Jay Leno Visits Hybrid Technologies Facility in Van Nuys to Take Delivery of Special Edition Lithium R-Car
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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 I-Cell(TM)-powered and VoIP products worldwide is pleased to announce that on Saturday April 30, Jay Leno took delivery of his special edition "R-Car" at Hybrid's Van Nuys, facility.
America's most famous car collector was handed the keys to the first production model "R-Car." Mr. Leno also toured Hybrid Technologies' facility where the "R-Car" is produced.
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The lithium-powered high performance "R-Car" was slightly modified for Jay Leno. Additional features include a three-point racing harness as well as minor adjustments to the braking system and structure to allow an even higher top speed.
Mr. Leno, not only an automobile fan, but also an avid biker, was the first to ride the CHP Memorial Chopper. The Chopper was built for the California Highway Patrol to honor officers fallen in the line of duty.
Holly Roseberry, president of Hybrid Technologies stated, "Jay Leno certainly showed our engineers that his knowledge of cars was extensive. We are honored to have a celebrity of such knowledge and magnitude associated with our 'R-Car.'"
Our "R-Car" was specifically produced as a hybrid vehicle to out-perform and out-class any other vehicle currently available. Engineers are currently working on additional technology advances to further improve the "R-Car" performance characteristics.
The "R-Car," built to provide both speed and style, is the flagship vehicle in the Company's slate of leading edge hybrid vehicles. The vehicle provides all the pleasure of a high performance automobile yet is powered by an entirely emission-free, clean energy, lithium power source, the I-Cell(TM), as developed by Hybrid Technologies. An ergonomic masterpiece, the revolutionary "R-Car" combines form and function, delivering speeds of up to 100 miles per hour utilizing a state-of-the-art lithium power system. The world's first truly drivable completely zero emission vehicle is proudly produced in the United States of America.
Hybrid Technologies is currently touring with the historic California Highway Patrol lithium Chopper during the month of May, which honors those officers with a series of events across the country. To find out more on these events please view the CAHP press release located at www.thecahp.org/vnews/display.v
About Hybrid Technologies - www.hybridtechnologies.com
Hybrid Technologies Inc. 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.