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UltraCell Product and Technology

Summary

UltraCell LLC

Ian Kaye, GM & CTO



Summary

• LLNL Spinoff in 2002

• Joined Bren-Tronics in 2011

• Only micro fuel cell which can be stored and operate -20 to + 50C

• Up to 3x weight savings compared to batteries after 24hr

• Quiet for stealthy operation

• Can be used in confined spaces

• Man portable and stationary outdoor options available



System emissions:Water vapor, carbon dioxide,

and unconsumed air

180C

Fuel cellstack

67% methanol,33% water

(by volume)

Hydrogen, carbon dioxide

System intake:Air

Power out280C

Reformer

Fuelcartridge

Cartridge ishot-swappable

High voltage,high efficiency, andhigh power fuel cell

How does the technology work, and what are its

competitive advantages



UltraCell fuel cells are hybrid out of the box

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Hybrid optimized OUT OF THE BOX AA, Li80/145, BB2590, BRITES, SMP etc

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Fuel Cell turns on or off based on battery

XX55

LW Cable16.8V, <80W

Li-80OrLi-145

Smart tether

12-30V, <80W

XX55

Smart Y-tetherBattery V, P

Power Manager

BRITES,BB2590,Pb Acid

Etc.

OR

Standalone Operation:1) Power peaks up to 80W

for 12min/hr: continuous

power 40W2) Continuous Power 50W

(55W charging power)

Hybrid Operation:1) Power peaks determined by

battery capacity

2) Continuous Power 50W(55W charging power)



Proven over multiple field trials

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AFRL Summer Camp

• 2010 Limited user test (LUT)

• Ft. Polk

• Ft. Lewis

• XX25 and XX55 units deployed

in limited number inAfghanistan

Battery charging



Lessons learned

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History shows that we should redefine priorities to make

good inroads into broader markets

1. Logistics

2. Cost / Whr

3. MIL STD

4. Energy density

5. Usability

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Logistics solutions

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All new UltraCell products will be Propane, JP8, Flex Fuel

powered or a source that exists in the inventory

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This addresses LOGISTICS, COST and ENERGY DENSITY


TRL 5 Propane demonstratoravailable in Q3. 50W 50-600W JP8 efforts

underway – proto stage



Usability and applications

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Manpak, power management, underground, wireless – all key factors


Under development Android phone plugs into

fuel cell USB

- SMS read/control- Streaming as needed

- Programmable SLEEP

CAT5 interface possible as

well



XX55, BLADE plus accessories available now

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BLADE• 70W, 100W, 150W models with

internal 2590• 50W includes internal fuel tank

and 2557

XX55• Optimized for MAN PAK

• Micro Manager and accessorycables



Application: Forward Air Controller

XX55 Fuel Cell, fuel~5Kg (~8Kg lighter

than batteries) &Protonex Power

Manager

Satcom Radio w/hybrid battery ~80W

peak power

Wearable PC

Pack wt. excludingarmor, provisions and

weapon ~25Kg

Reliable, long duration power is a key safety criteria



Power management that makes sense – low cost,

no PhD, no smart cables


Clips onto 2590

& plugs into FC

Micro Manager- 2 ports

Mega Manager- 4 port

- 2 USB

Blister cables

handle off-design voltage



CliC-it Methanol logistics

Solution for world wide usage in place




Summary

Primary focus for fuel cells is reliability and applications

development with end users

Battery charging and remote hybrid power systems

emerging as the killers apps for fuel cells

During field testing and trials: instantly available power a

must, and it better work always

Thank you!

UltraCell ® LLCA Bren-tronics, Inc. Company



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XX55 in conjunction with solar chargerprovides weight savings after only 8-hr

• Solar augments runtime

• Inputs:XX55, Solar, BB2590 battery

• OutputUAV battery charger

2590 charger

ToughbookWireless UAV control and DDL

Two backpacks w/XX55, 3 UAV andtwo ground controlstations

Includes chargersfor UAV batteries,Toughbooks, Rx/Tx and DDL

Application: forward UAV ground control station



Ruggedoutdoorenclosure

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Power Range: 25-80W• Unattended Runtime: up to 8-weeks

• Inputs:XX25 & XX55 Fuel Cells

Custom fuel tanks can be buried5,000Whr case or std fuel containers

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ApplicationsUnattended surveillance

Covert sensorsOutdoor, remote power

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Use when remote & covert power is needed

for surveillance and detection

Solar cells give away positionReplenishing batteries gives away position

Optional snorkelscovert undergroundoperation

Rugged 2-gallonfuel tank

Application: remote covert power

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