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[therman]

Hi,
http://www.hydrogenics.com/
Hydrogenics entwickelt Stationen zur Erzeugung elektrischer Energie mittels Brennstoffzellen, baut diese und stellt auch Ingenieurdienstleistungen zu Verfügung.
Entwickelt und liefert kleine Brennstoffzellenkraftwerke für Gebäude (Krankenhäuser, Hotels, staatl.Einrichtungen) und Fahrzeuge wie Autos, Busse, Bahnen, Züge und neuerdings sogar Yachten, und Militärische Einrichtungen.
Es besteht eine Kooperation mit Chevron Texaco.

Hydrogenics to Work with Toronto Waterfront Corporation to Identify Green Pilot Projects and a Green Zone on the Waterfront

TORONTO, September 27, 2004 -- Hydrogenics Corporation (Nasdaq: HYGS; TSX: HYG), a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, and the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) are announcing the signing of a memorandum of understanding today at the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 2004 Conference in Toronto. Together the two organizations will explore ways in which hydrogen fuel cell technologies and hydrogen production can support and build on the sustainable development goals of the TWRC.

" Toronto is uniquely positioned to leverage Canada`s strong leadership position in fuel cell technology and commercialization," said Pierre Rivard, President and CEO of Hydrogenics Corporation. " By engaging the local expertise we can enhance and accelerate the development of a roadmap for sustainability for this city. We are excited by the opportunities that working with the TWRC might provide Hydrogenics and the entire Canadian hydrogen fuel cell industry."

TWRC and Hydrogenics have agreed to explore potential opportunities including specific demonstration projects, which showcase hydrogen and fuel cell technology and its benefits for waterfront revitalization. Potential projects could include: hydrogen-powered water shuttles; hydrogen-powered police patrols; and hydrogen-powered fleet projects.

" TWRC is committed to making Toronto`s waterfront an international model for sustainable development. We want sustainability to define us and be the standard against which we are judged," said John Campbell, TWRC`s President & CEO. " Hydrogenics has demonstrated the spirit of cooperation that will help to further not only the industry but will help set the direction for a sustainable city, starting with excellent opportunities on the waterfront."

In addition to investigating potential pilot projects, Hydrogenics and the TWRC have also agreed to explore planning for a " Green Zone" within the waterfront where clean energies could be promoted in daily operations within that area. As well, it could attract future siting of companies and organizations that would contribute to this future direction, for example progressive sustainability-minded companies, environmental think-tanks, academia, non-governmental organizations, and government partners.

[therman]

News

HYDROGENICS WINS REPEAT POWER MODULE SALE IN HAWAII
FOR `STEP VAN` INTEGRATION AT HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE

Hybrid Fuel Cell Power Plant Will Power Propulsion as Well as Off-Board Power Applications

TORONTO, September 30, 2004 -- Hydrogenics Corporation (Nasdaq: HYGS; TSX: HYG), a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, has been contracted by the High Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) in Hawaii to supply a HyPM 65 kW Fuel Cell Power Module to power a `step van`. The unit will be shipped by the end of the year.

"Thanks to HTDC, the Hickam Air Force base in Hawaii is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in demonstrating hydrogen fuel cell capabilities," said Pierre Rivard, President and CEO of Hydrogenics. "We are excited to again be working with HTDC after such a favorable experience with our previous integration of a power module into a bus. It is very rewarding to see our customers and partners coming back to us for additional initiatives."

The installation of the power module will take place in Honolulu, HI, at the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT). Demonstration activities will take place at Hickam Air Force Base. In addition to routine base operations, the step van will have the capability to serve as a Ground Power Unit for the Air Force to power up aircraft and equipment during maintenance operations.

"HCATT is pleased to be continuing its technology development relationship with Hydrogenics. Their responsiveness and product quality meet the standards required to support our advanced power technology projects at the Air Force National Demonstration Center at Hickam Air Force Base," said Tom Quinn, Director, HCATT (a department within the HTDC).

Vehicles such as the step van are seen as prime candidates for hydrogen power module integration as they are often part of ground fleets for companies. The central depot typically used by ground fleets makes the development of a hydrogen infrastructure more feasible.

The HyPM 65 power module is the most recent addition to Hydrogenics` power products line up, providing customers with a wider range of power capabilities. The HyPM 10 was the Company`s first commercial power module model with almost 30 deliveries to date, to various customers covering a range of applications. A previous project with HTDC involved the combination of two HyPM 10 modules to provide a 20 kW fuel cell system that was hybridized with batteries and integrated into the propulsion system of a bus.

HTDC is a State agency tasked with the development and growth of Hawaii`s commercial high technology industry. It provides broad based programs ranging from incubation to federal research and development partnerships to marketing.

[therman]

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Hydrogenics wird das US Militär mit Power Units versorgen.


Hydrogenics Wins Contract To Provide Auxiliary Power System To Raytheon Defense Unit
To be Tested as Replacement for Batteries and Diesel Generators in Military Operations
TORONTO, July 29, 2004 -- Hydrogenics Corporation (Nasdaq: HYGS; TSX: HYG), a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, reported today that it has won a contract to supply an integrated power system to Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, a unit of Raytheon Company. Raytheon, one of the world`s largest defense contractors, is involved in a wide range of product development initiatives for the U.S. military.

"The military continues to embrace alternative energy technologies ahead of wide-spread commercial use, seeking performance beyond that available from conventional diesel and battery technology," said Hydrogenics President and CEO Pierre Rivard. "Fuel cells can solve or mitigate several problems that the Army faces in the field, ranging from reduced reliance on costly and vulnerable fuel supply lines, to reducing the chance of enemy detection by operating cooler, quieter and cleaner power generators. We see Raytheon as a key OEM relationship that could help us gain access to the substantial potential of the U.S. military market. Raytheon is well-positioned to sell products to the U.S. military market, and we look forward to working with them on this project."

About Hydrogenics Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading clean power generation company, engaged in the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technology and test stations for fuel cells. The company is building a sustainable business, in a potentially "game changing technology" for transportation, stationary and portable power. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in British Columbia, Canada, Japan, the United States and Germany.

[therman]

Hydrogenics Supplies Quantum With Fuel Cell Power Module for U.S. Army Concept Vehicle
TORONTO, May 25, 2004 -- HYDROGENICS CORPORATION (Nasdaq: HYGS, TSX: HYG), a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, announced today that it has sold and delivered a HyPM 10 power module to Quantum Fuel System Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , (Nasdaq: QTWW) in support of Quantum`s contract with the U.S. Army TARDEC-NAC (National Automotive Center) to develop and demonstrate a high performance, hydrogen fuel cell powered light-duty, alternative mobility vehicle for military applications. The vehicle is being designed by Quantum`s Advanced Vehicle Concept Center in Lake Forest, California. "We have always viewed the military as an important early-adopting market for fuel cell technology," said Pierre Rivard, Hydrogenics President and CEO. "Hydrogen and fuel cells offer compelling advantages over incumbent power technologies for military applications. Opportunities such as this that `put theory into practice` are very valuable in exploring and advancing the full potential of hydrogen and fuel cell technology. We are confident that our HyPM power module`s proven durability and reliability will meet Quantum`s expectations for this important military initiative."

Expected benefits of this fuel cell powered vehicle include a reduced thermal signature and near-silent operation, each of which offers compelling advantages in silent watch applications compared to a conventional military vehicle. In addition, the capability of fuel cell vehicles to generate off- board power supports the increasing use of tactical and communication equipment on the battlefield and in reconnaissance applications. Fuel currently comprises 70 percent of the supplies transported by the Armed Services to support battlefield operations. This project has the potential to demonstrate a pathway to address related logistic issues by using a fuel that can be synthesized locally from a variety of feedstocks, including water.

"We are pleased to be working closely with Hydrogenics on this important project. Hydrogenics had the ideal fuel cell power module for this application and allows Quantum to provide a well-packaged vehicle to the U.S. Army," said Alan P. Niedzwiecki, Quantum`s President and CEO. "As a member of the GM alliance of fuel cell companies, we have previously worked with Hydrogenics on a number of integration programs, including a back-up power demonstration for Nextel Communications. We look forward to working on future programs with Hydrogenics as fuel cell system technologies move into commercialization."

Hydrogenics` HyPM power modules are scalable integration-ready power generators that require only hydrogen fuel to produce DC electrical power. In addition to a fuel cell stack, the power module includes the associated components, subsystems and control software required to produce clean electricity for a wide range of mobile and stationary applications.

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (http://www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading clean power generation company, engaged in the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technology and test stations for fuel cells. The company is building a sustainable business, in a potentially "game changing technology" for transportation, stationary and portable power. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in British Columbia, Canada, Japan, the United States and Germany.

About Quantum Technologies

Quantum is a Tier 1 automotive OEM supplier. Quantum`s ultra-light weight composite hydrogen fuel storage, fuel injection technologies, electronic control products and OEM level systems integration capabilities have enabled the company to develop a product portfolio with state-of-the-art technologies and products, a diverse customer base, and strong alliances with partners such as General Motors, Sumitomo Corporation and former parent IMPCO Technologies.

Quantum and Hydrogenics are members of the GM Global Fuel Cell Alliance of fuel cell commercialization companies.

[mirox]

hydrogenics geht super,
ballardgeht auch,
fuell cell und plug power haben potential

[Boersenkrieger]

tja jetzt wo das öl immer knapper wird könnten solche werte wieder stark im kommen sein... auch langfristig

[therman]

News:


Hydrogenics Expands Line of HyPM(R) Fuel Cell Power Modules

HyPM 7 and HyPM 65 particularly well-suited to growing opportunities in light mobility and backup power applications


TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2004 -- Hydrogenics Corporation (Nasdaq: HYGS; TSX: HYG), a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, announced two additions to its HyPM(R) product line at this week`s 2004 Fuel Cell Seminar in San Antonio, Texas. The two additions are the HyPM 7 (kW) unit and the HyPM 65 (kW) unit, both with which the Company will strategically access additional early market opportunities that exhibit long-term potential, specifically in light mobility and backup power applications.

Last year, at the same event, the Company launched the newly commercialized design of its HyPM 10 fuel cell power module. To date, 26 units of the HyPM 10 have been shipped to a diversity of early-adopting markets, from light mobility to backup and auxiliary power. A new generation of the original HyPM 10 is also under development and will be re-released next year with an enhanced power rating of 13-14 kW.

"This new phase of power module commercialization is an exciting step for Hydrogenics," said Pierre Rivard, President and CEO of Hydrogenics. "Leveraging our heritage and strength in fuel cell testing, we have used the best verification tools to establish HyPM10`s performance and durability. Our test power modules, subjected to rigorous duty cycles, have now exceeded 4,500 hours of operation with over 5,600 stop-start cycles."

"These significant learnings have now been extended to the new members of our HyPM family, and together with the cost reductions that have been achieved over the last 12 months we are now able to engage new markets across a range of power requirements," added Rivard. "In addition to impressive performance and durability, the HyPM is easy to integrate into a wide variety of applications making it the `power module of choice` for OEMs and system integrators looking to introduce fuel cell technology into their products and projects."

Hydrogenics` line of HyPM power modules are integration-ready power generators that require only hydrogen fuel to produce DC electrical power. In addition to a fuel cell stack, the power module includes the associated components, subsystems and control software required to produce clean electricity. HyPM design offers system simplicity resulting in optimized controls for faster and smoother dynamic response. The unit`s standard low-pressure design results in fewer mechanical or moving parts, lower noise, reduced weight and enhanced efficiency compared to competitors` pressurized engines.

In its first year of commercialization the HyPM 10 has conclusively proven its versatility for a range of customer applications. Complete successful integrations are being reported by customers including:

- Quantum Technologies` recently announced delivery of a fuel
cell-powered military vehicle to the U.S. Army TARDEC-NAC (National
Automotive Center)
- SunLine Services Group`s successful integration into an APU on board a
Class 8 transport trailer also under a U.S. Army NAC contract
- John Deere`s integration of HyPM 10 in their next generation fuel cell
powered commercial work vehicles
- An integration into a `low-signature` generator set for Raytheon
Integrated Defense Systems, under a product development contract for
the U.S. military
- In Mie Prefecture, Japan, the integration of HyPM 10 into a backup
power system as part of a demonstration program led by ITOCHU
Corporation.
- The integration of two HyPM 10 power modules for range extension in a
low speed battery-hybrid bus carrying out daily operations at Hawaii`s
Hickam Air Force Base, an excellent working example of how HyPM modules
can be configured in series to meet higher power requirements.


Before year-end, customers will take delivery of the new HyPM 7 and HyPM 65 modules for integration in a turf equipment application and in airport ground support vehicles, respectively.

HyPM`s versatility has also been further demonstrated through a technology initiative this year at Hydrogenics that has successfully married HyPM fuel cell technology with ultracapacitors in a hybrid electric powertrain, resulting in enhanced performance, reduced cost and substantially extended range. At the Fuel Cell Seminar`s ride and drive exhibit, Hydrogenics is exhibiting their hybrid technology in a neighborhood electric vehicle powered by a HyPM 7 power module integrated with a bank of ultracapacitors. HyPM hybrid configurations have become standard design architecture at Hydrogenics, with proprietary energy management technology adaptable to a variety of applications and duty cycles.

Rivard continues, "It`s very gratifying to take stock of the past year like this and realize the progress we have made in HyPM commercialization, especially as we see the price of crude oil hit an all-time high. We know the importance of making the right investment of resources in product development at this critical stage in the game, and of engaging a portfolio of early-adopting markets to gain a first-mover advantage. In November last year, we were confident we were on the right path in our product and market approach and now, a full year later, we are more convinced than ever."

therman

[therman]

News:

Hydrogenics Corporation to Acquire Stuart Energy Systems Corporation

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Nov. 10 -- The Boards of Hydrogenics Corporation (Nasdaq: HYGS; TSX: HYG ) and Stuart Energy Systems Corporation (TSX: HHO) announced today that they have entered into an agreement whereby Hydrogenics has agreed to make a share exchange take-over bid to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Stuart Energy at an exchange ratio of 0.74 Hydrogenics shares for every one Stuart Energy share. This offer represents an indicative price to Stuart Energy shareholders of approximately Cdn.$4.14 per share based on the November 9, 2004 closing share price on the TSX of Cdn.$5.59 per Hydrogenics` share. The total transaction value is expected to be approximately Cdn.$155 million (approximately US$129 million). The offer represents a 32% premium based on the 20-day volume weighted average price of the shares of both Stuart Energy and Hydrogenics.

