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BAT #1 Auto Plant Now In Production

17 November 1998

BAT #1 Auto Plant Now In Production; Inauguration By Governor Next Week

                    BAT #2 Auto Plant Construction Begins

    CHULA VISTA, Calif., Nov. 17 -- BAT International
(OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) announces that next week the new Governor of Baja
California North, Mr. Alexandro Gonzalez Alcocer, will visit and inaugurate
BAT Otay Mesa composite auto plant, which is the First auto plant in Baja to
produce utility electric vehicles among other versions (gas, propane diesel).
    BAT also announced today that it has begun construction of its second
automotive plant in Mexico.  Plant #2 will produce a composite mini "Hummer"
military and sport vehicle.  Called the "Rhino," the BAT's Hummer vehicle will
be built in many versions including a Kevlar reinforced (bullet resistant)
version for special military purposes.  The mini Hummer, which has been on
display in Mexico for the past 8 weeks, attracted much attention among
prospective buyers from several countries including Mexico.
    Initial prototype vehicles could be coming off the assembly line as soon
as mid January and the Hummer project is fully funded.  The sale price of the
Hummer will vary from $12,000 to $25,000 (for Kevlar models).  See press
release dated November 11, 1998 and November 12, 1998 for additional
production information.
    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.  This includes electric vehicles, super-efficient and high-powered
engines, advanced batteries and power electronics, electric bicycles and
scooters, super anti-friction additives, and electric power generation.  (for
more information, call (619) 409-8977 or visit BAT'S web site: http://www.baat.com.)
    This press release contains forward-looking statements that should not be
used to make an investment decision.  Please refer to our web sites and other
sources for more detailed information or call (619) 409-8977.