BAT International Recent Press Releases
BAT International Offers
Free "Y2K Checklist"
Business Editors and High-Tech Writers
CHULA VISTA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 1999--BAT International (OTC:BAAT) (www.baat.com) reached an agreement with First Millennium, a January, 2000 Internet e-commerce startup, to publish First Millennium's easy-to-use "Y2K Checklist". First Millennium decided to prepare the " Checklist" for mass distribution after reading the sobering Y2K disaster preparation summary from the US Senate Special Committee on the Year 2000 Technology Problem "Investigating the Year 2000 Problem: The 100 Day Report".
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BAT's Subsidiary Electrobike Establishes National Service and Support Network
The Donny & Marie Show a Big Success
Chula Vista, Calif., Dec. 14, 1999 - BAT International's (BAAT:OTC) (www.baat.com ) subsidiary, Electrobike (www.electrobike.com) signed an agreement with MK Services Inc., a firm specializing in customer service after-sale care programs for electronics and electrical products. This agreement will be the starting point for the creation of 400 after sale/care stations in the U.S. and Canada.
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BAT's Subsidiary Electrobike Signs Agreement For National Product Placement Campaign
Chula Vista, CA, Dec. 9, 1999 - BAT International's (BAAT:NQB) (www.baat.com) subsidiary, Electrobike (www.electrobike.com) signed an agreement with Exposure Unlimited, a firm specializing in placement of commercial products on TV and in other media. Exposure Unlimited's promotional advertising program is designed to amplify brand and company awareness and acceptance by placing products such as Electrobike on national TV, game, sport, talk and variety shows. Exposure Unlimited will facilitate a promotional campaign on behalf of Electrobike, which will increase Electrobike's brand awareness via national television shows that will reach millions of viewers per program. During each program, Electrobike will be featured in a 7-10 second audio and video segment. Narration by the program announcer will describe the electric bicycle as a part of a contestant award package. In some programs, Electrobike will be demonstrated live on stage.
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BAT's Subsidiary Electrobike Featured on "The Donny & Marie Show" On Raging Bull Web Site Forum
CHULA VISTA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 1999--BAT International's (OTC:BAAT) (www.baat.com) subsidiary, Electrobike (www.electrobike.com) received confirmation today that the Year 2000 Electrobike will be prominently featured as part of a holiday gift giving segment on "The Donny & Marie Show."
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BAT Corporate Raiders Back Off
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1999--BAT International (BAAT: OTC) announced today that its adversary group (corporate raiders) that have disrupted company operations has backed-off from its assault on BAT International.
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BAT International CEO Discusses Company Strategy And Projects On Raging Bull Web Site Forum
CHULA VISTA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 1999--BAT International (OTCBB:BAAT) announced today that it is taking the unusual step of participating in a popular Internet forum on the World Wide Web. The forum can be found at www.ragingbull.com.
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Legislation in California Passes to Allow ZEV/ILEV Vehicles with 1 Person in Carpool Lanes
CHULA VISTA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1999--Electric vehicles and other extremely clean cars that meet the federal ILEV (inherently low emission vehicle) standard will have access to carpool lanes with only one occupant throughout California beginning July 1, 2000.
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BAT Subsidiary Electrobike Year 2000 Model `Jazz' Electric Bicycle Arrives on U.S. Shores November 15th
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 1999 -- BAT International's (OTC:BAAT) (www.baat.com) subsidiary, Electrobike (www.electrobike.com), will be introducing its Model Year 2000 Jazz electric bicycle to its marketing network in conjunction with the delivery of inventory on November 15th. The delivery of the electric bicycles is timed to coincide with planned market expansion to a rapidly growing U.S. dealer network and foreign distribution channels, in conjunction with peak demand during the Holiday Season.
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BAT International Announces It Is Fighting an Attack By Corporate Raiders
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1999--BAT International (OTC:BAAT) announced today that it has been fighting against an attack by corporate raiders.
The company stated that it is under attack by corporate raiders because the price of BAT International's stock is selling at an eight year low...
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BAT International Real Time Quotations Available from National Quotation Bureau
San Diego, CA, August 27, 1999 - In response to a large amount of conflicting reports that BAT International (BATTE - OTCBB) received during the past week regarding what it actually means for a company to be "de-listed", BAT International decided to thoroughly investigate the misperceptions and disseminate its findings.
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Legislation in California Will Allow Zero Emission Vehicles with 1 Person in Car Pool Lanes
LETTERS OF SUPPORT NEEDED NOW!