The proposed offer has the unanimous support of Stuart Energy`s Board of Directors, which is recommending that Stuart Energy`s shareholders accept the offer. A number of Stuart Energy`s largest shareholders and each of its directors and officers, who collectively hold 13,575,080 shares representing approximately 37% of Stuart Energy`s issued and outstanding common shares, have entered into a lock-up agreement with Hydrogenics pursuant to which they have agreed to tender their shares to the offer.

"This acquisition gives us a breadth of capabilities, sustainability and resources that we previously did not possess," commented Pierre Rivard, President and CEO of Hydrogenics. "In addition to expanded market and product penetration, the combination will expand our revenue base and cash reserves considerably, and we expect it will be accretive to earnings, EBITDA and cash flow. The acquisition is also consistent with our strategy of nurturing a portfolio of value streams so as to reduce our exposure to a singular product, singular market and singular adoption rate."

"Both Hydrogenics and Stuart Energy have pursued complementary strategies to achieve profitability through targeting large existing commercial markets, managing cash utilization, partnering with strong strategic partners and offering a compelling portfolio of multi-purpose products," commented Jon Slangerup, President and CEO of Stuart Energy. "By combining the strengths of our two teams, expanding our product offering, and leveraging our strategic relationships, I believe our integrated company will deliver increased value and improved financial performance to our shareholders."

The integrated company will be well financed and positioned to pursue its aggressive business plan for global growth. Following the closing of the transaction, Hydrogenics expects to have approximately US$120 million in cash and short-term investments, a lean structure that can grow with increased adoption of hydrogen and fuel cells, an unmatched product portfolio and an accelerated pathway to profitability.

Rivard continued, "Stuart Energy has achieved six quarters of consistent double digit revenue growth and diminished cash burn. Stuart Energy is well positioned to continue its strategic growth initiatives under the Hydrogenics banner."

The integrated company will continue to be led by Pierre Rivard, as President and CEO. On closing of the transaction, Stuart Energy will nominate three directors to the Hydrogenics Board of Directors.

In addition to financial and management strength, Hydrogenics will have an unmatched product portfolio and expanded global reach. The integrated company also expects to achieve significant synergies in production cost, supply chain management and utilization of existing systems and processes that will drive margin improvement and shorten the timeline to profitability. In total, the integrated company expects to achieve US$8 million in annual synergies.

The offer is expected to be mailed to Stuart Energy`s shareholders during the next two to three weeks and will remain open for 35 days. It will be subject to customary conditions including that at least two thirds of Stuart Energy`s shares are tendered. In addition, the offer is subject to a termination by Stuart Energy in limited circumstances including in the event that a superior proposal is received and the termination fee of Cdn.$3.5 million is paid to Hydrogenics, or in the event that the ten day volume weighted average Hydrogenics share price, based on trading on the NASDAQ, calculated on a rolling basis for each consecutive trading day is less than the US dollar equivalent of Cdn.$4.80.

Conference Call

Additional information and answers to shareholders` questions will be provided during a conference call to be held by Hydrogenics and Stuart Energy at 9:00 am EST, today, November 10, 2004. Investors are invited to participate live via a Webcast on the Hydrogenics Web site, http://www.Hydrogenics.com and the Stuart Energy Web site, http://www.stuartenergy.com. Please go to the Web site at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. Alternately, the U.S./Canada dial-in number for the conference call is (913) 981 - 5519. For those that cannot listen to the live event, a Webcast replay will be available on both Web sites through November 24, 2004.

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (http://www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading clean power generation company, engaged in the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technology and test stations for fuel cells. The company is building a sustainable business, in a potentially "game changing technology" for transportation, stationary and portable power. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in British Columbia, Canada, Japan, the United States and Germany.

About Stuart Energy

Stuart Energy Systems Corporation (http://www.stuartenergy.com) is the world`s leading developer and supplier of integrated hydrogen infrastructure solutions based on water electrolysis. Stuart Energy integrates its proprietary hydrogen generation technology with products from corporate partners to serve existing and emerging markets for industrial, distributed power generation and transportation applications.

[therman]

News:

NASA Buys Hydrogenics Light Weight Fuel Cell Stack to Test for Potential Uses in Space
Monday November 15, 10:08 am ET


TORONTO, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hydrogenics Corporation (Nasdaq: HYGS - News; TSX: HYG - News), a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, has sold a light weight 5kW hydrogen/oxygen Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack to the NASA Glenn Research Center, which will use it in an experimental closed cycle hydrogen-oxygen regenerative fuel cell. This type of system can be used for energy storage in places where oxygen is not easily available, such as very high altitude, space or underwater environments. NASA will use this stack as part of its research program to understand how the regenerative fuel cell will operate in future aerospace applications.
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"Our expertise and experience in this range of PEM stacks was an important part of the reason why NASA chose us," said Pierre Rivard, President and CEO of Hydrogenics Corporation. "Hydrogenics has been developing PEM stacks for over eight years and this is a testament to the state of our proprietary technology. This sale has the potential to open the door to other sales of this light weight hydrogen fuel cell technology, particularly for aerospace and underwater applications, where weight is a consideration."

This is Hydrogenics` first hydrogen-oxygen PEM stack sale. The stack was designed to be very light, which is critical for this type of application.

The NASA Glenn Research Center is responsible for developing and transferring critical technologies that address national priorities in aero- propulsion and space applications. Its work is focused on research for new aero-propulsion technologies, aerospace power, microgravity science, electric propulsion, and communications technologies for aeronautics, space, and aerospace applications.

[therman]

News:

Hydrogenics Receives Contract From German State to Develop and Demonstrate Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus
Friday November 19, 9:27 am ET


TORONTO, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HYDROGENICS CORPORATION (Nasdaq: HYGS - News; TSX: HYG - News), a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, announces that it has been contracted by the Ministry for Transport Energy and State Planning of the State North-Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, to develop a fully operational electric hybrid `midi-bus`. The propulsion system of the 17 foot European-manufactured bus platform will be based on Hydrogenics` high performance fuel cell hybrid design that integrates HyPM® power module technology. Also under the terms of the contract, Hydrogenics will supply full scale testing and select demonstrations in NRW. The contract is a cost share arrangement in which NRW will fund 50% of the project cost up to euro 566,000 (approximately $US 735,000).
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"This is an exciting opportunity for Hydrogenics as we undertake our first European fuel cell integration project in an effort to advance the commercialization of fuel cell technology in this key region," said Pierre Rivard, Hydrogenics president and CEO. "It is very gratifying that NRW has recognized the strengths of Hydrogenics` technology and technical support. From the time of our acquisition of ENKAT in 2002, NRW`s progressive stance on new energy technologies and international collaboration has made them an important partner for Hydrogenics. In the context of this project, the State has voiced some exciting ambitions around the demonstration and deployment of zero-emission transit technology and we would like very much to be there with them as they strive for these outcomes."

The project and its assessment will take place over a one-year period. Demonstrations are expected to be underway by the middle of next year.

[therman]

News:

Hydrogenics Awarded Custom Test Equipment Contract by QuestAir Technologies
Monday November 22, 10:00 am ET


TORONTO, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hydrogenics Corporation (Nasdaq: HYGS - News; TSX: HYG - News), a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell products, announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Greenlight Power Technologies, received a test station contract from QuestAir Technologies to supply three specialized test rigs to support the development of QuestAir`s advanced pressure swing adsorption (PSA) products for refinery, petrochemical and industrial applications. PSA technology is utilized by a wide range of industrial applications for purification of such gases as hydrogen, oxygen and helium. Greenlight`s test equipment contract, valued at US$615,000, is scheduled for delivery to QuestAir by the end of the first quarter 2005. This contract was included in the backlog cited in Hydrogenics` recent third quarter earnings report.
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"Going back to Greenlight`s roots, one of their longstanding competencies has been designing and building custom test equipment in certain specialized areas, in particular those involving complex fluid dynamics," said Pierre Rivard, President and CEO of Hydrogenics Corporation. "This is one of the key attributes that Greenlight brought to the table when they came together with Hydrogenics and to the extent that it supports our ongoing business goals we will continue to capitalize on these strengths. QuestAir is a highly regarded player in the emerging hydrogen economy and we value collaborations such as this that are part of our bigger picture of commercial sustainability."

"QuestAir has an excellent history working with Greenlight and Hydrogenics on past projects. We are pleased to continue this cooperative relationship through the purchase of test equipment to support the development of our industrial hydrogen purification equipment," said Jonathan Wilkinson, President and CEO of QuestAir.

[waltermeier]

Kann leider kein englisch wenn jemand evtl mal Wortgetreu die Texte übersetzen könnte.

[therman]

Hi,

HYGS wird Stuart Energy übernehmen.
Stuart Energy ist Weltmarktführer im Bereich Infrastruktur
für Wasserstoff auf Basis der Elektrolyse von Wasser.

Hier die Nachricht:

Hydrogenics Corporation Mails Offer to Purchase All of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Stuart Energy Systems Corporation
Wednesday December 1, 3:46 pm ET


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hydrogenics Corporation (Nasdaq: HYGS - News; TSX: HYG - News; "Hydrogenics") and Stuart Energy Systems Corporation (TSX: HHO - News; "Stuart Energy") jointly announced today that Hydrogenics has mailed to shareholders of Stuart Energy a take-over bid circular dated November 30, 2004 and related documents, in connection with its previously announced offer (the "Offer") to purchase all of the outstanding common shares of Stuart Energy. Included in the package mailed to shareholders was the directors` circular prepared by Stuart Energy`s board of directors unanimously recommending that Stuart Energy shareholders accept the Offer. The Offer is scheduled to expire at 12:01 a.m. (Toronto Time) on January 6, 2005.
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Pursuant to the Offer, Hydrogenics is offering to purchase all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Stuart Energy, at an exchange ratio of 0.74 Hydrogenics common shares for every one Stuart Energy common share. Based on the November 9, 2004 TSX closing prices of CDN$2.82 per Stuart Energy common share and CDN$5.59 per Hydrogenics common share, at the time of the announcement the Offer valued each Stuart Energy common share at CDN$4.14, representing a 47% premium over the closing price of the Stuart Energy common shares. The Offer also represents a premium of 32% based on the volume- weighted average trading prices of the Stuart Energy common shares on the TSX and Hydrogenics Common Shares on NASDAQ for the 20 trading day period ending on November 9, 2004.

The Offer is subject to certain conditions, including there being validly deposited under the Offer, at the expiry of the Offer, at least 66-2/3% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Stuart Energy (on a fully diluted basis). Certain of Stuart Energy`s principal shareholders and all of its directors and officers holding in the aggregate approximately 37% of the outstanding common shares of Stuart Energy have irrevocably agreed to accept the Offer and tender their Stuart Energy common shares under the Offer.

In anticipation of the mailing of the Offer and the incorporation by reference of the Stuart Energy financial statements in the Hydrogenics` take- over bid circular, Stuart Energy announced today that it has filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities amended audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2004 and March 31, 2003. The amended statements reflect conforming changes for the adoption of certain accounting principles set out in CICA Handbook Section 3110 related to Asset Retirement Obligations implemented retroactively on April 1, 2004. The adoption of this change in accounting policy did not have a material impact on Stuart Energy`s financial results. These conforming changes have resulted in an increase in the net loss for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004 of CDN$0.2 million from CDN$37.4 million to CDN$37.6 million and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003 of CDN$0.1 million from CDN$34.1 million to CDN$34.2 million. The loss per share for both fiscal years remains unaffected.

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (http://www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading clean power generation company, engaged in the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technology and test stations for fuel cells. The company is building a sustainable business, in a potentially "game changing technology" for transportation, stationary and portable power. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in British Columbia, Canada, Japan, the United States and Germany.

About Stuart Energy

Stuart Energy Systems Corporation (http://www.stuartenergy.com) is the world`s leading developer and supplier of integrated hydrogen infrastructure solutions based on water electrolysis. Stuart Energy integrates its proprietary hydrogen generation technology with products from corporate partners to serve existing and emerging markets for industrial, distributed power generation and transportation applications.

[therman]

Hi,

HYGS baut Wasserstoff-Erzeugungs-System für Chevron.

Hydrogenics to Design and Build a Hydrogen Generation System for ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures` Project with California Transit System
Monday December 13, 8:31 am ET


TORONTO, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX: HYG and Nasdaq: HYGS), a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell products, today announced that the Company has undertaken a second work order with ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures LLC under the master services agreement signed between the two companies earlier this year.
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Hydrogenics` contract is for the provision of engineering and product- related services to integrate a fully packaged hydrogen generator based on proprietary natural gas reforming technology being developed by ChevronTexaco. Plans for the facility include ultimately having the capacity to generate 150 kg/day of hydrogen to serve the fueling needs of a fleet of fuel cell demonstration buses at AC Transit in Oakland, California. The station is under construction and scheduled for completion in the Fall of 2005.

"We believe the projects for which we are subcontractors to ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures have potential long-term implications for our company both from a technology standpoint and a partnership standpoint," said Pierre Rivard, President and CEO of Hydrogenics. "As such they are an important component of our emerging portfolio of hydrogen generation and refueling technologies."

[therman]

Hi,

es wird immer klarer:
Alternative Energien werden Wirklichkeit.


