Hybrid Technologies 'OTCBB:HYBT' Announces 3 For 1 Forward Stock Split and Preview of Marketing Theme at New York Auto Show

NEW YORK & LAS VEGAS--Feb. 2, 20062, 2006--

America "Addicted To Oil," Hybrid's Emissions Free "Rehab" Solution!

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium powered products worldwide, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a three for one forward stock split to become effective Friday, March 31, 2006. Stockholders of record will be entitled to three shares of common stock for each share of common stock held on that date.

Hybrid Technologies will unveil to the world its vision for an emissions free solution to "America's addiction to oil."

Please click here to view Hybrid's New York Auto Show marketing theme:

http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/media.php?mediaID=060222

Lithium to play a vital role in America's ability to kick the addiction to unstable foreign sources of oil as observed in the following article:

www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/02/20/bush.energy.ap/index.html

About Hybrid Technologies: www.hybridtechnologies.com

Hybrid Technologies Inc. is an emerging leader in the development and marketing of Lithium powered products worldwide. Hybrid Technologies' applications encompass a variety of products used globally on a daily basis: 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 Hybrid's superior technology and mass-marketed products creates a unique market opportunity for the Company.

About The New York Auto Show: www.autoshowny.com

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on the Company's current expectations as to future events. However, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board:HYBT)