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To: c.horn who wrote (2276)	1/12/2000 9:28:00 AM
From: Scoobah	Respond to of 2513

SATCON TECHNOLOGY ESTABLISHES NEW OPERATING DIVISION - ADVANCED FUEL CELL POWER PRODUCTS BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY EDITORS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2000--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) (Nasdaq:SATC.O), a leader in power and energy management products, announced today that is has established its seventh and newest operating division, The Advanced Fuel Cell Power Products Division, formerly HyComp, in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Advanced Fuel Cell Power Products will market and sell SatCon's family of fuel cell power converters, controllers and amplifiers. SatCon is building power converter modules for use in residential fuel cell power generation systems. These modules can also be sized for commercial applications including small businesses, factories, industrial parks and shopping malls. The new division will also market and sell Ling Electronics' new power converter product line, SatCon/FMI's power converters for fuel cell automobiles, as well as manufacture key proprietary components for all of SatCon's fuel cell power converter product lines. There are 70 million homes in the United States that are connected to or built near natural gas lines and many millions more that already use home delivery of propane. Using natural gas or propane, a fuel cell power generator, with a SatCon power converter, can provide a home or business with environmentally clean, highly reliable, computer grade electricity independent of the utility grid. "We are already supplying the major fuel cell manufacturers with our power converter products, that are smaller and more efficient, and we have a $10 million dollar Department of Energy (DoE) contract to reduce the costs of manufacturing the product by actually installing a production line. We will transition that work and install the production line at the Advanced Fuel Cell Power Products Division to support building power converters for fuel cell power generators as well as for fuel cell automobiles. Fuel cells are also an ideal replacement for current internal combustion engines in automobiles because they are environmentally clean. Some 60 million cars are produced each year worldwide, which represents a significant opportunity for fuel cell engines and power converters that could reduce air pollution and increase fuel economy." said David Eisenhaure, SatCon's President and Chief Executive Officer. Advanced Fuel Cell Power Products will coordinate the sales and marketing efforts for Ling Electronics' new power conversion product line that is currently being sold to a new fuel cell customer. Combining the fuel cell power products into this new division will focus the sales and marketing initiatives, expedite product development and increase opportunities for SatCon's fuel cell power products for homes, businesses and automobiles. "Our DoE program is providing the funding to reduce manufacturing costs for fuel cell vehicle power converters. When we purchased HyComp, it was our plan to use HyComp to accommodate FMI growth and to manufacture power modules for a range of distributed power generation applications," continued Eisenhaure . "Part of the facility will continue to support FMI, but with the importance of fuel cell power conversion products, SatCon plans to expand HyComp's role in power modules by reorganizing it as the Advanced Fuel Cell Power Products Division and transitioning the fuel cell power converter products out of the Technology Center and into this new division." SatCon Technology Corporation manufactures and sells power and energy management products for power generation, telecommunications, manufacturing, factory automation, aircraft, satellites and automotive applications. SatCon has seven operating divisions: Advanced Fuel Cell Power Products manufactures and sells power conversion products for fuel cell power generation systems; Film Microelectronics, Inc. designs and manufactures microelectronic circuits and interconnect products; Magmotor manufactures servo-motors and magnetic suspension systems; Ling Electronics manufactures test equipment, power products, amplifiers and controllers; Beacon Power manufactures flywheel energy storage devices; SatCon Electronic Power Products manufactures power converters for microturbines; and the Technology Center is responsible for new technology and product development. For further information please visit the SatCon Technology Corporate Website at satcon.com. Statements made in this document that are not historical facts or which apply prospectively are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. It is important to note that the Company's actual circumstances could differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's filings, including but not limited to the 10-K and 10-Q. Copies of those filings are available from the Company and the SEC. --30--mb/bos* CONTACT: SatCon Technology Corporation(R) Michael Turmelle, (617) 661-0540 or Thomson Financial Investor Relations Erik Knettel, (212) 701-1963

To: c.horn who wrote (2276)	1/12/2000 9:28:00 AM
From: Scoobah	Respond to of 2513

