Protonex Technology Corporation recently announced the delivery of advanced prototypes of its P2 soldier power system to the U.S. Air Force for evaluation, marking the successful completion of the two-year Duel Use Science and Technology (DUST) program awarded to protonex by the Air Force in 2003.

According to Protonex, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) will also award $1.02 million to the company and its partner Millennium Cell Corporation for additional work on the P2.

"Shipment of our P2 systems to the Air Force clearly demonstrates our ability to meet customer needs and deliver functional product," said Protonex CEO Scott Pearson. "Protonex and Millennium Cell are eager to use this supplementary AFRL funding to produce additional systems for military qualification, moving the product a step closer to full-scale deployment within both military and commercial markets."

Protonex noted that the P2 system combines the company's fuel cell technology with a hydride fueling subsystem based on technology licensed from Millennium Cell. The P2 can produce as much as 50 watts of continuous power and is designed to replace batteries used in a range of portable military equipment.

Contact: Protonex, website http://www.protonex.com.

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