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2/23/2001  Stuart Energy Awarded Patent on Cost Reducing Hydrogen Technology - Stuart Energy Systems/Canada Newswire

The patent covers improvement in separator/membrane design and assembly, which allow for low cost automated manufacturing of Stuart's proprietary water electrolysis cells. "This is a significant step for us in enabling automatic manufacturing of the cell stack technology. The patented technology will allow us to manufacture certain cell stack configurations faster and at a lower cost than before," commented Dr. Steven Thorpe, Vice President of Technology at Stuart Energy Systems. "It also demonstrates continued progress in building our intellectual property portfolio." The new patent allows for greater ease of assembly through a reduction in part count and in the number of sub-assembly processes required to produce the cell stack. The separator/membrane is a core component of the Stuart DEP(TM) water electrolysis cell stack and is used in all Fuel Appliances produced by Stuart.

2/22/2001  EBARA BALLARD Unveils Engineering Prototype 1-kW Fuel Cell Stationary Generator For Japanese Residential Market - Ballard/Business Wire

Ballard Power Systems announced today that its associate company, EBARA BALLARD, unveiled an engineering prototype one-kilowatt proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stationary generator for the Japanese residential market. The natural gas-fuelled cogeneration unit is the product of a collaboration involving Ballard subsidiary Ballard Generation Systems (BGS), EBARA BALLARD, EBARA Corporation and Tokyo Gas.

2/22/2001  Millennium Cell and Ballard Power Systems Reach First Milestone in Joint Development Agreement - Millennium Cell/Business Wire

Millennium Cell Inc. (NASDAQ: MCEL) today announced that initial demonstration of the Millennium Cell Hydrogen on Demand(TM) system has been successfully completed at Ballard Power System's Vancouver, B.C. facilities. The demonstration is the first milestone in the joint development process the two companies initiated in October 2000. ...The agreement between Ballard and Millennium Cell calls for the two companies to collaborate on the development of commercial applications combining Ballard's fuel cell technology and Millennium Cell's hydrogen fuel generation process. Upon successful completion of the joint development agreement, Ballard will have the right to license Millennium Cell's technology for use in its portable products.

2/21/2001  Alliance Aims to Speed Fuel Cells to Market - HbT

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CALIF. - Hydrogen Burner Technology (now dba HbT) and Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) have formed an exclusive engineering, development and manufacturing alliance to commercialize HbT's hydrogen fuel processors for use in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems. The production of hydrogen in an efficient and economic form is one of the last challenges for the continued progress and practical application of fuel cells on a mass-market basis. The agreement calls for Visteon to provide engineering, design and support services to HbT for its fuel processors, including design and manufacturing for HbT's facility in Rancho Dominguez. Visteon will concurrently provide contract manufacturing, as HbT's customer volume grows, to deliver commercial hydrogen fuel processor systems as an exclusive supplier to HbT. "Visteon's vast experience in manufacturing will significantly accelerate our efforts to accomplish targeted unit cost reductions in order to achieve large-scale commercial production of our fuel processors" said HbT President and CEO David Moard. HbT specializes in state-of-the-art, prepackaged on-site hydrogen generation systems for a range of industrial applications, and fuel processors for use in residential, remote and premium power fuel cell systems. These innovative systems will help usher in cleaner, more efficient energy production and use. HbT was founded in 1992 and has headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Rancho Dominguez, Calif. with a research and development center in nearby Long Beach. HbT makes fuel processors to supply hydrogen for both stationary and transportation fuel cell applications, as well as on-site hydrogen generators for industrial market applications and hydrogen fueling stations for transportation applications. HbT is best known for its patented Under-Oxidized Burner (UOBTM) technology, a clean, economical method for producing hydrogen from natural gas, propane and other hydrocarbon-based fuels. Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has 80,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 130 technical, manufacturing, sales, and service facilities located in 23 countries. For more information about HbT, visit our website at http://www.hbti.net  email inquire@hbti.net or phone 310-900-0400. For more information about Visteon Corp., visit http://www.visteon.com

2/20/2001 IMPCO Announces the Formation of Quantum Technologies to Focus on Enabling Technologies for Global Markets in Alternative Propulsion and Energy - IMPCO/Canada Newswire

IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMCO) today announced the formation of Quantum Technologies, Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary to focus on enabling technologies for alternative propulsion and energy in emerging global markets. Hydrogen and CNG handling and storage system technologies will be provided by Quantum Technologies to manufacturers of fuel cell and internal combustion engines. Robert M. Stemmler, CEO and Chairman, said: "Separating the two companies will allow IMPCO to focus on large potential opportunities in worldwide alternative fuel vehicle markets while allowing Quantum to focus on new opportunities in quickly emerging alternative energy market segments and to develop technologies that enable alternative forms of propulsion."

2/20/2000  DCH Names John Donohue President & Chief Executive Officer - DCH Technology/PRNewswire

DCH Technology, Inc. (Amex: DCH), a leading innovator of hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen-specific safety and measurement equipment, announced the selection and hiring of John T. Donohue as President and Chief Executive Officer. Donohue joins the company from his position as President of the $1.2 billion Spirit Energy 76 operations of Unocal Corporation (NYSE: UCL), a $9.3 billion energy exploration and production company at which he successfully filled several senior management positions. He is exceptionally strong in organizational performance and financial returns. At Spirit, a position for which he was specially recruited by Unocal Chairman Roger Beach, he exceeded financial and performance goals for the first time in the four year history of the business unit -- with pretax earnings exceeding $500 million in year 2000. Donohue also served as Vice President of Unocal's a $650 million Fertilizer and Chemicals Division where he increased earnings $30 million per year. Previous to this, as General Manager of Unocal's $250 million Alaska Oil and Gas Division, he increased earnings $10 million per year. As General Manager of the company's Onshore Business Unit, he led the $110 million development and operations business from the company's second lowest valued asset to its second highest in just three years. "John is strongly focused on shareholder reward," said DCH Chairman David Haberman. "He has proven to be an innovative and inspirational manager that rapidly generates successful customer offerings with exceptional financial returns. Equally important, John is extremely knowledgeable of the energy business. He has proven skills in building and maintaining strategic partnerships." Donohue said he was drawn to the hydrogen-energy business because of its vast potential. "The age of hydrogen is dawning and DCH has the resources to become a major part of this new age," said Donohue. "It's a very attractive high-tech energy company. "I'll use my skills and relationships cultivated over the years to open doors in the energy community and commercial markets with partnerships and products that turn DCH's potential into near-term results and long-term growth." Donohue is a Director of both the U.S. Oil and Gas Association and the National Ocean Industries Association. He holds a MS in Geophysics from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a BA in physics from Siena College.

