Save the World Air Appoints Joseph Helleis as Chairman

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Save the World Air, Inc. (OTC:ZERO) has named Joseph Helleis its new Chairman of the Board. Mr. Helleis succeeds Edward L. Masry, who succumbed to complications from diabetes on December 5, 2005.

Mr. Helleis has served as a director of the company since May 2002 and currently chairs the Audit, Compensation and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committees, which positions he will continue to hold.  Mr. Helleis has also had a long and distinguished career in banking at a number of financial institutions in New York and southern California, including Citibank and Bank of Whittier, where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2000 to 2002.

"Joe's depth of knowledge, independence and commitment to our company makes him the perfect choice to serve as Chairman of the Board," commented Eugene E. Eichler, Chief Executive Officer of the company.

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.

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  For further information, please contact:
  Eugene E. Eichler, CEO
  Save the World Air, Inc.
  [phone]


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CONTACT:  Eugene E. Eichler, CEO of Save the World Air, Inc.,

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