Fuel Cells 2000's Fuel Cell Technology Update - April 2004
"Jennifer Gangi" <[email protected]> Wed, 31 Mar 2004 11:05:02 -0500
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This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------_=_NextPart_001_01C41739.EC9012FA Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Fuel Cell Technology Update - April 2004 =20 For more information on the following stories, click on the provided link, = contact Jennifer Gangi at [email protected] or call (202) 785-4222, ex= t. 17. To subscribe or unsubscribe to this listserve, see the end of this = message. =20 After being hijacked by hackers, the Fuel Cell Match Maker message board is= back online. Please visit http://www.fuelcells.org/dc/dcboard.php to che= ck it out. =20 TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS =20 Nissan Leases X-Trail FCV to Cosmo Oil.=20 Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. has leased the first unit of the X-TRAIL FCV fuel cell = vehicle manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan delivered the vehicl= e to Cosmo Oil in a ceremony held at the Japan Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstra= tion Program's Yokohama-Daikoku Hydrogen Station. Cosmo Oil intends to use= the hydrogen-powered X-TRAIL FCV to obtain information about how the hydro= gen supply infrastructure should be configured.=20 http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/STORY/0,1299,SI9-CH-LO3-TI1022-CI766-IFY-MC= 92,00.html <http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/STORY/0,1299,SI9-CH-LO3-TI1022-= CI766-IFY-MC92,00.html>=20 =20 Honda's Fuel Cell Stack Successfully Cold Starts. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. proved its FCX fuel cell stack's cold-start and drivi= ng performance capabilities in Japan. As a part of the test, the FCX succe= ssfully started up after being parked outside overnight, with temperatures = falling to as low as -11=BA C (+12 =BAF). Driving was conducted immediatel= y after on a test track and on public roads.=20=20 http://hondanews.com/CatID1002?mid=3D2004022728657&mime=3Dasc&archives=3Dt =20 SCAQMD to Convert Prius Hybrids to Operate on Hydrogen. California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is spendi= ng more than $4 million to make 35 Toyota Prius gasoline/electric hybrid ca= rs capable of operating on hydrogen. The converted cars will be bought by f= ive different cities in Southern California (Burbank, Ontario, Riverside, S= anta Anna and Santa Monica). The Department of Defense's National Automotiv= e Center (NAC) is also expected to purchase five of the cars for a total of= $500,000. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. will provide = the engineering, design and development of advanced hydrogen fuel systems f= or the vehicles. http://www.qtww.com/news_events/index.shtml =20 STATIONARY POWER =20 FuelCell Energy to Provide Fuel Cell to Sheraton Hotel. FuelCell Energy, Inc. and distribution partner PPL EnergyPlus, are providin= g a 250-kilowatt Direct FuelCell (DFC) power plant for installation at the = Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. The DFC power plant is expected to provi= de about 20 percent of the hotel's power and domestic hot water needs. The= New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has com= mitted $920,000 to the project, with delivery of the fuel cell scheduled fo= r this summer. http://www.fce.com <http://www.fce.com/>=20 =20 Plug Power, Honda Continue Home Energy Station Development. Plug Power, Inc. and Honda Research and Development Company, Ltd. have form= ed an agreement for the second phase of an expected multi-phase product dev= elopment effort. The companies completed the first phase of the agreement = in October 2003 with the successful demonstration of a prototype Home Energ= y Station at Honda's facility in California. The work under the second pha= se of the project will focus on developing a next-generation prototype of t= he Home Energy Station. As in the first phase, Honda R&D of Japan will fun= d Plug Power's work under this new agreement.=20 http://www.plugpower.com/news/press.cfm =20 NYC Initiative Funds Eight Fuel Cell Installations at Wastewater Treatment = Plants. A $13 million initiative announced by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg= will install eight 200-kW fuel cells at wastewater treatment plants in the= city, to convert waste gas into electricity. The fuel cells installed unde= r this program are expected to annually eliminate about 170 tons of regulat= ed emissions and more than 9,000 tons of carbon dioxide. http://www.nyc.gov/ =20 Fuel Cell Installed at CWU. ReliOn (formerly Avista Labs) delivered the first fuel cell to be installed= in Central Washington, and trained a team of engineering students at Centr= al Washington University (CWU). CWU's Fuel Cell Learning Center is part of= a DOE grant to educate students and the public about hydrogen and fuel cel= ls. Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Developme= nt (CTED) received the grant and contracted with BPA to administer it in su= pport of the Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative.=20=20 =20 PORTABLE/BACKUP POWER =20 Plug Power Unit Installed at Scotland Telecommunications Tower. Plug Power Inc. announced that its GenCore=AE fuel cell product has been in= stalled and is currently providing backup power to a remote cellular teleco= mmunications tower in Elgin, Scotland in collaboration with Orange, FDT Ass= ociates, and BOC Group. http://www.plugpower.com/news/press.cfm =20 havePower to Provide Fuel Cells for Ohio Radio Towers. The Ohio Department of Administrative Services plans to install fuel cells = on Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS) towers to provide emerg= ency backup power for the statewide radio network during emergencies. have= Power, LLC will oversee the installations under an $87,252 contract.=20 http://www.havepower.com <http://www.havepower.com/>=20 =20 Palcan Signs Letter of Intent With Singapore Company. Palcan Fuel Cells Ltd. has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with CET Technol= ogies Pte. Ltd. of Singapore, a division of Singapore Technologies. The LOI= confirms that CET will test and evaluate Palcan's Palpac(tm) fuel cell sys= tem and backup power generator for use by the Singapore Armed Forces.=20 http://www.palcan.com <http://www.palcan.com/>=20 =20 GTI Leads Team to Develop SOFC-powered Portable Generator. The U.S. Army's Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) has awa= rded a $3.7-million contract to a team, led by the Gas Technology Institute= (GTI), for the development of a 10-kilowatt solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) p= ortable generator fueled with either diesel or military logistics fuel. Th= e development team includes the Air Force Research Laboratory and the U.S. = Department of Defense Fuel Cell Test and Evaluation Center (FCTec). http://www.gastechnology.org/webroot/app/xn/xd.aspx?it=3Denweb&xd=3D6newsro= om\gtiandsubcontractorsawarded3point7milliontodevelopdieseljp8.xml =20 CWRU and Ashlawn to Develop Fuel Cells for DOD. Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) has signed a one-year, $500,000 rese= arch agreement with The Ashlawn Group, LLC to develop fuel cells to supply = power for Department of Defense (DOD) "smart" munitions. CWRU researchers = will be subcontracting with an Ashlawn team to develop "meso" fuel cell sta= cks of two different sizes - one roughly the size of a D battery and anothe= r the size and weight of an AA battery - that will be capable of fitting in= artillery and mortar shells. http://www.case.edu/news/2004/3-04/ashlawn.htm =20 Protonex Receives Venture Capital Financing. Protonex Technology Corporation has received early stage financing to furth= er develop the company's portable fuel cell technology for commercial appli= cations. The financing was led by Conduit Ventures, Ltd. with co-investors= SAS Investors, Solstice Capital and Commons Capital. http://www.protonex.com/protonex%20receives%20VC%20funding.pdf =20 FUELS/REFORMERS/STORAGE =20 DOE Releases Hydrogen Posture Plan. The Department of Energy (DOE) released its "Hydrogen Posture Plan," a docu= ment that outlines the activities, milestones and deliverables that DOE pla= ns to pursue to support America's shift to a hydrogen-based transportation = energy system. The Posture Plan integrates research, development, and demon= stration activities from the DOE renewable, nuclear, fossil, and science of= fices, and identifies milestones for technology development over the next d= ecade, leading up to a commercialization decision by industry in 2015.=20 http://www.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/posture_plan04.html =20 Airgas to Provide Hydrogen for Plug Power's GenCore=AE. Plug Power Inc. and Airgas, Inc. announced a five-year hydrogen fuel servic= e agreement for Airgas to be the preferred supplier of hydrogen fuel for Pl= ug Power's GenCore=AE customers. Airgas whose national network includes nea= rly 800 locations, will offer fuel services including cylinder dropoff and = connection to Plug Power's GenCore=AE customers. Airgas will also provide a= complete line of specialty gas equipment to help manage the fuel supply an= d a Chemical Energy Storage Module (CESM) to provide hydrogen fuel storage = for the GenCore=AE fuel cell systems. http://www.plugpower.com/news/press.cfm =20 Dynetek to Deliver Storage Systems to Hyundai. Dynetek Industries Ltd. has been contracted to develop and deliver advanced= on-board hydrogen fuel storage systems to Hyundai Motor Company for use in= their fuel cell-powered version of its Tucson compact sport utility vehicl= e (SUV). Dynetek will provide the fuel storage solution using its certified= 350bar (5000psi) hydrogen fuel storage system with its in-tank pressure re= gulator.=20=20 http://www.dynetek.com <http://www.dynetek.com/>=20 =20 FUEL CELL COMPONENTS =20 Enova Systems to Jointly Develop Propulsion system for Hyundai, to Deliver = Power Components to Ford. Enova Systems has entered into a contract with Hyundai Motor Company of Kor= ea to jointly develop Hyundai's next generation fuel cell power propulsion = system for its new Tucson SUV. As part of the six-month program, Enova wil= l enhance and optimize the current motor controller and electric for the Tu= cson Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FCHEV). Enova also has received a = purchase order for and will commence delivery of production high-voltage po= wer conversion systems for Ford Motor Company's hydrogen-powered Focus fuel= cell vehicle.=20 http://www.enovasystems.com/investor/pressContent/03112004.asp =20 Century Inc. Unveils Bipolar Plate Manufacturing Process. Century, Inc. has developed a new single-station production process for man= ufacturing fuel cell bipolar plates utilizing a 12-screw mixer known as the= RingExtruder. Century has received a contract from the U.S. Army National= Automotive Center (NAC) for the ongoing research and development of the ne= w process. http://www.centinc.com/news.aspx?newsID=3D52 =20 REPORTS/MARKET STUDIES =20 Micro-Fuel Cells. Progressive Investor has just released the report, "Micro-Fuel Cells: The F= irst Wave of Fuel Cell Commercialization." This report is a succinct overv= iew of the industry, the main players, what sets them apart from each other= and the challenges they face, and what to expect going forward. The report= covers the small public companies, the role of the multinational electroni= cs companies, and the venture capital view of the sector.=20 http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/progressiveinvestor/index.cfm Stationary Fuel Cells. The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has released a= new report, "Stationary Fuel Cells: Future Promise, Current Hype," which p= resents the benefits and disadvantages of fuel cell technology, the current= and future market situation for fuel cells, and sample diffusion curves. = The report can be downloaded free at http://aceee.org/pubs/ie041.htm. =20 Clean-Energy Trends 2004. Clean Edge's "Clean Energy Trends 2004" reports that solar, wind, and fuel = cells are poised to grow from a $12.9 billion industry today to $92 billion= by 2013. The report also examines the factors that are influencing clean-= energy markets and tracks five key trends, including how some innovative ut= ilities are using clean energy as a price hedge for customers. http://www.cleanedge.com/reports-trends2004.php =20 Alternate Energy. Alternate Energy: Assessment & Implementation by James J. Winebrake, Ph.D. = examines both the technical and non-technical aspects of emerging technolog= ies. Detailed technology assessments for specific alternative energy resour= ces are presented. An overview of the problems associated with conventional= energy consumption is included, as well as an insightful discussion of tec= hnology implementation issues from the author's own well-informed and cauti= ously optimistic perspective. https://www.mcssl.com/app/javanof.asp?merchantid=3D49963&productid=3D176863= 4&IP=3D664.944.759.581&qty=3D&afid=3D =20 REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS =20 DOD Climate Change Fuel Cell Grant Program. The Department of Defense has issued a pre-solicitation notice on its Clima= te Change Fuel Cell Grant Program. The program provides funding of $1000/kW= of installed fuel cell capacity, or one-third of the total project costs. = The solicitation will be released on April 7, 2004. Deadline for proposals = will be June 1, 2004. http://www.eps.gov/spg/USA/COE/DACA38/52985/SynopsisP.html <http://www.eps.= gov/spg/USA/COE/DACA38/52985/SynopsisP.html>=20 =20 Closed Cycle Hydrogen-Oxygen Regenerative PEM Fuel Cell System. NASA's Glenn Research Center is seeking information about potential sources= to help formulate a plan to develop a closed cycle hydrogen-oxygen regener= ative PEM fuel cell system. The system would be used as an energy storage d= evice for a future high altitude, long endurance remotely operated solar-el= ectric aircraft. To satisfy NASA's tentative plans to proceed to a flight t= est, the technology must be developed to a technology readiness level of 6 = (prototype tested in a relevant environment) by the end of 2009, including = six months of NASA tests in a relevant environment. If a full solicitation = is released as a result of the responses received, eligibility will be limi= ted to U.S. companies. Responses are requested by April 23, 2004.=20 http://www.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GRC/OPDC20220/NNC04Z06003L/listing.html <http:/= /www.