ECOtality Named to Entrepreneur Magazine`s 100 Companies to Watch

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(Business Wire)--
ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY), a leader in clean electric transportation and
storage technologies, today announced it has been named by Entrepreneur magazine
as one of the nation`s 100 Brilliant Companies to Watch in the June issue on
newsstands now. ECOtality has been listed within the Alternative Energy
category, which Entrepreneur considers to be one of the 10 hottest industry
categories right now.

"Companies like ECOtality are proving that with brainpower, determination and
good timing, businesses can trump even the toughest of economic challenges,"
says Amy Cosper, VP/Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur. "Those named to the 100
Companies to Watch are just that-ones to watch-that could reach new heights for
growth among 10 industries with a combined $5 trillion in opportunity."

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About ECOtality, Inc.

ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY), headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a leader
in clean electric transportation and storage technologies. Through innovation,
acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, ECOtality accelerates the market
applicability of advanced electric technologies to replace carbon-based fuels.
For more information about ECOtality, Inc., please visit www.ecotality.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently
uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning
future events or future performance of the company. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only
predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements,
prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties
identified in this release and matters set in the company's SEC filings. These
risks and uncertainties could cause the Company's actual results to differ
materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

Press:
ECOtality, Inc.
Colin Read, 480-219-5005
Marketing Director
cread@ecotality.com
or
Investor Relations:
Alliance Advisors for ECOtality
Thomas Walsh, 212-398-3486
twalsh@allianceadvisors.net

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