2/20/2001  Ballard Power Systems Reviews 2000 Results, Provides 2001 Goals - Ballard/Business Wire

Ballard achieved 11 of its 12 goals in 2000. The goals for 2000 and the progress achieved against those goals are outlined below:

    Complete and start-up manufacturing line in Plant 1. Ballard commissioned its first manufacturing plant, Plant 1, in December 2000. This plant will be used to manufacture Ballard's initial products.
    Demonstrate engineering prototype Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) system. In November, Ballard and DaimlerChrysler unveiled the world's first DMFC demonstration prototype in the form of a go-cart. This experimental technology, which enables the use of methanol as fuel without requiring a fuel processor, has potential in portable and transportation applications.
    Establish strategic supply relationships with additional suppliers. The year 2000 saw the introduction of a supply agreement review process that has streamlined Ballard's supplier evaluation and approval. At the end of 1999, we had two supply agreements in place. By the end of 2000, Ballard had established 23 separate supply agreements including seven covering key components of our fuel cells and 16 related to our first commercial product.
    Secure orders for fuel cells for heavy-duty bus engines. This goal was not met. Although Ballard's alliance partner DaimlerChrysler announced its intention to put 36 buses in 12 cities in 2002 and 2003, Ballard has not yet received purchase orders for fuel cells for these buses. Ballard is preparing to meet DaimlerChrysler's program requirements when the orders are in place.
    Deliver fuel cells for first California Fuel Cell Partnership demonstration vehicles. In November 2000, Ballard's leadership position in the industry was evident at the opening of the California Fuel Cell Partnership's headquarters in Sacramento. BALLARD(R) fuel cells powered 11 of the 14 fuel cell vehicles demonstrated at the opening. Fuel cell automobiles demonstrated by DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Honda and Nissan were all powered by Ballard.
    Secure fuel cell orders for automotive engines. In January 2000, Ballard unveiled its next generation fuel cell, the Mark 900 Series Fuel Cell Power Module. The Mark 900 uses low-cost materials and is designed for manufacturing in automotive volumes. Throughout 2000, Ballard received orders for the Mark 900 from its alliance partners DaimlerChrysler and Ford, in addition to Honda, Nissan and another automotive company.
    Begin field trials of next generation heavy-duty bus engines. In July 2000, Ballard and its associated company, XCELLSIS GmbH, announced their plans for the next stage of field trials of pre-commercial fuel cell bus engines. The ZEBUS, the fourth generation of fuel cell bus developed by XCELLSIS using BALLARD(R) fuel cells, is being tested by the SunLine Transit Agency in Palm Springs, California. It was the first vehicle to begin testing under the California Fuel Cell Partnership.
    Deliver additional 250-kilowatt stationary power generators for field trials. Ballard delivered three 250-kilowatt field trials units in 2000. Generators were installed in Berlin, with the electric utility Bewag AG; in Basel, Switzerland with the electric utility Elektra Birseck (EBM); and in Tokyo, with the telecommunication company, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT). The first 250-kilowatt field trial unit has been operating with the U.S. utility Cinergy Technologies since 1999.
    Demonstrate engineering prototype one-kilowatt natural gas cogeneration power generator for Japanese residential market. In January 2000, Ballard entered into a collaboration agreement between its subsidiary, Ballard Generation Systems; its associated company, EBARA BALLARD; its stationary power alliance partner, EBARA Corporation; and Tokyo Gas for the development of a fuel processor for a one-kilowatt natural gas-fuelled fuel cell power generator. The engineering prototype was completed in 2000 and is currently being tested at EBARA BALLARD's facilities in Fujisawa, Japan.
    Secure additional strategic relationships for portable power applications. In January 2000, Ballard entered into a collaboration with Coleman Powermate, Inc., for the development of portable power products utilizing BALLARD(R) fuel cells. In October, Ballard established a supply relationship with Matsushita Electric Works of Japan for the supply of fuel cells for use in 250-watt portable power generators for the Japanese market.
    Complete engineering prototypes for first portable power product. Ballard developed and shipped engineering prototypes to both Coleman Powermate and Matsushita Electric Works as well as to an additional three original equipment manufacturers (OEM) for testing and evaluation.
    Deliver portable power prototypes for field testing. The initial units shipped as part of the Matsushita Electric Works supply contract were integrated into field trial testing units and are currently being tested in their 250-watt compact power generators.     more

2/16/2001  Proton Energy Systems Awarded Key Patents for Lower Cost Hydrogen Production And Purification - Proton/PRNewswire

Proton Energy Systems (Nasdaq: PRTN), a leader in practical applications of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrochemical technology announced today that it has been awarded two additional patents that enable low cost hydrogen production, purification and compression for industrial, fuel and energy storage applications. To date, Proton Energy Systems has filed 34 U.S. patent applications, and has moved to achieve technology protection in foreign markets by applying for 12 international patents. Development efforts at Proton Energy Systems yield over 100 patent disclosures per year.

2/16/2001  BMW & Delphi Present the First Development Vehicle Equipped With a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell - Delphi/PRNewswire

The first development vehicle to be equipped with a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) was unveiled in Munich today by BMW and Delphi Automotive Systems (NYSE: DPH). After nearly two years of the companies working closely together on the groundbreaking program, the vehicle has operated and shown encouraging results. ...The development vehicle uses the SOFC as the key component in an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), which could generate electrical energy for a wide range of potential vehicle systems and allows for the addition of further electrical features. The SOFC / APU provides sufficient energy for existing mechanically-driven sub-systems, such as the airconditioning and water pumps, to be driven electrically. This allows for more efficient operation and provides a much higher level of control. Explaining his company's strategy, Dr. Burkhard Goeschel, BMW board member responsible for development, said: "Generator outputs have had to go up by about 30 percent and battery capacities by about 200 percent in the last 30 years. If we reflect that before long our cars will have electric water pumps, electric power steering and electrically actuated brakes as well as the whole range of modern communication equipment, then we must expect current consumption at least to double again in coming years." Using a conventional, mechanically driven generator, supplying 1kW of electricity requires around 1.5 litres of fuel per hundred kilometres. Using the first production SOFC / APU will cause a reduction of 46 percent, leading to substantial fuel economy and environmental benefits. Delphi is working with BMW to bring the system to market in a passenger car. Another important use of the APU will be to provide more power than can be reasonably supplied by a battery when the vehicle's engine is switched off. This may be to heat or cool the cabin while the driver is still eating breakfast when stuck in traffic. In commercial vehicles, an APU could be used to run refrigeration units or airconditioning while the vehicle is parked overnight or stopped for deliveries. Delphi is developing reformers that can convert either diesel or gasoline into hydrogen to fuel the APU.