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GRC/OPDC20220/NNC04Z06003L/listing.html>=20=20 =20 Hydrogen Safety, Codes and Standards Research Solicitation Issued. DOE is seeking financial assistance applications for three categories of re= search projects in support of the Hydrogen Safety, Codes and Standards Prog= ram. The categories are Hydrogen System Sensors, Pipeline Materials and Sen= sors, and Process Plant Sensors. Approximately $2 million per Fiscal Year w= ill be available in FY2005, FY2006, and FY2007. Deadline for proposals is M= ay 20, 2004.=20=20 https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/DB2AA42EC016800A85256E4600576= D38?OpenDocument =20 MISCELLANEOUS =20 Queen's University to Establish Fuel Cell Research Center. Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario recently announced plans to establi= sh a new fuel cell research and development center that will involve academ= ic, industry and government stakeholders. =20 STAC Approves Funding for Hydrogen Learning Projects. The State Technologies Advancement Collaborative (STAC), a five-year pilot = program funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) announced the results of i= ts solicitation for the creation of hydrogen technology learning centers. = The projects selected seek to educate students, potential end-users, and th= e public about the vision of a hydrogen economy and hydrogen technologies. = Breakthrough Technologies Institute, the parent organization of Fuel Cells= 2000, is a participant in the "Virginia-Maryland Hydrogen Technology Educa= tion Center (H2TEC)" project. http://www.naseo.org/stac/hydrogen_pr.pdf =20 Get Published in Fuel Cell Journal. Fuel Cells - from Fundamentals to Systems publishes peer-reviewed Original = Research Papers, Rapid Communications and Reviews on all aspects of fuel ce= lls, ranging from their molecular basis to application in systems. Submit = an article at [email protected].=20 =20 CONFERENCES =20 Hannover Fair 2004. The Hannover Fair takes place April 19-24, 2004, in Hannover Germany. Join= more than 100 Exhibitors and Forum participants from all over the world pr= esenting their latest H2/FC developments and products. Visit http://www.fa= ir-pr.com/ or contact [email protected] for more information. Click on www.= virtual-fair.com to visit the virtual exhibits. =20 Fuel Cell Short Course. The University of Michigan Chemical Engineering Department is offering "An = Introduction to the Science and Engineering of Fuel Cells and Fuel Processo= rs", a Continuing Education Industrial Short Course, May 5-7, 2004, in Ann = Arbor, Michigan. To register, visit http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/cheme/= fuelcellcrse/index.html. =20 Fuel Cell Modeling Course. A Fuel Cell Modeling Course using FEMLAB will be held in Burlington, Massac= husetts, on June 9-10, 2004. For additional information please contact Don= na Voiland at [email protected] or go to http://www.comsol.com/training/fuel= cells/usa/burlington/. =20 EDTA 2004. The Electric Drive Transportation Association's 2004 conference and exposit= ion, "Mobilizing the Market," will be held September 21-23, 2004, in Orland= o, Florida. For more information, please visit http://www.edtaconference.c= om/. =20 SME Emerging Technology Series. "Advanced Energy and Fuel Cell Technologies: Manufacturing Opportunities an= d Challenges" will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Dearborn, Michi= gan on October 11-13, 2004. For more information, please go to http://www.= sme.org/aet. =20 FC EXPO 2005. 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font-family:Arial'>For more information on the following stories, click on = the provided link, contact Jennifer Gangi at [email protected] or call (20= 2) 785-4222, ext. 17. To subscribe or unsubscribe to this listserve, see= the end of this message.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>After being hijacked by hackers, the Fuel Cell Match Mak= er message board is back online.=A0 =A0Please visit <a href=3D"http://www.fuelcells.org/dc/dcboard.php">http://www.fuelcells.org/d= c/dcboard.php</a> to check it out.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <h1><b><u><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>TRAN= SPORTATION APPLICATIONS</span></font></u></b></h1> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D= 'font-size: 12.0pt'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><a name=3D"OLE_LINK1"><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Nissan Leases X-Trail FCV to Cosmo Oil. </span></font></b></a></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. has leased the first unit of the X-T= RAIL FCV fuel cell vehicle manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. =A0Nissan deli= vered the vehicle to Cosmo Oil in a ceremony held at the Japan Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstration Program’s Yokohama-Daikoku Hydrogen Station.</span></fo= nt><font size=3D2><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>=A0 </span></font><font size=3D2 = face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Cosmo Oil intends to use the hydrogen-powered X-TRAIL FCV to obtain information about how the hydrogen supply infrastructure should be configured. </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><a href=3D"http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/STORY/0,1299,SI9-CH-LO3-TI1022-CI76= 6-IFY-MC92,00.html"><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>ht= tp://www.nissan-global.com/EN/STORY/0,1299,SI9-CH-LO3-TI1022-CI766-IFY-MC92= ,00.html</span></font></a></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Honda’s Fuel Cell Stack Successfu= lly Cold Starts.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Honda Motor Co., Ltd. proved its FCX fuel cell stackR= 17;s cold-start and driving performance capabilities in </span></font><font size= =3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Japan</sp= an></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>.= =A0 As a part of the test, the FCX successfully started up after being parked outside overnight, with temperatures falling to as low as -11=BA C (+12 =BAF). =A0D= riving was conducted immediately after on a test track and on public roads. =A0</span>= </font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://hondanews.com/CatID1002?mid=3D2004022728657&mime=3Dasc&a= mp;archives=3Dt">http://hondanews.com/CatID1002?mid=3D2004022728657&mim= e=3Dasc&archives=3Dt</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SCAQMD to Convert Prius Hybrids to Oper= ate on Hydrogen.