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Technology Stocks : Ballard Power -world leader zero-emission PEM fuel cells -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: michael a. rowe who wrote (4864)	1/23/2000 10:06:00 PM
From: CH4	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5827

GLOBAL THERMOELECTRIC INC (Nasdaq OTC non BB) Symbol GBTMF-5 Last trade 18.41 ... Change +5.04 ... Percent change +37.70 GLE solid oxide fuel cell systems are coming to your neighborhood soon. "Applications: Solid oxide fuel cells will serve as the basis for power supply products to be developed by the Corporation. Global believes that the high efficiency and power output provided by this type of cell can be used in large potential markets such as telecommunication systems, oil and gas sites, residential and commercial utility applications as well as hybrid electric vehicles or auxiliary power units (APUs) for automotive applications. Global's present Thermoelectric products (operating up to 550 degree C.) are regarded as the benchmark for thermoelectric power generation. The highest power unit is 550 watts. The products are shipped to over 45 countries around the world and are the standard for remote power reliability and performance. The fuel cell will allow Global to serve new markets in the oil and gas and telecommunication industries which require power from 2 to 50 kilowatts. Global is also developing fuel cell products for other stationary power applications, including small units in the 5 to 10 kilowatt range that may be used for home power generation. The units would run directly from natural gas producing both power and heat. The heat would be utilized through a heat exchanger for hot water or space heating needs. This market should increase substantially over the next few years as power deregulation becomes more common. Additional stationary applications being investigated are providing power for individual business, small office complexes, remote communities and other businesses needing power of 20 to 150 kilowatts. The combination of high efficiency power, high grade heat for boiler/heating applications and the ability to directly use common fuels such as natural gas, make the SOFC the choice of the future for stationary applications. Automotive markets are receiving considerable attention as a fuel cell market. The PEM is a leading future technology for many automotive companies. The PEM technology is suited as the primary power in a vehicle as long as hydrogen is available. A suitable SOFC application is as an auxiliary power unit (APU) in a vehicle, truck or within an electric hybrid vehicle for battery recharging and driving mileage extension. All of this can be done on either natural gas, propane or gasoline, allowing the hybrids to drive 600 kilometres or more and still refuel at the corner gas station. Another promising application is for APUs for the truck transport industry. Regulations are coming into effect that prohibit trucks from idling for periods over a specific duration. When idling, 150 kilowatts or more of engine capacity is being operated to provide a small amount of heat and power. An SOFC producing 10 to 15 kilowatts on gasoline or diesel is a much more efficient solution. For many years, the technology has been overlooked because of the problems associated with high operating temperatures of 900 to 1000 degree C. With advances in technology being achieved by Global, the benefits of SOFCs are becoming apparent. Global will continue to break new ground in the design and application for SOFCs. Design Objectives: Global's SOFC products are being designed for rugged operation in oil field or automotive applications. The following are the most important design objectives." globalte.com rapids.canoe.ca Because my day job is working as a licensed plumber/steamfitter/gasfitter, I'll leave it up to you 'pros' to spread the good word. Thanks in advance. Chris.