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GNB Technologies To Power New Toyota "Tundra"

1 September 1998

GNB Technologies To Power New Toyota "Tundra"

    ATLANTA, Aug. 31 -- GNB Technologies, a leading manufacturer
and recycler of lead-acid batteries, will supply batteries to Toyota Motor
Manufacturing, Inc., for its new V-8-powered pickup, the Tundra.
    "Toyota engineers specified a high performance battery that matches the
energy demands and accessory load of their new, V-8 powered Tundra truck,"
said Dan Becker, Senior Account Manager, Original Equipment Sales for GNB
Technologies.
    The Group 27R batteries for the Tundra are being manufactured at the GNB
facility in Shreveport, LA and shipped to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Inc. in
Evansville, IN.
    Toyota announced its entry into the full-sized pickup market at a news
conference during the Indiana State Fair.  The Tundra, with an optional 4.7-
liter V-8 engine, will be in showrooms by May, 1999.
    GNB Technologies manufactures lead-acid batteries to the aftermarket under
the Champion(R), Champion(R) Performance Series, as well as other private
label brands.
    NOTE:  GNB Technologies is an integrated provider of power technology
products.  It manufactures and recycles lead-acid batteries for the
automotive, recreational, boating, farm, heavy duty truck, electric utility,
electric vehicles, photovoltaic, railroad, telecommunications and
uninterruptible power supply markets in more than 50 countries.  GNB can be
found on the Internet at http://www.gnb.com.
    (Champion(R) is a registered trademark of Cooper Industries.)