EnerFuel lands U.S. Army robotics power contract

Ener1 (OTCBB: ENEI) is to begin working on fuel cell systems for robotics applications for the U.S. Army.

Ener1's subsidiary EnerFuel was awarded a subcontract by American Science and Technology Corporation (AST) for fuel cell system design work. This is in support of AST's work as a subcontractor to Chicago State University for a prime contract from the Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) of the United States Army to develop light weight fuel cells for mobile robotics.

EnerFuel has commenced work under the contract.

The contract represents an opportunity for EnerFuel to expand its efforts in collaboration with other leaders in the fuel cell industry, the company said, while continuing development of fuel cell systems for other applications that may be commercialized in the future.

The contract is for one year. EnerFuel hopes its work under the contract will help lay groundwork for additional work, and help validate its technologies and products before commercializing them.

American Science and Technology Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois is a leading research and development company with several defense related contracts. AST manages the task performed by EnerFuel from its local West Palm Beach Florida Office.

Ener1, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ENEI) is an alternative energy technology company with activities in lithium batteries, fuel cell products and testing services and a nanotechnology division focused on batteries.

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