LAS VEGAS and SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Whistler Investments Inc. (OTCBB:WHIS) (www.whistlerinvestments.com) subsidiaries, R-Electric Car Company (www.r-electriccar.com) and Global Electric Corporation, (www.globalelectric.com) emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium ion vehicles and lithium ion powered products worldwide announced today that a full delegation of Whistler Investments executives and vehicles will be showcased at San Diego's Balboa Park, EarthFair Event.
The event will feature over 200 exhibitors from the public and private sector: national media corporations such as VESPA, STARBUCKS, EV ELECTRIC CARS and public sector governmental organizations such as City of San Diego -- Environmental Services Dept, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Metropolitan Transit Development Board and a formidable non-profit presence in both political and environmental issues such as: Amnesty International US, League of Women Voters of San Diego, Union of Concerned Scientists, Boxer for Senate A, Brian Keliher for U.S. Congress
Whistler Investments (WHIS) has been invited by EarthFair organizers to showcase their technology to state level government representatives, manufacturers and consumers.
Holly Roseberry, President of Whistler Investments stated, "This event is highly important, as our corporate mandate is to provide usable, sustainable leading edge technology incorporated into zero emission vehicles and products."
The scope of this event includes massive governmental agencies as well as other corporations working towards environmental solutions. As our products gain a higher profile in this sector we feel poised to now unveil our products to the community at large.
Whistler Investments will showcase products such as the "R-Car", electric ATV and lithium-powered products which were developed over the last year. Executives will be on hand for media interviews as well as to discuss our agenda with several prominent political figures.
This quarter Whistler Investments announced the introduction of the world's first lithium powered embassy vehicle as well as a bilateral lithium ion vehicle product with the US NAVY.
To view more on this year's EarthFair event please visit their website located at www.earthfair.org
To view the footage and live demonstrations from GLOBE 2004, please visit: http://www.whistlerinvestments.com/video.html.
About EarthFair
Our annual EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. EarthFair 2004 will be our 15th anniversary. Each year, the EarthFair draws around 60,000 visitors.
Produced entirely by volunteers, EarthFair features more than 200 exhibitors, special Health and Technology theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Kids' Area, five entertainment venues, and a Children's Earth Parade.
EarthFair 2004
Sunday, April 25
10am - 5pm
About EARTHDAY
Earth Day Network was founded in 1994 to carry on the spirit and actions of the very first Earth Day in 1970. Today, Earth Day Network includes more than 5,000 organizations in 184 nations and more than 90,000 K-12 educators in the United States. Our mission is to promote a healthy environment and a peaceful, just, sustainable world by spreading environmental awareness through education materials. Our goal is to build broad-based citizen support for sound, workable, and effective environmental policies.
"If the environment is a fad, then it's going to be our last fad. ... We are building a movement, a movement with a broad base, a movement which transcends political boundaries. It is a movement that values people more than technology, people more than political boundaries, people more than profit."
April 22, 1970, Denis Hayes, organizer of the first Earth Day and Chairman of The Earth Day Network
About Whistler
Whistler Investments, Inc. (WHIS) is emerging as a leader in the development and marketing of Lithium Ion vehicles and Lithium Ion powered products worldwide. Whistler believes 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 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 about Whistler Investments, please visit our website at www.whistlerinvestments.com.
Investor Relation information can be obtained by contacting Whistler directly at (888) 669-1808 or (604)-646-5624 or via email at info@globalelectric.com.
Forward Looking Statement
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