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>California</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><s= pan style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>’s South Coast Air Quali= ty Management District (SCAQMD) is spending more than $4 million to make 35 To= yota Prius gasoline/electric hybrid cars capable of operating on hydrogen. The converted cars will be bought by five different cities in </span></font><fo= nt size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>S= outhern California</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-si= ze:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'> (</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Burbank</span></font><font s= ize=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, </span><= /font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>= Ontario</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, = </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>= Riverside</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, = Santa Anna and </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0= pt; font-family:Arial'>Santa Monica</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial>= <span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>). The Department of Defense&#= 8217;s National Automotive Center (NAC) is also expected to purchase five of the c= ars for a total of $500,000. =A0Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, In= c. will provide the engineering, design and development of advanced hydrogen f= uel systems for the vehicles.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.qtww.com/news_events/index.shtml">= http://www.qtww.com/news_events/index.shtml</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 2.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <h1><b><u><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>STAT= IONARY POWER</span></font></u></b></h1> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 2.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>FuelCell Ener= gy to Provide Fuel Cell to Sheraton Hotel.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>FuelCell Energy, Inc. and distribution partner PPL EnergyPlus, are providing a 250-kilowatt Direct Fu= elCell (DFC) power plant for installation at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers.=A0 The DFC power plant is expected to provide about 20 percent of t= he hotel's power and domestic hot water needs.=A0 The New York State Energy Re= search and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has committed $920,000 to the project, = with delivery of the fuel cell scheduled for this summer.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.fce.com/">http://www.fce.com</a></= span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Plug Power, H= onda Continue Home Energy Station Development.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Plug Power, Inc. and Honda Research and Development Comp= any, Ltd. have formed an agreement for the second phase of an expected multi-pha= se product development effort.=A0 The companies completed the first phase of t= he agreement in October 2003 with the successful demonstration of a prototype = Home Energy Station at Honda’s facility in </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Californi= a</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>.= =A0 The work under the second phase of the project will focus on developing a next-generation prototype of the Home Energy Station.=A0 As in the first ph= ase, Honda R&D of </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'f= ont-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Japan</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial>= <span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> will fund Plug Power’s = work under this new agreement. </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.plugpower.com/news/press.cfm">http://www.plugpower.com/n= ews/press.cfm</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>NYC Initiative Funds Eight Fuel Cell Installations at Wastewater Treatment Plants.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>A $13 million initiative announced by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will install eight 200-kW fuel cells at wastewater treatm= ent plants in the city, to convert waste gas into electricity. The fuel cells installed under this program are expected to annually eliminate about 170 t= ons of regulated emissions and more than 9,000 tons of carbon dioxide.</span></= font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.nyc.gov/">http://www.nyc.gov/</a><= /span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D3 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoBodyText><span class=3DMessageHeaderLabel><b><font size=3D2 f= ace=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;letter-spacing:-.25pt'>Fuel Cell Installed at CWU.</span></font></b></span></p> <p class=3DMsoBodyText><span class=3DMessageHeaderLabel><b><font size=3D2 f= ace=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;letter-spacing:-.25pt;font-weig= ht: normal'>ReliOn (formerly Avista Labs) delivered the first fuel cell to be installed in </span></font></b></span><span class=3DMessageHeaderLabel><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;le= tter-spacing: -.25pt;font-weight:normal'>Central Washington</span></font></span><span class=3DMessageHeaderLabel><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-= size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;letter-spacing:-.25pt;font-weight:normal'>, and trained a team of engineering students at Central Washington University (CWU).=A0 </s= pan></font></span><font size=3D2><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>CWU’s Fu= el Cell Learning Center is part of a DOE grant to educate students and the public a= bout hydrogen and fuel cells.=A0 Washington State Department of Community, Trade= and Economic Development (CTED) received the grant and contracted with BPA to administer it in support of the Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative.= =A0 </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 2.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <h1><b><u><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>PORT= ABLE/BACKUP POWER</span></font></u></b></h1> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 2.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>P= lug Power Unit Installed at </span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blac= k; font-weight:bold'>Scotland</span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 color=3Dbla= ck face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black; font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'= >Telecommunications</span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-f= amily:Arial; color:black;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 color= =3Dblack face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blac= k; font-weight:bold'>Tower</span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black; font-weight:bold'>.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span style= =3D'font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Plug Power Inc. announced that its GenCore=AE fuel cell product has been installed and is currently providing = backup power to a remote cellular telecommunications tower in </span></font><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-= family:Arial; color:black'>Elgin</span></font><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial= ><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>, </span></font><= font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-= family:Arial; color:black'>Scotland</span></font><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> in collaboration = with </span></font><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-= family:Arial; color:black'>Orange</span></font><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3DAria= l><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>, FDT Associates, = and BOC Group.