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Dolphin Pulse Charge Technology Filed with U.S. Patent Office

15 September 1998

Dolphin Pulse Charge Technology Filed with U.S. Patent Office 
    CHULA VISTA, Calif., Sept. 15 -- BAT International
(OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) and the inventors of Dolphin Pulse Charge
technology have filed patents last week with the U.S. Patent Office.  BAT is
also preparing patent applications for filing in worldwide patent offices over
the next year.  A renowned San Francisco registered patent attorney who
assisted in the filing called it "one of the most significant patents I've
reviewed."
    BAT was originally going to file a provisional patent on Dolphin Pulse
Charge technology in connection with the initial successful field tests
completed in January/February, 1998.  Upon advice from BAT's patent attorney,
BAT decided it was best to file only a final patent to incorporate the
continual improvement in the technology since the January and February
demonstrations.
    In recent tests, the "BAT Supercar" achieved over 81 miles per gallon
(mpg) at 55 miles per hour (mph) on a coastal California freeway in a
certified fuel economy comparison against the Toyota Prius hybrid electric
vehicle.  The Toyota Prius, (referred to by some as the most fuel efficient
production vehicle in the world) achieved 62 miles per gallon in the same 55
mph highway field test (see press release 8/31/98).  The "BAT Supercar" also
achieved 65 miles per gallon on the "Pomona Loop" urban drive cycle (see press
release 9/2/98).
    BAT has financed the research and development effort to commercialize
Dolphin Pulse Charge technology that has included capital, technical support
and engineering resources of the Corporation.
    The inventors of Dolphin Pulse Charge technology have transferred all
rights to the technology to B.A.T. International.  BAT plans on licensing the
technology world-wide on a non-exclusive basis to a variety of automotive,
truck and engine manufacturers including major auto companies, truck
companies, aircraft engine manufacturers and other interested parties.  With
the filing of the Dolphin Pulse Charge technology patent, BAT can now disclose
and discuss the technology with interested companies.
    BAT International is organized as a holding company with major ownership
position in a set of subsidiary companies now commercializing advanced
automotive and energy technology products developed by BAT over the last six
years, including Dolphin Pulse Charge technology.  Other products include
advanced lubricant additives, electric vehicles, advanced batteries and power
electronics, electric bicycles & scooters, and electric power generation, (for
information, see BAT web site http://www.baat.com or call Cheryl Mitchell
(360) 384-2730.
    This press release contains forward-looking statements that should not be
used to make an investment decision.  Please refer to our web site at
http://www.baat.com and other sources for more detailed Company information or call
Chelyl Mitchell (360) 384-2730.