BAT Finalizes Agreement With World Transport Authority

5 April 1999
BAT Finalizes Agreement With World Transport Authority
    CHULA VISTA, Calif., April 5 -- BAT International
(OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT), an advanced research and development company in
the transportation and energy industries, has jointly agreed with World
Transport Authority to issue the following statement:

    Composite Auto Research, Ltd. and its subsidiary, World Transport
Authority, Inc., have agreed to settle the lawsuit on file with the San Diego
Superior Court against B.A.T. International, Inc.  B.A.T. International
acknowledges and recognizes the rights to the World Star vehicle owned by
World Transport Authority, Inc. and B.A.T. has agreed to pay a royalty to
World Transport for all vehicles it produces in the future which incorporate a
construction design utilizing the composite chassis platform based on the
design and technology of the World Star.
    Joe LaStella, President of BAT International, stated that: "The agreement
is equitable for both parties and will benefit both companies."  BAT
International subsidiaries and affiliated companies currently design and
manufacture vehicles in Mexico utilizing technologies developed exclusively by
BAT that do not incorporate the World Star design and technology.
    BAT International is organized as a holding company with major ownership
position in a set of subsidiary and joint venture companies now
commercializing advanced transportation and energy technology products
developed by BAT.  Technologies developed over the last six years include
electric vehicles, composite chassis, super-efficient or high power engines,
electric bicycles and scooters, advanced batteries, lubricant additives, and
electric power generation.  For additional information, visit BAT's web site
at http://www.baat.com.
    This press release contains forward-looking statements that should not be
used to make an investment decision.  Please refer to BAT's web site and other
sources for more detailed Company information or call Investor Relations:
(619) 409-8977.