Brunnthal, April 24, 2008 – SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG, a leading supplier of fuel cell products for mobile and off-grid power applications, has been awarded the “Industriepreis 2008” prize of the German small and medium size business organization “Initiative Mittelstand” The EFOY fuel cell was selected as the most interesting and most innovative solution of 2008 in the category“ energy”. “Initiative Mittelstand“honors industry products and solutions that feature an especially high user benefit and very high functionality.

SFC convinced the jury with a mobile fuel cell solution used by the Munich North motorway maintenance agency. In this application the EFOY fuel cell reliably and continuously supplies traffic guidance systems on motorways with power. The use of the fuel cell enables major cost savings in the application of hazard warning trailers with temporary LED-traffic signs. On the trailers the fuel cells continuously re-charge the batteries. Before integration of fuel cells the maximum operating time per trailer was eight hours, now the trailers will run for up to ten days without interruption and without requiring user intervention. “We have now been using the EFOY fuel cells for more than one and a half years”, says Peter Scheidler, head of the technical department at the Munich North motorway maintenance agency. “Before, we had to pull the trailers into the depot for a battery recharge on the grid every day, including the weekends. Now they run continuously for many days, which for us results in an enormous reduction of time, effort, and costs. We really love the fuel cell solution! “

The annual industry award marks the third time that “Initiative Mittelstand“ 2008 has set this innovation competition, which focuses on industry applications. 600 companies competed in 21 categories for marketing and PR services prizes in a total value of more than 75,000 EUR.

About SFC AG
SFC AG (www.sfc.com) is market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications serving the leisure, industrial and defense markets.  As one of Germany’s technology pioneers, SFC has won numerous innovation awards.  SFC has alliances with leading companies in a wide range of industries.  Unlike most other fuel cell manufacturers, who are in the research and development phase or run subsidized demonstration projects, SFC has shipped fully commercial products to industrial and private end users for four years, and has created a convenient fuel cartridge supply infrastructure. SFC is DIN ISO 9001:2000 certified.

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Brunnthal and Munich, February 13, 2008 – Two manufacturers of electrically powered vehicles have opted simultaneously to integrate the EFOY fuel cell as serial equipment in their vehicles. With immediate effect, the Dutch bicycle expert van Raam and Veloform GmbH, the German manufacturer of the well-known CityCruiser Velotaxi, will start manufacturing particular product lines with the environmentally friendly EFOY power supply as standard equipment. In both cases the EFOY fuel cell offers decisive advantages: it recharges the batteries off-grid – i.e. away from any power point and even during vehicle operation. The driver does not have to park his vehicle for recharging anymore. Annoying and costly interruptions, in which the vehicle cannot be used, are thus completely eliminated.

After the huge success in caravanning applications the EFOY fuel cell is now entering another attractive market with this first serial integration in bicycles. The commercial importance of the electric vehicle market is expected to grow and expand over the next years as environmental protection campaigns discussions about respirable dust become more dominant. With an extremely low weight the EFOY fuel cells ensures almost unlimited mileage for these vehicles. With a single fuel cartridge a light electric vehicle can cover up to 1,000 km. Operation of the fuel cell is environmentally friendly – the only by-products are water and carbon dioxide in an amount equivalent to what is contained in the breath of a child. The fuel for the EFOY fuel cell is nowadays also generated also from renewable resources.

van Raam specializes in the production of bicycles and bicycle frames to customer specification. Alongside the wide range of standard styles the company also produces vehicles to meet individual requirements. The “Fun2Go“ tricycle developed by van Raam for inner city traffic, which will now be equipped ex works with an EFOY fuel cell, is an interesting alternative for biking in pairs, transporting loads and for users with physical handicaps. With two side-by-side seats it is attractive for shopping, commuting, for holiday parks and hotels, and for also for events.