Chula Vista, CA - Wednesday June 30, 1999.BAT International (BAAT: OTC) is strongly supporting efforts of the California Legislature to allow zero emission (ZEV) and inherently low emission (ILEV) vehicles access to carpool or HOV lanes with just one occupant. A bill has been introduced by Assemblyman Cunneen (AB 71) that will allow ILEV and ZEV vehicles access to HOV lanes for a limited time period as a market incentive to encourage California drivers to purchase clean fueled vehicles. The bill would insure that HOV lanes, which are now largely underutilized, would be more fully used to reduce congestion, while offering a strong incentive to consumers to buy new clean car technology.
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BAT TVT Race Car Prepared For Pike's Peak Race - July 4
P> Chula Vista, CA-Tuesday June 29, 1999.BAT International's (BAAT-OTC) wholly owned subsidiary SuperBAT Inc. announced today that their race car entry for the annual Pike's Peak race has completed its initial track test trails. The TVT car score at the racetrack was very impressive.
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Securities & Exchange Commission Drops Investigation of BAT
Chula Vista, CA-Tuesday June 29, 1999. BAT International (BAAT: OTC) received a letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission confirming they have terminated the present staff inquiry of BAT International, Inc.
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BAT To File Registration Documents As Required By The SEC In September
Chula Vista, Calif.- Friday July 16, 1999. BAT International's (BAAT:OTC) plans to file all required Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) documents in September as required by new Over the Counter (OTC) stock reporting requirements. On January 4, 1999, the SEC approved the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) OTC Bulletin Board (OTC BB) Eligibility Rule. In summary, this rule requires all Bulletin Board listed companies to file a variety of documents including certified financial statements in order to keep their Bulletin Board trading status.
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BAT International's "Electrobike" and Lee Iacoca's "EV Bike" Compete for Top Honors at LA Convention Center Bike Expo
Los Angeles, California, April 23 -- BAT International (OTC BB-BAAT) announced today that its Electrobike subsidiary will introduce a new line of electric bicycles. The electric powered bicycles will be on display at the Southern California Bike Expo at the LA Convention Center on April 23rd to 25th. Lee Iacoca's electric bicycle company, EV Global Motors, will be right across the aisle. Electrobike expects to "wow" the crowd with a series of exhibits including a Miripolsky Motorcanvas, and the video of Miripolsky riding through San Francisco and creating an "electric art happening". Electrobike will also unveil its new "toy" electric bicycle and exhibit its "Jazz" bike.
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Volkswagen Runs 155 Miles on Water Instead of Engine Oil Using SuperBAT TVT Additive
Chula Vista, California, April 20 -- BAT International (OTC BB-BAAT) announced today that it's new SuperBAT TVT Metal Treatment Additive was recently put to an extreme test. A Volkswagen powered mini-Hummer which has an air-cooled engine was driven for 155 miles with only distilled water in the engine's crankcase.
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BAT International Pulse Charge Retesting Exceeds Simulation Predictions
New Data Being Gathered as Wold Wide Web Teleconference Meeting is Rescheduled
Chula Vista, California, April 19 -- BAT International (OTC BB-BAAT) announced today that it's Pulse Charge teleconference scheduled for April 20th on the World Wide Web will be rescheduled. The announcement came in response to the most recent lab test data at BAT Internationals Engine Dynamics Center in Costa Mesa, California.
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Eastern Europe Bus Problem to Be Solved by "Pulse Charge" Engine Efficiency Breakthrough
CHULA VISTA, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- BAT International (OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) announced today that engines modified with its long-awaited Dolphin Pulse Charge technology are achieving breakthrough fuel efficiency. This patented technology will enable BAT to make final modifications to the first of many heavy polluting older Eastern European diesel bus engines.
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Electrobike Squares Off Against
Lee Iacoca at Bike Expo
13,000 Expected at April 23-25
Retail Debut of "Jazz"
Chula Vista, California, March 25, 1999 - BAT International's (BAAT:OTC) subsidiary, Electrobike, will introduce it's new electric bicycle, "Jazz" at the Southern California Bike Expo at the LA Convention Center on April 23rd to 25th. Lee Iacoca's electric bicycle company, EV Global Motors, will be right across the aisle. Electrobike expects to "wow" the crowd with a series of exhibits and bike demonstrations using advanced multi-media technology. Display highlights will include a 3-D video presentation of Electrobikes in action, a Miripolsky Motorcanvas and the video of Miripolsky riding through San Francisco and creating an "electric art happening".
