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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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