We are introducing E-Cells, which look and act like a typical battery, but are part of the emerging Hydrogen Economy. The same technology is used in the battery packs providing the juice for hybrid automobiles from Toyota, Honda and Ford. A type of Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) fuel cell, the E-Cell owes its existence to a self-taught engineering genius named Stanford Ovshinsky, of Troy, Michigan (named "Hero For The Planet" by Time Magazine in 1999). Go to http://www.ovonic.com to learn more about this technology and its creators. Fuel cells of the "Ovonic" type do not generate energy---they store it. These electrochemical devices consist of a hydrogen-absorbing "multi-phase polycrystalline metal alloy" anode, an electrolyte, and a Nickel hydroxide cathode. They move hydrogen and oxygen ions back and forth across a saline electrolyte. When charging, they become warm (an "exothermic" reaction) and become cool as they discharge ("endothermic"). They are high capacity, so they run nearly twice as long as other types of rechargeable batteries.

• Fully rechargeable and memory-free. Direct drop-in replacement for alkalines, and rated for 1000 charge cycles. Run at a constant voltage, unlike normal batteries.


• Contain no toxic metals such as cadmium, mercury, lead or lithium.


• Capable of fast charging with the proper charge equipment.


• Can't explode, like some Lithium ion batteries, if damaged.


• Reach and maintain peak performance after their third charge.