2/15/2001  DCH Spotlights New Fuel Cell, Water Taxi, Safety Services Business at National Conference - DCH Technology/PRNewswire

DCH Technology, Inc. (Amex: DCH), a leading innovator of hydrogen-specific safety and measurement equipment and hydrogen fuel cells, will introduce three new product and services platforms at the 12th Annual National Hydrogen Association Exposition in Washington, D.C. beginning March 6. DCH is an Exposition sponsor. Attendees will preview the first public demonstration of a hydrogen fuel cell that is form/fit compatible with the universally used six-volt battery. Developed by DCH's wholly owned subsidiary, Enable(TM) Fuel Cell Corporation, the fuel cell includes an integrated rechargeable fuel supply of metal hydride. The fuel cell can be used to power many consumer and commercial devices -- like lighting and camping products. ...DCH will also showcase a multi-passenger hydrogen-based water taxi that uses Enable(TM) fuel cells to provide on-board electrical power for GPS navigation, ship instrumentation, and communications. The taxi is propelled by compressed hydrogen fueling a hybrid powertrain based on a small turbine engine and an electric motor. The entire system is monitored for safety by DCH Robust Hydrogen Sensors(TM). The taxi will be on display in conjunction with the NHA Exposition.

2/15/2001  A Fuel Cell & Alternative Fuel Industry Interview With Robert Stemmler, CEO and Chairman of    IMPCO - IMPCO/PRNewswire

IMPCO Technologies Inc., (Nasdaq: IMCO) the leading alternative fuel and fuel cell enablement technology provider, today announced that the company's president and CEO, Robert Stemmler, was interviewed by CEOcast.com, a leading on-line financial forum. Topics of the discussion included the company's rapid growth and solutions the Company's products offer for clean alternative energy in mobile vehicles, portable power generation and stationary power generation. Some of the topics included the markets, industries and businesses IMPCO participates in; the type of technologies and products IMPCO has developed; how IMPCO products are supporting the development and commercialization of fuel cell propulsion systems and are prompting the increased use of clean burning gaseous fuels in internal combustion engines. Also discussed is how the company is working to improve the environment by partnering with major companies in the Fuel Cell and Alternative Fuel Industry target markets. The interview with Robert Stemmler is accessible at http://www.ceocast.com.

2/15/2001 A Fuel Cell Future - The Interview With Alan Niedzwiecki, Director of Business at IMPCO - IMPCO/PRNewswire

Topics of the discussion included the company's product offerings for alternative energy in mobile vehicles, portable power generation and stationary power generation. The topics included the markets, industries and businesses IMPCO participates in; the type of technologies IMPCO produces and markets; how IMPCO products are supporting (participating) in the development and commercialization of our fuel cell propulsion systems and the increased use of clean burning gaseous fuels in internal combustion engines. Also discussed is how the company is working to improve the environment by partnering with major companies in the Fuel Cell and Alternative Fuel Industry target markets. The interview with Alan Niedzwiecki is accessible at http://www.impco.ws and most flights on Northwest and American airlines starting this summer.

2/13/2001  UTC's International Fuel Cells Sells Two Fuel Cell Systems to Mohegan Tribe of Indians for Mohegan Sun Casino - IFC/PRNewswire

The units, which each produce 200 kilowatts of electricity and 900,000 BTUs of heat, will provide reliable, clean and efficient energy for a new hotel at Mohegan Sun, an entertainment and casino destination in Connecticut owned by the tribe. The heat produced by the fuel cells will be used for space heating and for the hotel's domestic hot water needs. ...IFC has manufactured the PC25 power plant since 1991 and delivered more than 200 to customers in 15 countries on four continents. Those power plants have together accumulated more than 3.7 million hours of operation. Use of these power plants has already reduced 600 million pounds of CO2 emissions and 11 million pounds of NOx and SOx compared with typical US combustion-based power plants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized IFC last year with a Climate Protection Award as a result of these accomplishments The tribe intends to invite school classes and outside groups to view the fuel cells and learn about their operation as part of a public awareness program. Visitors will be able to view real-time operating data from the fuel cells using the same type of system IFC uses to remotely-monitor all of its installed units on a round-the-clock basis.

2/13/2001  New Honda-Designed Fuel Cell Added To California Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program - Honda/PRNewswire

Earlier Honda FCX versions were powered by fuel cell stacks developed by Ballard Power Systems, Inc., including the FCX-V1 introduced in 1999 and a previous version of the FCX-V3 that has been participating in the CaFCP program since it started last November. The FCX-V2 was powered by the first generation Honda stack and demonstrated in September 1999. The new version of the FCX-V3 reflects the improved performance and reliability of Honda's own fuel cell stack design. The CaFCP program will help verify the on-road performance of Honda's fuel cell technology. The Honda fuel cell stack stores gaseous hydrogen under high pressure to create electricity, which in turn drives an electric motor and the wheels. Combined with a Honda-developed ultra capacitor, it provides excellent response and high efficiency. Environmental performance is also outstanding with zero emissions, zero C02 and the potential to use renewable fuel.

2/13/2001 Mazda Introduces New Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle - Mazda

The five-seat Premacy FC-EV is powered by a methanol reformer fuel cell system and electric motor. The components, including fuel cell stacks and reformer unit, have been miniaturized to be mounted under the floor. Through this effort, Mazda successfully realized a space for five adults without major structural modifications of the base model. The Premacy FC-EV has been developed in cooperation with Ford's TH!NK group.

