Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. to Establish Sales Presence in Middle East and Africa NEW YORK, June 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (OTC:ABAT) (BULLETIN BOARD: ABAT) , a developer and manufacturer of rechargeable Polymer-Lithium-Ion (PLI) batteries, today announced an agreement with IGT, Inc. of Dubai, U.A.E., to establish a network of sales offices in the Middle East and Africa. Targeted sales in the region for the remainder of this calendar year are $3.6 million, with sales for 2006 targeted at $5.75 million. "We see a significant market for our batteries in the region and we're pleased to link up with a local trading company with experience in the distribution of energy products. I personally traveled to the region to negotiate this alliance because I see a strong presence for ABAT in the region," commented Mr. Zhiguo Fu, Chairman of ABAT. About Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc., founded in September 2002, develops, manufactures and distributes rechargeable Polymer Lithium-Ion (PLI) batteries. The Company's products include rechargeable PLI batteries for electric automobiles, motorcycles, mine-use lamps, notebook computers, walkie-talkies and other personal electronic devices. ABAT's batteries combine high-energy chemistry with state-of-the-art polymer technology to overcome many of the shortcomings associated with other types of rechargeable batteries. The Company has a New York office, with manufacturing facilities in China. ABAT has accumulated a roster of pending patents for its battery technology and is developing unique energy related products. The Company operates in the highest growth sector of the battery industry. For more information about Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (ABAT), please visit: http://www.zqpt.com/zqenglish/index.htm . Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and may involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the company's sales in future periods to be materially different than forecasted. We undertake no obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statements. Contacts: Ming Liu Director and Secretary Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. Tel: 718-359-6866 Email: Investor Relations: M. Bradford Randolph Randolph & Wang, Inc. 445 Park Avenue, 14th Floor New York, NY 10022 Tel: 212-759-0097 Email: DATASOURCE: Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: Ming Liu, Director and Secretary, Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc., +1-718-359-6866, ; or Investors: M. Bradford Randolph, Randolph & Wang, Inc., +1-212-759-0097, , for Advanced Battery Technologies Web site: http://www.zqpt.com/zqenglish/index.htm

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