03.01.2008 14:08:00
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Millennium Cell and Horizon Fuel Cell Provide Detailed Plans for HydroPak(TM) Portable Power Product
Millennium Cell Inc. (NASDAQ:MCEL)
and Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies announced today the completion of a
pre-production version of the HydroPak™
portable power generator that incorporates a unique water-activated
cartridge system. The HydroPak™ product
combines Horizon’s fuel cells with Millennium
Cell’s Hydrogen on Demand®
storage technology to offer a clean and quiet power generator for use by
consumers and professionals for emergency and recreational purposes.
This power source is a high energy alternative to lead acid battery
packs and portable generators. The HydroPak™
system, together with each cartridge:
Provides infinite shelf life and enough energy to recharge an average
notebook computer 8 to 10 times
Can run indoors with quiet operation and zero harmful emissions
Is quieter, lighter and smaller than generators
Stores more energy than possible with batteries
Has a lower cost than any similar fuel cell device
The HydroPak™ will debut at the Consumer
Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Center in South 1,
Booth #21850H from Jan. 7-10. The system will also be shown to the U.S.
military at the Tactical Power Sources Summit 2008 at the Georgetown
University Conference Center in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 29-30. These
conferences are the first venues where potential users and distributors
can see HydroPak™ emergency power products
publicly in the United States.
The HydroPak™ is designed with a common AC
outlet and two USB connectors to charge or operate low power devices
such as portable lights, notebook computers, portable televisions and ad
hoc communications networks for more than 14 continuous hours when
needed. The planned retail pricing of $400 for the system and $20 for
the disposable cartridges will make this solution attractive to both
professionals responding to emergencies, as well as consumers desiring
power for both backup and recreational needs.
Beginning in February 2008, Horizon and Millennium Cell plan to
demonstrate and sample limited numbers of the current pre-production
unit to OEM’s, distributors, and key military
decision makers. The current design of the unit is in the process of
evaluation by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and it is expected that
listing will be received by mid 2008 on this product. Subsequently,
several thousand units will be manufactured by Horizon for sale in the
second half of 2008. Millennium Cell will have sole responsibility for
all sales of the HydroPak™ power generation
system in the United States.
Additional products have been identified for development and are
expected to be shipped to commercial and government customers for
evaluation in 2008 and 2009. A HydroPak Mini™
product prototype for use in consumer devices such as cell phones, PDA’s
and portable media players will also be demonstrated for the first time
at the conferences in January. The objective of showing this unit is to
gauge interest for a less expensive, smaller power source with unlimited
shelf life and silent power for smaller portable communications and
electronics devices.
"We are excited about the prospects for the
HydroPak™ line of products, beginning with
the commercialization of the first water-activated portable power system
in 2008 and followed shortly by others in 2009. We believe that these
fuel cell power products possess a potent combination of convenience,
performance and economics that are unique in the marketplace and will
fill a void that exists today,” commented
George Gu, CEO of Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies.
In October, the two companies signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to
collaboratively develop, market, and sell certain portable fuel cell
power products. The partnership is aimed at launching a number of
commercial and consumer products that combine Horizon’s
commercial grade fuel cells with hydrogen cartridges developed by
Millennium Cell. Definitive documentation that amends the August 2007
license agreement between Horizon and Millennium Cell to reflect the
terms of the LOI is expected to be completed in the first quarter of
2008.
"Millennium Cell considers the HydroPak™
product line as a cornerstone in our product strategy and we are
dedicating significant resources to support product introduction into
the marketplace beginning in 2008. The initial reaction from OEM’s
and potential distributors for this product has been very positive and
we plan to generate our first commercial revenues through aggressively
marketing and selling this innovative family of products,”
commented Adam Briggs, President of Millennium Cell.
About Millennium Cell
Millennium Cell is a leader in the development of hydrogen battery
technology used to power portable applications. Through its proprietary
Hydrogen on Demand®
fuel cartridges and PowerSkin™ fuel cell
modules, the Company provides increased energy density resulting in
longer runtime and lighter weight in a compact space. The Company is
working with market partners to meet the demand for a better battery in
the military, medical, industrial and consumer electronics markets. For
more information, visit www.millenniumcell.com.
About Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies Pte Ltd
Thinking big, yet starting small, Horizon pioneered the sales of
next-generation fuel cell power products in small consumer products,
while developing larger-scale clean power solutions for practical
applications in portable remote power, light-duty transportation and
aerospace. With comprehensive technological developments focused on
enabling fuel cell commercialization, Horizon is the first company to
bring advanced fuel cell technology out of the laboratories and into the
mass market today. For more information, visit http://www.horizonfuelcell.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: This press release may include statements that are not historical
facts and are considered ``forward-looking”
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements reflect Millennium Cell’s
current views about future events and financial performance and are
subject to risks. Forward-looking statements are identified by
their use of terms and phrases such as "believe,” "expect,” "plan,” "anticipate,” "on
target” and similar expressions identifying
forward-looking statements. Investors should not rely on
forward-looking statements because they are subject to a variety of
risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our
control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from
Millennium Cell’s expectations, and
Millennium Cell expressly does not undertake any duty to update
forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not
limited to, the following: (i) the cost and timing of development and
market acceptance of Millennium Cell’s
hydrogen fuel storage and delivery system; (ii) the cost and commercial
availability of the quantities of raw materials required by the hydrogen
fuel storage and delivery systems; (iii) competition from current,
improving and alternative power technologies; (iv) Millennium Cell’s
ability to raise capital at the times, in the amounts and at the costs
and terms that are acceptable to fund the development and
commercialization of its hydrogen fuel storage and delivery system and
its business plan; (v) Millennium Cell’s
ability to protect its intellectual property; (vi) Millennium Cell’s
ability to achieve budgeted revenue and expense amounts; (vii)
Millennium Cell’s ability to generate
revenues from the sale or license of, or provision of services related
to, its technology; (viii) Millennium Cell’s
ability to form strategic alliances or partnerships to help promote our
technology and achieve market acceptance; (ix) Millennium Cell’s
ability to generate design, engineering or management services revenue
opportunities in the hydrogen generation or fuel cell markets; (x)
Millennium Cell’s ability to secure
government funding of its research and development and technology
demonstration projects; and (xi) other factors discussed under the
caption "Investment Considerations”
in Millennium Cell’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
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