Looking to Partner with Portable Electronics Original Equipment Developers Interested in the Mobion® Methanol Fuel Cell Power Solution

MTI Micro Fuel Cells Inc. (MTI Micro), a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTY) develops and manufactures advanced cord-free rechargeable power pack technology for portable electronics. MTI Micro has developed a patented, miniaturized proprietary direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology called Mobion®, which generates electrical power using 100% methanol as fuel. MTI Micro's Mobion® cord-free power packs are intended to replace current lithium ion and similar rechargeable battery systems in many hand-held electronic devices in the military and consumer markets. MTI Micro's Mobion® technology is being designed to provide convenient, on-demand power anytime, anywhere, without the need to ever plug the device into a wall power outlet..

Partner Requirements

MTI Micro is looking to partner with original equipment manufacturers of portable electronics devices with

• Existing portable electronics products 
• Established market penetration
• Willingness to invest in new product development

About the Chip Technology 

• Passive DMFC – water is managed internally
• Orientation Independence - the fuel cell can operate in any orientation – even upside-down
• 100% Methanol feed – high fuel energy density (1.4Wh/cc of fuel)
• Power Density – Over 50 mW/cm2
• Size – 9cc, fits in the palm of a hand
• 2009 – target market for commercialisation
• Chip Architecture – highly manufacturable (injection moulded chip), increases performance and enables further miniaturization
• Temperature Tolerance in System – 0°C to 40°C ambient temperature
• Humidity Tolerance in System – 5% to 95% ambient relative humidity
• Patents - key patents along with others pending make it possible to operate the chips without the need for fuel recirculation or water retrieval and pumping — two issues that have complicated the development of DMFCs and made it difficult to reduce its size

Applications for Mobion® Power Pack Technology

• Portable Electronics
• Digital cameras, portable gaming, MP3/MP4 players, 2-way radios, satellite phones
• Remote Stations
• Unattended intrusion detection, remote equipment monitoring, WiFi relay stations
• Off-Grid Wireless Networks
• Extended life where batteries require frequent replacement Advantages of Products Powered by Mobion®
• Mobility
• Operates in a wide range of commercial environments 
• Extended runtime
• The fuel cell will provide power for portable electronics for as long as fuel is available; fuel cell is easily and quickly refueled.
• Lightweight
• Significant weight advantage over primary and secondary batteries during extended use
• Convenience and Security
• Fuel cell will provide power anytime, anywhere, on demand
• No battery charger or wall outlet needed
• Instant recharge – no downtime waiting for battery to recharge

Strategic Benefits to our OEM Partners

• Differentiation as a technology leader
• Superior products
• Improved competitive position
• Improved satisfaction for customers and potential for higher sales

Mobion® 1 Evaluation Kit

The Mobion® 1 power pack allows users to charge a range of portable consumer, industrial and military electronic products. A Mobion® 1 Evaluation Kit is available to qualified customers with applications in targeted market areas.

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