The CityCruiser and DeliveryCruiser vehicles from Veloform GmbH, also know as velotaxis, are ultramodern, muscle powered transport vehicles with electric support motor. They are so-called pedelecs (pedal electric cycle), i.e. bicycles with support motor. The emission free vehicles are used as mobile platforms for passengers, goods, and advertisements which are placed on the cabin. Driver and passengers sit in a safe, comfortable cell, goods and advertising material can be stored and easily accessed in the storage compartment of the DeliveryCruiser. Use of the EFOY fuel cell now also enables actively cooling or heating of the storage space.

Tourism organizers, hotel and golf court operators, rehab centers and other service providers are very interested in electric vehicles with fuel cell. Visitors to CBR can experience the world’s first serially equipped with a fuel cell tricycle at the Dreirad-Zentrum Munich booth 524, hall 6. Additional information is also available at http://www.dreirad-zentrum.de/.

About SFC AG
SFC AG (www.sfc.com) is market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications serving the leisure, industrial and defense markets.  As one of Germany’s technology pioneers, SFC has won numerous innovation awards.  SFC has alliances with leading companies in a wide range of industries.  Unlike most other fuel cell manufacturers, who are in the research and development phase or run subsidized demonstration projects, SFC has shipped fully commercial products to industrial and private end users for four years, and has created a convenient fuel cartridge supply infrastructure. SFC is DIN ISO 9001:2000 certified.

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SFC AG
Eugen-Sänger-Ring 4
D-85649 Brunnthal
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Email: ulrike.schramm@sfc.com
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Brunnthal--SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG, market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications, has again been awarded a commercial order for its portable fuel cells in a defense application. The order amounts to 350,000 Euro. Ordering costumer is a Western European defense organization. The order builds on the successful use of SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG products in international tests. The order comprises portable Jenny fuel cells and Power Manager Units both by SFC. These systems will be used in an international peace-keeping mission.

Portable fuel cells by SFC are a compact power source carried on the body. They provide reliable, autonomous power anytime and anywhere so that soldiers will always have enough power to run their devices even in difficult terrain and in challenging environmental and weather conditions. In these situations the fuel cell’s advantages are an important asset: they are lightweight, silent and emission-free. The SFC fuel cell system reduces the load carried by the soldier by more than 80 percent compared to conventional lithium batteries. As a consequence, soldiers can reliably power their devices in longer missions with less battery weight. This increases their mobility and flexibility during the mission. 

With the help of the SFC Power Manager almost any device used during the mission can be supplied with electricity by the fuel cell or any other available power source. Current and voltage are automatically adapted, ensuring that vitally important devices like radio and communication systems can be operated reliably and longer than with batteries. Thanks to integrated automatic cable recognition the SFC Power Manager directly adapts to the individual voltage requirements of the respective devices. 

With this major order, SFC fuel cells have again demonstrated their significance for the autonomous power supply of soldiers in the field – one of the big challenges of modern defense organizations. “This order once more proves our competitive edge and the technical maturity of our fuel cells and power management products. It also shows that our successful international field and product tests are now leading to first commercial orders“, says Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG. „Thus, the extensive qualification programs our products undergo even in extreme conditions in the field continue to bear fruit“.

About SFC Smart Fuel Cell

SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG (www.sfc.com) is market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications serving the leisure, industrial and defense markets.  As one of Germany’s technology pioneers, SFC has won numerous innovation awards.  In a U.S. Navy Assessment in 2005, SFC was awarded the highest score for technical maturity of all fuel cell products. SFC has cooperation agreements with the German Bundeswehr, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force and other leading military organizations.  Unlike most other fuel cell manufacturers, who are in the research and development phase or run subsidized demonstration projects, SFC has shipped fully commercial products to industrial and private end users for four years, and has created a convenient fuel cartridge sup-ply infrastructure. SFC is DIN ISO 9001:2000 certified.

