BAT Supercar & Dolphin Pulse Charge Test Plans
1 October 1998
BAT Supercar & Dolphin Pulse Charge Test Plans Now on Upgraded Web Site; Heavy Duty Engine Testing Program In Progress CHULA VISTA, Calif., Oct. 1 -- BAT International
(OTC Bulletin Board: BAAT) has established an updated and expanded new BAT
Supercar web site (batsupercar.com) that includes detailed information about
the testing program for BAT Supercars and Dolphin Pulse Charge technology.
BAT has achieved some very high fuel efficiency test results with a
proprietary engine technology (Pulse Charge) incorporated into a diesel engine
that was placed into a production Geo Metro four-door sedan. BAT's Pulse
Charge web site includes more information about the track tests, highway field
tests, and urban drive cycle tests and is preparing for dynamometer tests at
an independent lab. The following test programs are discussed at the site:
- Track tests at the California Speedway where BAT achieved 92 and 94 mpg
at 40 mph (see press release 2/16/98).
- Highway field tests where BAT achieved 81 mpg at 55 mph
(see press release 8/31/98).
- Urban drive cycle tests where BAT achieved 65 mpg in stop and go city
driving (see press release 9/2/98).
The objective of the test program and updates on the Internet site is to
compile a suitable database of information about the performance of Pulse
Charge technology in a variety of independently certified tests and to
communicate the results of these tests along with information about Pulse
Charge research and development programs to government agencies, corporations
and interested persons. This information will then be compiled into one or
more "White Papers" and presented to interested organizations and individuals.
The technical input from the review of the web site by industry professionals
and the compiling of test data is a crucial part of the "peer review" process
in preparing White Papers. Subsequent to BAT's recent filing of a patent on
Dolphin Pulse Charge technology (see press release 9/15/98), BAT will use the
data in the White Papers to assist with efforts to license Pulse Charge
technology to interested companies.
The next major test program of Dolphin Pulse Charge technology is well
underway and involves dynamometer tests at both BAT's own facilities and
independent laboratories. BAT's subsidiary, Dolphin ACI, has set up its own
engine test facility at BAT's R&D center in Costa Mesa, CA. This facility
provides initial in-house dynamometer data on a variety of engines. BAT has
also contracted with a nationally recognized independent laboratory to
complete dynamometer tests to further verify the fuel efficiency and emissions
of a numerous Pulse Charged engines.
BAT's Dynamometer program includes testing of heavy-duty engines suitable
for large trucks and buses. One of the projects in this program includes the
testing of a heavy-duty engine supplied earlier this summer by a major
European engine manufacturer. This engine had to be retrofitted with
specialized adapters, mounts and other parts suitable for dynamometer testing.
A national laboratory has already obtained baseline data on the fuel economy
and emissions for this engine. Subsequently, this engine was dismantled to
prepare for Dolphin Pulse Charging modifications. Additional part for this
engine are currently being shipped from Europe which will enable BAT to
complete the testing of this heavy-duty Pulse Charged engine. BAT anticipates
that results from its heavy-duty test project will be available in
November/early December.
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. This includes electric vehicles, super-efficient or high-powered
engines, advanced batteries and power electronics, electric bicycles and
scooters, super anti-friction additives, and electric power generation.
(for more information, call Bill Wason (619) 409-8977 or visit BAT's web site:
http://www.baat.com.)
This press release contains forward-looking statements that should not be
used to make an investment decision. Please refer to our web sites and other
sources for more detailed information or call Bill Wason (619) 409-8977.