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BOLDER Announces Expansion of SecureStart Product Line

5 October 2000

BOLDER Technologies Announces Expansion of SecureStart(TM) Product Line And Entry into Market for Primary Engine Starting Batteries

    GOLDEN, Colo., Oct. 5 BOLDER Technologies Corporation
announced three new products based on BOLDER's Thin Metal Film
(TMF(R)) patented technology, including its first entry into the market for
primary engine starting batteries.  These products will be introduced in the
marketplace during the first and second quarters of 2001, according to Roger
F. Warren, chairman, president and CEO.
    The new SecureStart(TM) MINI MAX 900 Auto Jump Starter has generated a
high level of retailer and distributor enthusiasm for its powerful performance
capability, very small compact size and competitive pricing.  The MINI MAX 900
weighs only three pounds, has exterior dimensions of only 6 3/4" x 6 1/2" x 2"
and starts a car with a dead battery instantly.  Designed ideally to fit into
a glove compartment or side door panel, the MINI MAX 900 holds a charge for up
to one year in storage and can be recharged in minutes.
    Warren commented, "We believe that this consumer-friendly jump starter
product will significantly accelerate the growth of the existing auto jump
starter market because of its broad appeal.  And, given that Triple A (AAA)
receives a "dead battery" call every nine seconds, many consumers who have not
previously considered purchasing a jump starter product might do so in the
future."
    The new SecureStart(TM) "ULTRA" Portable Jump Starter and Emergency
Portable Power Center will incorporate an added feature of emergency portable
power that will enable the user to run electronic devices such as cell phones,
radios, portable TV'S and florescent lanterns for many hours.  The
SecureStart(TM) ULTRA will continue to generate 900 peak amps for auto and
marine engine jump starting and will also feature a powerful halogen
flashlight.  This new unit weighs less than six pounds and will stay charged
for up to two years in storage.
    The new SecureStart(TM) "SideKick 900" Intelligent Marine Starting Battery
System is BOLDER's first entry into the market for primary engine starting
batteries.  The SideKick 900 is an intelligent battery system for marine use
that will enable boat owners to enjoy the benefits of guaranteed starting and
extended service life capability to run electronic accessories.  The SideKick
900 is not a jump starter; instead, when it is connected to an existing marine
battery, it will automatically assume the starting function, thus eliminating
the need of the existing battery to start a boat engine.
    Weighing only five pounds, the SideKick 900 is based on the TMF(R)
technology and contains sophisticated smart circuitry and a switching
mechanism.  As a result, the existing traditional marine battery can devote
most of its energy to powering the increasing number of electronic accessories
that boat owners now utilize.  The traditional marine battery ensures that the
SideKick 900 always has enough power to start the engine.  In addition, boat
owners will experience a 40% increase in accessory run time and up to a 400%
increase in battery system life, depending on the type of traditional battery
the SideKick 900 is connected to.