2/12/2001  H2 Power Systems to Oversee Installation of Hawaii's First Independent Fuel Cell Energy System - H2 Power Systems

HANA, MAUI - Spokane-based H2 Power Systems LLC will be overseeing the installation of Hawaii’s first independent hydrogen fuel cell system at Maui’s Kahanu Garden. Michael D. Veith, chief executive offcer of H2 Power Systems, soon will be seeking RFPs fom fuel cell manufacturers to build the 5 kilowatt solar-driven project, which is expected to get under way this spring. The project will employ solar panels, an electrolyzer and fuel cells to produce totally renewable, pollution-free energy that does not contribute to the global warming, ozone depletion and acid rain associated with burning fossil fuels. The electricity generated by the system will be used to run a visitor center and maintenance facility planned for Kahanu Garden in the remote east Maui community of Hana.      The botanical garden showcases the ancient Piilanihale heiau thought to be the largest Polynesian temple found anywhere in the Pacific. The pioneering fuel cell power project is a joint effort of H2 Power Systems LLC, which serves as technical and financial adviser, and the nonprofit National Tropical Botanical Garden, which operates Kahanu Garden, among others. Funding has been provided by the W. Alton Jones Foundation. "Unless hydrogen fuel cells can begin to compete with the cost of electricity, they’ll remain a novelty," Veith said. "But in this case, the $150,000 price tag for the system is substantially cheaper than the estimated $200,000 to $400,000 it would cost to tap into Maui Electric Company’s grid. And we’ll continue to save because we won’t have to pay any electric bills, which would average about $3,000 annually." Chipper Wichman, director of Kahanu Garden, said the hydrogen fuel cell system also supports NTBG’s commitment to energy conservation and environmental protection. "This allows us to not just talk the talk, but walk the walk," Wichman said. "It’s incredibly exciting to be able to get the electricity we need without leaving the world in worse shape than we found it. That’s a very important statement for this organization to make."  State Rep. Mina Morita, who has been leading the political drive to wean Hawaii from its dependence on imported oil, sees the system serving as a model for the entire state. "Hawaii spends over $1 billion each year for imported fuel," said Morita, whose legislative district includes Hana. "Having a working fuel cell project in the state will assist me in building support for renewable energy systems and help people realize that a hydrogen-based economy can be Hawaii’s future." Morita noted that Iceland aheady has committed to developing a hydrogen-based economy. Hawaii, with its abundant geothermal, wind and solar resources, is equally suited to aggressively pursuing a similar policy, which could result in a stronger, more stable economy. In simple terms, the Kahanu power system is built around a state-of the-art fuel cell that combines stored hydrogen with oxygen in the atmosphere to produce electricity. To obtain the hydrogen, the system employs a set of solar panels that can produce up to 5 kilowatts of electricity on a sunny day, which is about the amount used by a typical residence. The solar power produced by the panels drives the electrolyzing process that extracts hydrogen from water. The hydrogen is stored in a tank and then used by the fuel cells to produce the electricity used to run the Garden. The excess hydrogen produced and stored on sunny days will power the system on cloudy and rainy days, which are common in Hana. In that respect, it’s similar to a solar battery system, which stores solar-produced electricity for use when the sun isn’t shining. But batteries use lead and other toxic products that are harmful to our environment, Wichman said, while the only by-product of the hydrogen fuel cell is clean water. Veith added that very little water is required, and it could easily be supplied by a small catchment system or an existing well at the garden. Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements in the universe, but on Earth, it is found only in combination with other elements, such as oxygen, carbon and nitrogen. To be used, it must be extracted from these elements, a process that requires electricity. At Kahanu, solar power will provide the electricity, while Iceland is using its geothermal resources to produce the electricity needed for extraction. Because of its efficiency as a fuel, hydrogen has been used by NASA to power space craft. In recent years, as the technology has developed to become more reliable and less expensive, it has been finding wider uses. Several large firms in New York now use 200 kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell systems as back-up generators, and car makers like Ford, Toyota, Nissan and Chrysler-Daimler are working on hydrogen-powered vehicles that could be released as early as 2004. "This is truly the fuel of the future," Veith said, "and it’s exciting to think that it will be used to power a visitor center that will allow people to see one of the most remarkable structures of Hawaii’s past." Piilanihale heiau was likely built between 1200 and 1500 and is currently thought to have been a royal residence, as well as a place of worship. From its vantage point on the coast, ruling chiefs would have had an unobstructed view and could have scanned the coastline for invading war canoes. It is constructed entirely of black lava rocks, with no cement or mortar. The heiau runs 574 feet east to west and 294 feet north to south. Its north wall is the highest dry-laid wall in Hawaii, with five-step terraces rising to over 45 feet. The south and west sides of the structure are enclosed by a great wall 10 to 15 feet high and six to 10 feet thick. Wichman said NTBG recently spent two years completing the restoration of the heiau and is now using a grant from the Getty Foundation to develop a world-class site management plan. This plan will guide NTBG as it develops the unique botanical garden and strives to conserve and share the sacred site with visitors in a culturally appropriate manner. "It will be extremely rewarding to have this opportunity to educate visitors about one of the most significant contributions of the Hawaiian culture, while also exposing them to the practical applications and environmental benefits of a truly green energy system," Wichman said. "In this time of uncertain energy supply," Veith said, "it’s great to be able to show individuals and companies a clean alternative that also makes good business sense."

2/8/2001  Dynetek Industries Ltd. Receives Contract from Major European Bus Manufacturer - Dynatek/Canada Newswire

Dynetek has been providing fuel storage systems to MAN since 1997. To date Dynetek has supplied over 1200 DyneCells(R) for MAN's natural gas public transit bus fleets operating throughout Germany.  In addition, Dynetek supplied hydrogen fuel storage for two of MAN's hydrogen bus projects. One project is the Munich Airport Hydrogen Bus.  It is currently in operation for passenger transport in the apron area of the airport and uses an internal combustion engine fuelled by compressed hydrogen stored in 15 DyneCells mounted on the roof of the bus. The second project uses nine Dynetek lightweight fuel storage cylinders and is powered by a Siemens fuel cell engine. This low-floor hydrogen fuel cell bus has been in service since May 2000.

