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To: Gerald Thomas who wrote (2769)	6/19/1998 6:53:00 AM
From: PHOENIXX	Respond to of 5827

GERMAN STOCKLETTER PLATOWBRIEF ABOUT BALLARD ! Platowbrief is one of the most recognized german stockletters. Here ist the article in german and english (translated with altavista) date June 19, 198 1. German Ballard Power - Die saubere Aktie Unter Druck steht derzeit die Aktie der kanadischen Ballard Power (WKN 890 704). Das liegt nicht nur an der Konsolidierung an den nordamerikanischen B”rsen, von der Technologiewerte regelm„áig h„rter betroffen sind. Ausl”ser war auch, daá Finanzcef Mossadiq Umedaly nach achtj„hriger Vorstandsmitgliedschaft seinen Rckzug aus dem Unternehmen angekndigt hat. Sein Nachfolger wird der bisherige Treasurer Paul Lancaster. Fr Kontinuit„t im Management ist also gesorgt. Und das ist auch notwendig, denn Ballard befindet sich gerade in der Phase des Wandels vom Technologieentwickler zum produzierenden Industrieunternehmen. Der Hersteller von Brennstoffzellen hat 1997 die Kommerzialisierung seiner Technik vorangetrieben. Im Fokus der Bemhungen standen dabei strategische Allianzen, um die von Ballard gelieferten Komponenten in Produkte einzubinden: Auf dem Sektor Kraftwerke sind das der US-Versorger GPU International und GEC Alsthom, im Kfz-Bereich wurden Joint ventures mit Ford und Daimler-Benz vereinbart, die zudem mit 20% an Ballard beteiligt sind. Die ersten Null-Emissions-Busse werden in Chicago auf ihre Alltagstauglichkeit geprft. Ballard-Chef Firoz Rasul bezeichnet die Tests als ausgesprochen erfolgreich. Im Kraftwerksbau haben die Kanadier Bestellungen fr 9 Versuchsanlagen, darunter eine aus Deutschland. Bis die Brennstoffzellen den Wettbewerb mit den herk”mmlichen Elektro- und Verbrennungsmotoren aufnehmen k”nnen, werden aber noch mindestens drei Jahre ins Land gehen. Das, so Rasul, liege nicht an der Technik, sondern in erster Linie am Preis. Bei der Materialauswahl wurden bereits deutliche Fortschritte erzielt, so wurden 1997 die Herstellungskosten um 50% gedrckt. Weiteres Sparpotential liegt in der Optimierung des Produktionsprozesses. Konkurrenzf„hig wird die Brennstoffzelle aber erst, wenn sie in groáer Stckzahl vom Band l„uft. Das Marktpotential ist enorm. Bisher hat sich Ballard auf Kraftwerke, mobile Generatoren und Kraftfahrzeuge spezialisiert, die Brennstoffzelle ist aber auch als Antrieb von Schiffen, Eisenbahnen, Flugzeugen und sogar Handys denkbar. Die langfristigen Aussichten von Ballard sind l durch den technischen Vorsprung des Unternehmens ausgezeichnet. Kursschw„chen soll-l ten Sie zum Aufbau von Positionen nutzen. 2.English Ballard power - the clean share At printing is at present the share of the Canadian Ballard power (WKN 890,704). That is not only because of the consolidation at the North American stock exchanges, by which technology values are regularly harder affected. Trip was also that Finanzcef Mossadiq Umedaly announced its retreat from the enterprise after eight-year old member of the board shank. Its successor becomes the past Treasurer Paul Lancaster. For continuity in the management is thus ensured. And that is also necessary, because Ballard is even in the phase of the change of the technology developer to the producing industrial enterprise. The manufacturer of gas cells advanced 1997 the commercialization of its technique. In the focus of the efforts strategic alliances were located in order to merge the components supplied by Ballard into products: On the sector power stations are that the US servicer GPU international and GEC Alsthom, in the automotive sector joint venture with Fords and Daimler-Benz were agreed upon, that besides with 20% are involved in Ballard. The first zeroing mission penalty in Chicago for their everyday life fitness are checked. Ballard boss Firoz Rasul calls the tests expressed successful. In the power plant construction the Canadians orders for 9 test ranges have, under it one from Germany. Until the gas cells can take up the competition with the conventional electrical and combustion engines, however still at least three years will go into the country. That, so Rasul, is not at the technique, but primarily because of the price. With the choice of materials already clear progress was obtained, then 1997 the manufacturing costs were pressed around 50%. Further savings potential is situated in the optimization of the production process. The gas cell becomes competitive however only if it comes in large number of items off the line. The market potential is enormous. In addition, so far Ballard specialized mobile generators and motor vehicles in power stations, is the gas cell conceivable as drive of ships, railways, airplanes and even Handys. The long-term prospects of Ballard are distinguished by the technical projection/lead of the enterprise. Kursschwaechen should use you for the setting up of positions.

To: Gerald Thomas who wrote (2769)	6/19/1998 11:30:00 AM
From: Dr. Ezzat G. Bakhoum	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 5827

Neutrons to punch holes in plastic??? Wao! I think that's another good example of Physics in Wonderland! What happened to scientists these days? Does this guy have a formal university degree? Did he really pass his physics 101 exam? Neutrons, I'm afraid, cannot punch holes. Neutrons simply pass through the inter-molecular spacings because they're not subjected to any electrostatic forces inside materials. On the other hand, if somebody believes that protons will pass through objects as easily as neutrons do, then he/she DEFINITELY didn't pass physics 101! Protons encounter enormous electrostatic forces inside materials, and therefore cannot travel (except in certain materials that offer high proton mobility, as I posted earlier). I'll be interested to hear some more of these pleasant stories. It creates an atmosphere of fun. Ezzat