Hybrid Technologies Inc. 'OTCBB:HYBT' Wins Over National Media; CBS, NBC and FOX News Air International Solar Car Event
NEW YORK & WASHINGTON--July 19, 2005--| Star of Show... Lithium-Powered Solar Racer; Hybrid Technologies Executives Complete 3 Major Interviews |
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com - is pleased to announce that pursuant to the July 11, 2005, release, interviews were completed and aired with the nation's three largest television networks at the inaugural media event to launch the North American Solar Challenge cross country race.
To see video footage of CBS, NBC and FOX interviews, go to: www.hybridtechnologies.com/media.php?mediaID=050719
Media coverage aired as follows:
-- NBC: Live from 7am-9am July 16, 2005
-- CBS: 10pm News July 16, 2005
-- FOX News: 9pm News July 16, 2005
The solar race began in Austin, Texas, on July 17, 2005, and is scheduled to last 10 days, concluding in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to an audience of National and International media, as well as interested parties from around the world. A number of Ivy League Universities are competing in the event. A press event is scheduled in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at the finish line on July 27, 2005, to promote the bilateral environmental initiatives between Canada, The United States and Mexico.
On hand at the international media event was Hybrid's advanced systems manager Martin Koebler. Koebler, a veteran solar car racer and lithium power authority, met with media to discuss the advanced lithium systems Hybrid will be utilizing in their latest production model vehicles such as the government/fleet PT cruiser, R-Car and the Mini Cooper, as well as his expanded role at Hybrid Technologies.
Holly Roseberry, President of Hybrid Technologies, stated, "Once again, our Company has garnered national media attention at a high profile North American event. Our products are competing with the top engineering minds on the globe such as MIT Engineering, Stanford and Yale. Our joint venture with Berkeley University allowed us to work with a team of brilliant young engineers, thus forwarding our efforts with our advanced lithium systems."
About the American Solar Challenge 2005
http://www.americansolarchallenge.org/index.html
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.
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