Interest in Hybrid Technologies (HYBR.OB) Reflected in Increased Stock Price Thursday, June 19th, 2008
Consumers cannot seem to escape the trickle-down effect of increased fuel costs. Where not hit at the pump, they get pinched at the grocery store or department stores, where prices have skyrocketed as a result of increased transportation costs. All commodities, in fact, have reflected higher costs in recent months. Hybrid Technologies (HYBR.OB) is one company attempting to assist consumers in taking a step away from traditional fuel costs.
Dale Pinkert, a media consultant from RadioWave Relations, recently talked about Hybrid Technologies market performance on “Business for Lunch” with Ken Morgan.
Hybrid is focused on the design and production of all-electric, lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles. The company’s line of vehicles has expanded to include basic transportation vehicles, motorcycles, and off-road recreational vehicles.
In early April 2008, the stock was trading at $2.40 per share. It peaked recently at $6.40 and has stabilized around $5.40 per share. This doubling of the stock price within a three-month period can only mean that investors are getting behind where Hybrid Technologies is going.
Pinkert pointed out that, while the price of most goods has increased in recent months, the price of lithium-ion batteries has actually been on the decline. Hybrid already has plans to pass on the savings from these decreased costs to the consumer.
Consumers looking for a way to be less dependent on foreign fuel should take a look at what Hybrid has to offer. On a four-hour charge, the LiV™ WISE is able to reach 75+ miles per hour and drive up to 120 miles. The WISE is a quiet, no-emission, no-maintenance vehicle that fulfills the needs of most commuters. The remainder of the Hybrid line can be viewed at the company’s website http://hybridtechnologies.com/
Who can help but consider Pinkert’s final statement: “When not putting gas money in your car – think H-Y-B-R!”
Hybrid Technologies (HYBR.OB) Hits the Radio Waves Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
With fuel costs on the rise, consumers are searching for alternative methods of transportation. Ken Morgan, who hosts “Business for Lunch” on Financial News Radio (1510 KFNN), has been speaking with Dale Pinkert, a consultant from RadioWaves Relations, about Hybrid Technologies. Morgan and Pinkert recently discussed Hybrid’s line of all-electric vehicles, as well as the company’s participation in a hybrid vehicle competition.
Initially, Hybrid converted two popular vehicles with their lithium-ion batteries. The LiV™ SURGE (PT Cruiser) and the LiV™ FLASH (Mini-Cooper) were the first conversions offered in the Hybrid line and are still available. Hybrid has since branched out and developed its own vehicles. The LiV™ RUSH is a sportscar that reaches up to 120 mph. The LiV™ WISE was designed for city driving and will drive up to 180 miles per charge.
Hybrid’s main focus is in the development and production of 100-percent electric vehicles, but this focus hasn’t stopped Hybrid from making a mark in the hybrid (fuel-electric) market. The company is developing an entry vehicle for Popular Mechanic’s Automotive X Prize (AXP) competition. The goal of the AXP competition is to find out which vehicle has the highest performance and highest miles per gallon. Those at Popular Mechanics who have seen Hybrid’s AXP car have stated that the vehicle’s “performance blows away the Corvette” and its “mileage blows away Prius”.
A fully-electric vehicle that gets higher mileage than the Prius, which averages about 45 mpg, sounds like a dream. But for the vehicle to also have a higher performance level than a Corvette? Sounds unbelievable, but based upon the reaction from the team at Popular Mechanics, it sounds like Hybrid has created such a vehicle.
Hybrid is showing consumers that alternative vehicles don’t perform like a golf cart. The Hybrid vehicles are fun, efficient, and can be fast. To hear more about what Hybrid Technologies is up to from Dale Pinkert, consumers can tune into “Breakfast for Lunch” on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) Vehicles Showcased by International News Broadcast Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. announced today that Voice of America’s international news broadcast featured their complete line of all-electric vehicles to the world in a “Searching for Solutions” segment. The company’s latest developments and advances in lithium power technology were examined during the 7-minute segment.
