SuperCar, Composite Car on Display at National SAE Conference
11 August 1998
SuperCar, Composite Car on Display at National SAE Conference SAE Conference in Costa Mesa, California on August 11-13
Features Future Vehicle Technology
BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 11 -- BAT International
(OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) 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.
BAT was invited to exhibit at the conference the Dolphin Pulse Charged Geo
Metro that has achieved 92.5 and 94 mpg @ 40 mph in two events at California
Speedway in Fontana in January & February, 1998 (see press releases 1/16/98,
2/11/98). The "SuperCar" will be running another field test at California
Speedway on August 19th, where it is expected to achieve over 100 mpg. The
vehicle will be running against the Toyota Prius, a hybrid electric vehicle,
which is also on display at the SAE Conference. Strong interest in the field
trial is expected from SAE engineers. The SuperCar will be on display for one
day only (Wednesday), because on Thursday and Friday it will be completing its
final testing sequence prior to the national demonstration on August 19th.
Also at the event will be a WorldStar composite vehicle now being produced
by BAT and EPA (BAT's Mexican partner) at their joint venture auto plant in
Otay Mesa, Mexico. The Mexican plant will produce three different drive
systems including electric, propane and gasoline powered vehicles. The
composite car utilizes a unique monocoque chassis that is lightweight, carries
a heavy load, requires limited tooling for manufacturing and is very low in
cost, even in limited volumes. This allows for vehicle production utilizing
"micro-plants" situated near market demand. BAT is currently working on
situating small auto plants in many parts of the world in conjunction with
various projects in export markets. This manufacturing concept and the
advanced design of the WorldStar vehicle is expected to generate strong
interest from major auto company engineers. The composite vehicle will be on
display at the SAE Conference all three days.
Who: B.A.T. International, SAE Conference "Future Transportation
Technology Conference and Exhibition"
What: Photo and technology display at national conference of Society
of Automotive Engineers
When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 11th, 12th and 13th
Where: Doubletree Hotel in Costa Mesa, California
Why: The SAE Conference draws automotive engineers from major auto
companies all over the world.
BAT SuperCar technology has established very high fuel economy
in past field trials
BAT/WorldStar composite car and "micro-plant" concept is trend
in manufacturing in new markets
CONTACT: Cheryl Mitchell, 360-384-2730
BAT International is organized as a holding company with major ownership
position in a set of subsidiary companies now commercializing advanced
automotive and energy technology products developed by BAT over the last six
years, including SuperBAT's anti-friction metal treatment. Other products
include electric vehicles, super-efficient or high power engines, advanced
batteries and power electronics, electric bicycles & scooters, and electric
power generation, (for information, see BAT web site at http://www.baat.com).
This press release contains forward-looking statements that should not be
used to make an investment decision. Please refer to BAT's web site and other
sources for more detailed Company information (Investor Relations, Cheryl
Mitchell, 360-384-2730).
