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In each of Shimano 's Bike To Work markets, 50 free bikes will be
given away at a variety of bike festivals and presentations .m.

-- Presentations from Kozo Shimano, Orange County Supervisors and
Orange County Transportation Authority Board Members

-- A bike ride from Shimano headquarters to Irvine MetroLink
Station

-- At Irvine MetroLink Station, winners will be presented with
Southwest Airline tickets , cycling gear, golf outings and gift
certificates

Since The League of American Bicyclists first established Bike to
Work Day in 1956, grass roots efforts to lead these types of campaigns
have sprung up across the country and encouraged the "average Joe" to
commute to work by bike .

Business Editors/Automotive Writers/High-Tech Editors

LAS VEGAS + NEW YORK----

Top -Rated Morning Show Highlights Hybrid Technologies' Lithium
Powered Products, Spotlighting the World 's First Lithium-Powered
Embassy Vehicle; British Embassy Mini Cooper Impresses New York Media

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. With
fuel prices at record high levels and the global focus moving rapidly
towards addressing pollution, the need for sustainable, zero emission
energy is current.

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Paul , Minn. "As a 60-year old woman looking to keep in
shape, I joined the bike to work revolution," said Doris Dungan, a
Seattle area resident. The show will be the media debut for a leading-edge urban
vehicle, the R-bike, a high-performance, lithium-powered bicycle.com

About Hybrid Technologies - www.

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All participants will be
able to keep their bicycles following the conclusion of Bike to Work
2005. Beyond manufacturing components
for world-class competition, Shimano strives to make all types of
cycling -- whether for transportation, health, leisure or simply for
fun -- more enjoyable by producing affordable, reliable, easy-to-use
components, such as the Nexus line of internally-geared hubs found on
all BikeTown bikes.,
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To find out more about the WB11 , please view their website at
www.

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Orange County, Calif.
"Shimano's Bike To Work program was developed to promote cycling
as transportation, and particularly to demonstrate how easily cycling
can be integrated with public transportation," said Jasen Thorpe,
Shimano American Corporation 's consumer marketing manager.hybridtechnologies.
However, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in
this press release might not occur, and actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking
statements.

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In April 2005, over 2,000 people responded with essay
submissions and 500 of the most compelling stories will be awarded a
new bike during National Bike Month in May. Shimano also produces a complete line of fishing
rods and reels. (OTCBB:HYBT) -
www.com/media.hybridtechnologies. (OTCBB:HYBT) is an emerging leader in
the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide.

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Examples
of bike giveaway events include:

Seattle

-- Monday, May 2 at Gas Works Park, 12 noon - 2 p."

About Shimano

Committed to the ideal of promoting health and happiness through
the enjoyment of nature and the world around us, Shimano American
Corporation proudly supports Bicycling Magazine's BikeTown program, as
well as the League of American Bicyclists and National Bike to Work
Week, all of which promote healthy, active lifestyles while spreading
smiles and reducing pollution and traffic congestion through use of
the bicycle.hybridtechnologies.php?mediaID=050413

Hybrid Technologies was also featured in Newspapers across
California.com

Hybrid Technologies Inc.

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Participants will also receive a
Bell helmet, a Kryptonite bike lock, CatEye headlights, rear-flashers
and cycle computers (to track speed and mileage) and other cycling
gear. The Mini
Cooper, built for the British Embassy in Mexico City, is part of
Hybrid Technologies' ever expanding list of high profile projects. (For more information on Jay Leno's
R-Car, go to
http://www.

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m. Cycling to work is
an excellent habit to develop and the minor investment in time and a
quality bike is easily paid back. www.shimano.com /multimedia. As current legislation moves towards clean energy,
we foresee this industry as one of the fastest growing segments
within the global economy.

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The five-day
media event with the California Highway Patrol will begin on April 30,
2005.com/Stories/0,1413,205%257E12220%257E2820719,00.wb11 .

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Through partnerships with the
League of American Bicyclists and Bicycling magazine, this program was
developed to encourage people to utilize a bicycle as a primary source
of transportation on their daily commute to and from work.

Phoenix, Ariz.
Holly Roseberry stated, "We are all proud of our recent
achievements and partnerships over the last quarter.

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Each of the 500 free bikes will be equipped with Shimano's Nexus
components, which are designed to maximize durability, efficiency and
ease of use at an affordable price.

