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Vectrix Corporation
17 March 2008



News Release


For Immediate Release


Media Contact:          Gary Kimball
                        Kimball Communications
                        Phone: 610-559-7585
                        Cell: 610-417-3652
                        Email: gkimball@kimballcomm.com


  Vectrix Names Armorit Exclusive Distributor of its Zero Emission Vehicles to
                           U.S. Department of Defense


    Armorit will market Vectrix 100% electric 2- and 3-wheel vehicles to the
     Department of Defense (DOD) and military personnel stationed overseas


Middletown, R.I. and Sarasota, Fla.-March 17, 2008-Vectrix Corporation
(www.vectrixusa.com), maker of the world's first high performance, two- and
three-wheel zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), and Armorit, LLC (www.armorit.com), a
product development and delivery provider to military markets, have reached a
three-year agreement for Armorit to serve as the exclusive distributor of
Vectrix ZEVs to the U.S. military.


Under the agreement, Armorit has exclusive rights to distribute the Vectrix
two-wheel and V3 (three-wheel) vehicles outside of the United States to the U.S.
Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) using their established
contracting process. Armorit will distribute Vectrix both to the U.S. military
and to military personnel stationed overseas.


"We're excited to announce this exclusive agreement with Armorit and supply the
U.S. DOD with high-performance, all-electric, zero emission transportation,"
said Andrew MacGowan, president and founder of Vectrix. "We expect our vehicles
to help the military meet the requirements of the recent Presidential Executive
Order (EO) that requires government agencies to reduce to their consumption of
petroleum products."


In addition to distributing current Vectrix models, Armorit has the ability to
modify the current configurations of Vectrix models for tactical and special
utility uses as specified by the military customer.


"Given the high performance and near silent drive of the zero-emission Vectrix,
we believe Vectrix will have significant applications in DOD facilities for base
level support functions and other activities suitable for small utility
vehicles," said Floyd Asbury, president of Armorit.  "Additionally, its low-heat
signature and ability to operate in a silent or stealth mode are critical
characteristics that also opens up multiple opportunities for tactical
applications."


Armorit is also permitted to make sales of Vectrix on a non-exclusive basis to
any government entity.


The Vectrix was introduced in the United States in 2007 and is currently being
marketed to consumers and government fleets. The first high performance,
two-wheel zero emission vehicle (ZEV) in the world, Vectrix features low running
costs, minimal maintenance, simple operation and low noise.


Vectrix:

  * Reaches a top speed of 62 mph
  * Accelerates from 0-50 mph in 6.8 seconds
  * Has an average range of 35-55 miles on a single charge.


The V3 is expected to market in 2009.


Compared to traditional gasoline powered small vehicles that can produce up to
10 times the pollution of an average automobile, Vectrix models are totally
emissions free. They're virtually silent and highly efficient-a patented
regenerative braking system redirects energy back into the Vectrix battery pack,
which helps to extend its range by up to 12 percent. An onboard charger plugs in
to any standard 110/220V electrical outlet to charge the battery pack in just
two to three hours.


Sophisticated design efficiencies of Vectrix include a high-efficiency gearbox
and drive train, aluminum construction for weight reduction and aerodynamic
styling to reduce drag. A low center of gravity, stiff frame and even weight
distribution provide superior handling.

About Vectrix Corporation

Vectrix Corporation was formed in 1996 to develop and commercialize zero
emission vehicle platform technologies focused on two-wheel applications. The
single focus of Vectrix has been to provide clean, efficient, reliable and
affordable urban transportation. Vectrix two-wheel and three-wheel zero emission
vehicles currently are being marketed to consumers and government fleets.
Vectrix USA is located in Middletown, R.I., with an engineering and test
facility in New Bedford, Mass.


About Armorit

Armorit, a service disabled veteran owned and managed company, serves the
government, military and commercial markets with product development and
delivery, systems engineering and integration, electrical, industrial and
mechanical design, and life cycle support. Based in Sarasota, Fla., the
company's product development and delivery experience covers hybrid electric
vehicles, military vehicle components, transportation and consumer electronic
products, digital and analog instruments, fuel cells, emergency lighting
systems, lightweight composite and surgical tools, antenna structures, wireless
medical devices, exercise equipment, marine products and personal watercraft.


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