UltraCell to Build Fuel Cell Systems for U.S. Army AIDE Program

LIVERMORE, CA, Jul 14 (MARKET WIRE) --
UltraCell Corporation, a leading producer of fuel cells for mobile power
applications, today announced it will build fuel cell systems for the
U.S. Army Agile Integration Demo and Experimentation (AIDE), as part of
the Army's Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM).

RDECOM, established in October 2003 to meet the technological challenges
of current and future military operational environments, includes the Army
Research Laboratory (ARL), Army Research Office (ARO), Army Materiel
Systems Analysis Activity (AMSAA) and seven Research, Development and
Engineering Centers. As part of RDECOM, AIDE functions as a collaboration
center to accelerate the delivery of technological solutions for
warfighter requirements.

UltraCell will initially build 30 fuel cell systems based on the company's
XX25(TM) reformed methanol fuel cell (RMFC) technology. The systems will
provide higher energy density, a greater operating life, increased
performance at higher altitudes and a greater threshold for maximum
ambient temperature than previous portable power solutions -- all while
offering a lighter and more mobile design. Field testing of the units by
U.S. soldiers will last for approximately three months, with the contract
extending through March 2010.

"The AIDE program is committed to the development of advanced power
technologies for extended runtime missions and intends to see the
technology through to deployment in the Military," said JJ Kowal, CERDEC
Fuel Cell Technology Team. "This contract allows for increased testing in
field environments and the advancement of existing prototype portable
power solutions."

"UltraCell remains committed to further advancing our fuel cell technology
to better equip soldiers in the field with reliable, long-lasting portable
power," said Keith Scott, CEO of UltraCell. "We look forward to continuing
to supply XX25 units to promising military programs like AIDE."

About UltraCell

UltraCell is a leading producer of fuel cell systems for mobile devices.
With an exclusive license with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories
for micro fuel cell technology, the company has developed new
technologies and intellectual property in the field of methanol-based
fuel cells. Its patented, award-winning portable fuel cell, the XX25(TM),
achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 status, a significant U.S.
Army milestone and certification for military use and commercial
production. For more information about UltraCell, please visit
http://www.ultracellpower.com/.

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