Powerbridge Technologies Announces the Strategic Acquisition of DTI Group to Expand its Operations in Trade Digitalization

ZHUHAI,China,Nov. 14,2022 --Powerbridge Technologies Co.,Ltd. (Nasdaq: PBTS) ("Powerbridge" or the "Company"),a provider of multi-industry technology solutions,announces that the Company has acquired 19% stake of DTI Group Limited ("DTI"),a technology companyspecializing in international trade digitalization and platforms.

The acquisition is consistentwith the Company'sdevelopment planand contributes to the expansion of itsoperationsby building a trade digitalizationecosystem.DTI is one of the leading platform developersand service providers for Digital Trading Infrastructure & Online Dispute Resolution,a global project initiatedbytheUnited Nations Conference on Trade and Development. With the strategic acquisition,Powerbridge and DTI will beworking closely together toimplement the United Nation's project (the "Project").

The objective of theProject isto enhancedigital trade connectivity and operations among online cross-border trade platforms and offline trade hubs in order to empower both the establishedand newglobal trade players. TheProject will also be equippedwith various digital trade systems that encourage cooperation and communications among local and global players,which is designed to increasethe overall efficiency of cross-border trade and e-commerce.

Stewart Lor,CEO of Powerbridgecommented: "We see that the market demand for international trade digitalization is growing rapidly. We look forward to working with DTI to integrate our technology and market resources in developing and implementing the United Nation's Project. We believe this acquisition is critical to our growth and will enhance investor value."

About Powerbridge Technologies

Powerbridge Technologies Co.,Ltd. (Nasdaq: PBTS) is a provider of multi-industry technology solutions,including software applications and services for the global trade industry,IoT platform services as well as intelligent fixtures and devices for smart city operations,supply chain platforms and social livestreaming services for the retail industry,metaverse and smart solutions for the travel and leisure industry,as well as digital asset management and operations.

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Powerbridge Technologies Co.,Ltd.

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