HUGIN NEWS/Heliocentris Powers Shell Eco-marathon Winners to Victory
10.06.2008
Berlin, Germany - 10th June 2008. Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG, the
fuel cell system integrator, is proud to announce that the winner of
this year's Shell Eco-marathon race in the hydrogen fuel cell class
was equipped with a Heliocentris' fuel cell.
In the last three years of this prestigious event, teams using
Heliocentris fuel cell systems have achieved a podium finish, in each
and every year, being first in class on two occasions. The systems
supplied by Heliocentris are the Nexa® Power Module of Ballard and
Heliocentris' own NP50 fuel cell power system.
"These two systems are the bedrock of our fuel cell systems range and
are being used throughout the world by thousands of fuel cell
experts," said Dr. Henrik Colell, CEO of Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG.
Having these systems used in the Shell Eco-marathon to such good
effect is a great example of our technology and the quality of our
systems. We congratulate Professor Ulrich Hochberg of the University
of Applied Sciences of Offenburg and his team for winning the
hydrogen fuel cell class this year," Dr. Colell added.
Professor Hochberg said: "We decided to use the fuel cell integrated
in the Nexa® power module obtained from Heliocentris because after
three years of research and use, the system is clearly one of the
best in its class. We optimized the control electronics to achieve
maximum output and ultra-high efficiency resulting in an outstanding
system performance with respect to the Shell Eco-marathon
requirements."
The team from the University of Applied Sciences (Offenburg,
Germany) came first in the hydrogen fuel cell category this year. The
prototype vehicle - "Schluckspecht" - achieved a competition best
distance of 3198 km per the hydrogen equivalent of a liter of Shell
Super benzine - about the same as traveling from Berlin to Bagdad.
The Nexa® Power Module is one of the most widely sold fuel cell
systems in the 1 kW power class. The system is noted for its
outstanding price to performance ratio and reliable operation.
Similarly, the NP50 also boasts outstanding reliability and
robustness in the 50 watt power class.
The Shell Eco-marathon Europe was held this year at the Nogaro Motor
Circuit in France and included 200 teams from schools and
universities in over 20 European countries. The principle of the race
is to design and build a vehicle that uses the least amount of fuel
to travel the farthest distance. The Shell Eco-marathon in its
current form began in 1985 in France, attracting thousands of young
engineers and scientists.
Please contact us for further
information:
Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG
Dr András Gosztonyi (CFO)
Tel.: 49 30 6392-6185
investorrelations(at)heliocentris.com
Innovator Capital Limited MC Services AG
Shaun Brown Raimund Gabriel
Tel.: +44 20 7297 6840 Tel.: +49 89 210 228-0
shaun.brown(at)innovator-capital.com raimund.gabriel(at)mc-services.eu
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 that 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://hugin.info/138630/R/1226581/259683.pdf
http://www.heliocentris.com
Copyright © Hugin AS 2008. All rights reserved.
Berlin, Germany - 10th June 2008. Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG, the
fuel cell system integrator, is proud to announce that the winner of
this year's Shell Eco-marathon race in the hydrogen fuel cell class
was equipped with a Heliocentris' fuel cell.
In the last three years of this prestigious event, teams using
Heliocentris fuel cell systems have achieved a podium finish, in each
and every year, being first in class on two occasions. The systems
supplied by Heliocentris are the Nexa® Power Module of Ballard and
Heliocentris' own NP50 fuel cell power system.
"These two systems are the bedrock of our fuel cell systems range and
are being used throughout the world by thousands of fuel cell
experts," said Dr. Henrik Colell, CEO of Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG.
Having these systems used in the Shell Eco-marathon to such good
effect is a great example of our technology and the quality of our
systems. We congratulate Professor Ulrich Hochberg of the University
of Applied Sciences of Offenburg and his team for winning the
hydrogen fuel cell class this year," Dr. Colell added.
Professor Hochberg said: "We decided to use the fuel cell integrated
in the Nexa® power module obtained from Heliocentris because after
three years of research and use, the system is clearly one of the
best in its class. We optimized the control electronics to achieve
maximum output and ultra-high efficiency resulting in an outstanding
system performance with respect to the Shell Eco-marathon
requirements."
The team from the University of Applied Sciences (Offenburg,
Germany) came first in the hydrogen fuel cell category this year. The
prototype vehicle - "Schluckspecht" - achieved a competition best
distance of 3198 km per the hydrogen equivalent of a liter of Shell
Super benzine - about the same as traveling from Berlin to Bagdad.
The Nexa® Power Module is one of the most widely sold fuel cell
systems in the 1 kW power class. The system is noted for its
outstanding price to performance ratio and reliable operation.
Similarly, the NP50 also boasts outstanding reliability and
robustness in the 50 watt power class.
The Shell Eco-marathon Europe was held this year at the Nogaro Motor
Circuit in France and included 200 teams from schools and
universities in over 20 European countries. The principle of the race
is to design and build a vehicle that uses the least amount of fuel
to travel the farthest distance. The Shell Eco-marathon in its
current form began in 1985 in France, attracting thousands of young
engineers and scientists.
Please contact us for further
information:
Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG
Dr András Gosztonyi (CFO)
Tel.: 49 30 6392-6185
investorrelations(at)heliocentris.com
Innovator Capital Limited MC Services AG
Shaun Brown Raimund Gabriel
Tel.: +44 20 7297 6840 Tel.: +49 89 210 228-0
shaun.brown(at)innovator-capital.com raimund.gabriel(at)mc-services.eu
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 that 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://hugin.info/138630/R/1226581/259683.pdf
http://www.heliocentris.com
Copyright © Hugin AS 2008. All rights reserved.
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