Brunnthal, Germany, January 8, 2008 – SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG, the leading provider of methanol powered fuel cell systems in the medium power range, has further strengthened its leading position in the European leisure markets. This is clearly demonstrated by several major incoming orders from all over Europe in November and December 2007 for 1,100 EFOY fuel cells in total. Of these, 300 fuel cells were delivered in Q4 of 2007, 800 fuel cell systems will be relevant to 2008 sales. The total value of these major orders amounts to approx. 1.8 million Euros.

Major orders were placed among others by Webasto, Italy and Belgium, and several members of the Trigano Group: Trigano Service and EuroAccessoires, France, and Grove Products Ltd., England and Ireland. In addition, an order for over two dozen EFOY fuel cells from an industry sales partner of SFC Smart Fuel Cell in the West of the U.S.A. reflects the growing interest in this country for the use of fuel cells in industry applications.

After the first major order of the Trigano group announced by press release in November 2007, these new orders are clear proof of the increasing demand for EFOY fuel cells in the European markets.

“Sustainable growth and the expansion of our presence in the European markets were our major targets for the 2007 business year“, says Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG. “The new major orders from France, England, Ireland, Italy, and the Benelux countries are proof that we have successfully reached these targets. Thanks to our strong cooperations with leading wholesale partners in the individual countries, our EFOY brand has now become an integral part of the caravanning market all over Europe. And the large order backlog, which will be delivered in the first quarter of 2008, underlines our growth potential for 2008.”

With the additional orders SFC Smart Fuel Cell increases its competitive edge as a supplier of on-board power equipment for motor homes in the European markets. For the company, France has meanwhile become the biggest sales market for EFOY fuel cells. At the same time the U.S. market is gaining importance with reference to industrial applications.

SFC Smart Fuel Cell has predicted a three digit sales growth rate for the closed 2007 business year. In the first nine months of 2007 the company increased its turnover by approx. 130 percent to 9.6 million EUR compared to the first nine months of the year before.
About SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG

SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG (www.sfc.com) is market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications serving the leisure, industrial and defense markets.  As one of Germany’s technology pioneers, SFC has won numerous innovation awards.  SFC has alliances with leading companies in a wide range of industries.  Unlike most other fuel cell manufacturers, who are in the research and development phase or run subsidized demonstration projects, SFC has shipped fully commercial products to industrial and private end users for four years, and has created a convenient fuel cartridge supply infrastructure. SFC is DIN ISO 9001:2000 certified.

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SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG 
Eugen-Sänger-Ring 4  
D-85649 Brunnthal
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SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG
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Email: barbara.frankenberg@sfc.com
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• Building upon their successful cooperation the German Bundeswehr has awarded a follow-up contract of 2.5 mio Euro for extending the range of defense applications of SFC fuel cells.

• A considerable part of this order will contribute to this year’s turnover.

• SFC fuel cells prove an efficient solution for supplying power in the field. 

Brunnthal, November 27, 2007 – SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG, market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications, has been awarded a major follow-up contract by the German Bundeswehr. The order amounts to approx. 2.5 million Euro.

The follow-up order builds on the success of the existing cooperation between the German Bundeswehr and SFC Smart Fuel Cell. Its purpose is to establish the use of fuel cells as a compact portable power source for the soldier. In addition, further fields of application are to be addressed, e.g. the use in vehicles as a non-detectable on-board power source and the general use as a universal autonomous energy provider in replacement of conventional generators and batteries. In all these contexts fuel cells offer exceptional advantages as a silent, lightweight and emission-free power source. To add to this, the enormously high energy density of the SFC products provides significant cost and emission reductions in the logistics area.

An extensive SFC product qualification program is dedicated to ensuring reliable operation under defense conditions. In this context, the use in high altitudes and the operation in extreme climates are addressed.

With this follow-up order SFC fuel cells have again demonstrated their superior benefits for the solution of one of today’s most urgent problems of modern defense organizations: the availability of power in the field. The use of fuel cells allows immediate reductions of up to 80 percent of the weight of power supplies carried by the soldier. “This new Bundeswehr order is expression of our leadership in the development and production of portable power systems for a large number of defense organizations worldwide“, says Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG. „We are very proud of the confidence placed in us and are looking forward to a long term cooperation with the Bundeswehr as their reliable partner.“

A significant part of this order will contribute to this year’s turnover of SFC.
 