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.plugpower.com/news/press.cfm">http= ://www.plugpower.com/news/press.cfm</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span>= </font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>havePower to Provide Fuel Cells for </span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><sp= an style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Ohio</span>= </font></b><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;fo= nt-weight: bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'fon= t-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Radio</span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;fo= nt-weight: bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'fon= t-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Towers</span></font></b><b><fo= nt size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;fon= t-weight: bold'>.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Ohio Department of Administrative Services plans to install fuel cells on Multi-Agency Radio C= ommunications System (MARCS) towers to provide emergency backup power for the statewide r= adio network during emergencies.=A0 havePower, LLC will oversee the installation= s under an $87,252 contract. </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.havepowe= r.com/">http://www.havepower.com</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span>= </font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Palcan Signs = Letter of Intent With Singapore Company.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Palcan Fuel Cells Ltd. has sig= ned a Letter of Intent (LOI) with CET Technologies Pte. Ltd. of Singapore, a divi= sion of Singapore Technologies. The LOI confirms that CET will test and evaluate Palcan's Palpac™ fuel cell system and backup power generator for use = by the Singapore Armed Forces. </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.palcan.c= om/">http://www.palcan.com</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>GTI Leads Tea= m to Develop SOFC-powered Portable Generator.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The U.S. Army's Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) has awarded a $3.7-million contract = to a team, led by the Gas Technology Institute (GTI),</span></font><font size=3D2 color=3D"#333333" face=3DVerdana><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-famil= y:Verdana; color:#333333'> </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'fo= nt-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>for the development of a 10-kilowatt solid oxide = fuel cell (SOFC) portable generator fueled with either diesel or military logist= ics fuel.=A0 The development team includes the Air Force Research Laboratory an= d the U.S. Department of Defense Fuel Cell Test and </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Evaluatio= n</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> = </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>= Center</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> (= FCTec).</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.gastechnology.org/webroot/app/xn/xd.aspx?it=3Denweb&= xd=3D6newsroom\gtiandsubcontractorsawarded3point7milliontodevelopdieseljp8.= xml">http://www.gastechnology.org/webroot/app/xn/xd.aspx?it=3Denweb&xd= =3D6newsroom\gtiandsubcontractorsawarded3point7milliontodevelopdieseljp8.xm= l</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span>= </font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>CWRU and Ashl= awn to Develop Fuel Cells for DOD.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Case</span></font><font size= =3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></= font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>= Western Reserve</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size= :10.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>University</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> (= CWRU) has signed a one-year, $500,000 research agreement with The Ashlawn Group, LLC = to develop fuel cells to supply power for Department of Defense (DOD) "smart" munitions.=A0 CWRU researchers will be subcontracting wit= h an Ashlawn team to develop "meso" fuel cell stacks of two different = sizes – one roughly the size of a D battery and another the size and weight= of an AA battery – that will be capable of fitting in artillery and mort= ar shells.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.case.edu/news/2004/3-04/ashlawn.htm">http://www.case.edu= /news/2004/3-04/ashlawn.htm</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span>= </font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Protonex Rece= ives Venture Capital Financing.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Protonex Technology Corporatio= n has received early stage financing to further develop the company's portable fu= el cell technology for commercial applications.=A0 The financing was led by Co= nduit Ventures, Ltd. with co-investors SAS Investors, Solstice Capital and Commons Capital.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.protonex.com/protonex%20receives%20VC%20funding.pdf">htt= p://www.protonex.com/protonex%20receives%20VC%20funding.pdf</a></span></fon= t></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><u><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-= size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>FUELS/REFORMERS/STORAGE</span></font></= u></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><u><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-= size:12.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><span style=3D'text-decoration:none'>&n= bsp;</span></span></font></u></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>DOE Releases Hydrogen Posture Plan.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Department of Energy (DOE) released its "Hydrogen Posture Plan," a document that outlines the activities, milestones and deliverables that DOE plans to pursue to support= </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>= America</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>'s= shift to a hydrogen-based transportation energy system. The Posture Plan integrates research, development, and demonstration activities from the DOE renewable, nuclear, fossil, and science offices, and identifies milestones for technol= ogy development over the next decade, leading up to a commercialization decisio= n by industry in 2015. </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/posture_plan04.html= ">http://www.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/posture_plan04.html</a></= span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 color=3Db= lack face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'= > </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 color= =3Dblack face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black; font-weight:bold'>Airgas to Provide Hydrogen for Plug Power’s GenCore= =AE.