2005 INVESTMENT OUTLOOK -- THE BEST PLAYS

Alternative Energy Gets Real
Pricey oil and gas are heating up industrial interest in renewable sources

Renewable energy is booming. The use of solar power has been growing by more than 30% a year and, except for a hiccup in 2004 -- when Congress delayed renewing a tax credit -- so has wind power. Ethanol is heading for record production levels. And there`s no end in sight, given high oil and gas prices, an increasing number of government mandates and incentives, and the first real steps toward tackling global warming. Clean Edge Inc., a research and strategy consultant, predicts that the total clean-energy market will grow to $92 billion by 2013, about seven times its current size of $13 billion. "The investment community is starting to see real opportunities," says Ron Pernick, co-founder of Clean Edge. Advertisement

But buyer beware: Many of the leading companies supplying the technology to produce renewable energy still aren`t profitable. Often the pros are divided on just which are the leading companies. In fact, today`s renewable business is reminiscent of the computer industry in the early 1980s, "when no one knew who the winners would be," says Carsten Henningsen, chairman of Portfolio 21, a mutual fund that invests in environmentally conscious companies. That`s why many analysts and fund managers recommend investing in a basket of companies. "People should try to pick companies positioned to be winners and get enough of them," says Henningsen.

Wind might produce the biggest winners. A U.S. tax credit of 1.8 cents per kilowatt-hour is in place until 2006, and 19 states now require electricity producers to generate part of their power from green sources. Energy information and services company Platts, like BusinessWeek part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (MHP ), expects that most of the new sources will be wind. One beneficiary could be Denmark`s Vestas Wind Systems, the world`s biggest turbine manufacturer, which is listed in Copenhagen and trades over the counter in the U.S. "It is profitable, and there is more certainty and a more favorable political climate surrounding wind than solar or hydrogen," says Henningsen.

Fuel-cell companies are also catching the eye of investors. Their stocks are way down from the speculative peaks of a few years ago, but their products are finally becoming a compelling alternative to diesel-powered backup generators, says Walter Nasdeo, managing director of New York-based Ardour Capital Investments LLC. And they hold the promise of clean, efficient, hydrogen-powered cars, provided costs come down. Nasdeo is bullish on FuelCell Energy Inc., which he expects to reach $17.50 in a year, from $8.45 now.

A buy-and-hold strategy combined with some selective trading may be the best strategy for cashing in on the alternative-energy boom. "If [FuelCell Energy] goes to $14 or $15, you should take a little profit, then wait until [it] pulls back and buy some more," says Nasdeo. Eventually, he expects one of the renewable energy stocks to hit it big. In addition to FuelCell Energy, Nasdeo sees potential in Evergreen Solar (ESLR ), which makes solar cells; American Superconductor (AMSC ), which makes highly efficient superconducting wire and power-regulation devices; and two other fuel-cell makers, Hydrogenics (HYGS ) and Plug Power (PLUG ) .

Portfolio 21`s Henningsen also sees opportunities now to buy companies with beaten-down stocks. His own holdings: Vestas; fuel-cell makers Ballard Power Systems and Plug Power; and IMPCO Technologies (IMCO ) , which focuses on devices for car engines that use alternative fuels. After a fall for these stocks in 2004, "now may be the time to buy," he says.

If investors don`t have the time or stomach to juggle a portfolio of individual stocks, they could buy into a fund that specializes in renewable-energy stocks. An interesting choice is the WilderHill Clean Energy Index, set to debut in early 2005. It`s the brainchild of Robert J. Wilder, who put together an index of clean energy stocks five years ago as a hobby. It now includes everything from fuel-cell companies to suppliers of carbon fiber for turbine blades and makers of hydrogen. The index soared during the tech boom, plunged, and is now up 26% since August. "There are about 40 representative stocks -- and any one of them might do well," says Wilder. In other words, with a big enough basket, renewable energy could charge up any portfolio.

[therman]

Hydrogenics Enkat GmbH entwickelt Kleinbusse mit Brennstoffzellen für WM 2006

Düsseldorf / Vancouver, 21. November 2004 - Bei der Fußball-WM 2006 sollen Brennstoffzellen betriebene Kleinbusse an den drei NRW-Spielorten Gelsenkirchen, Dortmund und Köln im Shuttledienst fahren. Entwickelt werden die 30 Personen fassenden Busse von der Hydrogenics Enkat GmbH aus Gelsenkirchen, einer Tochter der kanadischen Hydrogenics Corporation. Das Land unterstützt die Entwicklung mit 566.000 Euro.

Den Bewilligungsbescheid überreichte NRW-Infrastrukturminister Dr. Axel Horstmann heute in Vancouver (Kanada) an Prof. Karl H. Klug, Geschäftsführer der Hydrogenics Enkat GmbH und Piere Rivard, Präsident des Mutterkonzerns Hydrogenics Corporation. Dr. Horstmann befindet sich auf einer einwöchigen Reise in die USA und nach Kanada, auf der er von einer zehnköpfigen NRW-Delegation von Unternehmern und Wissenschaftlern begleitet wird. "Die neuen Brennstoffzellenbusse aus Gelsenkirchen werden für saubere Luft sorgen. Unsere Strategie ist es, die Brennstoffzelle zeitnah in die kommerzielle Nutzung einzubringen. Die WM 2006 stellt dabei eine hervorragende Möglichkeit dar, unsere Technik einem breiten internationalen Publikum vorzustellen und im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes erfahrbar zu machen" erklärte Minister Dr. Horstmann. Die Brennstoffzellentechnologie werde zu abgasarmen, geruchslosen und geräuscharmen Antrieben führen und erfülle höchste Ansprüche des Klima- und Umweltschutzes.

Kleinbusse mit Brennstoffzellenantrieb, wie sie jetzt entwickelt werden, können im Dauerbetrieb (Ziel: 18 Stunden) eingesetzt werden beispielsweise im öffentlichen Personennahverkehr in historischen Stadtzentren, im Personen-Shuttle-Verkehr in Tier- oder Freizeitparks, im Werksverkehr oder wie jetzt geplant bei Großveranstaltungen zwischen Parkplatz und Veranstaltungsort.

„Wir bedanken uns und freuen uns sehr über die Unterstützung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen bei der Entwicklung eines mittels Brennstoffzellen angetriebenen Kleinbusses an unserem Standort in Gelsenkirchen“, so Pierre Rivard, Präsident und CEO der Hydrogenics Corporation. „Dieses Projekt bringt unsere gemeinsame Einschätzung zum Ausdruck, dass der Personennahverkehr zu den frühen Einsatzgebieten der Brennstoffzellentechnik gehören wird.“

„Für den Standort Gelsenkirchen stellt dieses Projekt in der Tat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein auf unserem Weg zum europäischen Applikations- und Technologiezentrum der Hydrogenics Corporation dar,“ ergänzte Prof. Karl H. Klug, Geschäftsführer der Gelsenkirchener Hydrogenics Enkat GmbH. „Darüber hinaus wird mit dem Brennstoffzellen-Midibus der Einstieg in die Brennstoffzellentechnologie zu einem Bruchteil der Kosten möglich, die z.B. bei der Anschaffung eines Brennstoffzellen-Großbusses anfallen würden.“ Das Land NRW hat im Rahmen des Kompetenz-Netzwerks Brennstoffzelle und Wasserstoff NRW bisher 53 Projekte mit über 50 Mio. Euro bei Gesamtinvestitionen weit über 100 Mio. Euro unterstützt. Das Netzwerk ist Teil der Landesinitiative Zukunftsenergien NRW. Ziel des Netzwerks, in dem aktuell mehr als 300 Mitglieder aktiv sind, ist eine intensive Zusammenarbeit aller Beteiligten, um die Brennstoffzellen- und Wasserstofftechnik entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette, von der Herstellung über die Speicherung und den Transport des Wasserstoffs bis hin zur vielfältigen Anwendung in Brennstoffzellen, in NRW zügig auf- und auszubauen.

(Pressemeldung des Ministeriums für Verkehr, Energie und Landesplanung NRW)

[therman]

Hydrogenics to Supply 10kW Fuel Cell Power Module and Test Equipment to Japan Automobile Research Institute

TORONTO, January 18, 2005 -- Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX: HYG and Nasdaq: HYGS), a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell products, today announced that the Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI) in Tsukuba, Japan, has purchased a Hydrogenics HyPM(R) 10 power module with associated test stand to be used as part of JARI`s mandate to establish standards for Fuel Cell Power Module Testing, a program sponsored by Japan`s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The combined delivery will be made in the first quarter of 2005.

"The selection of our HyPM 10 by JARI, a leading research organization, is an affirmation of Hydrogenics` technology and of the part that we can play in a global hydrogen future," said Pierre Rivard, president and CEO of Hydrogenics. "We are committed to helping accelerate the growth of hydrogen fuel cell technology, and it is critical to this goal that we foster the development of industry standards through leading organizations such as JARI."

"We are excited to be adding Hydrogenics HyPM 10 and test equipment to our line up of hydrogen technology for the development of standards for the industry," said Shogo Watanabe, Deputy General Manager of JARI`s FC-EV Center. "The addition of this technology will help ensure that the development of industry standards is based on one of the best technologies currently available."

The Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI) was established in 1969 to engage in general research on automobiles. It started as a public-service corporation of a test-research organization intended to contribute to healthy development of the automotive society. It has since progressed with the development of automobiles and various automobile technology standards in Japan.

[therman]

Associated Press
Hydrogenics Cuts 15 Percent of Workers
Friday January 21, 10:06 am ET
Hydrogenics Cuts 15 Percent of Workers As Part of Stuart Energy Integration


NEW YORK (AP) -- Hydrogenics Corp., an Ontario-based maker of fuel cell automated test stations, said Friday that, as part of the initial phase of its integration of Stuart Energy Systems Corp., the company will immediately cut 15 percent of its combined workforce.
The job cuts primarily affect employees from both Mississauga, Ontario operations.

"One of the key rationales for the acquisition of Stuart Energy was the opportunity to realize annualized cost savings of about $8 million through reductions in workforce, the consolidation of facilities and streamlining of corporate overhead and public company costs," said Pierre Rivard, president and CEO of Hydrogenics.

The company said Stuart Energy employees have started to relocate to their new workplace, and full relocation is expected by the end of February.

Hydrogenics shares rose 19 cents, or 4.6 percent, to $4.25 in morning trading on the Nasdaq National Market.

[therman]

Hydrogenics Corporation Completes Acquisition of Stuart Energy Systems Corporation

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, January 21, 2005 - Hydrogenics Corporation (NASDAQ: HYGS; TSX: HYG) announced today that it has acquired an additional 2.6 million common shares of Stuart Energy Systems Corporation (TSX:HHO), bringing the total number of Stuart Energy common shares acquired by Hydrogenics pursuant to its offer to acquire Stuart Energy to 34 million shares, or 93% on a fully diluted basis. The offer was made at an exchange ratio of 0.74 common shares of Hydrogenics for every Stuart Energy common share.

Hydrogenics first announced its intention to make the Offer on November 10, 2004 and it mailed its take-over bid circular to the shareholders of Stuart Energy on or about December 1, 2004. After acquiring 86% of the Stuart Energy common shares on January 6, 2005, Hydrogenics extended the offer until 6:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on January 20, 2005 to enable those shareholders that had not yet tendered to deposit their Stuart Energy common shares to the offer.
Hydrogenics will now exercise its statutory rights under the Canada Business Corporations Act to compulsorily acquire the remaining Stuart Energy common shares that have not been deposited to the offer. Following the compulsory acquisition, Hydrogenics will de-list the Stuart Energy common shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange.

[therman]

January 26, 2005
GM/Hydrogenics H2 Forklift
Hydrogenics and General Motors of Canada will demonstrate a hydrogen fuel cell-powered Class I forklift as well as refueling of this vehicle at an onsite hydrogen station on 1 Feb. The H2 forklift project was funded by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) and the Canadian Transportation Fuel Cell Alliance (CTFCA) .

Currently, industrial vehicles contribute almost 13% of the global total of transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.

[mlolo]

kann mir jemand sagen, woher ich kennzahlen zu hydro her bekomme? bei onvista und w:o steht nix

[therman]

Hi,

folgende Links:

http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/intchart/frames/frames.asp?…


http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=HYGS

http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ks?s=HYGS


therman

[therman]

GM, Hydrogenics Demonstrate No-emission, No-compromise Hydrogen-powered Forklift
2/1/2005 10:48:15 AM

OSHAWA, Ontario, Feb 01, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- General Motors of Canada Limited and Hydrogenics Corporation today demonstrated that commercially viable hydrogen-powered industrial vehicles are closer to the market than many people think.

Hydrogenics is leading a consortium of partners to develop, demonstrate and move fuel cell-powered forklifts toward commercialization. This is the first time a fuel cell vehicle supported by an onsite hydrogen fuelling station has been demonstrated at a GM facility. This project is being partially funded with a $1.45 million contribution from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). SDTC is a foundation created by the Government of Canada that operates a $550 million fund to support the development and demonstration of clean technologies that address issues of climate change, clean air, water and soil quality.

"This trial of hydrogen-powered forklift trucks at GM`s car plant in Oshawa is just one example of the steps GM and its partners are taking as we head down the road to the hydrogen economy," said David Paterson, vice- president, corporate and environmental affairs, GM Canada. "Demonstration projects like this are critical to the development of fuel cell technology. With predictable duty cycles, lift trucks are an ideal application from which to learn, and a large plant like ours, where external elements are not a factor, is an ideal place in which to conduct a trial like this."

[therman]

STOCK IDEAS
Energise Your Portfolio

By Tim Beyers (TMFMileHigh)
February 2, 2005


Of all the available renewable energy sources, hydrogen just might have the worst reputation. And it`s no wonder. You remember the Hindenburg, right? But it`s a bad rap.

Hydrogen is the simplest and most abundant element in the universe. Fuel cells capture the chemical energy it generates to create electricity, and with no fiery explosions involved in the process. Nope, instead of smog-producing smoke, fuel cell-powered autos would emit nothing more than distilled water. No wonder the president made fuel cells a cornerstone of his 2003 State of the Union address.

Since then, the Feds have promised $1.2 billion to create renewable energy sources based on hydrogen. That`s a major commitment that has attracted equally major interest from private enterprises. More than 1,000 companies had been involved in creating hydrogen fuel cells by the end of 2003, and growth continues unabated. According to researcher Freedonia Group, the total fuel cell market will reach $1.1 billion by 2008. BCC Research estimates more than 25% annual growth in portable hydrogen fuel cells.

