Millennium Cell awarded Army contract
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Manufacturing News, Source : TheManufacturer.com
Published : 30 Nov 2005 21:19
Millennium Cell Inc. has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research Program ("SBIR") contract by the US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command ("TACOM").
Millennium, a leading developer of hydrogen battery technology, will assess the feasibility of operating its hydrogen battery technology in conjunction with a 5kW PEM-based fuel cell using water containing a variety of impurities. Preliminary tests conducted by Millennium Cell suggest salt water and other non-potable water may be adequate for use with the company's Hydrogen on Demand technology.
The ability to ship dry sodium borohydride fuel which can be mixed with local water at point of use would result in a significant reduction in weight to be handled by the military's supply chain. The program will benefit a wide range of military applications for Millennium Cell's technology, from larger auxiliary power systems down to small portable systems. The results of this work will help the military determine the best option for re-fueling and distributing hydrogen batteries deployed in remote locations or extreme situations.
"We welcome the US Army's increased involvement in funding the development of our hydrogen battery technology," commented H. David Ramm, Millennium Cell Chief Executive Officer. "This new program will provide useful information that can help broaden the application of our technology in military markets."
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