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 color=3Db= lack face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'= >Plug Power Inc. and Airgas, Inc. announced a five-year hydrogen fuel service agreement for Airgas to be the preferred supplier of hydrogen fuel for Plug Power’s GenCore=AE customers. Airgas whose national network includes = nearly 800 locations, will offer fuel services including cylinder dropoff and connection to Plug Power’s GenCore=AE customers. Airgas will also pro= vide a complete line of specialty gas equipment to help manage the fuel supply and= a Chemical Energy Storage Module (CESM) to provide hydrogen fuel storage for the GenCo= re=AE fuel cell systems.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.plugpower.com/news/press.cfm">http://www.plugpower.com/n= ews/press.cfm</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Dynetek to De= liver Storage Systems to Hyundai.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Dynetek Industries Ltd. has be= en contracted to develop and deliver advanced on-board hydrogen fuel storage systems to Hyundai Motor Company for use in their fuel cell-powered version= of its </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0= pt; font-family:Arial'>Tucson</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> compact sport utility vehicle (SUV). Dynetek will provide the fuel storage solution using its certified 350bar (5000psi) hydrogen fuel storage system with its in-tank pressure regulator.=A0 </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.dynetek.= com/">http://www.dynetek.com</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><u><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-= size:12.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><span style=3D'text-decoration:none'>&n= bsp;</span></span></font></u></b></p> <h1><b><u><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>FUEL= CELL COMPONENTS</span></font></u></b></h1> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 2.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Enova Systems= to Jointly Develop Propulsion system for Hyundai, to Deliver Power Components = to Ford.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Enova Systems has entered into= a contract with Hyundai Motor Company of </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3D= Arial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Korea</span></font><font siz= e=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> to jointly= develop Hyundai’s next generation fuel cell power propulsion system for its n= ew Tucson SUV. =A0As part of the six-month program, Enova will enhance and opt= imize the current motor controller and electric for the Tucson Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FCHEV). =A0Enova also has received a purchase order for a= nd will commence delivery of production high-voltage power conversion systems = for Ford Motor Company's hydrogen-powered Focus fuel cell vehicle. </span></fon= t></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.enovasystems.com/investor/pressContent/03112004.asp">htt= p://www.enovasystems.com/investor/pressContent/03112004.asp</a></span></fon= t></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Century Inc. Unveils Bipolar Plate Manufacturing Process.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Century, Inc. has developed a = new single-station production process for manufacturing fuel cell bipolar plates utilizing a 12-screw mixer known as the RingExtruder.=A0 Century has receiv= ed a contract from the U.S. Army National Automotive Center (NAC) for the ongoing research and development of the new process.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.centinc.com/news.aspx?newsID=3D52"= >http://www.centinc.com/news.aspx?newsID=3D52</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 2.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <h1><b><u><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>REPO= RTS/MARKET STUDIES</span></font></u></b></h1> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 2.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Micro-Fuel Cells.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Progressive Investor has just released the report, "Micro-Fuel Cells: The First Wave of Fuel Cell Commercialization."= ; =A0This report is a succinct overview of the industry, the main players, what sets = them apart from each other and the challenges they face, and what to expect going forward. The report covers the small public companies, the role of the multinational electronics companies, and the venture capital view of the sector. </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/progressiveinvestor/index.cfm">h= ttp://www.sustainablebusiness.com/progressiveinvestor/index.cfm</a><br> <br> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Stationary Fu= el Cells.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The American Council for an En= ergy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has released a new report, "Stationary Fuel Cells: Future Promise, Current Hype," which presents the benefits and disadvantages of fuel cell technology, the current and future market situat= ion for fuel cells, and sample diffusion curves.=A0 The report can be downloade= d free at <a href=3D"http://aceee.org/pubs/ie041.htm">http://aceee.org/pubs/ie041.= htm</a>.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Clean-Energy Trends 2004.</span></font>= </b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Clean Edge's "Clean Energy Trends 2004" reports that solar, wind, and fuel cells are poised to grow from a $12.9 billion industry today to $92 billion by 2013.=A0 The report also examines the fact= ors that are influencing clean-energy markets and tracks five key trends, including = how some innovative utilities are using clean energy as a price hedge for custo= mers.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.cleanedge.com/reports-trends2004.p= hp">http://www.cleanedge.com/reports-trends2004.php</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Alternate Energy.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><i><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>Alternate Energy: Assessment & Implementation</span></font></i><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'= font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> by </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><sp= an style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>James J. Winebrake, Ph.D. exam= ines both the technical and non-technical aspects of emerging technologies. Deta= iled technology assessments for specific alternative energy resources are presen= ted. An overview of the problems associated with conventional energy consumption= is included, as well as an insightful discussion of technology implementation issues from the author's own well-informed and cautiously optimistic perspective.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"https://www.mcssl.com/app/javanof.asp?merchantid=3D49963&produc= tid=3D1768634&IP=3D664.944.759.581&qty=3D&afid">https://www.mcs= sl.com/app/javanof.asp?merchantid=3D49963&productid=3D1768634&IP=3D= 664.944.759.581&qty=3D&afid</a>=3D</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 2.