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To view more of Hybrid in the media, visit our media section at
www.

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Minneapolis/St.

Philadelphia, Pa.

Washington, D. "Everyone
had a blast riding a bike as a kid. A manufacturer of cycling components sold worldwide ,
Shimano has equipped the bikes of Tour de France winner, Lance
Armstrong, the Discovery Channel Cycling Team and numerous top-level
professional teams, as well as road and mountain bike Olympic , World
Championship and World Cup winners.sgvtribune.

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Madison, Wis.hybridtechnologies.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may include forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Cycling Component Manufacturer and Bike Industry Partners
Introduce Bike To Work By Giving Away 500 Free Bikes Nationwide

Shimano, a world-leading manufacturer in bicycle components,
announced its "Bike To Work" program., and WhistlerTel - emerging leaders in the
development and marketing of lithium-powered and VoIP products
worldwide, is pleased to announce major news coverage for their latest
vehicles.hybridtechnologies. Everything from scooters, bicycles , mopeds, motorcycles,
small vehicles, watercraft, military applications and many other
essential products have been successfully converted to Lithium power.

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-- Presentations from BART regarding Embarcadero BikeStation, Bay
Area Bicycle Coalition and Bicycling magazine

-- Bike to Work Day awards from the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission

-- A bike ride down San Francisco 's picturesque Embarcadero

-- Live music from the band Rhythm Matrix

-- Registration for Bike to Work Day held on Thursday, A juice peddler, tabling by sponsors, snacks, and free prizes

Orange County

-- Monday, May 16 at Shimano American Corporation headquarters,
7:30 a.
The combination of our superior technology and mass-marketed products
creates a unique market opportunity for our Company.

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PDT

-- Kick-off and registration for Group Health's Commute
Challenge , one of the largest bike transportation programs in
the country

-- Presentations from King County Council Transportation
Committee, Sound Transit, Cascade Bicycle Club and Bicycling
magazine

-- Display of Sound Transit's hybrid busses with SportWorks
triple bike racks

San Francisco Bay Area

-- Friday, May 6 at Justin Herman Plaza, 12 noon - 2 p. For more information , see
www.

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As part of the program, residents in 10 selected cities were asked
to share how they would incorporate a bike into their mass transit
commute.

Portland, Ore.

Hybrid Technologies 'OTCBB:HYBT' to be Featured on WB11's Morning Talk Show as Part of Earth Day Coverage April 22 2005

Filmed on location at the 2005 New York International Auto show,
WB's Julia Chang put the British Embassy Mini Cooper through its paces
before testing the Jin Bike and E-Cobra urban vehicle .

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Calendar Editors/Lifestyle Editors/Sports Editors

IRVINE, Calif.

Seattle, Wash .m.

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San Francisco Bay Area, Calif.C.m.com - R-Electric Car Co.
Viewers from across North America will have the ability to see
Hybrid Technologies' vehicles in action on the WB11 Friday, April 22 ,
2005 (Earth day), during their award-winning and highly-rated morning
show.

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The 10 participating metropolitan areas include:

Denver, Colo. - 9:30 a. "I gained a lot of benefits including energy ,
relaxation, and enjoyment of the commute each way.com

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Shimano's Bike To Work Program Promotes Cycling as a Lifestyle

Shimano Nexus-equipped bikes help
riders rekindle that feeling of freedom while using bicycles for fun,
fitness and transportation., Global Hybrid Corp . Our
company is expanding at an incredible rate and it is a pleasure to see
that the world is paying attention."

Hybrid Technologies has recently been featured significantly in
international and national press due to its high profile projects such
as the delivery of the first production model R-Car to Tonight Show
host and car aficionado Jay Leno.php?mediaID=050405

Hybrid also garnered significant attention due to its historic
partnership with the California Highway Patrol to honor fallen
officers with the world's first lithium-powered Chopper. Hybrid Technologies' applications
encompass a variety of products used globally on a daily basis, while
enabling consumers to enjoy the comfort and power to which they are
accustomed. These statements are
based on the Company 's current expectations as to future events.

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For a recent article, please see
http://www .

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The California
Highway Patrol project, the British Embassy Mini Cooper and now Jay
Leno's R-Car are certainly powerful elements for our company.
We believe our superior technology, coupled with an aggressive
marketing plan will establish our company on the world stage.