooters use loud and noxious, two-stroke engines," said Ryan Adelman, marketing manager at Electric Vehicle Technologies. "People are accustomed to hearing that whining, weed-whacker noise. There's a magical feel to the ION scooter. It's incredibly powerful, in a package that's amazingly quiet."

The ION offers outstanding range and practicality. The 48-volt system delivers up to 45 miles on a single charge and a maximum speed of 30 mph. The ION is ideal for commuters in moderately dense urban areas, college and high school students who are at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license, or even your everyday business commuter looking to avoid parking hassles and save money on rising fuel costs. EVT's electric scooters comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and all U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Riders can take the ION charger with them and plug it in anywhere to increase their range. The charger is only the size of a small loaf of bread and light enough to throw in a backpack. ION riders can travel to work and plug in the unit at the parking garage to get an extra charge out of their batteries.

The ION is the brother vehicle to EVT's Equinox scooter. Like the Equinox, the ION sells for a retail price of $2,799 and has the same drive train, motor, and controller. They both use a 48-volt system and a direct-drive hub motor. There are no moving parts except bearings. Both scooters can be fully recharged in 5 to 6 hours, and riders can get an 80% charge in only four hours. The main difference between the two is aesthetics. While the ION has a more modern, sportier look, the Equinox has a retro, Fifties look.

The ION comes in a variety of colors, including Silver, Metallic Red, and Metallic Periwinkle Blue, and Yellow. An optional accessory trunk enables riders to carry a small bag of groceries, books, a briefcase, backpack, luggage, or the charger.

The riding experience and handling on the ION are similar to a gas scooter, but without the noise and mess of grease, oil, and plugs. "There's no hot metal or exhaust pipe to burn your leg," noted Adelman. "There's no heat associated with the motor and no spark plugs, seals, gaskets, belts, oil, or gas to buy. Professionals can ride the ION without messing up their suits. Students can ride around in their flip-flops in the summertime without burning their legs. It's a zero-emission, silent vehicle that doesn't generate heat or noise pollution."

EVT's scooters have proven very popular among recreational vehicle rental businesses near island resorts and hotels because they're low-maintenance and easy to keep in a rental fleet. EVT expects to sell many of the ION scooters to this market.

For more information about EVT's electric motor scooters, electric bicycles, and upcoming ATEV(TM), visit the company's website at www.evtworld.com .

About Electric Vehicle Technologies:

Electric Vehicle Technologies, Inc. (EVT) brings aerospace technology, vision, and quality to the fast-maturing electric-powered vehicle industry. A pioneer in emerging electric technology, EVT is the outgrowth of research done by sister company MPC Products Corporation, a major aeronautics industry manufacturer. EVT is at the forefront of electric motor, electric control, and battery development including hydrogen fuel cell research. The company currently manufactures and markets its own lines of electric-powered bicycles and electric motor scooters using its patented technologies, with a proprietary All Terrain Electric Vehicle (ATEV(TM)) in the final stages of development. EVT, a privately held company, is located in Skokie, Illinois, and is owned by Techni-Core(TM) Corporation. To learn more about Electric Vehicle Technologies, visit www.evtworld.com .