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><u><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-= size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS</span></font></u= ></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><u><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-= size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><span style=3D'text-decoration:none'>&n= bsp;</span></span></font></u></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><a name=3D"OLE_LINK2"><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>DOD Climate C= hange Fuel Cell Grant Program.</span></font></b></a></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>The Department of Defense has issued a pre-solicitation notice on its Climate Change Fuel Cell Grant Program. The program provides funding of $1000/kW of installed fuel cell capacity, or one-third of the to= tal project costs. The solicitation will be released on </span></font><font siz= e=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>April= 7, 2004</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. = Deadline for proposals will be </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>June 1, 2004</span></font><fo= nt size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>.<= /span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify'><a href=3D"http://www.eps.gov/spg/USA/COE/DACA38/52985/SynopsisP.html"><font s= ize=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>http://www.= eps.gov/spg/USA/COE/DACA38/52985/SynopsisP.html</span></font></a></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><a name=3D"closed_cycle_hydrogen_PEM"><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:= bold'>Closed Cycle Hydrogen-Oxygen Regenerative PEM Fuel Cell System.</span></font></b><= /a></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>NASA’s </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Glenn</span></font><font siz= e=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></= font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>= Research</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> = </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>= Center</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> i= s seeking information about potential sources to help formulate a plan to develop a closed cycle hydrogen-oxygen regenerative PEM fuel cell system. The system would be used as an energy storage device for a future high altitude, long endurance remotely operated solar-electric aircraft. To satisfy NASA's tentative plans to proceed to a flight test, the technology must be develop= ed to a technology readiness level of 6 (prototype tested in a relevant environment) by the end of 2009, including six months of NASA tests in a relevant environment. If a full solicitation is released as a result of the responses received, eligibility will be limited to </span></font><font size= =3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>U.S.</spa= n></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> c= ompanies. Responses are requested by </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>A= pril 23, 2004</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. = </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GRC/OPDC20220/NNC04Z06003L/listing.html" target=3D"_blank"><font color=3Dblack><span style=3D'color:windowtext'>http= ://www.eps.gov/spg/NASA/GRC/OPDC20220/NNC04Z06003L/listing.html</span></fon= t></a> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><u><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-= size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><span style=3D'text-decoration:none'>&n= bsp;</span></span></font></u></b><st1:place><st1:PlaceName></p> </st1:PlaceName><st1:PlaceName></st1:PlaceName><st1:PlaceType></st1:PlaceTy= pe></st1:place><st1:country-region><st1:place></st1:place></st1:country-reg= ion><st1:date Year=3D"3004" Day=3D"23" Month=3D"4"></st1:date> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Hydrogen Safety, Codes and Standards Research Solicitation Issued.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>DOE is seeking financial assistance applications for thr= ee categories of research projects in support of the Hydrogen Safety, Codes and Standards Program. The categories are Hydrogen System Sensors, Pipeline Materials and Sensors, and Process Plant Sensors. Approximately $2 million = per Fiscal Year will be available in FY2005, FY2006, and FY2007. Deadline for proposals is </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-= size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>May 20, 2004</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>.=A0 </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/DB2AA42EC016800A85256= E4600576D38?OpenDocument">https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/DB2= AA42EC016800A85256E4600576D38?OpenDocument</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D= 'font-size: 12.0pt'> </span></font></p> <h1><b><u><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>MISC= ELLANEOUS</span></font></u></b></h1> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 2.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Queen's Unive= rsity to Establish </span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Fuel</span>= </font></b><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;fo= nt-weight: bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'fon= t-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Cell</span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;fo= nt-weight: bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'fon= t-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Research</span></font></b><b><= font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;fo= nt-weight: bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'fon= t-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Center</span></font></b><b><fo= nt size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;fon= t-weight: bold'>.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Queen's University in </span><= /font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>= Kingston</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>,= </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>= Ontario</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> r= ecently announced plans to establish a new fuel cell research and development center that will involve academic, industry and government stakeholders.</span></f= ont></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>STAC Approves Funding for Hydrogen Learning Projects.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The State Technologies Advance= ment Collaborative (STAC), a five-year pilot program funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) announced the results of its solicitation for the creation of hydrogen technology learning centers.=A0 The projects selected seek to educ= ate students, potential end-users, and the public about the vision of a hydrogen economy and hydrogen technologies.=A0 Breakthrough Technologies Institute, = the parent organization of Fuel Cells 2000, is a participant in the “Virg= inia-Maryland Hydrogen Technology Education Center (H2TEC)” project.</span></font><= /p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-GB style= =3D'font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"http://www.naseo.org/stac/hydrogen_pr.