BOTHELL, Wash., Dec. 8, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neah Power Systems, Inc., ('Neah') (OTCBB:NPWZ) www.neahpower.com, the Company developing fuel cells-based renewable energy solutions, has demonstrated Neah's novel methanol fuel cell as a battery charger of a majority of current battery-based systems, including traditional 12V Valve Regulate Lead Acid battery, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion, Nickel Zinc and other rechargeable battery platforms, which may be used for consumer, industrial, and military markets, electric scooters, golf carts, etc.
While Neah's fuel cell can power external devices directly, this new capability enables the fuel cell integration in most existing low power platforms (battery-based systems). Dr. Tsali Cross, Vice President of Engineering, commented on his engineering team's recent work: "Many applications will require integration of our fuel cell with existing batteries, without a major effort needed to redesign a product. So I am pleased we have shown that Neah's fuel cell can be tailored to work with conventional power sources with the added benefits from a fuel cell such as increased mission duration, powering devices away from the grid, and use of renewable fuels. This will further enhance the solutions we can offer to EKO Vehicles, Hobie Cat, and other potential customers."
About Neah Power
Neah Power Systems, Inc. (NPWZ) is developing long-lasting, efficient and safe power solutions for the military, industrial and consumer applications. Neah uses a unique, patented, silicon-based design for its micro fuel cells that enable higher power densities, lower cost and compact form-factors. The company's micro fuel cell system can run in aerobic and anaerobic modes. The company is developing energy generation and storage solutions based on its patented technology.
Further company information can be found at www.neahpower.com.
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