LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Save the World Air, Inc. (OTC:ZERO) is sad to report that Chairman Edward L. Masry, 73, succumbed to complications from diabetes in Thousand Oaks, California on Monday, December 5, 2005 at 11:30 p.m. Mr. Masry's wife, Joey, and their five children were by his side. He is also survived by ten grandchildren. In October 2001, Masry became a director of Save the World Air, Inc., and subsequently served as its Chief Executive Officer until October of this year. In that position, he led the company through its research and development program into production and sales, and has positioned SWA to be a leader in solving many of the world's environmental problems. Masry also oversaw the establishment of SWA's seasoned management team, which continues to run the company. Masry, the Senior Partner in the law firm of Masry & Vititoe, was known as an environmental hero and a man who set records. The movie, "Erin Brockovich" was based on the legal victory of Masry and his famous colleague, Erin Brockovich, against Pacific Gas & Electric resulting in the largest monetary settlement on record. Ms. Brockovich is SWA's Vice President of Environmental Affairs. "Ed was an integral part of Save the World Air, Inc., an astute businessman and an environmentalist, who recognized the potential of our technology to reduce harmful air emissions and benefit the environment," stated Save the World Air, Inc. CEO Eugene E. Eichler. "He will be sorely missed as a friend and colleague by all," Eichler added. Save the World Air, Inc. is currently engaged in the product development and initial sales and marketing, of devices using proprietary technologies that can be installed on motor vehicles, motorcycles and stationary engines to reduce harmful emissions, improve fuel efficiency and/or improve performance. Safe Harbor Statement The statements contained herein, which are not historical, are forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward looking statements, including, but not limited to, the company's filings and future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those set forth in the company's Annual Report on From 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004. For further information, please contact: Eugene E. Eichler, CEO Save the World Air, Inc. +1-818-487-8000 DATASOURCE: Save the World Air, Inc. CONTACT: Eugene E. Eichler, CEO of Save The World Air, Inc., +1-818-487-8000 Web site: http://www.savetheworldair.com/

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