Fortunately for investors, many of the companies pushing hydrogen-based products are public, but many are also early in their development. That`s primarily a function of the nascent nature of the market and the costs involved in creating fuel cell alternatives. For example, prototype fuel-cell powered autos created by Honda (NYSE: HMC) and Toyota (NYSE: TM) could fetch $100,000 or more today. Prices are expected to come down dramatically in the next five years, creating a mass market from which today`s fuel cell pioneers would see enormous benefits.

Among the list of the more promising are Ballard Power (Nasdaq: BLDP), Distributed Energy Systems (Nasdaq: DESC), FuelCell Energy (Nasdaq: FCEL), Hydrogenics (Nasdaq: HYGS), and Plug Power (Nasdaq: PLUG).

[brokerbee]

Hi,
in den VDI Nachrichten ist ein großer Artikel über die Firma zu lesen. Technisch scheinen die wirklich super zu sein. Aber wie sind die Wirtschatflich einzustufen????
Gibt es hier Experten, die dazu was sagen können
Danke im Voraus

[waltermeier]

Was für eine Marktkapitalisierung hat denn Hydrogenics???
Gibt es news bezüglich den Brennstoffzellenbussen bei WM 2006

[cyberhai]

Marktkap: ca. 260 Mio Dollar

Gruß Cyberhai

[cyberhai]

Ist hier noch jemand dabei?

Was mich etwas beunruhigt sind die Insiderverkäufe, welche Ihr unter http://finance.yahoo.com/q/it?s=HYGS einsehen könnt:

29-Dec-04 TAYLOR, BOYD
Vice President 198,000 Planned Sale $875,0001
29-Dec-04 CARGNELLI, JOSEPH
Vice President 198,000 Planned Sale $875,0001
10-Oct-04 RIVARD, PEIRRE
President 132,000 Planned Sale $567,0001
1-Sep-04 TAYLOR, BOYD
Vice President 198,000 Planned Sale $75,0001
1-Sep-04 CARGNELLI, JOSEPH
Vice President 198,000 Planned Sale $750,0001
11-Aug-04 VENTURES WEST 7 LP
123,361 Planned Sale $428,0621
11-Aug-04 VENTURES WEST 7 U. S. LP
11,874 Planned Sale $41,2021
14-Jul-04 VENTURES WEST 7 U. S. LP
8,922 Planned Sale $39,2161
14-Jul-04 VENTURES WEST 7 LP
95,201 Planned Sale $408,5121
5-Jul-04 RIVARD, PIERRE
President 132,000 Planned Sale $594,0001
14-Jun-04 TAYLOR, BOYD
Vice President 169,000 Planned Sale $819,0001
14-Jun-04 CARGNELLI, JOSEPH
Vice President 169,000 Planned Sale $819,0001
19-Apr-04 VENTURES WEST 7 U. S. LP
10,171 Planned Sale $60,0081
26-Jan-04 VENTURES WEST 7 LP
152,410 Planned Sale $995,2351
26-Jan-04 VENTURES WEST 7 U. S. LP
14,631 Planned Sale $95,5401

Allerdings sind alles nur Planned Sale - wisst Ihr was das bedeutet? Ist nun tatsächlich verkauft worden oder war dies nur geplant

Gruß Cyberhai

[MalerWilhelmBartsch]

Hallo,

ich bin nicht dabei. Die nachfolgenden fundamentalen Daten zeigen mir, dass die Gesellschaft in einer eher schlechten Verfassung ist:

Per share data
Earnings (1 year): -0.69
Current P/E Ratio: n/a
Cash Flow: $ -0.29
Cash (last quarter): $ 117.89 Millions
Annual Dividend: no
Book Value: $ 1.98
EBITDA: $ -5,877,395.94

Management effectiveness
Return on Equity (1 year): -34.79%
Return on assets (1 year): -32.09%
Return on Investment (1 year): n/a

Valuation ratios
Price/Earnings (1 year): -8.52
Price/Book (1 year): 2.97
Price/Cash Flow (1 year): -21.69

Profitability
Gross Margin (1 year): -47.42%
Operating Margin (1 year): -208.22%
Profit Margin (1 year): -207.86%

Wie das bei Yahoo mit den Insiderverkäufen zu verstehen ist, entzieht sich meiner Kenntnis. Die beiden erstgenannten Verkäufe sind per Datum 28.02.2005 auch angemeldet worden, siehe http://cbs.marketwatch.com/tools/quotes/insiders.asp?siteID=….

Tapfer bleiben (oder verkaufen).

Wilhelm Bartsch, Kunstmaler

[cyberhai]

Danke, ich bleibe mal dabei, hat aus meiner Sicht langfristig Riesenpotential. Wenn ich das richtig gelesen habe, langt der Cashbestand ca. 5 Jahre. Bis dahin werden die wohl das Ruder rumgerissen haben. Zudem winken die öffentlichen Zuschüsse wie vor kurzem von Deutschland für die Busse bei der Fußball-WM, welche von Hydrogenics mit Brennstoffzellen augestattet werden.

Außerdem stimmt mich positiv, dass viele Instis investiert sind:

TOP INSTITUTIONAL HOLDERS

Holder Shares % Out Value* Reported
FMR Corporation (Fidelity Management & Research Corp) 6,418,800 9.93 $28,178,532 24-Feb-05
National City Corporation 2,827,319 4.38 $12,411,930 24-Feb-05
Natcan Investment Management Inc 1,821,100 2.82 $7,994,629 24-Feb-05
WM Advisors Inc./Wa 1,213,300 1.88 $5,326,387 24-Feb-05
Merrill Lynch Investment Managers Group Limited 825,700 1.28 $3,624,823 24-Feb-05
Citigroup Inc. 595,923 0.92 $2,616,101 24-Feb-05
Merrill Lynch Investment Managers Co. Ltd. (Japan) 451,200 0.7 $1,980,768 24-Feb-05
Imperium Capital Management, LLC 338,580 0.52 $1,486,366 24-Feb-05
Weintraub Capital Management LLC 300,000 0.46 $1,317,000 24-Feb-05
Aviva Plc 175,000 0.27 $768,250 24-Feb-05


TOP MUTUAL FUND HOLDERS

Holder Shares % Out Value* Reported
Fidelity Canadian Growth Company Fund 3,000,000 4.64 $13,170,000 24-Feb-05
Armada Small Cap Value Fund 2,161,100 3.34 $9,487,229 24-Feb-05
Fidelity North Star Fund 1,500,000 2.32 $6,585,000 24-Feb-05
Fidelity Canadian Disciplined Equity Fund 1,100,000 1.7 $4,829,000 24-Feb-05
WM Group of Funds-Small Cap Growth Fund 1,030,900 1.6 $4,525,651 24-Feb-05
Fidelity Canadian Opportunities Fund 320,000 0.5 $1,404,800 24-Feb-05
WM Variable Trust-Small Cap Growth Fund 149,900 0.23 $658,061 24-Feb-05
Munder Power Plus Fund 103,700 0.16 $455,243 24-Feb-05
Anchor Series Trust-Asset Allocation 32,500 0.05 $142,675 24-Feb-05
Fidelity Select Portfolios - Environmental Portfolio

Gruß Cyberhai

[brokerbee]

Habe einen Rohstoffthread eröffnet, sachdienliche Kritik nimmt jede Polizeidienststelle und folgender Link auf: Thread: Rohstoffdepot - Weil knappe Güter werden teurer Thema: Rohstoffdepot - Weil knappe Güter werden teurer.

[CleanEarthForNature]

POWER

Bin demnächst auch am START

[zeitreisen]

Demnächst ... dann warte am besten erst einmal den deutlichen Kursrückgang ab, der sich an der Nasdaq zusammenbraut!

[zeitreisen]

... so war es absehbar:

[kingpindori]

Press Release Source: Hydrogenics Corporation


Hydrogenics to Announce Second Quarter Results
Wednesday July 27, 8:00 am ET


TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2005--HYDROGENICS CORPORATION (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News), will release financial results for the second quarter of 2005 on August 4, 2005 prior to market opening.
In conjunction with the release of first quarter results, management will host a conference call and webcast at 10:30 a.m. (EDT). Participants should dial 416-695-9753 to access the conference call or visit our website www.hydrogenics.com at least 15 minutes early to register for the webcast. The webcast will be available following the conference call on our Web site.

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has over 300 employees based in operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News)



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Contact:
Hydrogenics Corporation
Lawrence E. Davis, Chief Financial Officer
Investor Relations
(905) 361 - 3663
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[kingpindori]

Der vorbörsliche Handel in USA ist schon auf 3,62$ gestiegen!!!
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=HYGS&d=t

jetzt geht´s wieder aufwärts!

[kingpindori]

Aktie hat in USA einen Wert von umgerechnet 3,02 € !

[kingpindori]

Hydrogenics Provides Mid-Year Update on Light Mobility Initiatives
Friday July 29, 8:11 am ET
Multi-faceted deployments of HyPM(TM) power module technology define path to commercialization


TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 2005-- HYDROGENICS CORPORATION (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News), reports that the Company`s light mobility program, undertaken two years ago as a key strategic priority, is achieving desired outcomes in the areas of targeted early adopter engagement, focused product development, and potential distribution channels.
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"We have made great strides in our HyPM technology, especially in the last eighteen months, making it a product of choice for a wide range of light mobility applications and markets," comments Pierre Rivard, President and CEO. "Our strategy is to seed the `markets that matter` - these are the markets where we present a strong value proposition for the early adoption of hydrogen and fuel cell technology. Inasmuch as customers typically start with small orders of one of two units as they test the technology and the value proposition, we believe many of the customers we are working with today can materialize into substantial commercial opportunities tomorrow. This `pathway to profitability` model has been used very successfully by developers of new technologies in the past - we believe that Hydrogenics is the company that is going to do it for fuel cells."

Hydrogenics` primary light mobility initiative currently targets the development of fuel cell-ultracapacitor hybrid forklifts, specifically for 24 hour operations in indoor warehouse and manufacturing facilities. Hydrogenics believes that potential productivity improvements may lead to forklifts becoming one of the first viable markets to adopt fuel cell technology. Phase One of Hydrogenics` initiative, already complete, involved the successful deployment of two forklifts at GM Canada`s main car assembly plant in Oshawa. Phase Two is now preparing to get underway at a Fedex facility in the Toronto area. In addition to testing the technology in real-time operating conditions, user validation has been a central element of this project. Results of the complete two-phase project will be developed into a white paper to be published later this year.

"Providing end-users with fuel cell products that provide better solutions than what they currently use will drive market adoption," continues Rivard. "By focusing on key deployments with targeted end-users, we are validating the value proposition and the technology while we market our products. This is what we call creating `market pull`, not `market push`. So far, user endorsement of our fuel cell technology has been very positive and this is motivating us more than ever to get the costs down because we know there`s a market there when we do."

Other light mobility activity over the last 6 months has contributed to potential commercial traction across a range of applications. Each of these initial market opportunities has excellent potential for expansion in the short to mid term.

- delivery and road-permitting of Purolator`s first zero-emission, fuel cell powered vehicle. The vehicle, equipped with a Hydrogenics 65 kW HyPM in a battery hybrid configuration, will commence in-service trials this summer as part of Purolator`s "greening of the fleet" initiative.

- preparation of Toronto`s ExPlace to receive a small fleet of next-generation fuel cell-powered John Deere Gators to integrate into their regular grounds operations. This will be the first deployment of John Deere vehicles for end-user validation. Deere continues on a progressive product development track with a recent follow-on order for two HyPM units bringing the total to nine.

- unveiling of Hydrogenics` HyPM hybrid package in The Toro Company`s proof-of-concept fuel cell hybrid greensmower. This is believed to be one of the earliest applications for fuel cell technology in grounds equipment.

- completion and demonstration of a fuel cell hybrid midi-bus to the state of North Rhine Westphalia. German T?V road certification is in progress and expected to be complete in the third quarter. This fuel cell battery hybrid design has the capacity to at least double the range achievable by batteries alone. Constricted European city cores have a need for this type of bus technology platform.

- engagement of two world-leading OEMs of small electric vehicles - REVA Electric Car Company (Maini Industrial Group, India, www.revaindia.com) and Th!nk Nordic (Norway, www.think.no). Initial HyPM sales for prototype vehicles are being secured at this time. The REVA initiative plans for a small fleet of vehicles as an eco-tourism pilot project launched by the Indian Oil Corporation, and the Th!nk Nordic project plans for additional vehicles over the next two years for various demonstration projects, including Norway`s Hynor initiative.

- Demonstration initiatives launched in 2005 included Hydrogenics` sponsorship of University of Waterloo`s Challenge X team as they integrate a HyPM power module into the drive train of a GM Equinox vehicle. The team took top honors for their design stage deliverables at a recent Challenge X competition.

HyPM technology is also proving its versatility in vehicle auxiliary power (APU) applications. Two recent APU projects that Hydrogenics has been involved in, both funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, include:

- The provision of a 2X10 kW HyPM to SunLine Transit Agency for integration into an APU in a modified standard Class-8 Peterbilt truck. The truck recently made a trip across the US, demonstrating a significant overall reduction of fossil fuel consumption.

- The provision of a electrolyser-fuel cell APU, to be deployed on board a Stryker Light Armored Vehicle (LAV). The APU will extend the LAV`s silent watch capabilities beyond those of conventional APU technologies.

The military has also started to apply hydrogen and fuel cell technology to certain propulsion applications. Hydrogenics has provided HyPM fuel cell power modules for two fuel cell hybrid projects, a shuttle bus and a step van, at Hickam Air Force base in Hawaii.

"The versatility of our HyPM power module products has enabled us to engage in a number of diverse fuel cell projects that each benefit from reduced emissions, reduced noise, increased efficiency and the potential for increased productivity," summarizes Rivard. "Through these varied initiatives we are creating something very valuable to our future success - we are creating position. These early-adopting markets of today are just the first step on the path to global solutions for energy security and sustainability. Hydrogenics is a leader on that path."

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Law of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current expectations and actual results may differ from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including changes in the competitive environment adversely affecting the products, markets, revenues or margins of Hydrogenics` business. Readers should not place undue reliance on Hydrogenics` forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the section captioned "Risk Factors" in Hydrogenics` regulatory filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of factors that could affect Hydrogenics` future performance. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release, and Hydrogenics undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified by this.

Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News)



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Hydrogenics Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results
Revenues of $6.3 million and sequential reduction in quarterly cash operating costs of $2.6 million or 26%
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--Aug. 4, 2005-- Hydrogenics Corporation is reporting second quarter and six month unaudited results. Results are reported in U.S. dollars and are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

"Six month revenues surpassed full year revenues for 2004, due in large part to record revenues set last quarter," comments Pierre Rivard, President and CEO. "Although our revenues decreased from last quarter owing to uneven shipping dates from quarter to quarter, we are averaging well and our backlog remains strong. New and pending orders are tracking with our geographic and product strategies, a sign, we believe, that the combined business portfolio gained through our Stuart Energy acquisition is bearing fruit."

"We believe that the increase in revenues, combined with synergies derived from the Stuart Energy acquisition, will accelerate our path to profitability," continues Rivard. "All in all, we believe we are delivering on the commitment we made at the beginning of the year to achieve renewed financial performance for our shareholders by applying discipline and sound business fundamentals."

Results for the second quarter of 2005 compared to the second quarter of 2004

Revenues were $6.3 million, a 76% increase from $3.6 million, supported by our acquisition of Stuart Energy. Gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenues was 17.1% (29.8% in 2004) and reflects a heavier weighting of hydrogen generation products. Cash operating costs, a non-GAAP measure, defined as selling, general and administrative and research and product development expenses, exclusive of integration and severance costs were $7.0 million, a 14% increase from $6.2 million in 2004 and reflecting the incremental costs associated with Stuart Energy`s operations. Net loss was $9.5 million, an increase of 12% from $8.5 million in 2004.

Results for the second quarter of 2005 compared to the first quarter of 2005

Revenues were $6.3 million, a 44% decrease primarily due to timing of deliveries. Gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenues was 17.1%, an increase of 8.1% due to the absence of $1.3 million of work in progress adjustments recognized in the first quarter of 2005. Cash operating costs were $7.0 million, a decrease 26%, or $2.4 million, resulting from the implementation of our integration plan. Net loss was $9.5 million, a decrease of 15%, or $1.7 million, primarily as a result of lower cash operating costs.

Results for the six month period ended June 30, 2005 compared to the six month period ended June 30, 2004

Revenues were $17.6 million, a 130% increase primarily due to the acquisition of Stuart Energy in the first quarter of 2005. Gross profit, expressed as a percentage of revenues, was 11.9%, a decrease of 17.9% due to a $1.3 million increase in work-in-progress related to the acquisition of Stuart Energy, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and a higher percentage of hydrogen generation revenues, which historically have generated lower gross margins. Cash operating costs were $16.4 million, a $4.8 million or 41% increase. Net loss was $20.7 million, a $4.8 million or 30% increase from $15.9 million, primarily as a result of lower gross margins and higher cash operating costs.

We had $97.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments as at June 30, 2005. The $8.1 million sequential quarterly decrease in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments is attributable to:

- our loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and integration costs of $6.2 million;

- integration costs of $0.3 million;

- net changes in non-cash working capital of $1.5 million; and

- capital expenditures of $0.1 million.

Order backlog
Our order backlog as at June 30, 2005 was $19.1 million as follows:
Q1 Orders Product/Service Q2
Backlog Received Delivered Backlog
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Generation $ 11.0 $ 3.0 $ 1.7 $ 12.3
Power 2.6 - 1.1 1.5
Test 4.9 3.9 3.5 5.3
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Total $ 18.5 $ 6.9 $ 6.3 $ 19.1
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We expect to substantially deliver this order backlog in 2005.

Second Quarter Highlights

Progress on markets:

- In April, we announced a major three-year project to lead a consortium of partners in the deployment of a Wind-Hydrogen Village project on Prince Edward Island, Canada, to demonstrate the central role that hydrogen and fuel cells are anticipated to play in future integrated energy systems based on the increased use of clean renewable energy sources.

- In April, we completed the development and integration of a fuel cell hybrid bus for demonstration to the State of North-Rhine Westphalia in Germany. Profiled at the 2005 Hannover Fair, this `midi` bus platform is particularly suited for shuttle bus uses and other applications requiring a smaller scale bus, such as in constricted European downtown cores where emission regulations are becoming more prevalent. Certification for street use in Germany is nearing completion, which is an important step towards commercialization.

- In May, we secured a follow-on order from John Deere for two HyPM power modules to deploy into next generation fuel cell Gator vehicles. A total of four fuel cell-powered Gators are now being deployed into the hands of market end-users.

- In June, American Power Conversions (APC) (NASDAQ:APCC - News), a leading provider of backup power systems for critical data networks with over 15 million customers worldwide, launched their InfraStruXure™ with Integrated Fuel Cells System product to meet customer needs for extended backup run-time. We have now delivered five of the initial 25 units ordered by APC and anticipate the majority of this order will be delivered in 2005.

- During the quarter, we carried out diagnostic tests and analysis following our successful fuel cell-powered forklift pilot demonstration at GM`s car assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, and are implementing the second phase of this fuel cell-powered forklift deployment with Fedex Canada.

Progress on products and technology:

- In June, we launched our HyPM XR10 rack-mountable fuel cell power module for backup power applications in parallel with APC`s product launch at a major industry conference in New Orleans.

- Following our acquisition of Stuart Energy, we continue to streamline and harmonize our technology roadmap, making significant improvements in product capabilities and achieving important milestones to reduce product costs.

Progress on corporate matters:

- In connection with the integration of Stuart Energy, we reduced our cash operating costs by $2.6 million on a sequential quarterly basis and have now achieved annualized cost savings in the order of $10.0 million.

CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS

We will hold a conference call to review our results on August 4, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. (EDT). To participate in this conference call, please dial 416-695-9753 approximately ten minutes before the call. Alternatively, a live webcast of our conference call will be available on our website at www.hydrogenics.com. Please visit our website at least ten minutes early to register and download any necessary software. Should you be unable to participate, a replay will also be available on our website.

ABOUT HYDROGENICS

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Law of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current expectations and actual results may differ from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including changes in the competitive environment adversely affecting the products, markets, revenues or margins of Hydrogenics` business. Readers should not place undue reliance on Hydrogenics` forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the section captioned "Risk Factors" in Hydrogenics` regulatory filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of factors that could affect Hydrogenics` future performance. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release, and Hydrogenics undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Hydrogenics Corporation
Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)

[kingpindori]

Hydrogenics kooperiert mit Hitachi Zosen




31.03.2005

Zugang zum japanischen Markt


Die kanadische Firma Hydrogenics hat eine wichtige Partnerschaft für die Expansion Richtung Japan geschlossen. In einer Kooperationsvereinbarung mit Hitachi Zosen (Hitz) wurde die gemeinsame Entwicklung eines Brennstoffzellensystems für den japanischen Markt beschlossen. Kurz nach der Übernahme von Stuart Energy (Elektrolyseure, Infrastruktur) sichert sich Hydrogenics damit nicht nur den Zugang zum japanischen Markt sondern möglicherweise auch den Zugriff auf eine zusätzliche Reformertechnologie, sollte die gemeinsame Entwicklung erfolgreich verlaufen. Hitz plant Systeme ab 10 kW bis zu einigen hundert Kilowatt und eine kommerzielle Verfügbarkeit in 3-4 Jahren. Als Markt wird vor allem der gewerbliche Bereich gesehen. Die Brennstoffzelle steuert Hydrogenics bei, das restliche System kommt weitgehend von Hitz, insbesondere der thermische Teil.

Laut Hitz wird das Volumen des japanischen Marktes für stationäre Brennstoffzellen bis 2010 auf 1,4 Milliarden Euro anwachsen, Hitz möchte sich mit der Kooperation seinen Anteil daran sichern.

vb/l-b-systemtechnik

[kingpindori]

MarketWatch
Market Pulse: Citigroup sees opportunity for fuel cells in backup power
Wednesday August 24, 12:06 pm ET
By Michael Baron


NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Citigroup Investment Research issued a bullish call on fuel cells Wednesday, saying it sees a large opportunity for the products in providing backup power in wireless telecom and other markets. The firm said the cost of fuel cells needs to decline, however, to set the growth curve in motion and that the energy tax credit could act as a catalyst. It sees the total market for fuel cell backup power at about 160,000 units a year, a figure it says represents roughly $2.5 billion in potential sales. Citigroup believes Plug Power , up 2.2% to $6.42, and Hydrogenics , rising 3.2% to $3.55 as the largest beneficiaries of this trend. Other alternative fuel technology companies in rally mode were Capstone Turbine , surging 25% to $3.89, Beacon Energy , advancing 11.4% to $5.26, Millennium Cell , adding 16.3% to $2.22, and Mechanical Technology gaining 8% to $3.05.

[kingpindori]

Hydrogenics kaufen!!


HYDROGENICS CP
Daily Commentary


Our system posted a BUY CONFIRMED today. The previous SELL recommendation that was confirmed was made on 08.16.2005 (9) days ago, when the stock price was 3.7000. Since then HYGS has fallen -1.62% .

Were you eager to go long? Well, without doubt, it was the right time to do so. The BUY signal was finally confirmed, and most probably you have called your broker and placed your long orders with no hesitation.

Don`t worry if you have missed this buying opportunity. The market may now give you a second chance. You may still find good prices for buying in the next session.

[MOTTO OF THE DAY]
Buying was right in a nice bullish day
Hold your stocks now whatever they say



Data provided by: End of Day Data


BUY
CONFIRMED


3.6400
+0.1900 +5.51%

Candlestick Analysis
Today’s Candlestick Patterns:

Long White Candlestick




Today a Long White Candlestick was formed. This shows that the prices advanced significantly from open to close during the day under strong buying pressure.

Tagesempfehlung von americanbulls lt. candlesticks

http://www.americanbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=HYG…

[kingpindori]

Citigroup empfiehlt Brennstoffzellen

24.08.05 18:30



Citigroup Investment Research äußerte sich am Mittwoch positiv zum Brennstoffzellen-Markt. Brennstoffzellen könnten insbesondere für den Telekombereich aber auch in anderen Bereichen als Ersatzkapazitäten in der Energieversorgung Verwendung finden. Dazu müsse allerdings der Preis für die Zellen noch fallen. Das kürzlich aufgelegte Energieprogramm der US-Regierung, welches Subventionen und verbilligte Kredite für die Energiewirtschaft vorsieht, könne den Brennstoffzellenmarkt stimulieren, so die Analysten. Man sieht ein Marktpotential für Brennstoffzelllen im Bereich der Ersatzversorgung bei rund 160.000 Einheiten pro Jahr oder bei 2,5 Milliarden Dollar. Besonders Plug Power und Hydrogenics sollten von dieser Entwicklung profitieren. Weiter nennen die Analysten von Citigroup Investment noch Beacon Energy oder Millenium Cell. Vorallem Beacon und Millennium Cells können prozentual zweistellig zulegen: Aktuell notiert Beacon bei $5,28, Millennium Cells bei $2,26, Plug Power bei $6,53 und Hydrogenics bei $3,55.

Quelle: BoerseGo

[kingpindori]

American Superconductor wins part of hybrid-fuel bus contract
Wednesday September 28, 11:06 am ET


American Superconductor Corp. will supply its electronic-converter technology in support of a project to build energy-efficient hybrid transit buses for the Canadian government.

The contract`s terms were not disclosed. The purchase order was made by Hydrogenics Corp., a Canadian-based developer of "clean energy" technologies. Hydrogenics has completed initial trials to launch a 40-foot transit bus powered by fuel-cell and other alternative-energy technologies. The bus is slated to debut in Winnipeg by early 2006.

American Superconductor, based in Westborough, Mass., will provide three of its PM1000 electronic converters to manage and regulate the electricity generated by the bus` fuel cells. Each of the vehicle`s three 65-kilowatt cells will utilize an American Superconductor converter to optimize the energy and propulsion of the bus` engine.

American Superconductor (Nasdaq: AMSC - News) generated $12.2 million in revenue and booked a net loss of $5.6 million, or 17 cents a share, during the quarter ended June 30.

Published September 28, 2005 by the Boston Business Journal

[kingpindori]

Alle Signale stehen auf "BUY "

hier der link: http://quotes.barchart.com/texpert.asp?sym=hygs

HYGS - HYDROGENICS CORP (NASDAQ)
Date Open High Low Last Change Volume % Change
10/04/05 3.94 4.08 3.83 4.05 +0.12 477900 +3.05%


Composite Indicator
Trend Spotter TM Buy

Short Term Indicators
7 Day Average Directional Indicator Buy
10 - 8 Day Moving Average Hilo Channel Buy
20 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
20 - 50 Day MACD Oscillator Buy
20 Day Bollinger Bands Hold

Short Term Indicators Average: 80% - Buy
20-Day Average Volume - 388000

Medium Term Indicators
40 Day Commodity Channel Index Hold
50 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
20 - 100 Day MACD Oscillator Buy
50 Day Parabolic Time/Price Buy

Medium Term Indicators Average: 75% - Buy
50-Day Average Volume - 458798

Long Term Indicators
60 Day Commodity Channel Index Buy
100 Day Moving Average vs Price Buy
50 - 100 Day MACD Oscillator Buy

Long Term Indicators Average: 100% - Buy
100-Day Average Volume - 373216

Overall Average: 88% - Buy

Price Support Pivot Point Resistance

4.05 3.74 3.99 4.24

[zeitreisen]

Und wieder mal zurück auf !!

In den zurückliegenden vier Jahren gibt es nur wenige so langweilige Charts, wie diesen hier:



zeitreisen

[microby]

[posting]18.146.575 von kingpindori am 05.10.05 12:45:13[/posting]So schnell können sich Signale ändern!
Jetzt wird´s vielleicht wieder mal Zeit für einen Wechsel, oder gab es nicht ganz so dolle Nachrichten?


