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SuperBAT Signs Several Sales Rep Contracts

15 December 1998

SuperBAT Signs Several Sales Rep Contracts

    CHULA VISTA, Calif., Dec. 15 -- BAT International's
(OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) subsidiary, SuperBAT Inc. has entered into an
agreement with Ronglien Perman Salustri, the premier Automotive Aftermarket
Rep Agency in the U.S., to sell TVT automotive products in the seven state
western region.  The agreement covers the states of California, Arizona,
Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii.  Founded in 1982, Ronglien
Perman Salustri is headquartered in Los Angeles and has offices in Phoenix,
San Francisco, Denver and Kirkland, Washington.  They have 20 sales reps, 4
field service managers, and 4 product managers covering the western region.
    Ronglien Perman Salustri has major account relationships with CSK Auto
(Checker, Shuck, Kragen), Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) Auto Parts Company,
Costco, Econolube, Paccar Auto, Etc.  In all they all sell and service over
1,000 active accounts.  They represent other quality manufacturers including
Phillips, 3M, Rubbermaid, Ray-O-Vac, etc...
    The agreement with Ronglien Perman Salustri provides for national
expansion of TVT products on a region by region basis after successfully
penetrating the western states.
    SuperBAT Inc. has also entered into an agreement with C.A.M.C.O., (Coast
Automotive Marketing Company) covering New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania.
C.A.M.C.O. is a commercial rep agency that sells over 3,500 automotive repair
shops and garages and 300 new car dealerships in the Northeast Region.  A test
marketing campaign with SuperBAT TVT's 130,000 mile Warranty Programs has been
developed and will be launched in the Northeast region in January of 1999.
    SuperBAT Inc. has also entered into an agreement with Hocking
International Labs Inc. for the distribution of TVT products to the marine
industry.  Hocking International Labs Inc., established in 1976, manufactures
and distributes chemical products to its network of marine distributors from
Alaska to Singapore.
    SuperBAT Inc. is in negotiations with prospective distributors in various
world markets and will announce each of them as agreements are reached and
signed.
    BAT International is organized as a holding company with major ownership
in a set of subsidiary companies which are now commercializing advanced
automotive and energy technology products developed by BAT over the last six
years.  This includes electric vehicles, super-efficient or high power
engines, advanced batteries and power electronics, electric bicycles and
scooters, super anti-friction additives and electric power generation.
    This press release contains forward-looking statements that should not be
used to make an investment decision.  Please refer to our website at
http://www.baat.com and other services for more detailed Company information or
contact Cheryl Mitchell at (360) 384-2730.