MOORESVILLE, NC -- (MARKET WIRE) -- Jan 12, 2009 -- Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HYBR) www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, is opening talks where they would offer rights to their highly popular all electric vehicles to interested global participants.

Hybrid Technologies has spent the past six years researching and developing innovative emission-free vehicles as well as patenting an exclusive battery management system providing ultimate performance capabilities. The company is targeting worldwide companies looking to be part of the growing non-emission transportation movement.

In addition to an impressive line of street vehicles, motorcycle, off-road vehicles, bicycles, the rights to Hybrid's newest ground floor development, the high-powered super car LiV™ Inizio is included in the deal. This remarkable vehicle has been creating much buzz with the media and is currently featured in this year's Sam's Club® Once-In-A-Lifetime® package.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc., (OTCBB: HYBR) is a development stage technology company that is focusing its resources and efforts on the development and marketing of lithium-powered vehicles and products, as well as on commercial and residential properties. The company continues to experience growing sales with scooters, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, cars and homes as they are converted successfully to zero-emission, lithium-powered vehicles and facilities.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT:

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. These statements are based on the Company's current expectations as to future events. However, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur, and actual results could differ.

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