Test Units to Provide Emergency Lighting and Portable Device Recharging Millennium Cell Subsidiary Establishes Operations at University of South Carolina's Incubation Center at Innovista in Columbia, S.C.

EATONTOWN, N.J., Feb 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Millennium Cell Inc. (NASDAQ: MCEL), a leading developer of hydrogen battery technology, today received confirmation of an award for a test market of its LED light and device charger. The award is part of phase II of the Greater Columbia... 
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USC’s Innovista, the budding research campus that touts itself as a leader in hydrogen fuel cell research, is getting a tenant that is ready to come and make money off the fledgling technology.

Gecko Energy Technologies, a New Jersey-based company, will open a branch in Columbia to begin testing and manufacturing a portable battery-like device that can provide power for emergency workers.

Although the initial investment is small — roughly $250,000 this year for three employees... 
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Boston, MA, United States, 02/06/2008 - Portable fuel cells to be one of first markets commercialized.

The Knowledge Foundation announced today that Dr. Terry Payne, Technology Development Manager with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrogen, Fuel Cell & Infrastructure Technologies Program, will be the opening speaker at the 10th Small Fuel Cells conference to be held in Atlanta, GA from April 30 – May 2, 2008.

Citing the ready market for small fuel cells and their less... 
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Award Recognizes Product for Demonstrating Innovation, Technological Advancement and Contribution to Soldier Modernization

LIVERMORE, Calif., February 6, 2008 – UltraCell Corporation, a leading producer of reformed methanol fuel cells (RMFCs) for mobile power applications, today announced that the company’s XX25™ best micro fuel cell platform with hybrid battery and extended runtime fuel options, garnered the prestigious “Best Soldier System Innovation & Technology”... 
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Cellkraft has chosen to divide its fuel cell and humidity/steam activities into two separate business areas in order to best cater for the different customer needs and meet the growing customer base. As part of this focusing, the business areas will have separate newsletters so specific customers can better relate to the news.

Highlights from Customer Trials

In two different customer trials, two different aspects of start-up reliability are examined.

In October, a period of 6 months of standby... 
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Acquisition of Revolutionary Technology Sets Stage for Massive Marketing Effort

CARSON CITY, NV--(Marketwire - February 5, 2008) - Xynergy Corporation (PINKSHEETS: XYNG) announced today it has acquired all rights to a revolutionary hydrogen splitting generator. The generator is fuelled by water and has been proven to power small businesses, including restaurants located in South Florida. Use of the generator in retail applications reduces energy consumption by an astounding 70%. The company... 
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Efforts to create a “hydrogen economy” to reduce U.S. oil imports will get a boost from a new laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that will evaluate tests, materials, mechanical properties and standards for hydrogen pipelines.

Construction is just beginning on the 750-square-foot laboratory on the site of a former hydrogen test facility at the NIST campus in Boulder, Colo. The laboratory—including a control room in a separate, existing... 
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RVINE, Calif., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it received an order for four additional Ford Escape Hydrogen Hybrid vehicles for the U.S. Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). The contract will be administered by Aerospace Engineering Spectrum (AES), based in Ogden, Utah.

The Ford Escape Hydrogen Hybrids were developed for TARDEC for demonstration and use as administrative... 
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CFCL to supply Ceramic Powders to CeramTec

Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (“CFCL”), a global leader in fuel cell development, has signed a Co-operation and Supply agreement with CeramTec AG of Germany to secure a high volume supply of fuel cell components.

CeramTec is a world leader in producing high-quality industrial ceramic products for a wide range of applications in the automotive, electronic, medical and machine and plant construction industry.

In line with CFCL’s commercialisation... 
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NJCST Awards Supports Commercialization of TreadStone’s LiteCell Fuel Cell Technology and HydroOSP, One-Step Processing Innovation.

PRINCETON, New Jersey, February 4, 2008 — TreadStone Technologies, a leading innovator of pivotal technologies for the hydrogen economy, was awarded $500,000 grant through the Edison Innovation R&D Fund and the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology (NJCST). The Edison Innovation award will support further development of TreadStone’s... 
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Career Includes Service Under Three Presidential Administrations, At Two Distinguished Law Firms and At Northrop Corporation.

