Charles Blum to Remain the Company's President; Annual Meeting Date Set for April 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California

MORGAN HILL, CA--(Marketwire - January 29, 2009) - Save The World Air, Inc. (OTCBB: ZERO) today announced that Mr. Cecil Bond Kyte, currently the Company's Chairman, has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kyte will assume the roles and responsibilities of the new position beginning January 30, and also remain in the role of Chairman. Mr. Charles (Chuck) Blum, former CEO of the Company, will remain the President.

Mr. Kyte commented, "We are extremely thankful for Chuck's service to the Company. He has brought valuable knowledge, contacts and experience to STWA over the years. We welcome Chuck's continued input and insights as we bring the Company to the next stage of its evolution."

"I have been involved with STWA for many years, and I am more confident than ever that the Company's current leadership will deliver the results our shareholder's are anticipating," stated Mr. Blum. "The discussion to reduce my role in the Company has been on the table for several months. Cecil and I have been working to transition the CEO role and I feel that he is the right person to lead the Company at this time. Furthermore, I am looking forward to retirement in the near future and spending more time with my family."

Separately, the Company has set the date for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders as April 30, 2009. The meeting will be held in Los Angeles, California, however a venue has not yet been determined. The Company will announce the address and time of the meeting in Los Angeles as soon as a venue has been reserved.

About Save The World Air, Inc.

Save The World Air, Inc. develops and licenses patented and patent pending flux field pollution control and performance improvement technologies, including the ELEKTRA, ZEFS and MKIV, which have been scientifically tested and proven to significantly reduce harmful exhaust emissions, improve performance and enhance fuel economy. The products have been engineered to serve as either stand alone pollution control systems or can be used (in conjunction with catalytic converters) to create a more effective total pollution control system that not only reduces harmful emissions, but also decreases greenhouse gases, improves fuel efficiency and boosts performance.

More information is available at: www.stwa.com.

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