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To: Thomas J. Smith who wrote (3318)	3/10/1999 10:31:00 PM
From: WALT REISCH	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8393

-SAFT: Saft launches new environment friendly nickel- metal hydride battery in its Super High Power series March 10, 1999 14:46 M2 PRESSWIRE-10 March 1999-SAFT: Saft launches a new environment friendly nickel-metal hydride battery in its Super High Power series (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Paris -- Saft, Alcatel's battery division, is launching its latest battery in the Super High Power series, the VH Cs 3000, nickel-metal hydride cell. Designed for applications requiring fast charge and high discharge rates (40 A), the VH Cs 3000 cell is particulary well suited for applications in cordless power tools, such as cordless power drills. Its high capacity of 3 Ah makes it of equal interest for use in radio-control models -- racing cars, for example - - and portable medical equipment. The VH Cs 3000 is well-positioned against its competitors thanks to its super high capacity, long life duration and good storage ability. Further advantages include providing high mid-discharge voltage and being environment-friendly when compared to nickel cadmium The technology employed in the VH Cs 3000 involves a nickel foam-positive electrode, a metal hydride negative electrode and an alkaline electrolyte. The temperature range in discharge runs from -10C to +40C. The bare cell battery weight is 59g ; its length, 41mm; and diameter, 22mm. The VH Cs cell was developed and designed at the Saft portable battery factory in Nersac, France. The cell will be produced at this site; the first cells will be available from the first half of 1999. Alcatel is a world leader in telecommunications systems and equipment, and cables and components-related businesses; the company has a presence in 130 countries in the world. Alcatel offers comprehensive solutions and services to operators, Internet service suppliers, and both to corporate clients and consumers, ranging from broadband networks to mobile telephones. In the field of telecommunications and power cables, Alcatel offers products, systems and services that meet the growing requirements of three main markets: infrastructure, industry and construction. The batteries and components businesses also form part of this strategy of a global approach to markets, offering integrated solutions for clients who operate on an increasingly international basis. For further information, please visit Alcatel's web site: alcatel.com CONTACT: Roland Bourgeois, Alcatel Cable Tel: +33 (0)1 47 56 64 92 Fax: +33 (0)1 47 56 69 24 e-mail: roland.bourgeois@accyd.alcatel.fr Edward Lloyd/Simon West, Barrington Lloyd International Tel: +44 (0)1799 506 187 e-mail: Edward.lloyd@bli.co.uk M2 COMMUNICATIONS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN M2 PRESSWIRE. DATA SUPPLIED BY NAMED PARTY/PARTIES.