2/6/2001  Stuart Energy's Fuel Appliance Receives CSA Approval - Stuart Energy Systems/Canada Newswire

Stuart Energy Systems (TSE: HHO), a leading developer of hydrogen generation and supply systems, announced today that a Community Fuel Appliance (Community Fueler) has received Special Acceptance approval from the Canadian Standards Association International (CSA). The Community Fueler is a safe, reliable, compact Stuart Fuel Appliance that delivers hydrogen at up to 5000psig and can support the fuel needs of up to 50 fuel cell vehicles a week. CSA International reviewed the Community Fueler design, built-in safety features, documentation and manufacture to show compliance with existing safety standards. CSA International is a leader in the field of standards development and product certification. The special acceptance mark signifies that a product has been successfully evaluated to stringent requirements. CSA has also completed their examination of the TTR, Stuart's industrial hydrogen product line which is targeted at customers who require on-site production of hydrogen for processes such as furnace annealing, glass production, edible oils etc. Both the Community Fueler and the TTR are based on Stuart's H-series platform and incorporate the DEP(TM) electrolyser technology.

2/5/2001  H Power and Air Products Sign Letters of Intent to Explore Business Alliance and Conduct Market Analysis for Fuel Cell Powered Products - H Power/Air Products/Business Wire

H Power Corp. (NASDAQ:HPOW), a leading fuel cell development company, today announced that it has signed letters of intent with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a major international gas and chemical producer, to jointly investigate forming a business alliance to serve the emerging market for small (sub-kilowatt) portable and mobile hydrogen-based fuel cells.  ...Arthur T. Katsaros, group vice president Engineered Systems and Development for Air Products, stated, "Air Products is pleased to be engaged in this effort with H Power. Together we believe we can accelerate the commercial introduction of hydrogen fuel cell technology in the market for small (sub-kilowatt) portable and mobile power systems by deepening our understanding of the technology, market drivers and potential customer base." He added, "This initiative is in line with Air Products' commitment to create growth through innovation. We are a leader in all aspects of the worldwide hydrogen market and will continue to seek opportunities like this to enhance our ability to help our customers win in markets around the world."

2/1/2001  Hydrogen in the Oil Emirate: The CleanEnergy WorldTour 2001 Kicks Off in Dubai - Canada Newswire

On February 1st the BMW hydrogen fleet will begin its world tour. The first stop and starting point of the "CleanEnergy WorldTour 2001" is Dubai (City), the up-and-coming metropolis on the Persian Gulf. The governing Sheik Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has agreed to be patron of the event. ...Dr. Mohammed Bin Fahed, Chairman of the Zayed International Prize, supports the BMW CleanEnergy Strategy: "There is compelling evidence that global warming and climate change is underway, affecting human health, habitats, wildlife, and economies around the world. If the trend is to be stemmed, it is necessary to switch to clean energy sources, including those for automobiles," he stresses. "BMW's efforts in developing hydrogen as an alternative clean energy source are highly appreciated by the environmental institutions and organizations worldwide. After all, the fossil fuel reserves will not last forever," he adds. bp, one of the leading global players in the energy sector and partner of the Dubai event, also sees the necessity of gaining hydrogen from regenerative energies in the future and therefore is dedicating itself to the CleanEnergy WorldTour 2001. CO2 emissions, which are considered to be the main influence on the world climate, can only be reduced in the long-term by using regeneratively producted hydrogen. Apart from bp, the German company Linde AG - a worldwide supplier of hydrogen - is also participating in the event. Linde is not only a partner in research for tank systems, but also a supplier for liquified hydrogen and refill facilities throughout the CleanEnergy WorldTour. ...After its launch in Dubai, the Tour will visit other cities too, such as Brussels, Milan, Tokyo and Los Angeles.

1/31/2001  Stuart Energy Partners With BC Hydro to Advance Hydrogen-fueling Technology - Canada Newswire

Stuart Energy Systems (TSE: HHO), a leading developer of hydrogen generation and supply systems, and BC Hydro, British Columbia's provincial electric utility, announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop a hydrogen infrastructure demonstration project. The planned project will demonstrate the benefits of compressed hydrogen as a vehicle fuel, and water electrolysis as the preferred technology for generating that hydrogen. The planned project will be based at BC Hydro's Powertech Labs facility in Surrey, British Columbia, and use a Stuart Energy on-site electrolysis hydrogen fuel appliance. "We plan to show that hydrogen can be a viable vehicle fuel and that Stuart Energy's technology provides a ready infrastructure solution," commented Andrew Stuart, President and CEO of Stuart Energy Systems. "Our hydrogen fuel appliance products are safe, compact and easy to use. Working with our partner BC Hydro we intend to demonstrate this to the market." This project will represent Stuart Energy's second vehicle filling demonstration project with BC Hydro. From 1998-2000, Stuart participated in a successful two-year vehicle-fueling project with BC Hydro, XCELLSIS and Natural Resources Canada. Over the two-year period, Stuart successfully fueled three fuel cell buses in revenue service at Coast Mountain Transit, for which BC Hydro provided the electrical power to produce the hydrogen. The Community Fueler, the prototype scheduled for delivery to Powertech this year, incorporates Stuart's proprietary DEP(TM) water electrolysis technology and represents a 100% increase in power density from the prototype used in the previous project.

1/31/2001  Dynetek Industries Ltd. Supports California Air Resources Board Amendments - Canada Newswire

"This is good news for everyone involved in the fuel cell vehicle industry. CARB's amendments provide continued commitment to the commercialization of ZEVs, therefore supporting the ongoing investment in fuel cell technology," says Heinz Portmann, Dynetek's President & CEO.

1/26/2001  Ballard Supports California Air Resource Board Amendments to Zero-Emission Vehicle Regulations - Ballard/Business Wire

"We are pleased with CARB's decision to maintain its course towards the commercial introduction of zero-emission vehicles," said Firoz Rasul, Chairman and CEO of Ballard Power Systems. "The maintenance of a pure zero emission vehicle requirement of two per cent, which can be met with vehicles such as those powered by hydrogen fuel cells, provides an incentive and a clear roadmap for the continued investment in fuel cell vehicle technology."  The regulations require that, beginning in 2003, a minimum of 10 per cent of vehicles sold by auto manufacturers in California meet low or zero-emission vehicle standards. Amendment highlights include permitting auto makers to use a broader range of fuel cell vehicles (including those fuelled with methanol or petroleum fuels), and other advanced vehicle technologies, to fulfil their requirements while maintaining a pure ZEV requirement of two per cent. In addition, the regulations provide an incentive for the development of advanced electric vehicle componentry that can be used in fuel cell vehicles. CARB also resolved that it would no longer undertake a biennial review of the regulations.

