FUTURE POWER PACK PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS

The Power Pack is the world’s first consumer fuel cell product. Based on Medis’ proprietary Direct Liquid Fuel Cell (DLFC) technology and the result of seven years of research and development, the Power Pack is a break-through in fuel cell performance, cost and accessibility.

Platform Technology Broadens Its Possibilities
The DLFC technology is a platform technology that can be extended to other fuel cell product offerings beyond the current Power Pack product. By extending our established technology to larger format fuel cell products, Medis is in a unique position to create an entire family of fuel cell products that provide a cost effective high performance solution. We have already developed and demonstrated several higher power (5W to 20W) fuel cells prototypes for military and consumer applications and we are working now to develop our second generation products. In addition, we have demonstrated a 400W system for military UAV applications.

Below is an outline of our vision for next generation products and target timing for product introduction.

Current Power Pack Product
The current product is a fully contained single-use fuel cell with an integrated fuel cartridge. It will be available for commercial sales in high volume in 2008.

Power Pack with Hybrid Cable
To address higher power demand for some electronic devices, Medis is developing a High Performance Cable. This cable will handle higher current and increase the Power Pack product compatibility with even more devices.

The High Performance Cable will use a small lithium ion battery in the key. When the Power Pack is connected, power will be supplied to the device from both the lithium ion battery and the Power Pack simultaneously. By hybridizing the cable, the Power Pack will support power-hungry devices.

Extended Use Portable Lighting
The functionality of the Medis Power Pack is being extended to portable lighting applications.  Several potential product extensions are under development that combines the electrical efficiency of LED lighting and the power performance of the Medis Power Pack.  For example, a typical LED flashlight can be operated continuously for 6-8 weeks on one Power Pack.  Alternatively, a 30 lumen LED bulb (enough light to illuminate a small room) can be operated for 16-20 hours.  Both applications would be ideal for outdoor activities, emergency situations or industrial applications.

Single Fueling Cartridge Based Power Pack Product
The single fueling cartridge-based Power Pack product will be similar to the current Power Pack product in that it will be a single-fueling (disposable) fuel cell product, however, instead of integrating the fuel cartridge inside the product the fuel will be provided in a fuel cartridge that the consumer will use to charge the product. By taking the fuel cartridge out of the product we can provide a substantially smaller and more energy-dense product and this product will set the stage for a fully refuelable Power Pack product.

We estimate that the single fueling cartridge-based Power Pack will be commercially available in 2009.

Refuelable Power Pack Product
The refuelable Power Pack product will be a further extension of the Power Pack. The consumer would purchase one Power Pack and after the energy is depleted the consumer need only purchase a cartridge to change the fuel and refresh the Power Pack. Because the cartridge is substantially less expense than the Power Pack, the consumer’s total cost to use the product will be lower.

The target timing for availability of the Refuelable Power Pack is 2010.

Medis Laptop Power Source Product
The Medis Laptop Power Source will be a 20W stand alone fuel cell product designed to provide up to 8 hours of extended laptop operations on a single fueling for use while traveling or for use in remote locations. The laptop would be connected to the Medis Laptop Power Source by a cable and tips with an appropriate connector interface for the specific laptop product. The Medis Laptop Power Source would also have USB ports accessible to power or charge other handheld electronic devices simultaneously.

Energy would be provided to the system in the form of a fuel cartridge and the consumer would change the fuel cartridge to replenish the fuel cell system. Target timing is 2010. Medis is currently seeking development partners for this program.

Military 800W Product for UAV Applications
Medis is developing an 800W fuel cell prototype for Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) for UAV (unmanned air vehicles) applications. UAVs use powerful electric engines to silently fly the craft over long distances for extended operating time. Our fuel cell technology could help extend mission times in the field. Prototypes producing 400W have already been demonstrated and tested and an 800W system will be demonstrated by the end of 2008.

Stationary Power Product for SOHO and Military Applications
The technology developed and demonstrated for the UAV product can be extended to 1-2 kW SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) or military product. The technology we developed is modular, so it can be extended to cover a wide range of product offerings in a cost effective package. Target timing is 2011. Medis is currently seeking development partners for this program.

Kiosk Central Charging Station for Remote and Third World Applications
Medis Technologies is in a unique position to offer emerging markets and under-serviced third world locations an energy solution that can improve the telephone system accessibility in these locations. In much of the third world there is no established land-line phone system and only limited access to grid power. Communications are solely reliant on cellular technology and there is often no way for members of these communities to charge their phones.

Medis Technologies proposes to develop a Central Charging Kiosk. This product would be a portable fuel cell system designed to simultaneously charge up to 50 cell phones at a time. The system would also be able to support other products, such as laptop and radios. The product would be non-polluting, silent and portable enough to take from location to location and support a small regions’ demand for cellular communications. This is a product that Medis Technologies would like to develop and market with the appropriate partner and we are currently seeking funding to support the development. Development time would be approximately three (3) years.