Hybrid Technologies 'OTCBB:HYBT' Featured in MSNBC Environmental Story

SEATTLE & NEW YORK--Aug. 8, 2005--

Audience of Millions to see First in a series of MSNBC stories Featuring Hybrid Technologies

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com - and its subsidiary companies: 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 pleased to announce that Miguel Llamos, leading environmental journalist for MSNBC, met and interviewed Company executives at its latest project, the Hybrid Living Home. Also featured was the Hybrid Technologies/University of Berkeley joint venture solar race. To view the article on MSNBC visit: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032493

The feature article is anticipated to be on MSNBC within the next few months.

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About the Hybrid home www.hybridliving.com

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. 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 two to four wheel vehicles, watercraft, military applications and other 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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