DANBURY, Conn., Feb. 4, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCEL), a leading manufacturer of high efficiency ultra-clean power plants using a variety of fuels for commercial, industrial and utility customers, today named Togo Dennis West, Jr., 65, Chairman of the Board of Noblis, Inc. and of TLI Leadership Group, to its Board of Directors.

During... 
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A throng of students swarmed around a car parked in the lot at Chatterton Middle School in Warren last week.

The hovering and jockeying for space in attempts to see the vehicle was reminiscent of paparazzi on the trail of say Britney Spears or Paris Hilton.

The object of their interest, however, was decidedly more Detroit and racy in a far different way than the blond celebrities so prone to risqué headlines.

What the students wanted to see so badly -- and to take a ride in eventually... 
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Company Discloses Progress Made in last 6 Months; AEC’s New Initiative Focused on Hydrogen Injection System for Diesel Engines; Innovative Solution Improves Fuel Efficiency, Increases Horsepower and Decreases Emissions of Diesel-Powered Trucks

BURLINGTON, Ontario -- Jan 29, 2008 -- Alternate Energy Corp. (OTCBB: ARGY), an emerging leader in the commercialization of economically viable and environmentally responsible hydrogen solutions, updates shareholders on its progress to date.

Since... 
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DANBURY, Conn., Jan 31, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCEL), a leading manufacturer of high efficiency ultra-clean power plants for commercial, industrial and utility customers, announced that the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) has issued its final decision approving 16.2 megawatts (MW: 25.73, +0.24, +0.94%) of projects incorporating six of the company's DFC3000(tm) fuel cells under Connecticut's Project 150.

In the decision,... 
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jan 31, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- All Amounts in U.S. Dollars, Unless Otherwise Noted

Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD)(NASDAQ: BLDP) confirmed that the previously announced transaction to sell the company's automotive fuel cell assets to Daimler AG and Ford Motor Company closed today as planned.

About Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX: BLD)(NASDAQ: BLDP) is recognized as a leader in the development, manufacture and sale... 
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It would make more sense to reduce energy consumption at home than buy a fuel cell for the house.

Roger Saillant, president and chief executive of the Latham-based Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUG - News) fuel cell company, said it won't be economical to buy a fuel cell system for the house for at least another five years.

Saillant, who plans to retire in April after seven years as Plug chief, said he's been motivated to protect the environment since the 1960s.

He spoke to a room full... 
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The Department of Public Utility Control awarded subsidies for alternative energy development for power plants... 
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Sacramento, Calif. — The California Fuel Cell Partnership announced that Jan van Dokkum, President of UTC Power, has been appointed 2008 Steering Team Chair. Reginald Modlin, Director of Environmental and Energy Planning, Chrysler LLC, will be Vice Chair.

The CaFCP Steering Team chair position changes every year, rotating through the four categories of partners: auto manufacturers, energy providers, fuel cell technology companies and government agencies. The vice chair becomes the... 
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Pasadena, Calif. - CALSTART, North America's leading advanced transportation technology organization, has secured and launched contracts for five major fuel cell bus technology development projects with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), an important part of CALSTART's overall hydrogen pathways strategy.

The newest $24-million effort involves multiple fuel cell and drive system leaders, three transit districts and three major bus makers. It drives forward a focused,... 
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Since the beginning of 2008, Mr. Martin Tröger has joined the team of FuelCon AG. A mechanical engineer, Mr. Tröger has more than 15 years experience in technical sales, marketing, and the distribution of industrial goods to the specialty engine development, automation and power train engineering industries. Prior to joining FuelCon, he was the test system Business Development Manager - Europe for the company Hydrogenics GmbH. With the move to FuelCon, Mr. Tröger holds the... 
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    TUSTIN, Calif. – Jan. 29, 2008 – Pacific Fuel Cell Corp. (OTCBB: PFCE), a specialty component manufacturer for the fuel cell industry, said today that it is experiencing a surge in its mold-to-size programs, working with five customers on six projects that range from 50 watts to multi-kilowatt.

    "Our ability to offer mold-to-size components is significant and indicative of the industry moving forward," said George Suzuki,... 
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