Lithium Smart Car Featured as CBS Anchor Kicks the Tires of the Mooresville, NC Produced Car
NEW YORK -- (MARKET WIRE) -- July 19, 2006 -- Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBT) (www.hybridtechnologies.com), emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium powered products worldwide, is pleased to announce the following media coverage:

CBS EARLY SHOW: Tuesday July 18, 2006/CBS NETWORK
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One of America's most beloved morning hosts, Rene Styler, spoke with a Hybrid executive during the live taping outside CBS studios in New York, NY. The Smart Car as well as the first NYC lithium Yellow Cab were featured outside the studio during the segment for CBS Television's The Early Show.

Holly Roseberry stated: "We are once again proud to attract such high caliber media, as millions tune into 'The Early Show' every day; we are once again able to send the message to the American and international audience that sustainable, functional and exciting lithium vehicles are on the market."

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About Hybrid Technologies: www.hybridtechnologies.com

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. is an emerging leader in the development and marketing of lithium powered products worldwide. Superior technology coupled with aggressive marketing positions Hybrid Technologies to lead the world into pollution free, zero emissions living.

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