Hybrid Technologies Announces 20% Stock Dividend

LAS VEGAS--April 18, 2005--

May 31, 2005: Date of first Quarterly stock Dividend Payment

Hybrid Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) - www.hybridtechnologies.com - R-Electric Car Co., Global Hybrid Corp., Solium Power Corp., and WhistlerTel - emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered and VoIP products worldwide, is proud to announce that pursuant to the Board's approval of a 20% stock dividend as announced on March 16, 2005, (to read the March 16, 2005, news release, go to http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/media.php?mediaID=050316) the first quarterly dividend payment of 5% is payable to shareholders of record on May 3, 20051, 2005.

The balance of the three quarterly 5% Stock Dividend payments will be payable to stockholders of record on August 31, 2005, November 30, 2005 and February 28, 2006.

About Hybrid Technologies - www.hybridtechnologies.com

Hybrid Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) is an emerging leader in the development and marketing of Lithium powered products worldwide. We believe our superior technology, coupled with an aggressive marketing plan will establish our company on the world stage. With fuel prices at record high levels and the global focus moving rapidly towards addressing pollution, the need for sustainable, zero emission energy is current. As current legislation moves towards clean energy, we foresee this industry as one of the fastest growing segments within the global economy. Hybrid Technologies' applications encompass a variety of products used globally on a daily basis, while enabling consumers to enjoy the comfort and power to which they are accustomed. Everything from scooters, bicycles, mopeds motorcycles, small vehicles, watercraft, military applications and many other essential products have been successfully converted to Lithium power. The combination of our superior technology and mass-marketed products creates a unique market opportunity for our Company.