HUGIN NEWS/Heliocentris delivers 32 kW fuel cell system for bus project in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania
01.04.2008
Berlin - 1 April 2008. Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG, a leading system
integrator for fuel cells, today announced the delivery of a 32 kW
fuel cell system for operation in a hybrid midi-bus owned by the city
of Barth in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
Heliocentris designed and built this 32 kW bus integration unit based
on two 16 kW fuel cell units from Hydrogenics. It is used in a
midi-bus, a small public transport bus for up to 22 people or
tourists. The aim of the pilot project in the city of Barth is to
construct and operate a fuel cell hybrid bus operated with hydrogen
for tourist traffic - low noise and emission free.
Dr Henrik Colell, CEO of Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG comments: "This
project underlines our expertise in the field of application
integration. This project has shown that our project team can deliver
customer-specific special purpose solutions not only for stationary
applications but also in the field of mobile applications."
Mr Hellwig, Project Manager of the city of Barth adds: "We are happy
to have gained Heliocentris as a partner for our bus project. Even
with tight deadlines, Heliocentris delivers on schedule and
reliably."
Please contact us for further information:
Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG
Dr András Gosztonyi (CFO)
Tel.: +49-(0)30-6392-6185
E-mail: investorrelations@heliocentris.com
About Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG:
Heliocentris is a leading provider and system integrator of fuel
cells. Educational institutions, universities, research facilities
and companies in over 50 countries are among its more than 10,000
clients. These customers already use over 50 items from among
Heliocentris' eight product lines today. Worldwide, Heliocentris
ranks as one of the market leaders in the field of educational and
R&D systems for fuel cells. The width of the offering ranges from
educational systems for instruction and studies to integrated
laboratory equipment for research and development as well as
industrial applications tailored to the client. Fuel cells are
considered to be a key technology for the supply of energy by means
of renewable energy sources. Fuel cells are environmentally friendly
electrochemical energy converters which transform chemical energy
directly into electricity and heat with a high level of efficiency.
As a pioneer in its field, Heliocentris possesses a wealth of
long-time experience in the development, production and marketing of
this significant technology of the future. The company is
headquartered in Berlin, Germany. A subsidiary in Vancouver, Canada,
serves the American market.
Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based
on current assumptions and forecasts of the management of
Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors could lead to material differences between the
forward-looking statements given here and the actual development, in
particular the results, financial situation and performance of our
Company. The Company assumes no liability to update these
forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or
developments.
The information in this press release does not constitute an offer of
securities for sale or a solicitation of an offer to purchase
securities in the United States or any other country.
http://www.heliocentris.com
Copyright © Hugin AS 2008. All rights reserved.
Berlin - 1 April 2008. Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG, a leading system
integrator for fuel cells, today announced the delivery of a 32 kW
fuel cell system for operation in a hybrid midi-bus owned by the city
of Barth in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
Heliocentris designed and built this 32 kW bus integration unit based
on two 16 kW fuel cell units from Hydrogenics. It is used in a
midi-bus, a small public transport bus for up to 22 people or
tourists. The aim of the pilot project in the city of Barth is to
construct and operate a fuel cell hybrid bus operated with hydrogen
for tourist traffic - low noise and emission free.
Dr Henrik Colell, CEO of Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG comments: "This
project underlines our expertise in the field of application
integration. This project has shown that our project team can deliver
customer-specific special purpose solutions not only for stationary
applications but also in the field of mobile applications."
Mr Hellwig, Project Manager of the city of Barth adds: "We are happy
to have gained Heliocentris as a partner for our bus project. Even
with tight deadlines, Heliocentris delivers on schedule and
reliably."
Please contact us for further information:
Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG
Dr András Gosztonyi (CFO)
Tel.: +49-(0)30-6392-6185
E-mail: investorrelations@heliocentris.com
About Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG:
Heliocentris is a leading provider and system integrator of fuel
cells. Educational institutions, universities, research facilities
and companies in over 50 countries are among its more than 10,000
clients. These customers already use over 50 items from among
Heliocentris' eight product lines today. Worldwide, Heliocentris
ranks as one of the market leaders in the field of educational and
R&D systems for fuel cells. The width of the offering ranges from
educational systems for instruction and studies to integrated
laboratory equipment for research and development as well as
industrial applications tailored to the client. Fuel cells are
considered to be a key technology for the supply of energy by means
of renewable energy sources. Fuel cells are environmentally friendly
electrochemical energy converters which transform chemical energy
directly into electricity and heat with a high level of efficiency.
As a pioneer in its field, Heliocentris possesses a wealth of
long-time experience in the development, production and marketing of
this significant technology of the future. The company is
headquartered in Berlin, Germany. A subsidiary in Vancouver, Canada,
serves the American market.
Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based
on current assumptions and forecasts of the management of
Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors could lead to material differences between the
forward-looking statements given here and the actual development, in
particular the results, financial situation and performance of our
Company. The Company assumes no liability to update these
forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or
developments.
The information in this press release does not constitute an offer of
securities for sale or a solicitation of an offer to purchase
securities in the United States or any other country.
http://www.heliocentris.com
Copyright © Hugin AS 2008. All rights reserved.
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