Astris Energi to Exhibit Fuel Cell Vehicle at Canadian National Exhibition
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Aug 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- Astris Energi Inc. (OTCBB:ASRNF), the world's leading alkaline fuel cell (AFC) technology company, announced today that it will be exhibiting a fuel cell vehicle at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) during the opening weekend festivities. The display will be part of the Hydrogen Village pavilion that will showcase leading edge fuel cell and hydrogen related technologies. Astris staff will be onsite for the opening weekend of the CNE, beginning on August 18th through to the Green Day celebrations on August 23rd.
On display will be Astris' Freedom Golf Car, the world's first alkaline fuel cell powered golf car fuelled by hydrogen. It is currently powered by Astris' 1.0 kW Power Generator, giving the vehicle a top cruising speed of 31 kph with better acceleration, hill climbing and extended range compared with a conventional battery-powered model. The car is fuelled by a 33-litre, refillable, carbon fibre hydrogen tank that can last up to 3 days under typical usage. The hydrogen tank can be re-filled within minutes.
Public demonstrations of the Freedom Golf Car will be held at the exhibition.