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BAT Adds Four Ph.D.'s to
Technical Advisory Board
Chula Vista CA. -- March 12, 1999 -- BAT International Inc. (BAAT: OTC) today announced that it has expanded its Technical Advisory Board with the addition of four Ph.D.'s. Mr. Joe LaStella, President of BAT stated, "The four new members add a vast knowledge base and bring significant expertise to the BAT technical staff. Their breadth of knowledge and years of R&D experience will enable the company to better evaluate the many new technology projects which are continuously offered to BAT. In addition, the Technical Advisory Board along with BAT's technical staff will provide a 'think tank' support system for the many companies in which BAT presently holds substantial equities."
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BAT Subsidiary, UFBC, Signs Agreement with
TBM to Develop Algorithm for SEALER
Chula Vista, CA- BAT International's (BAAT:OTC) subsidiary, Ultra-Force Battery Co. (UFBC) has reached a development agreement with Total Battery Management (TBM) that has led to the development of an algorithm for use in UFBC's SEALER technology. TBM has completed the algorithm that will now be incorporated into the battery management control chip circuits. UFBC's SEALER technology (patent pending) allows for manufacturing of sealed, maintenance free batteries at a much lower cost while also providing battery thermal management and charge control features. The technology can be used on nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, nickel zinc and lead acid batteries. It will lead to a sharp reduction in the cost of deep cycle lead acid, nickel metal hydride and nickel cadmium batteries while improving cycle life and reducing damage from inadequate charging control.
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BAT International -
BAT Electrobike Announces Grand Opening
in LA In Conjunction with
BAT Shareholders Meeting
CHULA VISTA, Calif., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- BAT International's (OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) subsidiary, Electrobike (www.ride1.com), will be having a grand opening of its new showroom and headquarters on February 26, l999. The showroom is located in the first power plant built by Thomas Edison in Los Angeles. This historic building was constructed in 1901 and frequently visited by Edison. It was renovated in 1980 into commercial offices and artist lofts and is now called the "Brewery Complex."
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BAT Forms Joint Venture with Chinese Co. to Manufacture Electric Bikes & Scooters
First Two Containers of Electric Bicycles Have Now Arrived in U.S.
CHULA VISTA, Calif., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- BAT International's (OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) has formed a joint venture company with Suzhou Machinery Holding in Mainland China to manufacture electric bicycles, mopeds and scooters. Suzhou Machinery Holding is a large holding company that has set up a subsidiary company, SMA, that is already manufacturing an electric bicycle in Suzhou, China. The new Chinese joint venture company, SABAT, has been formed to take electric bicycle and scooter technology provided by BAT and its subsidiary Electrobike, and produce a whole line of advanced technology electric bicycles and scooters for world markets. Production costs are very low and will allow sale of electric 2 & 3 wheeled transportation at very competitive prices.
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BAT International -
The Year In Review
CHULA VISTA, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's review BAT International's (OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) success and progress vs. stock performance for 1998. BAT is a complex research and development company that has partially spun-off a number of companies in a variety of clean air transportation technologies and other advanced technology programs. In 1998, several of these companies made the difficult transition from R&D startups to ongoing production, marketing and sales organizations. All of these companies are very aggressive and acquisition oriented.
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SuperBAT Signs Several Sales Rep Contracts
CHULA VISTA, Calif., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- BAT International's (OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) subsidiary, SuperBAT Inc. has entered into an agreement with Ronglien Perman Salustri, the premier Automotive Aftermarket Rep Agency in the U.S., to sell TVT automotive products in the seven state western region. The agreement covers the states of California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. Founded in 1982, Ronglien Perman Salustri is headquartered in Los Angeles and has offices in Phoenix, San Francisco, Denver and Kirkland, Washington. They have 20 sales reps, 4 field service managers, and 4 product managers covering the western region.
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SuperBAT Inc. - Makers of TVT Antifriction
Lubricants - Purchases Race Car To
Challenge Pike's Peak
CHULA VISTA, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- BAT International (OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) announced today that several of its subsidiary companies are teaming up to enter a broad spectrum of national races as record-setting demonstrations of their auto technologies. Multiple vehicles will be used during BAT's 1999 schedule including a Pike's Peak challenge.
