LOS ANGELES, March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Save the World Air, Inc. (OTC:ZERO) (BULLETIN BOARD: ZERO) announced the appointment of Cecil Bond Kyte as a director of the Company to serve the remaining term of the late Edward Masry. In related news, the Board of Directors named John Bautista as Executive Vice President of Operations. Previously, Mr. Bautista served as the company's Vice President of Operations. Mr. Kyte is an entrepreneur and co-founder of SwissGuard International, GmbH, which provides financial services to the American annuity market focused on asset protection and growth. He is also a retired commercial airline pilot and is currently a flight instructor. "We are delighted to have someone with Cecil's energy, hands-on knowledge of our industry and financial acumen serving on our Board," commented Joseph Helleis, Chairman of the Board. Mr. Bautista will continue to contribute his technical knowledge; R&D experience with ISO certified programs under Department of Defense, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency regulations; and international marketing and technical expertise in the motorcycle and automotive industries, to the company's ongoing transition from initial R&D to marketing and sales and oversight of the operation of the company's new R&D facility in Northern California. In commenting on the promotion of Mr. Bautista, CEO Eugene E. Eichler said, "John has been a tireless and invaluable member of the Save the World Air team in bringing the company to where it is and helping position it for our future growth." 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

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