GreenMan Technologies, Inc. Subsidiary Awarded More Than $300,000 in Multiple Contracts by State of Iowa

DES MOINES, IA--(Marketwire - November 10, 2008) - GreenMan Technologies (OTCBB: GMTI) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Welch Products, has been awarded 15 new playground surfacing and ADA compliance services projects through its Master Agreement with the State of Iowa. A portion of the funding for these projects is provided by the IDNR Scrap Tire Development Program, whose funding recipients are required to use recycled products derived from Iowa scrap tires.

The $300,000 award is split between two projects. One project valued at approximately $250,000 involves the installation of Welch's DuroMat "Extended Life®" tile surfacing at 15 city and county recreational parks. Welch Products' playground compliance staff will oversee these installations in conjunction with local city and county staff to ensure full American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and safety compliance. Additionally, Welch has been awarded an approximately $50,000 contract for the surfacing and installation of a new ADA compliant playground at the Honey Creek Resort State Park, the State of Iowa's new $58 Million resort located on Lake Rathbun in Southeast Iowa.

Tom Anderson, Senior Land Quality Specialist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, stated, "We are very pleased to continue our work with GreenMan Technologies' Welch Products subsidiary. They have provided quality work that is on time and within budget and both the Iowa DNR and the community organizations who are the beneficiaries of these projects appreciate the efforts and professionalism of Welch's playground compliance staff."

Lyle Jensen, GreenMan's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We have enjoyed a very successful partnership with the State of Iowa this past year and we thank them for their continued support. The addition of these new contracts to previous contracts awarded through the State Master Agreement, will result in Welch's installation of 55 new playground surfacing and compliance projects, significantly growing our market share in the State of Iowa."

Jensen added, "Our projects in Iowa have created a great cross section of satisfied customers that include schools, child care, state, city and county play areas that all have embraced our value model of delivering recycling, green technology, and safety and accessibility solutions for their sites. We look forward to our continued partnership with the State of Iowa and to providing its taxpayers with innovative and sustainable solutions.

About GreenMan Technologies

GreenMan Technologies pursues technological processes and unique marketing programs to transform recycled materials into renewable fuel, alternative energy, recycled feedstock, and innovative recycled products. Over twelve million tires are collected and recycled annually into tire-derived fuel, tire-derived aggregate, and crumb rubber feedstock for playground, athletic track and field, and road surfacing. Through GreenMan's subsidiary, Welch Products, the company develops and markets branded products and services that provide schools and other political subdivisions viable solutions for safety, compliance, and accessibility. To learn more about all of the companies, please visit the following websites: www.welchproducts.com; www.nssi-usa.com; www.playtribe.com

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With the exception of the historical information contained in this news release, the matters described herein contain "forward-looking" statements that involve risk and uncertainties that may individually or collectively impact the matters herein described, including but not limited to the possibility that we may not be able to secure the financing necessary to return to sustained profitability, our ability to successfully integrate our Welch Products acquisition and realize the anticipated benefits, the possibility that we may not realize the benefits of product acceptance, economic, competitive, governmental, seasonal, management, technological and/or other factors outside the control of the Company, which are detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the fiscal period ended June 30, 2008. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these "forward-looking" statements.

Contact Information: Contacts Chuck Coppa, CFO or Lyle Jensen, CEO GreenMan Technologies 800-526-0860