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Electrobike Unveils Collectors Edition Electric MotorCanvas Painted by Miripolsky
CHULA VISTA, Calif., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- BAT International's (OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) subsidiary, BAT Electrobike will be unveiling a limited-edition, collectors item "electric cycle" that will be hand made in the U.S.A. The world famous artist, Miripolsky, has designed the artwork for the electric cycle based on the "Captain America" theme in the film "Easy Rider."
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BAT & Subsidiaries Moving To Chula Vista, Camarillo, Otay Mesa
Subsidiary Companies Setting Up Expanded Operations
in Southern California & Mexico Locations
BURBANK, CA- BAT International (BAAT:OTC) and its subsidiaries will be setting up several new offices and moving from the Burbank, California facility at the end of August. The CALSTART building, which is the historic Lockheed Martin “Skunkworks” building, will be torn down in September. BAT is taking advantage of this requirement to move to set up expanded operations for it’s main subsidiaries in various strategic locations in response to development, production and marketing activities.
BAT International will be moving it’s main headquarters to the Border Environmental Commerce Association (BECA) facility in Chula Vista, California (8 miles south of San Diego and 6 miles north of Mexico). Global Green Cars, Southern States Power Co., SuperBAT and some smaller subsidiaries will all be sharing office space at the BECA facility with BAT. The new address and phone number is BAT International, 477 Marina Parkway, Suite 218, Chula Vista, CA 91910 phone (619) 409-89100, fax (619) 498-4969.
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BAT SuperCar Gets 81 m.p.g. at 55 mph
Beats Toyota Prius by 19 m.p.g.( 30%)
BURBANK, CA- BAT International's (BAAT: OTC) "BATSupercar" has achieved over 81 miles per gallon (mpg) at 55 miles per hour (mph) on a Coastal California freeway in a certified fuel economy comparison. BAT's test vehicle signicantly surpassed the performance of a Toyota Prius hybrid electric vehicle (referred to by some as the most fuel efficient production vehicle in the world), which achieved 62 m.p.g. in the same 55 mph highway field test. This represents an increase in fuel economy of 19 m.p.g. or 30% improvement. The test involved three duplicate 31 mile runs on a 15 mile stretch of Interstate 5 in Southern Orange County that included hills, on-off ramps, medium to heavy traffic and other typical highway driving conditions. Jim Heffel from the University of California Riverside, Engineering College certified results as an independent contractor.
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BAT Achieves 100 Miles Per Gallon at 55 mph on California Freeway
Further Testing Needed to Certify Results and Confirm Fuel Economy
Achieved by Toyota Prius
BURBANK, CA- Preliminary results indicate BAT International’s (BAAT: OTC) Supercar was able to achieve a fuel economy of 100 miles per gallon at an average speed of 55 miles per hour on a California freeway on Sunday, August 23rd. The 63 mile round trip run was repeated twice on a normal stretch of coastal freeway from Costa Mesa to San Onofre and back that included hills, on-off ramps, medium to heavy traffic and other typical highway driving conditions. A representative from California State Northridge, College of Engineering verified data gathering and calculations. Further testing is needed to gain additional replications on the BAT Supercar and confirm the fuel economy achieved by the Toyota hybrid electric vehicle, the Prius. Data gathered on the fuel economy of the Prius was inconsistent in the two runs and the certifier was unable to estimate fuel economy achieved by the Prius. Additional testing on the highway is planned in the near future to obtain more data to allow an accurate comparison between the Toyota Prius and BAT Supercar.
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SAE Conference in Costa Mesa, California on August 11-13 Features Future Vehicle Technology
BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- BAT International (OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT - news) will be displaying two different vehicle technologies, a composite vehicle now in production in Mexico and the Dolphin Pulse Charged high efficiency ``SuperCar'' at a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) national conference on future automotive technologies. The SAE Conference, ``Future Transportation Technology Conference and Exhibition'' will be occurring at the Doubletree Hotel in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 11th, 12th and 13th. The SAE Conference draws automotive engineers from major auto companies all over the world.
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August 19th “The Supercar Challenge”
The Best of Toyota vs. The Best of BAT
BURBANK, CA- BAT International, Inc. (BAAT:OTC) invites the public to attend the Supercar Challenge event to be held at the California Speedway in Fontana, California. BAT International’s Supercar will be running head to head against Toyota's hybrid vehicle, the “Prius”, to compare fuel efficiency and performance. BAT has scheduled a verifiable set of tests against the “Prius” on August 19th at California Speedway that will provide an accurate estimate of fuel economy and performance in typical highway driving.
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