Major Hybrid Automobile Manufacturer To Test Prototype PWTC Advanced Glass Matt Battery

HOUSTON, TEXAS – September 29, 2005

Power Technology, Inc. (PWTC) announced today it has manufactured an advanced glass matt prototype battery containing its patent-pending reticulated vitreous carbon current collectors, and the prototype will be delivered to a major hybrid automobile manufacturer for comprehensive testing.

After Power Technology performs initial tests of the prototype, it intends to deliver the prototype battery to the manufacturer by November 1, 2005, for the manufacturer's complete evaluation and testing. About Power Technology:

Power Technology, Inc. is a research and development company engaged in activities regarding alternative battery technology using patented, ultra-light materials with up to 50 percent less weight and significantly less lead content than conventional batteries. The company is in the early stages of commercializing its battery technology, and has designed equipment and systems to manufacture its patent-pending batteries. Return To News Page - Click Here

``Hybrid vehicles utilizing the Power Technology higher energy capacity, lighter-weight, lower-lead content batteries are the perfect application of our patent-pending technology. In the current high energy cost environment, we believe our batteries can make a significant difference in hybrid operating cost and efficiency.''

-- Power Technology, Inc. President Berbard J. Walter