Short Term Indicators
7 Day Average Directional Indicator Sell
10 - 8 Day Moving Average Hilo Channel Hold
20 Day Moving Average vs Price Sell
20 - 50 Day MACD Oscillator Sell
20 Day Bollinger Bands Hold

Short Term Indicators Average: 60% - Sell
20-Day Average Volume - 421270

Medium Term Indicators
40 Day Commodity Channel Index Sell
50 Day Moving Average vs Price Sell
20 - 100 Day MACD Oscillator Sell
50 Day Parabolic Time/Price Sell

Medium Term Indicators Average: 100% - Sell
50-Day Average Volume - 476730

Long Term Indicators
60 Day Commodity Channel Index Sell
100 Day Moving Average vs Price Sell
50 - 100 Day MACD Oscillator Buy

Long Term Indicators Average: 33% - Sell
100-Day Average Volume - 402768

Overall Average: 72% - Sell

[therman]

Auf diesem Niveau sammle ich HYGS weiter ein.

Hydrogenics Awarded German Road Certification for Public Transit Vehicle
Thursday December 1, 7:00 am ET
Fuel Cell Powered "Midi Bus" now available for campus settings and city centers with stringent emissions regulations

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2005--Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News) today announced that Germany`s TUV Rheinland Group (www.tuv.com), a leading international technical service provider, awarded Hydrogenics` fuel cell `Midi Bus` road certification, allowing it to be put into full public transit service in Germany. The certification stipulates that the bus meets all required safety requirements and operates in accordance with all regulations as they apply for use by public transit authorities.

The hybrid power architecture was developed by Hydrogenics, on a Technobus Gulliver midi bus platform, with financial support from the European Union and the German state of North-Rhine Westphalia. This government-initiated project was undertaken to address the need for light duty transit vehicles capable of operating in urban and other environmental sensitive areas without the emissions typically associated with traditional diesel buses, or the limitations associated with battery-powered buses. The fuel cell hybrid system uses an integrated HyPM® 10 (kW) power module to effectively triple the range compared to the existing battery powertrain, improving performance and profitability for transit authorities without a corresponding increase in pollutants.

"Our fuel cell power module strategy is two-pronged," said Pierre Rivard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydrogenics. "First off, we work with OEMs interested in integrating our HyPM power modules into their products and, secondly, we develop market driven end-user products incorporating our power modules. By applying this latter strategy we are able to more aggressively drive our commercialization efforts than is sometimes possible through a pure OEM sales strategy. In the case of the Midi Bus, we believe this initiative will create the kind of interest that will compel bus manufacturers to become more directly involved with us in the market development of this product, not only in Germany but in other jurisdictions as well," added Rivard.

The European Union recently announced its upcoming HyCHAIN project which will provide meaningful incentives to transit authorities to operate these zero emission buses as part of their urban fleets. Hydrogenics is now marketing the fuel cell Midi Bus - the only certified `reduced scale` fuel cell bus on the market today - to transit authorities in Germany and other countries in Europe. Capable of transporting up to 22 people, the Midi Bus is targeted towards historical sites and city centers, as well as in industrial or municipal campus settings, such as fairs, exhibitions and airports, where stringent emissions regulations apply. Today there are approximately 600 battery-powered electric buses deployed in such settings in numerous European cities.

Further details of the Midi Bus can be found under Projects on the Hydrogenics web site www.hydrogenics.com.

[zeitreisen]

[kingpindori]

Press Release Source: Hydrogenics Corporation


Hydrogenics Sells Hydrogen Refueler to Korean Gas Technology
Tuesday December 13, 2:00 am ET


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2005--Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News) today announced that it has sold a hydrogen reformer and refueling system to Korean Gas Technology Corporation (KOGAS-Tech, www.kge.co.kr/english/index.asp). The reformer will generate hydrogen by reforming natural gas and will be installed at the Korea Gas research and development facility in Incheon, near Seoul. The hydrogen produced will be used for refueling vehicles.
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"KOGAS-Tech is quickly becoming a leader in hydrogen and alternative energies. As this refueler will be one of the first in South Korea, KOGAS-Tech will play a major role in demonstrating the potential of hydrogen technologies," said Pierre Rivard, President and CEO, Hydrogenics Corporation. "Hydrogen refueling stations are paving the way for the hydrogen economy and hydrogen generation continues to be a major focus for our organization."

Hydrogenics is a world leader in on-site electrolysis-based generation with a strong reach into the industrial and energy markets worldwide. This natural gas-based product will complement the Company`s product offering and is expected to expand revenues in areas where the economics are more favorable to natural gas-based generation than to electricity-based generation.

The reformer will be able to generate 65 kilograms of hydrogen a day, which is enough to refuel approximately 20 fuel cell powered vehicles. The reformer and refueling system is anticipated to be delivered and installed by June 2006.

"We chose Hydrogenics because of the company`s experience in the system integration of reformer-based refueling stations, as well as the high efficiency of their packaged reformer product," said Mr. Jong Hyun Shin, President and CEO, KOGAS-Tech. "KOGAS is the world`s largest importer of liquefied natural gas and is committed to protecting the environment. Demonstrating and innovating with a clean technology like hydrogen is a natural step for our company."

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Law of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current expectations and actual results may differ from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including changes in the competitive environment adversely affecting the products, markets, revenues or margins of Hydrogenics` business. Readers should not place undue reliance on Hydrogenics` forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the section captioned "Risk Factors" in Hydrogenics` regulatory filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of factors that could affect Hydrogenics` future performance. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release, and Hydrogenics undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified by this. Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News)



Contact:
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13.12.2005, 09:57 Uhr

Hydrogenics präsentiert Hybridshuttlebus auf Brennstoffzellenbasis

Gelsenkirchen, Düsseldorf - Die Hydrogenics GmbH aus Gelsenkirchen hat einen verkehrstauglichen Hybridshuttlebus mit Brennstoffzellenantrieb vorgestellt. Das Fahrzeug kann nach Angaben des NRW-Wirtschaftsministeriums bis zu 30 Fahrgäste befördern und hat eine Reichweite von momentan 250 km. Der Shuttlebus ist für den Messe- bzw. Werksverkehr oder den Einsatz in Kernbereichen von Städten konzipiert.

Die Entwicklungsarbeiten für den Shuttlebus wurden im November 2004 aufgenommen und konnten mit der Straßenzulassung des Fahrzeugs Mitte November abgeschlossen werden. In den vergangenen Monaten hat der Shuttlebus bereits mehrere hundert Testkilometer zurückgelegt. Das Fahrzeug hat nach Angaben des Hydrogenics-Geschäftsführers Dr. Bernd Pitschak alle technischen Erwartungen erfüllt und teilweise sogar übertroffen. So sei der Energieverbrauch deutlich geringer ausgefallen, als vorausberechnet.

[kingpindori]

Press Release Source: Hydrogenics Corporation


Hydrogenics Awarded Orders from General Motors for Fuel Cell Test Services
Friday December 23, 7:00 am ET
Repurchase of 2,470,436 common share purchase warrants issued to General Motors in 2001


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 2005--Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News) today announced it has received a series of purchase orders from General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM - News) for fuel cell test services anticipated to be delivered in 2006.
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Concurrent with the issuance of the orders noted above, the Corporation has repurchased for $750,000 the 2,470,436 common share purchase warrants issued to GM in 2001. This purchase price for the warrants will be paid for by way of a credit against the services to be provided.

"We are pleased to have received this significant order for test services from GM and be able to repurchase warrants issued to GM on favorable terms," said Pierre Rivard, President and CEO of Hydrogenics. "These developments are a win-win situation for both organizations as we continue to provide fuel cell test services to assist GM`s efforts in advancing sustainable mobility for future generations and address a long term aspect of our capital structure."

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

[kingpindori]

Hydrogenics Wins US$8 Million Power Module Order
Friday December 23, 7:00 am ET
Competitive Bid Awarded by Military OEM


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 2005--Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News) today announced that it has been awarded a US$8 million Fuel Cell contract for multiple units of its HyPM® 500 Series Fuel Cell Power Modules from a world leading military OEM. The power modules, representing in aggregate over 600 kW of power capacity, will be delivered over a two year period starting in 2006. The modules will be used for an undisclosed application.
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"Winning this impressive contract through a competitive bid process is a strong validation of the performance, reliability, and durability of our HyPM power module technology," said Pierre Rivard, President and CEO, Hydrogenics Corporation. "It is important to note that the power modules to be delivered under this contract are identical to the power modules that form the foundation of our products for the backup power and light mobility markets. As such, we believe that considerable benefits will accrue from this sale in terms of our product initiatives for these commercial markets."

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Law of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current expectations and actual results may differ from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including changes in the competitive environment adversely affecting the products, markets, revenues or margins of Hydrogenics` business. Readers should not place undue reliance on Hydrogenics` forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the section captioned "Risk Factors" in Hydrogenics` regulatory filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of factors that could affect Hydrogenics` future performance. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release, and Hydrogenics undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. The forward-looking statements contained

[therman]

Hydrogenics to Supply Hydrogen Refuelling Station to Basin Electric for Wind Hydrogen Project
Thursday January 12, 2:59 pm ET
Hydrogen provides ideal storage medium for intermittent wind energy


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2006--Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News), announced today that the company was awarded a contract by Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bismarck, N.D., to supply an electrolyzer-based hydrogen refuelling station for installation in Minot, N.D. In addition to the core electrolyzer module, Hydrogenics is supplying compression, storage and dispenser equipment as part of the contract. The station is one of the first United States-based hydrogen fueling stations to use electricity from a wind power resource to produce hydrogen from water, in this case using electricity generated by wind resources either owned or contracted by Basin Electric.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060112/20060112005680.html?.v=1

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[jkcologne]

News von heute, 14.23 Uhr:

Hydrogenics Supplies Hydrogen Generator to Russian Utility

Standards expertise and temperature durability key to sale

Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG) (NASDAQ:HYGS), a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, announced today that the company has supplied an onsite electrolysis-based HySTAT-A Hydrogen Plant to OAO NSCHK, a state-owned utility in Novorsibirsk, Russia.

The high-purity hydrogen produced by the 240Nm3/hr hydrogen generator will be used in the chemical processes used in this nuclear power plant. Installation and commissioning is scheduled for Spring, 2006.

"This installation in Siberia needed a hydrogen generator that could function in the most severe weather conditions. Our HySTAT unit will operate in temperatures as low as - 40 degrees C," said Pierre Rivard, Hydrogenics President and Chief Executive Officer. "Hydrogenics is one of a few suppliers that can provide a hydrogen generator that meets specific Russian standards and our experience with global codes and standards played a major role in this sale."

OAO NSCHK chose a Hydrogenics HySTAT-A Hydrogen Plant in an outdoor housing instead of investing the time to obtain the approvals necessary for constructing their own hydrogen plant facility. The HySTAT-A is fully automated with remote control and can produce both hydrogen and oxygen on a continuous basis, with the production rate meeting real-time process requirements. The generator is designed to operate within an ambient temperature range of + 40 degrees C to - 40 degrees C.

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Law of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current expectations and actual results may differ from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including changes in the competitive environment adversely affecting the products, markets, revenues or margins of Hydrogenics` business. Readers should not place undue reliance on Hydrogenics` forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the section captioned "Risk Factors" in Hydrogenics` regulatory filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of factors that could affect Hydrogenics` future performance. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release, and Hydrogenics undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified by this.



Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG) (NASDAQ:HYGS)
Quelle: BUSINESS WIRE

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[therman]

HYGS legt weiter zu.

Schlusskurs 3,91$ plus 9%.

Bei 4 wartet ein widerstand wo der Kurs erst einmal konslidieren dürfte.

Es ist noch ein Gap offen bei 2,67.

Bei 4 Teilgewinne mitnehmen.

therman

[axelito1]

Was für ein Wandel. Man mag es kaum glauben...

Bush Speech to Outline Energy Alternatives By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer
2 hours, 57 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Trying to calm anxieties about soaring energy costs, President Bush is using his State of the Union address this week to focus on a package of energy proposals aimed at bringing fuel-saving technologies out of the lab and into use.

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In Bush`s vision, drivers will stop at hydrogen stations and fill their fuel-cell cars with the pollution-free fuel. Or they would power their engines with ethanol made from trash or corn. More Americans would run their lights at home on solar power.

Bush has been talking about these ideas since his first year in office. Proposals aimed at spreading the use of ethanol, hydrogen and renewable fuels all were part of the energy bill that he signed into law in August, but that hasn`t eased Americans` worries about high fuel prices.

Americans were hit with the biggest jump in energy prices in 15 years in 2005, and worries about the cost of gas and heating oil have damped spirits about the economy despite other recent encouraging signs.

Add in the unrest in the Middle East, and energy becomes a major problem for the president to address Tuesday night.

"I agree with Americans who understand being hooked on foreign oil as an economic problem and a national security problem," Bush said in a recent interview with CBS.

Eight in 10 Americans surveyed earlier this month by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press said gasoline prices were a big problem.

Home heating fuel and health care were the other major economic concerns. It`s not a coincidence that Bush will spend much of his State of the Union reassuring Americans that he has a plan to address energy and medical costs.

House Democrats sought to take the luster off Bush`s speech with a television commercial that accuses the president and Republicans of tilting their policies toward the pharmaceutical, oil and investment industries. It shows lawmakers cheering Bush`s words from three previous State of the Union addresses, and asks: "What Special Interest Will the Republican Congress Rubberstamp This Time?"

Officials said the commercial would air only once, on Fox, in the run-up to Bush`s speech, making it more like a guerilla-style attack on the GOP than an attempt to mold public opinion.

Bush told CBS that he does not support a big raise in the gas tax, as others have proposed. Instead, he is looking for tax breaks that encourage new technologies, which is popular with farmers, with industry and with consumers of those products.

"We have got to wean ourselves off hydrocarbons, oil," Bush explained. "And the best way, in my judgment, to do it is to promote and actively advance new technologies so that we can drive — have different driving habits."

For example, he said, the federal government could push more widespread use of corn-based ethanol and spur production from other sources.

Almost all ethanol produced now comes from corn. Although non-corn ethanol from sources like grasses, wood chips and even garbage is widely talked about, a practical and cost-effective process for producing it appears years away.