= pdf">http://www.naseo.org/stac/hydrogen_pr.pdf</a></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-GB style= =3D'font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-GB style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Get Published= in Fuel Cell Journal.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><i><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span lang=3DEN-GB style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>Fuel Cells &= #8211; from Fundamentals to Systems</span></font></i><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><= span lang=3DEN-GB style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> publishes peer-r= eviewed Original Research Papers, Rapid Communications and Reviews on all aspects of fuel cells, ranging from their molecular basis to application in systems. = =A0Submit an article at </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font= -size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]">fue= [email protected]</a>. </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D= 'font-size: 12.0pt'> </span></font></p> <h1><b><u><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>CONF= ERENCES</span></font></u></b></h1> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D= 'font-size: 12.0pt'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoBodyText><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-s= ize:10.0pt'>Hannover</span></font></b><font size=3D2><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> Fair 2004.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoBodyText><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-s= ize:10.0pt; font-weight:normal'>The Hannover Fair takes place </span></font></b><font s= ize=3D2><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>April 19-24, 20= 04</span></font><font size=3D2><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>, in </span></= font><font size=3D2><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>Hannover</spa= n></font><font size=3D2><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'> </span></font= ><font size=3D2><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>Germany</spa= n></font><font size=3D2><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>.=A0 Join more= than 100 Exhibitors and Forum participants from all over the world presenting their latest H2/FC developments and products.=A0 Visit <a href=3D"http://www.fair= -pr.com/">http://www.fair-pr.com/</a> or contact <a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for more information.=A0 Click on <a href=3D"http://www.virtual-fair.com">www.virtua= l-fair.com</a> to visit the virtual exhibits.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D3 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify'><b><font size=3D2 face=3D= Arial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Fuel Cell Sho= rt Course.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>The University of Michigan Chemical Engineering Departme= nt is offering "An Introduction to the Science and Engineering of Fuel Ce= lls and Fuel Processors", a Continuing Education Industrial Short Course, = May 5-7, 2004, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.=A0 To register, visit <a href=3D"http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/cheme/fuelcellcrse/index.html">http= ://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/cheme/fuelcellcrse/index.html</a>.</span></font= ></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span>= </font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Fuel Cell Mod= eling Course.</span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>A Fuel Cell Modeling Course us= ing FEMLAB will be held in </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Burlington</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>,= </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>= Massachusetts</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, = on </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0p= t;font-family:Arial'>June 9-10, 2004</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. = =A0For additional information please contact </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DA= rial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Donna Voiland</span></font><f= ont size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> a= t <a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or go to <a href=3D"http://www.comsol.com/training/fuelcells/usa/burlington/">http://ww= w.comsol.com/training/fuelcells/usa/burlington/</a>.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span>= </font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>EDTA 2004.</s= pan></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Electric Drive Transportat= ion Association’s 2004 conference and exposition, “Mobilizing the Market,” will be held </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>S= eptember 21-23, 2004</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-s= ize:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>, in </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Orlando</span></font><font s= ize=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, </span><= /font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>= Florida</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>.= =A0 For more information, please visit <a href=3D"http://www.edtaconference.com/">http:/= /www.edtaconference.com/</a>.</span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-siz= e:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SME Emerging Technology Series.</span><= /font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:1= 0.0pt; font-family:Arial'>“Advanced Energy and Fuel Cell Technologies: Manuf= acturing Opportunities and Challenges” will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dearb= orn in </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0p= t; font-family:Arial'>Dearborn</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Michigan<= /span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> o= n </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt= ;font-family:Arial'>October 11-13, 2004</span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.= 0pt; font-family:Arial'>.=A0 For more information, please go to <a href=3D"http://www.sme.org/aet">http://www.sme.org/aet</a>.</span></font></= p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3D2 face= =3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>FC EXPO 2005.= </span></font></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-autospace:none'><font size=3D2 face=3DAr= ial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The 1st </span></font><font si= ze=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Intern</sp= an></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>at= ional Fuel Cell Expo will be held </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>January 19-21, 2005</span></f= ont><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, = at Tokyo Big Sight, </span></font><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-si= ze:10.0pt; 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