UltraCell Introduces Industry’s First Water Resistant and Buriable Fuel Cell System
The Snorkel Fuel Cell System Is the Latest in UltraCell’s Series of Rugged Portable Power Products for Military Electronic Equipment
LIVERMORE, CA–UltraCell Corporation, a leading producer of portable fuel cells, today announced the shipment to the U.S. Military of the UltraCell Snorkel fuel cell system with an ultra-rugged two gallon fuel tank. The Snorkel system provides the end user virtually silent and hidden fuel cell operation for long term and unattended covert power.
The new Snorkel system provides a fuel cell enclosure that enables buried and camouflaged operation in a wide range of environments with UltraCell’s XX25 or XX55 fuel cells. The system can be paired with a broad range of fuel containers specific to the desired mission. Up to 25,000Whr (1000hr at 25W and 2500hr at 10W) of fuel can be connected to the enclosure.
All necessary power management is included within the Snorkel system, ensuring long runtime for either steady or varying loads ranging from one watt to 80W peak. The turn-key solution offers rapid fuel change-out capability and two power jacks.
“UltraCell is driven to provide not only the world’s best fuel cells, but also solutions that meet the most demanding requirements of end users,” said UltraCell CEO Keith Scott. “The Snorkel allows users to deploy fuel cells in the remotest of locations, and to provide long run power for stealth applications by being able to bury the power source.”
About UltraCell
UltraCell is a leading producer of fuel cell systems for mobile devices. The company has developed new micro fuel cell technologies and intellectual property in the field of methanol-based fuel cells. Its patented, award-winning portable fuel cell, the XX25™, achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 status, a significant U.S. Army milestone and certification for military use and commercial production. For more information about UltraCell, please visit http://www.ultracellpower.com/.