1/25/2001  FuelCell Energy Signs With King County, Washington for Digester / Direct FuelCell Energy Project - FCE/Business Wire

FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) and King County, Washington, jointly announced the signing of an agreement to install a Direct FuelCell(R) (DFC(R)) power plant using municipal wastewater digester gas as the fuel. FuelCell Energy was selected for the project through a competitive process last July to install and operate a 1MW DFC power plant at the County's South Wastewater Treatment Facility in Renton, Washington (King County). The two year demonstration project is cost-shared equally by FuelCell Energy and King County, through a cooperative grant to the County from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Total value of the contract is $18.8 million. Operations are expected to commence during the third quarter of 2002. ...A wastewater treatment system that uses an anaerobic digester process to stabilize solids and reduce pathogenic microorganisms produces a methane-rich gas that can be fed to the DFC power plant. According to industry sources, a 30 mgd wastewater treatment plant generates sufficient digester gas to fuel a one megawatt fuel cell power plant using carbonate technology.

1/25/2001  NBG Technologies, Inc. Signs Agreement With Long Island Power Authority to Demonstrate Residential PEM Fuel Cell - NBG Technologies

NBG Technologies, Inc. (NBG) has signed a contract with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to install, demonstrate and evaluate a proton-exchange membrane (PEM) residential cogeneration fuel cell system developed by H Power Corp. (NASDAQ: HPOW), a leading fuel cell manufacturer. The fuel cell system, which is powered by hydrogen derived from natural gas, will be installed on a site to be named by LIPA on Long Island. During this yearlong program, NBG will supply the fuel cell system that will provide 4.5 kilowatts of power and will demonstrate, among other things, grid connectability.    

1/24/2001  Manhattan Scientifics To Develop Fuel Cell Powered Vacuum Cleaner Prototype With Electrolux And Lunar Design - Manhattan Scientifics/PRNewswire

The unit's light weight and low noise coupled with total freedom of movement throughout the home or business are potentially strong distinctive features in the market share battle for high-end vacuum cleaners. ...The power system for Electrolux will use Manhattan Scientifics' mid-range fuel technology developed by its partner company, NovArs GmbH, located near Passau, Germany. ...It is anticipated that it will supply 1000 watts of power at ambient pressure with minimum ancillary equipment. ...The power system consists of two existing fuel cell stacks providing over one kilowatt of power, a hydrogen storage vessel and an electronic control board. For demonstration, the system is anticipated to produce one - two hours of operating time depending on the size of the fuel vessel used and will weigh approximately 10 pounds. ...The hydrogen fuel is stored in a lightweight carbon fiber reinforced pressure vessel.

1/23/2001  Ballard Receives $1.9 Million Order From Honda For Fuel Cells - Ballard/Business Wire

The BALLARD(R) Mark 900 Series Fuel Cell Power Module incorporates Ballard's latest generation fuel cell stack, the Mark 900, which utilizes low-cost materials and is designed for manufacturing in automotive volumes. "Honda introduced several prototype vehicles powered by BALLARD(R) fuel cells in 2000," said Ballard Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Firoz Rasul. "We are delighted to continue to supply Honda with fuel cells for use in its testing and development program in 2001 and continue to strengthen our relationship with them."

1/22/2001  PTC Receives $1.2 Million Order From XCELLSIS - PTC/PRNewswire

PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC), the product development company, today announced it has received a follow-on order for $1.2 million from XCELLSIS. XCELLSIS develops and manufactures fuel cell engines for vehicles. As a joint venture of DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, and Ballard Power Systems, XCELLSIS has operations at three locations worldwide: in Germany, Canada, and the USA. As a technology leader, XCELLSIS has the goal of being the first to bring fuel cell engines onto the market.

1/22/2001  Ballard Power Systems and Victrex plc Announce Alliance for the Development and Manufacture of Ionomers for Ballard Fuel Cells - Ballard/Victrix/Businesswire

Ballard and Victrex will develop the manufacturing processes for Ballard's proprietary ionomer and collaborate on the development of Victrex's proprietary ionomer. The initial development period will last up to four years, during which each party will fund its own costs. Upon the successful completion of the development phase for each ionomer, including the development of volume manufacturing processes and qualification of the ionomer for commercial applications, Victrex will operate pilot facilities to manufacture these ionomers for use in Ballard(R) fuel cells.

1/22/2001  Banc of America Securities' Agha Initiates Research Coverage of Distributed Energy and Independent Power Producers - Bank of America

Banc of America Securities LLC (BAS) today announced that Equity Research Analyst Ali Agha has initiated coverage of seven companies in the Alternative Energy Technology and Independent Power sectors.  [Including Ballard Power Systems, Inc., FuelCell Energy, Inc. and Plug Power, Inc.]

1/18/2001  Capitalize on the Fuel Cell Market  - Strategic Research Institute

Fuel Cell Investor 2001, the latest conference organized by Strategic Research Institute will be held in Boston, Tremont Hotel, on March 20-21, 2001. Almost all leading fuel cell companies -- DCH Technology, FuelCell Energy, HPower, Hydrogenics, Mechanical Technology, Millennium Cell, Plug Power, Proton Energy, ZeTek, will be represented by on the highest level, along with executives of some of the hottest pre-IPO fuel cell ventures. Companies interested in fuel cell applications and commercial developments will be represented as well -- DTE Energy, DuPont, Enron, Ford, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, Salomon Smith Barney, Texaco, UBS Warburg, US Department of Energy, Verizon ...

1/19/2000  Fuel Cell Stocks Surge Amidst California Energy Crisis - PEMfuelcells.com/Business Wire

Shares of the major players have moved smartly off their lows of the new trading year with Fuel Cell Energy (Nasdaq:FCEL), Ballard Power (Nasdaq:BLDP) and Plug Power (Nasdaq:PLUG) leading the way. Secondary players such as H Power (Nasdaq:HPOW), Proton Energy (Nasdaq:PRTN) and California based DCH Technology (AMEX:DCH) have also enjoyed strong gains.

