LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Whistler Investments, Inc., (OTCBB:WHIS) www.globalelectric.com -- an emerging leader in the development and marketing of Lithium Ion vehicles and Lithium Ion powered products worldwide, is proud to announce that they have entered into an agreement with RV Systems, Inc., affiliated with Lithium House, a developer of advanced lithium battery technology. Under the agreement, Whistler acquired the worldwide development, manufacturing and marketing rights for Lithium Portable Power Packs
A typical lithium power pack will add an additional 8 to 12 hours of use time to lap top computers and can be used for a variety of electronic consumer products such as digital cameras, mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, portable DVD players and high-end toys, as well as any other portable devices currently in widespread use. With these power packs, it also provides the consumer the capability to charge cell phones through USB ports while using their computers in any wireless setting. As demand for portability increases, Global Electric's development of the Lithium Portable Power Pack will fill the need of today's consumer to have access to maximum duration of use from all their portable electronic products.
According to a soon-to-be-released updated report from Business Communications Company, Inc.(www.bccresearch.com)RGB-184N, Portable Battery Powered Products: U.S. Markets and Opportunities, over $50 billion worth of portable products were sold in the U.S. in 2002, nearly twice as much as was sold in 1995. This market is estimated to reach nearly $58 billion by 2007, growing at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 2.8%. Units shipped will grow from over 978 million units in 2002 to over 1 billion units in 2007. The products include high-volume, low-price items like flashlights, wristwatches, and calculators, as well as relatively low-volume items like implantable medical products, cordless lawnmowers, and cordless analytical equipment. The lithium storage battery market exceeded the 4.5 billion Euro mark in 2000, (CEA), and the U.S. demand for primary and secondary batteries is forecast to climb 5.5% annually through 2007 to $14 billion. Secondary battery demand is expected to outpace primary battery market gains through 2007, benefiting from strong growth in the use of high-drain portable electronic devices. (Fredonia Group)
Holly Roseberry, President of Whistler states, "As the need for portability increases, along with the increased access to wireless technology venues such as Starbucks, McDonalds, hotel chains, airports, etc., the demand for affordably priced portable power is growing rapidly. Whistler plans to immediately and aggressively market these products via direct marketing infomercials, distribution networks worldwide, and on our website. This will rapidly generate significant revenues to the company."
About Whistler Investments, Inc. (Global Electric)
Whistler Investments Inc. (OTCBB:WHIS) -- an emerging leader in the development and marketing of Lithium Ion vehicles and Lithium Ion powered products worldwide. We at Global Electric believe our superior technology, coupled with an aggressive marketing plan, will establish our company on the world stage. With the global focus moving rapidly towards addressing pollution, the need for sustainable, zero emission energy is current. As current legislation is dictating a move towards this type of energy, we foresee this industry as one of the fastest growing segments within the global economy. For more information, please visit our website at www.globalelectric.com
Holly Roseberry President
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