Solomon Files New Patent Application

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--Oct. 3, 20051, 2005--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM) announced today that it has filed a provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a System and Apparatus for a Multiple Input and Dual Output Electric Differential Motor Transmission Device Utilizing One Ring Gear.

The patent, expanding on existing intellectual property held by Solomon, describes a device with minimal parts embodying a self-contained motor/transmission/differential drive unit. The device has applications in a variety of terrestrial systems including automobiles, trucks, and off-road vehicles for civilian, commercial and military use. Combined with Solomon's automation technologies the device provides a novel platform for realizing electric hybrid vehicle benefits in more traditional vehicle systems. Solomon President Peter DeVecchis explained, "This patent, along with our other intellectual property, continues to solidify the company's position as the leader in innovative propulsion technologies and establishes an expanded foundation for Solomon to move into other market arenas."

Solomon Technologies' Director of Engineering, Andy Christian, and Design Engineer, Alex Pesiridis, are the named inventors on the patent.

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Solomon Technologies, Inc. currently provides propulsion systems for new and retrofit marine applications and offers motors for high growth, high volume land based vehicle and machinery applications. Solomon, through its proprietary propulsion systems and patented Electric Wheel(R) technology, offers a unique electric motor design with an ability to efficiently regenerate electricity and leads the way in the recreational boating industry's adoption of the fundamental new technology.