About SFC Smart Fuel Cell
SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG (www.sfc.com) is market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications serving the leisure, industrial and defense markets.  As one of Germany’s technology pioneers, SFC has won numerous innovation awards.  In a U.S. Navy Assessment in 2005, SFC was awarded the highest score for technical maturity of all fuel cell products. SFC has cooperation agreements with the German Bundeswehr, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force and other leading military organizations.  Unlike most other fuel cell manufacturers, who are in the research and development phase or run subsidized demonstration projects, SFC has shipped fully commercial products to industrial and private end users for four years, and has created a convenient fuel cartridge supply infrastructure. SFC is DIN ISO 9001:2000 certified.

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Public Relations Manager
SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG
Eugen-Saenger-Ring 4
D-85649 Brunnthal
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Investor Relations Manager
SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG
Eugen-Saenger-Ring 4
D-85649 Brunnthal
Tel. +49 89 673 592-378
Fax. +49 89 673 592-369
Email: barbara.frankenberg@sfc.com

Brunnthal, Germany, August 24, 2007 – EFOY fuel cells by SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG mark another milestone in their successful sales history: on the occasion of Caravan Salon Duesseldorf, Europe’s most important caravanning fair, the leading fuel cell producer introduces the newest member of the EFOY family, EFOY 900. With an energy capacity of 900 watt hours per day this new fuel cell is positioned between EFOY 600 and EFOY 1200 to provide off-grid power to small and medium-sized motor homes from spring to fall and to ensure a basic energy supply in winter. EFOY 900 will be offered at a recommended sales price of EUR 2,599 (incl. 19% VAT).

The new EFOY 900 complements the successful EFOY fuel cell portfolio consisting of EFOY 600, EFOY 1200, and EFOY 1600. SFC has already sold over 6,000 fuel cells to industry customers and consumers worldwide, 4,000 of which provide motor homes all over Europe with reliable, silent and environmentally friendly power. Like all EFOY models, EFOY 900 operates on EFOY M5 resp. M10 fuel cartridges, which are available at more than 600 sales points across Europe. One EFOY M10 cartridge contains 10 litres methanol and will supply a motor home with independent power for up to four weeks.

“With the EFOY 900 as basic power supply owners of medium-sized motor homes can now enjoy full independence of the grid. It is an ideal supplement also for owners of vehicles with solar cell who want full batteries also during bad weather“, says Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG. “EFOY 900 is a valuable addition to our product portfolio, enabling us to offer a suitable energy solution for any kind of motor home from starter model to advanced luxury styles.“

With the introduction of the EFOY 900 motor home owners can now choose the right power source for their individual power needs from four performance levels: EFOY 600 is the starter model for smaller vehicles and summer travellers. EFOY 900 is made for small to medium-sized motor homes from spring to fall and to provide basic power in winter. Both models are also ideal as an addition to existing solar systems on board to ensure availability of weather-independent power. EFOY 1200 is the standard model for reliable all-year off-grid power in motor homes of all sizes. EFOY 1600, the top model, is the power solution for highest comfort and energy demands even in large luxury motor homes.

Interested parties will be able to experience all four EFOY fuel cells in live operation at the upcoming Caravan Salon Duesseldorf at SFC’s booth B52 in hall 13 and at numerous other retail partners of SFC.

About SFC Smart Fuel Cell
SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG is market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications serving the leisure, industrial and defense markets.  As one of Germany’s technology pioneers, SFC has won numerous innovation awards.  SFC has alliances with leading companies in a wide range of industries.  Unlike most other fuel cell manufacturers, who are in the research and development phase or run subsidized demonstration projects, SFC has shipped fully commercial products to industrial and private end users for four years, and has created a convenient fuel cartridge supply infrastructure. SFC is DIN ISO 9001:2000 certified.

