Whistler Investments, Inc. (WHIS) joins forces with UC Berkley's CalSol team to compete in the 2005 North American Solar Challenge, being sponsored by the US Dept of Energy LAS VEGAS, NV and BERKLEY, CA, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whistler Investments, Inc. (NASD OTCBB: WHIS) - (http://www.whistlerinvestments.com/) and its subsidiaries R-Electric Car Co., Global Electric Corp., and Solium Power Corp. - emerging leaders in the development and marketing of Lithium-powered products worldwide, announced today that a partnership between the UC Berkley Engineering Department and Whistler Investments, Inc. is now complete. Whistler's development team will be working closely with UC Berkeley on the sophisticated CalSol Project. CALSOL is a completely student run solar car project headed by America's highest ranked University - UC Berkeley. The 2005 North American Solar Challenge is one of the most prominent events of its type and features the top engineering minds in the country competing in a cross-country marathon. Visit the CALSOL Site at http://www.me.berkeley.edu/calsol/index.php?id=home for complete details. Whistler and UC Berkley will be competing in a special edition of the historic solar car race through the US and Canada. In July 2005, teams will begin racing their solar-powered cars north from Austin, TX. With students behind the wheel, the high-tech and highly efficient solar cars will travel cross-country through the US and into Canada - where the finish line awaits them in Calgary, Alberta. After months of design, building, and testing these cars, the students will be ready for the racing challenge. Holly Roseberry, President of Whistler states, "This event gives our development team a wonderful opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds of the engineering world. Our advanced technology coupled with the latest in solar panel design will result in a vehicle worthy of this prestigious event. The advancements made during the vehicles development will enhance our current production models. We expect to finish this race in record time and anticipate that our partnership with the UC Berkley will result in tremendous advancement for our corporation. For more information on Whistler Investments, Inc. and its subsidiaries, please visit http://www.whistlerinvestments.com/media.php?mediaID=040722. The Company's corporate update, pictures, and multimedia provide an in-depth view of their Lithium lineup in action. Passes are available for Whistler's upcoming Lithium House tour (September 15, 2004 in Van Nuys, CA) and can be obtained by contacting . About CALSOL ------------ CALSOL is a non-profit student run solar car team representing the highest ranked university in the nation, UC Berkeley. About The 2005 American Solar Challenge http://www.americansolarchallenge.org/index.html American Solar Challenge 2005 is sponsored by the United States Department of Energy. About Whistler Investments, Inc. -------------------------------- http://www.whistlerinvestments.com/ Whistler Investments Inc. (NASD OTCBB: WHIS) is emerging as a leader in the development and marketing of Lithium-powered products worldwide. We believe our superior technology, coupled with an aggressive marketing plan will establish our company on the word stage. With the global focus moving rapidly towards addressing pollution, the need for sustainable, zero emission energy is immediate. As current legislation dictates a move towards this type of energy, we foresee this industry as one of the fastest growing segments within the global economy. Whistler and its subsidiaries are applying their superior technology to everyday products being used around the world. Everything from scooters, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, small vehicles, watercraft, military applications and many other essential products have been converted to Lithium applications. The combination of our exciting technology and ability to mass-market these products, creates a unique market niche for our Company. By utilizing this technology, Whistler is able to begin the sales cycle immediately. For additional information, please contact: ------------------------------------------- Telephone - (888) 669-1808 Facsimile - (604) 688-1817 E-mail: Forward-Looking Statement ------------------------- This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on the Company's current expectations as to future events. However, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. DATASOURCE: Whistler Investments, Inc. CONTACT: Telephone - (888) 669-1808, Facsimile - (604) 688-1817, E-mail:

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