Business Wire Jan 10, 2000 PemFuelCells.com is launched by CoPower.com to market Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cells. Palm Beach Florida: CoPower.com, an Internet based marketer of hydrogen energy technology has unveiled it's latest web address, pemfuelcells.com to market hydrogen fuel cells manufactured by DCH Technology, Inc. (OTC BB: DCHT). "We created PEMfuelcells.com, to make it easy for the people in both industry and government who are surfing the Internet for information on fuel cells to easily find DCH Technology and their distinct line of fuel cell product families," stated Steven Oshinsky, the creator of CoPower.com. DCHT's circular fuel cell is unique in its design and looks similar to a large battery. It is a smaller, simpler class of fuel cell, which relies on ambient air pressure for oxygen and its own water generation to humidify the membranes. This completely eliminates the need for the pumps, fans and blowers that other types of fuel cells require, which increase both production costs and failure rates. Simplicity and reliability are key features at DCHT. DCHT's fuel cells range in size from as small as "D" sized batteries to as large as 3kW, or about enough to power a mobile home. They are specifically designed to provide "portable" and/or "backup" electric power and are the ideal size for powering remote locations which represents a niche market with a current and significant demand, and for emergency situations such as hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters. "We envision the day when the pollution and noise from small two stroke engines and gasoline and diesel powered generators are replaced with non-polluting and highly efficient fuel cell devices." Sample applications for the small PEM's include most consumer electronics, battery chargers, refrigeration, lighting, mobile computing and remote telecommunications. Larger applications will include scooters and motorbikes, marine vessels and navigation, and eventually anyone seeking "reliable" and "un-interruptable" sources of portable electricity. With industry giant Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) targeting affordable fuel cell power for homes and small businesses, we believe that hydrogen powered fuel cells will be implemented into the mainstream economy far sooner than is currently predicted. The Plug Power residential unit is being marketed by General Electric, (NYSE: GE), and Detroit Edison, (NYSE: DTE), who jointly own majority positions in Plug Power along with First Albany Corp., (NASDAQ: FACT), and Mechanical Technology, (NASDAQ: MKTY). Hydrogen Energy is currently one of the fastest growing industries globally; growing at an average annual rate in the US alone at over 30%. Hydrogen Energy is projected to grow into the trillions over the next decade. The Oil and Auto industries are now together on this issue and have taken the lead role announcing in Dec. 1999, that a dedicated hydrogen filling station and fuel-cell vehicle test center will open in California by the autumn of 2000. Shell Hydrogen (NYSE: RD) will jointly fund the fueling facility, along with Arco (Atlantic Richfield Co) (NYSE: ARC) and Texaco Inc. (NYSE: TX). The station will dispense liquid and compressed hydrogen fuel for 16 fuel-cell powered passenger vehicles. Automobile companies involved in the venture include DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE: DCX), Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F), Honda Motor Co Ltd and Volkswagen AG (VOWG.F ) and each will have garage bays at the center for servicing, repairs and diagnostics. Automotive Fuel Cell giant Ballard Power Systems, (NASDAQ: BLDP), (TSE: BLD) is providing the fuel cell system. Further details of the operation are available on the World Wide Web, at: drivingthefuture.org The global shift to the use of Hydrogen as a fuel is already under way. With the automobile and oil companies now solidly behind this "once in a millenium" event, the requirements for power at different levels will be met by several different companies. With Ballard focussing on PEM units for stationery power plants and transportation applications; and Plug Power focussing on homes and small businesses, we expect DCH Technology to be the leader in the "portable power" application. "Portable Power is a market with an appreciable demand today, and an unlimited demand in the not too distant future. PEMfuelcells.com will play an integral and strategic role in our overall long term marketing strategy." CoPower.com is an Internet based marketing service for renewable and hydrogen energy technology. Currently featured are PEM Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Sensors and Gas Leak detection systems manufactured by DCH Technology, Inc. of Valencia CA, and Wearable Computers from Xybernaut Corporation, (NASDAQ: XYBR) of Fairfax, VA. For information on hydrogen sensors and fuel cells, or to recommend a new technology or product for showcasing on CoPower.com contact: Steven Oshinsky, GM copower.com 561-338-3390 or email Steve at SteveO@CoPower.com DCHT on the World Wide Web dcht.com Investor Relations 661-775-8120 ext. 11 An affiliate of CoPower.com has received compensation for services on behalf of DCHT. Additional information is available at ramcapitalmanagement.com

To: c.horn who wrote (2276)	1/13/2000 11:31:00 AM
From: Scoobah	Respond to of 2513

Los Angeles Times - Jan 11 2000 latimes.com Some Valley Penny Stocks a Bargain, With Change Back Many analysts dismiss shares that trade for less than $5 as too risky,but a handful of local tech-related companies were top performers in '99. January 11, 1999 by Bob Howard Los Angeles Times ...The year's second-best performer was Valencia-based DCH Technology, which finished 1999 at $2.97, up 251.9% for the year and 458.8% for the fourth quarter, according to Bridge Information Services. Chairman David Haberman describes DCH as connected to the existing industrial base through the manufacture of hydrogen sensors used in industrial plants, while it's connected to the future through its development of hydrogen fuel cells to be used as sources of electrical power. DCH's sensors are used to ensure that hydrogen does not exceed acceptable levels in the dozens of industries in which the gas is used, ranging from food processing to aerospace. In its fuel cell business, DCH is one of a number of companies working on technology that turns hydrogen gas into electricity.

To: c.horn who wrote (2276)	1/16/2000 9:47:00 AM
From: Scoobah	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2513

DCHT a Fuel cell and Hydrogen safety company. dcht.com The company is emerging from 5 years of R&D commercializing the new "energy technology" Hydrogen. they have the market straddled offering a distinct family of fuel cell batteries, and hydrogen sensors to keep everybody else's hydrogen energy equipment safe. Born out of a reverse merger in Nov 1997, the company is readying itself for a nasdaq small cap listing. As a very small company they are in a very large industry; a key component of successful investing in micro caps. Heavyweights like Ford, Daimler Chrysler, GM, Royal Dutch Shell, BP Amoco, General Electric and Detroit Edison are all pushing hydrogen and fuel cell technology. The stock is currently at 4 3/8 with 17 million shares outstanding and 7 or 8 million shares in the float. On a market cap basis they are one of the smallest companies in their sector, and have the most going for them overall, in my humble opinion. This is another stark example of the gross inefficienies in the market place that offer textbook opportunity for microcap investors. I have devoted two websites to assist in their growth and visibility to the investment and industrial communites, copower.com to market their products and promote the industry, and ramcapitalmanagement.com to give greater visibility in the investment community to an otherwise unknown company. The fund that I run, RAM Capital Management has made a substantial investment in the success of this company. Further information can be obtained. Sincerely, Steve O boards.fool.com