Brunnthal, Germany -SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG,  the leading global manufacturer of methanol fuel cell systems for mobile and remote energy supply and Webasto AG, Stockdorf, one of the leading suppliers to the automotive and leisure vehicle industry, plan on a long-term cooperation for the equipping of leisure vehicles.

It is intended that in the future SFC will supply EFOY fuel cells via Webasto, manufactured in series, for the equipping of leisure vehicles. Additionally, the cooperation, in a regional sales organisation, will in the future give SFC a stronger presence for its products in the accessories follow-up market.
Within the recreational vehicle market, estimated by market specialists to consist of more than 1 million vehicles in Europe, Webasto, known as one of the market leaders for heating solutions in the automotive industry, is providing innovative comfort solutions under a global gas free strategy. The SFC fuel cell system is a perfectly fitting component to that strategy. “Through this strategy, we will offer a solution which is space-saving, low-emission emitting and powerful, allowing for the mobility and highest comfort to our customers”, says Phillip A. Thompson, Board Member of Webasto AG.
While providing an environmentally friendly source of energy, SFC’s fuel cells offer a preferred high level of comfort and SFC will be a valuable partner of „Webasto Global Comfort Solutions“. “The technological advance of our fuel cells enables gas free energy supply for recreational vehicles. The planned cooperation with Webasto in the “Gas Free” concept and in further regions for the accessories market marks another milestone for our company’s commercial success”, says Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG.

SFC is looking to achieve a triple digit percentage sales growth rate in the current fiscal year. In the first half of 2007 the company has already increased its sales, compared to the previous year, by 150 per cent to 7.5 million Euros.

About SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG

SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG (www.sfc.com) is market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications serving the leisure, industrial and defense markets.  As one of Germany’s technology pioneers, SFC has won numerous innovation awards.  SFC has alliances with leading companies in a wide range of industries.  Unlike most other fuel cell manufacturers, who are in the research and development phase or run subsidized demonstration projects, SFC has shipped fully commercial products to industrial and private end users for four years, and has created a convenient fuel cartridge supply infrastructure. SFC is DIN ISO 9001:2000 certified.

SFC wins US Army OTC order for development of a 250 W fuel cell

Brunnthal, Germany, Jan. 23, 2007 – SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG, technology and market leader in fuel cell based energy solutions, has again been selected for providing an advanced power solution to an important military program. In the context of an US Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) order, SFC is to develop a 250 W Alternate Power Source Fuel Cell (APSFC) for use of the Army’s Operational Test Command (OTC).

The Army OTC conducts objective testing of potential Army systems.  To achieve this task, the OTC provides test scenarios which must occur in a realistic environment over many days.  This creates a challenge for the test data acquisition and test command and control systems.  These systems must operate seamlessly and avoid being a source of bias.  Stopping the test play to replace the data acquisition system’s batteries is not an option.  SFC’s APSFC will be a robust, reliable, compact, and lightweight power source for these data acquisition systems, producing quality DC power with very low detection signature.  The APSFC will be adapted to a variety of vehicle platforms and will be able to operate over 80 test hours without test range personnel maintenance or access.

The 250 W APSFC is based on SFC’s fully commercialized EFOY technology. It is a highly ruggedized stand alone 250 W lightweight power supply made to perform even in hash Army Test environments.  The APSFC is designed to be easily carried by one person.  It will export sufficient power to operate the OTC data acquisition suite used to collect data during operational tests of advanced Army systems.

“We are excited to have been selected for this important development order by OTC against all competition.  We feel SFC will provide a product which meets the requirements and schedule of OTC and best value for the US Army. This clearly confirms our strong technology position in the defense market”, says Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC.  “This product will be an ideal extension of our successful EFOY fuel cell portfolio towards higher outputs.  And it will open up additional applications, for example field and emergency chargers, but also new reliable 24/7power solutions for industrial off-grid systems and devices.”