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To: CH4 who wrote (2669)	7/20/1999 3:34:00 PM
From: Scoobah	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6016

Actually, DCHT has hydrogen sensors that operate in hostile environments such as the shuttle launch pad. They have been tested at Stennis AFB, and peformed admirably. I can't tell you why they aren't being used on the launch pad though; perhaps they will be after this.

To: CH4 who wrote (2669)	7/20/1999 3:56:00 PM
From: blue_chip	Respond to of 6016

CH4, Hi Is it true that if a PEM cell freezes it is toast? (notice the question mark) Chip

To: CH4 who wrote (2669)	7/20/1999 5:54:00 PM
From: EIGHT-N	Respond to of 6016

precisely why i never did get my truck converted to propane,....let alone hydrogen. i don't care if the chit's cheaper, i like the thought of a liquid under my seat and not jet propellant. also why i advised anyone interested enough to listen why i didn't/wouldn't buy atf. but then again......... i'm no engineer.

To: CH4 who wrote (2669)	7/20/1999 6:02:00 PM
From: Scoobah	Respond to of 6016

Is there anything about this hydrogen review that isn't accurate? dch-technology.com

To: CH4 who wrote (2669)	7/20/1999 6:05:00 PM
From: Scoobah	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 6016

Before you label me as a pure hydrogen freak, perhaps this chart of hydrogen accidents would show that we aren't ostriches and understand the dangers of hydrogen, if not properly monitored; dch-technology.com

To: CH4 who wrote (2669)	7/20/1999 6:14:00 PM
From: Scoobah	Respond to of 6016

Lastly, DCHT is also building methanol Fuel Cells to satisfy NorthWest Power Systems, a division of NYDE IDA, IdaCorp. Face it CH4. There is a gigantic opportunity in the Fuel cell arena, and each technology will find it's competitive advantage. Knocking hydrogen isn't going to bring your pet company any more business. There was a time when I though Ballard was the target, until I realized how important Ballard was to the rest of the companies in the game. Obviously I want to see PEM's succeed because I feature them on my website, pemfuelcells.com The press release below from yesterday is a sign of the times. There are many who will succeed in the fuel cell arena, without having to knock anyone, or attempt to discredit the technology or those who have placed their bets on PEMs. biz.yahoo.com Monday July 19, 10:01 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Northwest Power Systems Northwest Power Systems Buys DCH Technology Fuel Cell System BEND, Ore., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Power Systems (NPS) today announced the purchase of a 3 kilowatt fuel cell system from DCH Technology (OTC Bulletin Board: DCHT - news) that will be integrated with NPS's patented fuel processor. The purchase is the most recent in a series made by NPS from a growing list of fuel cell manufacturers, including De Nora, S.p.A., Milan, Italy, with which NPS has a long-term fuel cell supply agreement. ''This purchase from DCH Technology is strategic to the integration of our proprietary fuel processor with fuel cells from as many different manufacturers as possible,'' said Alan Guggenheim, president of Northwest Power Systems. ''Our objective is to test approximately 25 small-scale, experimental prototype fuel cell systems the next 12 months, and more than 150 the next three years. We expect a dozen fuel cell manufacturers to participate in the program,'' he said. NPS's core technology is a patented fuel processor for generating pure hydrogen that a fuel cell needs to produce electricity. DCH Technology is manufacturing an integrated PEM (protonexchange-membrane) fuel cell system, incorporating a NPS fuel processor, designed to supply residential electricity, said Guggenheim. The unit will be similar to NPS systems, incorporating De Nora fuel cells, that have already been tested in a dozen northwest homes and businesses the past 12 months. NPS takes a ''systems'' approach to integrating its fuel processor with fuel cells from various manufacturers. NPS's objective is the commercialization of a variety of fuel cell products that will include models operating on methanol, ethanol, propane, diesel, kerosene, natural gas and other fuels. The DCH Technology unit will operate on methanol. NPS's fuel cell systems, rated 2.5 kilowatts to 3.5 kilowatts, are targeted for stationary and portable applications. NPS's largest customers for experimental prototype fuel processors and fully integrated fuel cell systems include the Bonneville Power Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), and Sandia National Laboratories, a prime contractor to DoE. BPA will field-test NPS's fuel cell systems under a long-term, $3.5 million purchase order contract for delivery of 110 fuel cell units between 1999 and 2003. Founded in 1996, Northwest Power Systems is a subsidiary of IDACORP Technologies, Inc., Boise, Idaho, a non-regulated subsidiary of IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE: IDA - news). SOURCE: Northwest Power Systems