February 27 2008

MTI Micro unveils new mobile fuel Cell prototype

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MTI MicroFuel Cells (MTI Micro), the developer of the award-winning Mobion?micro fuel cell technology and a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology, has a new prototype for the digital camera market MTI Micro's new Mobion powered Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) camera-grip prototype works like a camera battery-pack grip for digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. The prototype is designed to provide twice as much energy as existing camera battery-pack grips of the same size. Also, the Mobion?camera grip can be refilled with methanol for instant power, which allows photographers the freedom to use the camera any time, anywhere, without having to recharge from a wall outlet.

Additionally, the company has developed a new embedded fuel cell concept model. Designed for a cutting edge Smartphone, the concept model highlights the anticipated future product direction for Mobion micro fuel cells in the consumer market.

MTI Micro's Mobion demonstration can be seen at MTI Micro display booth number 5-14 at the Fuel Cell Expo from Wednesday, February 27 through Friday, February 29. For more information on the 4th Annual Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo in Tokyo, visit http://www.fcexpo.jp/english/.

MTI Micro is developing Mobion cord-free rechargeable power pack technology as a superior solution for powering the multi-billion dollar portable electronics market. MTI Micro's strategy is to enter the market in 2009 with Mobion products for use in the consumer electronics industry for applications like cell phones, digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and other handheld electronic devices. More information is available at www.mtimicrofuelcells.com.