1/18/2001  Stuart Energy Receives Order For TTR Hydrogen Generator - Stuart Energy Systems/Canada Newswire

Stuart Energy Systems (TSE: HHO), a leading developer of hydrogen generation and supply systems, announced today that it has received an order for an Electrolyser TTR unit, from BOC Gases (BOC), part of The BOC Group, one of the world's largest industrial gas companies. BOC has purchased a unit with a capacity of 1350 standard cubic feet per hour of hydrogen. "This sale demonstrates the acceptance of the TTR by industrial gas companies for on-site hydrogen production from a cost analysis and reliability perspective," commented Ayman Monged, Vice President of Sales. "Stuart Energy is well positioned to leverage its existing technology, proven in industrial applications, into broader markets, as anticipated demand for on-site hydrogen production increases." The TTR is a packaged hydrogen generating system based on Stuart Energy's latest commercially available technology, the DEP(TM) electrolyser. The TTR product line provides between 225 and 1350 scfh of hydrogen, at various pressures and purities, under a variety of conditions. Based on the scaleable Stuart Energy "H-Series" platform, the TTR industrial hydrogen unit is targeted at customers who require on-site production of hydrogen for processes such as furnace annealing, glass production and manufacturing of edible oil products. The H-series platform is shared with the Stuart Energy Community Fueler, a prototype for emerging hydrogen markets as a transportation fuel and in regenerative power systems. Deployment of technology into the industrial market enables Stuart Energy to demonstrate technology and improve manufacturing capabilities for the emerging markets.

1/16/2001  SatCon Technology Expands Product Development Role With U.S. Navy's New DD21 'All-Electric' Ship - SatCon/Business Wire

Under this award, SatCon will develop the initial design and perform simulation studies for a modular motor drive that will be designed to be compatible with several different motor types. Motor drives integrate electronics and controls within a motor to perform specific motor control functions. The initial study phase is valued at approximately $200,000. SatCon recently was awarded a $2.7 million subcontract to design and develop the integrated power conversion system for the new ship. ...SatCon has three operating segments that contain six divisions. Under the Electronics Products segment, Advanced Fuel Cell Power Products manufactures and sells power conversion products for fuel cell and other power generation systems and Film Microelectronics, Inc. designs and manufactures standard and custom microelectronic circuits and interconnect products.

1/15/2001  Ballard, DaimlerChrysler Dismiss Incorrect News Article, Reaffirm Fuel Cell Alliance Status - Ballard/Business Wire

A news article in the January 15 edition of Japan's Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun is factually incorrect in stating that DaimlerChrysler AG will buy automotive fuel cells from the Mitsubishi Group, ending an exclusive relationship with Ballard Power Systems.      Ballard and DaimlerChrysler remain committed to their exclusive proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell alliance, which also includes Ford Motor Company.

1/12/2001  WestStart-CALSTART Seeks Blue Sky Award Nominations for 2000; Deadline for Nominations is Feb. 16, 2001 - WestStart-CALSTART/Business Wire

Presented annually, the Blue Sky Award is an international designation given for outstanding marketplace contributions to advanced, sustainable transportation that cleans the air, improves energy efficiency and helps reduce greenhouse emissions.

1/12/2001  Graftech Inc. Joins US Fuel Cell Council - UCAR International/Business Wire

Graftech Inc. develops and manufactures flexible graphite for gasket and sealing applications, for use in the manufacture of flow field plates for proton exchange membrane fuel cells, for thermal applications in computer and other electronic devices, fire protection applications, energy management applications in devices such as batteries and supercapacitors, and furnace insulation applications.

1/11/2001  For California Tech Companies, Onsite Power Could Mean Grid Freedom - Sure Power/ Business Wire

Sure Power Corporation, a privately-held company located in Danbury, Conn., delivers computer-grade electricity at "six 9s" availability and better, exceeding the highest availability levels required for mainframe computers and high-end servers.

1/10/2001  H Power Reports Second Quarter Results; H Power Meets Milestones By Shipping Beta Unit In December And Signing Lease For 80,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Facility - HPOW/Business Wire

In December, the company shipped its first prototype beta unit for evaluation and testing to ECO, an association of over 300 rural electric cooperatives. H Power had previously granted ECO the right to market its products to more than 900 cooperatives whose service territory includes 83 percent of U.S. counties in 47 states. Additional beta units are expected to be shipped to ECO over the next several months. ...Due to enhancements made to the fuel cell system by H Power and ECO, principally increasing the fuel cell system capacity by 50 percent to 4.5 kW, and simultaneously decreasing the system size by 25 percent, the shipment of the first beta unit was extended from October to December.  more

1/10/2001 Sustainable Energy to Provide Proton Energy Systems with Power Conditioning Units - STG/Business Wire

Sustainable Energy will be developing 7.5kW power-conditioning systems for Proton's UNIGEN regenerative fuel cell system. Proton will provide the system for use in a renewable energy demonstration producing hydrogen from water using electricity generated from solar or wind power. The hydrogen is stored, and is available on demand to be converted back to electricity using the UNIGEN fuel cell module. The near term markets for these energy storage systems include backup power for telecommunications systems and other critical power applications. Sustainable Energy's power conditioning sub-systems provide critical interfaces between the renewable power source, the UNIGEN hydrogen generator and fuel cell modules, and the protected power load.

1/10/2001  Teledyne Technologies to Deliver Hydrogen Supply System for Fuel Cell Powered Buses - Teledyne/Business Wire

"The Titan HP series is designed for flow rates up to 2,700 standard-liters-per-minute of hydrogen, making it the largest commercial generator Teledyne has designed and manufactured," said Robert Mehrabian, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Teledyne Technologies. "It is an important addition to our current portfolio of on-site hydrogen and oxygen generation systems." Teledyne Energy Systems supplied SunLine with its Altus(TM) Series hydrogen generator three years ago in their initial demonstration project, and that generator is still in continuous operation.