Commenting on Hybrid’s battery technology, Ron Cerven, project development engineer, stated, “Lithium powered cars are just as powerful as vehicles fueled by gas. For example, with ten packs of these lithium batteries, a PT Cruiser can accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour in seven point two seconds, rivaling the performance of a six cylinder, gas-powered car.”
According to the press release, Voice of America broadcasts to an audience exceeding 115 million people. News, information, educational, and cultural programming comprise the 1,000+ hours of content that is viewed each week around the globe.
KaboomStocks.com President Visits with Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) Monday, June 16th, 2008
On June 10th, 2008, KaboomStocks.com President Bill Kawa met with Tom Zgoda, facilities manager, around 3 p.m. with a very warm and cheerful welcome. They discussed many aspects of the company before Tom Zgoda took Bill Kawa on a tour of the plant and its facilities.
Bill Kawa brought a list of questions from our community, KaboomStocks.com, and its staff & QualityStock.net’s staff. He left the list with Tom to forward to the appropriate personnel to answer. When Bill receives approval to release these answers, he will update the community ASAP.
Bill reported that the main shop to the plant was very organized, clean, high tech, and around 40,000 square ft. He was also informed they are in the process of renovating a 5,000 sq. ft. section of plant whose purpose will be disclosed at a later date. He said, “The moral was very high and positive, and I felt right at home.”
Bill met with many employees with varied automotive experience, including some at the highest level. He stated, “They are in a constant state of doing testing and upgrade to further their advancement on a daily basis. They seemed very proactive and aware of their goals and how it would unfold to benefit in the future of the company.”
They are on a fast track for placement of quality individuals from colleges, and experienced individuals geared towards this technology. In an effort to bring in the best trained personnel, they have implemented a section on their site for employment opportunities.
Tom took Bill for a spin in an electric BMW Mini Cooper which was his first time riding in this model of car. Bill said he was really surprised at the speed from a standsill and at cruising speeds of 45-65 around town. He said, “It was just like I have seen in their video coverage.”
Tom then allowed Bill to drive. He says, “It was even more thrilling driving than being a passenger. I was taken back at the response when I just barely touched the throttle. In short, IT WAS FAST! As I’m streaming down the road, air conditioning blasting with cool air and the outside temperature around 100 degrees, hot and humid, we had no problem with the car performance. The best part was driving past the gas stations and the feeling of never needing gas again @ $4.00+ per gallon and rising made the drive even better!”
Later they finished up at the plant with more conversation about the future of the company and some chat about Tom’s background in the automotive field in New York, where he retired at the young age of 55 after 35 years of service for Ford. Bill worked at GM for a number of years in the engineering field, so they had very similar backgrounds that carried out their last ½ hour of talks.
Commenting on his experience, Bill said, “The company is, in my opinion, one for the future that will make a serious contender towards the way we drive and use all sorts of lithium-powered transportation for a long time to come.”
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) Sees a 441% Short Position Increase since February 15 Monday, June 16th, 2008
According to OTCBB.com, 218,373 shares of HYBR were reported shorted as of May 15, 2008. The number is a 24.45% increase over the shorted shares reported two weeks ago and a 441% increase over the figure reported on February 15, 2008.
For those who are not familiar with shorting, it is the opposite of buying. Instead of buying and then selling at a later date, a trader sells shares he doesn’t have and then later on buys them back from the broker. This puts him in a risky situation, however, since a substantial material event from the company would attract great buying pressure and spike the price per share, causing him to lose on the trade. In this situation, he would feel pressured to cover his shares, further strengthening the bull run.
As you can see, a very large short position (such as the one in HYBR) could create a massive run if covered. This is what is commonly referred to as a “Short Squeeze”. The 30-day volume average for HYBR is 143,350, so just imagine if all HYBR’s shorted shares were bought back on the same day in addition to substantial buying pressure! This is a very possible situation, as any significant news could ignite the explosion.
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