Bush noted to CBS that about 4.6 million cars on the road in the United States can run on ethanol. The fuel works in more than 30 models, including General Motor`s Yukon, Chevrolet`s Silverado and Ford`s Taurus. However, almost all drivers of those vehicles outside the Corn Belt fill up with gasoline.

Automakers and environmentalists are also excited about the prospect of fuel cells, which would run on hydrogen that would only emit water instead of gas fumes. But fuel cell vehicles are extremely expensive to produce and lack an infrastructure of fueling stations to make them viable. The government has said it hopes hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be available in car showrooms by 2020.

When it comes to alternative ways to power homes and businesses, very little U.S. electricity now comes from renewables such as wind, solar, geothermal, wood and waste. But that share is expected to increase as the price of fossil fuel rises.

___ On the Net:

http://www.whitehouse.gov

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060130/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_stat…

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Die Energiewende wird nun auch in den USA eingeleitetet. Wer hätte je gedacht, dass ausgerechnet Bush die Sache zum Laufen bringt und Bush dem Öl abschwört?!
Die Energierevolution (Vergleichbar mit der Einführung der Dampfmaschine) ist im Gange!!!

Rede zur Lage der Nation
Bush will Amerikas „Abhängigkeit vom Öl” stoppen

01. Februar 2006 Unter dem Eindruck eines gewaltigen Haushaltsdefizits und eines unpopulären Krieges hat der amerikanische Präsident George W. Bush angekündigt, die internationale Führungsrolle der Vereinigten Staaten zu erhalten. Im Interesse der nationalen Sicherheit und des Weltfriedens müßten die Vereinigten Staaten die globale Führungsmacht bleiben. „Unsere Nation ist dem historischen, langfristigen Ziel verpflichtet, die Tyrannei in der Welt zu beenden”, sagte Bush.

Das Land sei stark, trotz der Sorgen wegen des Irak-Krieges, der wirtschaftlichen Lage und der steigenden Energiepreise, sagte der Präsident in seiner Rede zur Lage der Nation am Dienstag abend (Ortszeit) im Kapitol von Washington. Die amerikanische Wirtschaft warnte er dennoch vor Selbstgefälligkeit. „Amerika ist süchtig nach Öl, das oft aus instabilen Teilen der Welt importiert wird”, sagte Bush. Diese Abhängigkeit von Ölimporten aus dem Ausland müsse verringert werden.

Ölimporte aus dem Nahen Osten ersetzen

Der Kongreß lauscht
Er forderte die Erforschung alternativer Treibstoffe, um Ethanol aus Holz und Getreide zu gewinnen. „Unser Ziel ist es, diese Art von Ethanol innerhalb von sechs Jahren zum Einsatz zu bringen”, sagte Bush unter dem Applaus der Zuhörer. „Durchbrüche bei dieser und anderen Technologien werden uns helfen, ein anderes großes Ziel zu erreichen: mehr als 75 Prozent unserer Ölimporte aus dem Nahen Osten bis 2025 zu ersetzen.” Dafür werde mehr Geld in alternative Energien wie Sonne und Wind sowie Biotreibstoffe, Atomenergie und umweltfreundliche Kohlekraftwerke investiert...

[axelito1]

02. Februar 2006

US-ENERGIEPLÄNE

Neo-Öko George W. Bush

Von Hasnain Kazim

Leere Rhetorik oder Wende in der amerikanischen Energiepolitik? Wegen der horrenden Preise droht US-Präsident George W. Bush dem Nahen Osten, die Ölimporte drastisch zu reduzieren - und erklärt, künftig auf alternative Energien zu setzen.

Hamburg - Irak-Krieg, Atomstreit mit Iran, Anschläge auf Ölanlagen in Nigeria - nichts davon dürfte die schlechte Laune von Autofahrern an Tankstellen aufheitern. In den USA, dem Land mit dem höchsten Pro-Kopf-Erdölverbrauch in der Welt, verderben solche Nachrichten erst recht die Stimmung. Da nützt auch der Hinweis nichts, dass Benzin in den USA mit etwa 2,50 Dollar pro US-Gallone, also umgerechnet 66 Cent (0,55 Euro) pro Liter, für deutsche Verhältnisse noch immer spottbillig ist.

REUTERS
US-Präsident Bush: Autofahren mit Biogas und Wasserstoff.
Für die US-Bevölkerung scheint klar zu sein: Was auch immer fern der amerikanischen Heimat passiert, es hat Einfluss auf den heimischen Benzinpreis. Also spricht der US-Präsident aus, was seine Bevölkerung denkt: Die Abhängigkeit vom Öl aus dem Nahen und Mittleren Osten muss schleunigst beendet werden. Bis 2025, sagte der US-Präsident jetzt, sollen die Öleinfuhren aus der Golfregion um 75 Prozent reduziert werden.

Klaus Matthies, Energieexperte am Hamburgischen WeltWirtschafts Institut (HWWI), hält nicht viel von diesen Plänen. "Eine Erfolgsmeldung ist das nicht", sagt er gegenüber SPIEGEL ONLINE, "schon gar nicht aus einem Land, das drei Prozent der Weltbevölkerung stellt, aber auf dessen Konto ein Viertel des weltweiten Ölverbrauchs geht." 75 Prozent Reduzierung klinge nach viel, "aber es geht ja nur um die Einfuhren aus Nahost, und die machen nur 22 Prozent der US-Importe aus". Absolut gesehen sei das viel zu wenig, um als Wende in der US-Energiepolitik bezeichnet zu werden, meint Matthies. Außerdem: "Der Verbrauch soll ja nicht gedrosselt werden. Die USA kaufen das Öl einfach woanders ein statt im Nahen und Mittleren Osten."

Eine echte Erfolgsmeldung, sagt Energiefachmann Matthies, "wäre, wenn Bush das Energiesparen voranbringen würde, beispielsweise durch höhere Mineralölsteuern. Damit würde er zwar die Verbraucher quälen, aber energiepolitisch wäre das richtig".

Erfolge in der Energiepolitik braucht Bush dringend. Erst Ende Januar geriet der hohe Ölverbrauch jenseits des Atlantiks wieder in die Schlagzeilen, als Hunderttausende armer US-Bürger im Norden des Landes ihre leeren Heizöltanks angesichts von Rekordpreisen nicht mehr füllen konnten. Gerade in den USA aber ist der Heizölbedarf wegen der Leichtbauweise aus Holz und oft schlechter Isolierung besonders groß. Bushs Lieblingsgegner, Venezuelas sozialistischer Präsident Hugo Chavez, nutzte die Gelegenheit für eine demütigende Geste: Er ließ in den USA billiges Heizöl verteilen.

Suche nach neuen Quellen in Alaska

Tatsächlich ist Bush auf der Suche nach neuen Ölquellen. Am liebsten wäre ihm die Erhöhung der seit Jahren rückläufigen Förderung im eigenen Land. Seit 1995 wird deshalb in den USA darüber gestritten, ob Bohrungen in einem Naturschutzgebiet in Alaska zugelassen werden sollen oder nicht. Bushs Amtsvorgänger Bill Clinton war vehement dagegen, Bush aus dem Ölstaat Texas, selbst im Ölgeschäft erfahren, dafür. Erst im Dezember scheiterte der Präsident im Senat trotz Republikanermehrheit mit seinem Vorhaben, Bohrungen im "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge" in Alaska zuzulassen. Schätzungsweise zehn Milliarden Barrel Öl werden dort vermutet, die Förderung sollte 2015 beginnen.

Dass Bush ausdrücklich die Importe aus dem Nahen und Mittleren Osten erwähnt, wo etwa drei Viertel aller Ölreserven liegen, ist sich auch politisch begründet: Dort liegen die Krisenherde, die die USA derzeit am meisten beschäftigen. Dass der amerikanische Regierungschef damit die Opec-Mitglieder vor den Kopf stößt und auch Freunde wie Saudi-Arabien düpiert, stört ihn offensichtlich nicht.

Aber der Bush-Administration geht es zumindest nach offizieller Verlautbarung nicht nur um die Suche nach neuen Ölquellen. Ein Papier aus dem Weißen Haus nennt die Weiterentwicklung der Energiegewinnung aus Kohle, Solarenergie und Windenergie drei "vielversprechende" Optionen. In allen drei Bereichen will Washington Gelder für die Forschung erhöhen.

"Schritt in die richtige Richtung."

"Ich bin zwar skeptisch, dass die Verdopplung der Ausgaben von derzeit acht auf dann rund 16 Milliarden US-Dollar ausreichen wird", sagt Friedemann Müller von der Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik in Berlin im Gespräch mit SPIEGEL ONLINE. "Gleichwohl bin ich überzeugt, dass Bush einen Schritt in die richtige Richtung macht."

Zwar habe es in den USA seit dem Independence-Programm unter Präsident Richard Nixon, nach der ersten Ölkrise in den siebziger Jahren, immer wieder Bestrebungen gegeben, sich von ausländischem Öl unabhängiger zu machen. "Aber jetzt, wo auch noch China und Indien verstärkt Öl nachfragen, spitzt sich die Situation wirklich zu." Steuererhöhungen, sagt Müller, seien in den USA "nicht durchsetzbar". "Schauen Sie sich doch die Ökosteuer in Deutschland an. In den USA stößt man noch viel früher auf Grenzen. Eine Lösung für das Energieproblem ist das nicht."

Das Papier aus dem Weißen Haus sieht zudem vor, die Entwicklung von alternativ angetriebenen Automobilen voranzutreiben - eine kleine Sensation in dem Land, in dem die meisten Automobile pro Kopf verkauft werden. "Ich sage Ihnen, lasst uns ein paar Autos bekommen, die mit anderem Brennstoff als dem aus Öl fahren", sagte Bush der Nachrichtenagentur AP. Aus Biomasse hergestelltes Ethanol sei so ein Brennstoff, heißt es in dem Papier, außerdem Wasserstoff. Grundsätzlich sollten Fahrzeuge effizienter im Verbrauch werden. "Bush geht es in erster Linie um die Versorgungssicherheit", sagt Müller. "Der Klimaschutz kommt quasi durch die Hintertür." Dennoch sieht Müller die Entwicklung positiv: "Wenn die USA die treibende Kraft bei einer solchen Entwicklung werden, dann stehlen sie den Europäern am Ende noch die Show."

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Hydrogenics Delivers US$ 1.5 million HySTAT Hydrogen Generator to North American Nuclear Power Plant


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2006--

Hydrogen to prevent corrosion of steel tubes in nuclear reactor
Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG)(Nasdaq: HYGS), announced today that it delivered a HySTAT(TM) Hydrogen Plant in December to a North American nuclear plant. The high-purity hydrogen generated is being used to prevent corrosion and extend the life of stainless steel tubes in the nuclear reactor as part of an upgrade for the purpose of renewing the plant`s operating permit.

The hydrogen generator in this application consists of two HySTAT-A electrolyzer modules, each capable of producing 33Nm3/hr of hydrogen further demonstrating the scalability of Hydrogenics line of hydrogen generation products. The excess oxygen produced by the electrolysis process is also being used for the facility`s chemical processing.

"Everyone recognizes how important reliability and safety are when operating a nuclear power plant and by helping prevent corrosion, hydrogen plays a key role in this process," said Pierre Rivard, Hydrogenics President and Chief Executive Officer. "Using our time-tested IMET(R) alkaline electrolysis technology, Hydrogenics` HySTAT-A hydrogen plant provides the highest level of quality and dependability, perfect for critical applications such as this."

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Law of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current expectations and actual results may differ from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including changes in the competitive environment adversely affecting the products, markets, revenues or margins of Hydrogenics` business. Readers should not place undue reliance on Hydrogenics` forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the section captioned "Risk Factors" in Hydrogenics` regulatory filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of factors that could affect Hydrogenics` future performance. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release, and Hydrogenics undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified by this.


Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG) (Nasdaq: HYGS)

Source: Hydrogenics Corporation

[XIO]

Hai leute

Bin nun auch in Hydrogenics rein.
Nach Ballard mein 2. Wert in disem Segment.
Weitere werden folgen.
Supi aussichten langfristig.

[XIO]

@ therman:

mensch, warum haste den thread nicht bei Grüne Aktien laufen lassen.
Dort schmilzt bei den Solarleuten schon die Dünnschicht unter der Schädelbasis und wir sind in der verkehrten Kategorie.
Das gleiche hab ich den Ballard Leuten auch schon gesagt.

Es lebe die internationale Publicity

[XIO]

News:

Hydrogenics Sells Hydrogen Refueler to Korean Gas Technology
Tuesday December 13, 2:00 am ET


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2005--Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News) today announced that it has sold a hydrogen reformer and refueling system to Korean Gas Technology Corporation (KOGAS-Tech, www.kge.co.kr/english/index.asp). The reformer will generate hydrogen by reforming natural gas and will be installed at the Korea Gas research and development facility in Incheon, near Seoul. The hydrogen produced will be used for refueling vehicles.



"KOGAS-Tech is quickly becoming a leader in hydrogen and alternative energies. As this refueler will be one of the first in South Korea, KOGAS-Tech will play a major role in demonstrating the potential of hydrogen technologies," said Pierre Rivard, President and CEO, Hydrogenics Corporation. "Hydrogen refueling stations are paving the way for the hydrogen economy and hydrogen generation continues to be a major focus for our organization."

Hydrogenics is a world leader in on-site electrolysis-based generation with a strong reach into the industrial and energy markets worldwide. This natural gas-based product will complement the Company`s product offering and is expected to expand revenues in areas where the economics are more favorable to natural gas-based generation than to electricity-based generation.

The reformer will be able to generate 65 kilograms of hydrogen a day, which is enough to refuel approximately 20 fuel cell powered vehicles. The reformer and refueling system is anticipated to be delivered and installed by June 2006.

"We chose Hydrogenics because of the company`s experience in the system integration of reformer-based refueling stations, as well as the high efficiency of their packaged reformer product," said Mr. Jong Hyun Shin, President and CEO, KOGAS-Tech. "KOGAS is the world`s largest importer of liquefied natural gas and is committed to protecting the environment. Demonstrating and innovating with a clean technology like hydrogen is a natural step for our company."

