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Proton Power Signs Fuel Cell Agreement With L-3 Communications

September 28, 2009 by Jeff Shepard

Proton Power Systems plc, a designer, developer and producer of fuel cells and fuel cell electric hybrid systems, announced that it has signed a Partnership and Exclusivity Agreement with L-3 Communications Combat Propulsion Systems (L-3 CPS). Under this agreement, L-3 CPS will market and sell Proton Power’s Fuel Cell Power Systems for use in propulsion systems, marine and Universal Power Supply (UPS) applications to the North American military and civilian applications market.

The PEM Fuel Cell runs on pure Hydrogen and is described as one of the most efficient methods of converting Hydrogen into electrical energy with an efficiency rating of close to 50%. Combined with thermal energy conversion for use in UPS applications, efficiencies reach over 90%. The combination and integration of this technology in modern propulsion systems is said to offer an emission free and carbon neutral alternative to conventional international combustion engines plus with the added bonus that the systems are ultra quiet, and has a very low heat signature. The only by-product of this process is pure water.

Michael Soimar, President, L-3 CPS said, "Proton’s alternative energy fuel cell propulsion systems provide an environment-friendly method to our customers’ transportation and power products requirements."

Thomas Melczer, CEO of Proton, commented:" We are delighted about the partnership with L-3 CPS. North America is a lead market for Fuel Cell Technology. Together with L-3 CPS, we plan to play a leading role in that market."