BOWMANVILLE, ON, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: HYHY) President Ira Lyons announced that preparations are now underway for installations of the patented Hydrogen Fuel Injection (HFI) system on the one of Testa & Cunhas, SA fishing vessels in Portugal. Innovative fishing executive A. Miguel Cunha of Testa & Cunhas, SA had exhaustively researched technologies that can help save fuel costs and began discussing the adaptability of the HFI system to his fishing fleet a number of months ago.

The fishing industry, particularly in Portugal and Spain has been under great pressure with the rising fuel costs and have recently been forced to 'strike' for lower fuel costs or higher prices for their fish harvest. "After meeting with Mr. Cunha both in Portugal and at facilities in Canada, we are pleased to work with such an established organization in assisting them in re-establishing their profit margins that continue to be eroded by increasing fuel costs.", said Mr. Lyons.

Based on the anticipated success of the first installations, the parties have already begun preliminary discussions regarding the potential of Mr. Cunha acquiring the distribution rights for various markets and regions in Portugal and Spain.

HFI technology is installed as an add-on to diesel and gasoline engines where it significantly reduces a wide variety of emissions (CO, PM, HC, CO(2) and NOx) while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption. HFI units are being used by over 150 fleets of long-haul transport trucks, ambulances, municipal buses and other heavy equipment, earning HFI the dominant position as the world's most widely-used on-board electrolysers. The technology is based on electrolysis and the units split water, on-board the vehicle, then vent the hydrogen and oxygen directly into the air intake of the engine. Adding hydrogen significantly improves the efficiency of combustion, in the engine, with significant financial and environmental benefits.

HFI is distributed through the world's largest retail distribution network for any hydrogen product, with over 140 Certified Installation Centres all across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Korea and the United Kingdom. Geographical distribution has been expanded during 2008 and units are installed in Europe and South America. The product is the first emission control technology to receive "Environmental Technology Verification" (ETV) by the Canadian government and the first hydrogen technology to receive ETV recognition anywhere in the world.

Company President, Ira Lyons, said "The formal launch of the HFI technology in the fishing fleet sector opens another chapter in the expansion of the most cost-effective emissions control technology in the world. This market posseses a massive potential market for our products and we are pleased to be working with such a progressive organization," Lyons added.

About Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies Inc: The OEM licensee of the world's most advanced on-board hydrogen generating system, the Hydrogen Fuel Injection system. This technology is patented, or patent-pending, worldwide and has been actively marketed for many years. The system offers unparalleled benefits for virtually any internal combustion engine, with increased horsepower, decreased emissions and a minimum 10% improvement in fuel economy guaranteed. The company's products are marketed through a network of certified installation centres in Canada, the U.S. and around the world.

SOURCE Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies Inc.