1/8/2001  GM, Toyota Reach Agreement On Fuels For Fuel Cell Vehicles Including Technology Collaboration With ExxonMobil - General Motors/Business Wire

When hydrogen is used as the fuel for fuel cell vehicles, water is the sole product of the reaction, so this kind of vehicle is known as a zero-emissions vehicle. GM and TMC consider these vehicles to be the ultimate clean energy vehicles. Moreover, if it becomes possible in the future to commercially produce hydrogen using regenerative energy sources, such as electricity generated by solar cells used in electrolytic hydrogen production, hydrogen is expected to contribute greatly as a universal fuel, not only for use in fuel cell vehicles, but for the development of a sustainable society. At present, however, the infrastructure has not yet been established to deliver hydrogen as a fuel for automobiles, and there are many problems that must be solved before it can be established. There are also outstanding problems with technologies for storing hydrogen in vehicles and low-cost technologies for producing hydrogen. In order to help solve these problems, GM and TMC are inviting automakers, automotive suppliers, and energy companies to work with them in order to develop global industry standards and bring the hydrogen era a step closer to reality. It is expected that a considerable amount of time will be needed before hydrogen can be realized as a fuel option for the long term. Thus an interim fuel is sought to facilitate the short- to medium-term migration path to hydrogen. A number of fuels, including natural gas, methanol, gasoline, ethanol, DME (dimethyl ether) and naphtha, have been put forward as candidates for a short- to medium-term fuel.

1/8/2001  BMW's Fleet of Hydrogen Powered 7 Series Cars Comes to America - BMW/PRNewswire

The Los Angeles event is part of the BMW CleanEnergy World Tour. The first stop on the tour will take place in Dubai on January 31, 2001. Countries like Dubai in the sunbelt of the earth may produce hydrogen fuel using sea water and solar energy in the nearby future. From there it will make stops in Milan, Tokyo and Brussels before arriving in Los Angeles, California on July 12, 2001. The BMW Group unveiled its fleet of 15 hydrogen-powered 750hLs in Berlin in May, 2000. The world was given the opportunity to see and experience these vehicles during EXPO2000, the world's fair in Hanover, Germany, throughout this past summer. The production-based BMW 750hL represents the culmination of 30 years of research and development of hydrogen-powered automobiles. It offers a practical solution to the desire to make emission-free vehicles available to the public. ...the internal combustion, liquid hydrogen V12 in the BMW 750hL provides a driving experience that would make even the most ardent BMW enthusiast feel very much at home. ...With 37 gallons of liquid hydrogen onboard, the 750hL has a range of 250 miles.

1/5/2001  Stuart Energy Receives Additional Orders For Packaged Hydrogen Generators - Canadian News Wire

Stuart Energy Systems (TSE: HHO), a leading developer of hydrogen generation and supply systems, announced today that it has received an order from a repeat customer, Vaisala Oyj of Finland, for 2 additional hydrogen generators to be added to existing production schedules. The first prototype of this product was field tested by the customer less than 2 years ago. To date Vaisala, the world's largest supplier of meteorological equipment, has placed orders for 14 units. These packaged industrial systems incorporate Stuart's latest commercially available technology, the DEP(TM) electrolyser. "Our business plan goals include commercialization of packaged hydrogen generators and supply systems," said Andrew Stuart, President and CEO of Stuart Energy Systems. "We are introducing hydrogen generators into industrial markets. These hydrogen markets provide us the opportunity to develop revenue, manufacturing know-how and field experience with our new technology, in advance of future transportation and regenerative power markets." "While historically our orders have been for un-packaged customized hydrogen generation equipment, the DEP(TM) technology has enabled significant standardization of the product design and allowed us to establish a manufacturing line for this particular hydrogen generator," commented John McEwen, Director of Manufacturing.

1/5/2001  DCHT Selected to Provide Hydrogen Sensors for NASA by Kevin Westerling - Power Online

A special version of DCHT’s patented Robust Hydrogen Sensor (RHS) will serve as a leak detector in the new seal systems being developed by Shape Change Technologies LLC, the prime contractor on a development program sponsored by the U.S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA). NASA was in need of a sensor that could withstand a corrosive oxygen environment. After testing the RHS design recently, NASA was satisfied with the results. “The unit responded quickly to the hydrogen contamination test gas when it was introduced, tracking contaminant flux repeatedly at all chamber pressures tested,” said David Bents, Manager of High Altitude and Power, NASA Glenn Lewis Field, Cleveland, OH.

1/5/2001  Siemens Westinghouse's 100 kW SOFC System Completes Operating Period - Siemens/Business Wire

Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation announced that the world's longest operating high temperature fuel cell power system, the 100 kW solid oxide fuel cell cogeneration system located in Westervoort, the Netherlands, successfully completed its contracted operating period of two years. The SOFC system was supplied to EDB/ELSAM, a consortium of Dutch and Danish utilities, by Siemens Westinghouse in late 1997. Early in 2001 the system will be moved to a new site for continued operation. "On November 28, 2000 we shut down the 100 kW SOFC system because we had reached the end of the operating period contracted with Siemens Westinghouse. At that time it had accumulated 16,612 hours of operation since its original start up in December 1997. After restart of the system with a rebuilt fuel cell stack in March 1999, the system operated for nearly 12,600 cumulative hours without any performance degradation," said Herman Verbeek, project manager for EnergieNed, the Federation of Energy Companies in the Netherlands, which manages the project for the EDB/ELSAM consortium. ...At the point of shutdown the unit was providing 110 kWe into the local grid with an electrical efficiency of over 46%. It was also providing 65 kWth as hot water into the district heating system. The emissions from the system were especially impressive with NOx, SOx, CO, and VHCs all measured below 1 ppmv. The unit normally operated unattended with a one day per week site visit by technicians employed by the local utility, NUON, which operated the system for the EDB/ELSAM consortium.

1/1/2001  Ballard Delivers Mark 900 Fuel Cells to Nissan - Ballard/Business Wire

Ballard Power Systems announced today the delivery of Mark 900 Series Fuel Cell Power Modules valued at $2.4-million (US$1.6-million), including support services, to Nissan Motor Company.  The Ballard(R) Mark 900 Series Fuel Cell Power Module incorporates Ballard's latest generation fuel cell stack, the Mark 900, which utilizes low-cost materials and is designed for manufacturing in automotive volumes.  "Nissan continues to test and develop alternative propulsion technologies using Ballard's fuel cells," said Ballard Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Firoz Rasul. "Nissan has been a customer of Ballard since 1991, and we are pleased to build on our long relationship."

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