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Law of 1995. These statements are based on management`s current expectations and actual results may differ from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including changes in the competitive environment adversely affecting the products, markets, revenues or margins of Hydrogenics` business. Readers should not place undue reliance on Hydrogenics` forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the section captioned "Risk Factors" in Hydrogenics` regulatory filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of factors that could affect Hydrogenics` future performance. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release, and Hydrogenics undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified by this. Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG - News; NASDAQ:HYGS - News)



Contact:
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Investor Contact:
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http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051213/20051212006048.html?.v=1

[XIO]

Sorry, hab mich vertan, das ist ne alte ente

Brille kommt bald

[XIO]

Was gibts..heute Start mit +6.13% ?

[therman]

[posting]20.115.987 von XIO am 09.02.06 13:09:55[/posting]Hi XIO,

schau Dir mal Quantum an, meiner Meinung nach eine interessante und langfristig sehr aussichsreiche Aktie.

therman

Thread: QUANTUM: THE NEXT MICROSOFT??

[XIO]

[posting]20.255.726 von therman am 17.02.06 14:04:38[/posting]Stimmt, wieso gab es den Durchhänger im Kurs, hatten die nicht ne Firma übernommen?

[therman]

Kapitalkräftige Marktteilnehmer manipulieren den Aktienkurs immer wieder mal in die von ihnen gewünschte Richtung.

Ja, das war die Übernahme von Regency Conversions, finde ich sehr sinnvoll.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060210/laf019.html?.v=39

therman

[XIO]

Na, heute endlich mal am Nasdaq eine kräftige Bewegung
+6,25%

[XIO]

Massiver Rebound die letzten 3 Tage, kennt jemand den Hintergrund?

[XIO]

24. März 2006
Hydrogenics to Supply China with Hydrogen Generators

Mississauga, Ontario [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] Hydrogenics has received orders to supply electrolysis-based hydrogen generator plants to two of China's largest energy companies. China Electric Power Energy Group and China National Power have each purchased a HySTAT-A Hydrogen Plant, capable of producing 10 Nm3/h of high purity hydrogen at a pressure of 25 bar. In both cases, the hydrogen produced will be used to cool the generators in a coal-fired power plant. Delivery of both orders is expected to take place in 2006. Over the past four years, Hydrogenics has sold 12 hydrogen generators to Chinese energy companies.

http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=44446

[XIO]

http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/filingFrameset.asp?FileName=000…


Seite 3:

VOTING SHARES

Each holder of Shares of record at the close of business on April 4, 2006, the record date established for notice of the Meeting and for voting, will be entitled to vote on all matters proposed to come before the Meeting on the basis of one vote for each Share held.
As of March 23, 2006, the Company had 91,747,666 Shares outstanding. To the knowledge of our directors and officers, as of March 23, 2006, no person or company beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, or exercises control or direction over Shares carrying more than 10% of the voting rights attached to our outstanding Shares other than:
• certain funds and trust accounts managed and controlled by Fidelity Management & Research Company, Fidelity Management Trust Company and Fidelity International Limited hold, in aggregate, 13,451,600 Shares, representing 14.7% of our outstanding Shares; and

• General Motors Corporation (“General Motors” owns 11,364,006 Shares, representing 12.4% of our outstanding Shares.

[axelito1]

Hydrogen technology comes out of the shadows
JOHN LORINC, Globe and Mail, 31.03.06

Not too many years ago, partisans proclaimed that the combustion engine's grip on the economy and the environment was about to be broken by clean hydrogen technology. Accordingly, shares of hydrogen fuel cell maker Ballard Power Systemswhose slogan was "Power to change the world"soared.

Half a decade later, the mass-market hydrogen-powered cars and buses that were supposed to be on the road by now are nowhere to be seen. Even though conventional fuel prices have pressed steadily up, Ballard shares trade at less than a 10th of their millennial value. Scratch one revolution.

But hydrogen visionaries can take hope. The revolution isn't dead; it has just moved to a new address, a company that answers to the description of the Anti-Ballard.

In early 2005, said company, Hydrogenics Inc., started shipping 10-kilowatt fuel cell stacks to American Power Conversion, a power-system manufacturer. Though the order wasn't huge (just 25 units), its fulfilment was still a watershed moment: In an industry long overdue on results, here was a company that had found an actual commercial application for its fuel cells. Besides supplying the juice for APC's backup generators, Hydrogenics is also creating fuel cell forklifts and building refuelling stations for the hydrogen-powered delivery fleets of the future.

The company's principals, CEO Pierre Rivard and chief technology officer Joseph Cargnelli, admit that such gear won't solve the climate-change conundrum. "We don't go for home runs, the one shot that redefines the world," says Rivard, an understated individual with an aversion to adjectives. "We have a very different DNA than Ballard. We're built for sustainability."

Backup generators look like a sustainable business because they're a niche where fuel cell technology has some advantages not available on the open road. Worldwide, corporate spending on backup power for computer systems amounts to $5 billion to $10 billion a year (all currency in U.S. dollars). Fuel cell firms are getting some of that cash not because purchasers are gaga for things green, but because fuel cell units can be installed inside office buildings (unlike diesel systems) and are more powerful and long-lived than are battery-powered generators. These are strong selling points in the wake of the costly disruptions of the 2003 blackout and hurricane Katrina.

That said, the holy grail of full commercialization is not at hand. Hydrogenics is still struggling to close the price-point chasm that bedevils the hydrogen sector. And the company's recent stock chart, like Ballard's, makes for mighty fine downhill skiing. The firm racked up $77 million in cumulative net losses between 2002 and 2004.

But Hydrogenics has lately begun recording revenues that don't derive from the traditional industry teats: government grants and faint-hope demonstration projects. Based on trailing 12-month results, the company, as of last Sept. 30, was generating significant amounts from operations, reporting a $37.4-million loss on $37.2 million in revenues.

It's hardly the stuff of investor fantasies, but it's refreshingly real in a hype-addled sector that vaporized most of its goodwill (and almost all of its billions in market capitalization) after burning through hundreds of millions in shareholder equity in recent years.

Even hydrogen skeptics endorse Hydrogenics' focus on niche markets. "There's a fairly good likelihood, given reasonable cost controls, that the company will make itself profitable in the next few years," says Research Capital Corp. technology and hardware analyst Jon Hykawy. "They're matching their products to the industries they're going after. . .. I can't say the same for Ballard. They're going to continue to burn cash by going after the automotive market."

There's a parallel here to the e-commerce industry: On the morning-after of a market bender, a woozy sector awakens to the fact that it must address real business needs. "Many of these companies in clean energy have to pick their spots and figure out how to serve their customers well," says Wal van Lierop, a Vancouver venture capitalist specializing in green energy. For the fuel cell business, "The holy grail is [still] the transportation sector," says Nick Beck, science and technology director for the fuel cell arm of Natural Resources Canada, a federal ministry. "But it's generally recognized that other markets will come along before then."

Hydrogenics' mississauga HQ looks like a huge engineering lab. Young guys with iron pinky rings, clipboards and protective eyewear wander among the test and production stations. Over there is a disembowelled bus. Here are a pair of half-finished portable hydrogen generation unitsshipping-container-sized contraptions brimming with tubes, cylinders and control panels. Two John Deere forklifts, proudly wearing the scuff marks of a recently completed test run, are parked in a corner.

Cargnelli is a stocky, tech-talking 36-year-old who became enamoured of fuel cells when he was an engineering undergrad in the mid-1980s. "There was a romanticism about it," he says. "You could synthesize a zero-emission fuel from hydrogen." Lately, he has overseen the company's campaign to standardize its production methods and find those elusive cost savings that still separate fuel cells from traditional technologies. Last year, Hydrogenics reorganized itself into three operating divisionsfuel cells, testing and hydrogen generation. Each is a profit centre expected to stand on its own. Head office has been adding sales and marketing executives; Cargnelli recruited engineers to ensure that the firm's precious trickle of sales turns into a torrent. "Now we're refining the product," he says, a bit ruefully. "We're not in basic research mode any more."

Which is a big shift. The company traces its roots to U of T's graduate engineering school, where Rivard and Cargnelli met in the early 1990s. U of T had had a leading fuel cell research program since the mid-1970s, guided by one of the pioneers in the field, David Scott. As Cargnelli recalls, Scott ended every lecture with a little plug for fuel cells. Both students were captivated by the romance of tapping into a clean, abundant energy source that would rid the world of its dependence on fossil fuel and the despotic regimes that control much of it.

The heady promises made for fuel cells in the latter 1990s recalled the way nuclear engineers talked about reactors in the 1960s. Take an inexhaustible supply of virtually cost-free fuel. Add zero pollution. The sum is a bright future. All this thanks to a simple principle: If you can capture the energy thrown off when hydrogen and oxygen combine, you've got power generation whose only byproduct is water vapour. A particularly effective method is to blow hydrogen gas and oxygen over an etched graphite plate sheathed in a cellophane-like wrapper known as a proton exchange membrane, which collects surplus electrons and turns them into a current. The plates can be as small as a matchbox or as large as a suitcase. When several are bolted together into something that looks like a high-tech accordion, you've got a fuel cell stack.

But the process is not necessarily green. The problem is getting and storing the hydrogen. One way of producing it is to peel the hydrogen molecules off natural gasan energy-intensive process known as "reforming" which depends, obviously, on fossil fuels and thus emits greenhouse gases.

That's the dirty method. The clean method involves running a current through water: Electrolysis creates hydrogen. If that electricity comes from a green source such as wind, solar or hydro, you've got a nifty way of storing renewable energy for future use.

Or so the theory goes. One of the riddles that has dogged the fuel cell industry's dream of zero-emission vehicles is how to store such a volatile gas. Traditional methods require heavy canisters or complicated processes that involve binding hydrogen to metal alloys. Fitting all this gear into a car, along with a fuel cell stack, runs up against expectations for cost- and space-effectiveness that car manufacturers and consumers will not easily renounce.

Even if that puzzle is solved, this one remains: Who's going to build a network of hydrogen refuelling stations if there's no critical mass of hydrogen-powered vehicles? And who's going to buy the vehicles if there's nowhere to juice them up?

Rivard and Cargnelli left grad school with visions of elegant solutions to such quandaries dancing in their heads. With Rivard's engineer neighbour, Boyd Taylor (who stayed with them until last year), they set up a small R&D firm over the machine shop owned by Cargnelli's family. Like all self-respecting engineers, they were fiddlers. As Cargnelli puts it, "When Pierre and I were at U of T, it was as if we would have rolling pins and roll the dough to make the product." But they also knew they had to run a business.

As it happened, they were in the right place at the right time. In the late '90s, governments and automakers were beginning to invest serious cash in fuel cell research. Tapping into a close-knit network of researchers, many of whom they'd met at U of T, Cargnelli et al. figured they could earn some money by testing fuel cells for other R&D firms. This service soon began to expandit's still almost a third of the businessand not incidentally taught Hydrogenics plenty about what did and didn't work. "We could take advantage of that knowledge," says Rivard. "It's a different approach than our competitors have taken."

In 1997, Daimler-Benz and Ford Motor Co. invested more than $1 billion in Ballard Power Systems. Huge federal technology grants followed. Auto-industry executives were promising mass-produced fuel cell vehicles by 2004prognostications that promised oodles of business for anyone involved in making fuel cells. It all got supercrazy in late 2000, when several Canadian fuel cell firms rushed out with IPOs, tapping into the investor frenzy swirling around Ballard.

Hydrogenics did not get hooked on Ottawa's huge technology loans, but it did join the IPO rush, raising $76 million on the Nasdaq and the TSX in 2000. Much of the money went into building bigger and better testing stations that could mimic the many variablesheat, cold, speed, etc.that fuel cell engines would face on the road. The company then teamed up with engineers at Dow Chemical to develop better methods for mass-producing fuel cell platesan engineering fix Cargnelli compares to the evolution of silicon chips. The two companies secured a number of jointly held process patents that have led to impressive productivity gains. Hydrogenics now stamps and seals plates more quickly, more cheaply and more consistently. "These are the types of advances that will bring down costs," says Cargnelli.

Among the companies going public in the fall of 2000 was Stuart Energy Systems Corp., another Mississauga-based hydrogen firm with links to U of T's engineering school. The company's aim was to create a new generation of electrolyzers and hydrogen fuelling stations. Investors, some of them big ones, noticed the upstarts: General Motors snapped up a quarter of Hydrogenics' shares; Stuarta company founded in 1948 that had made its name producing industrial hydrogen around the worldwas partly owned by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing.

Then the hydrogen bubble burst. Ballard began its long slide, dragging down everyone in the sector. Hydrogenics' shares, which once traded north of $13, today languish at about $4. Of course, there is still plenty of public R&D money on offer on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border, as jurisdictions like California and British Columbia seed hydrogen-powered buses and futuristic "distributed energy" schemes such as "hydrogen highways." But Rivard was one of the first to recognize that his industry couldn't sail along indefinitely on promises, subsidies and stock-market euphoria. As chairman of the umbrella group Fuel Cells Canada, in 2002 he called for a sectoral shakeout. "Post-consolidation, you might see two, three, perhaps four larger-sized companies emerging. To me, that's very healthy."

Rivard soon took a dose of his own medicine. In 2003, Hydrogenics bought a rival testing firm in B.C. Meanwhile, Stuart bought a European competitor. Then, in late 2004, Hydrogenics ingested Stuart in a friendly share swap worth $155 million. The move gave Hydrogenics ongoing revenue sources: Stuart produced electrolyzers that are widely used in the chemical industry, as well as hydrogen refuelling stations. The deal helped stabilize Hydrogenics' balance sheet (and assuage investors) after a near meltdown in 2003. "An absolutely brilliant acquisition" is Research Capital analyst Hykawy's assessment.

Rivard and Cargnelli started poking around the forklift industry, which weighs in at $15 billion a year and growing, thanks to the proliferation of factories in China. Indeed, much of the fuel cell industry (as well as its patrons at Industry Canada) is now focused on forklifts, using a pitch to customers and investors that touts productivity ahead of environmentalism. Lead-acid batteries, the spiel goes, need to be changed every four to eight hours, tend to flag toward the end of a shift, and prompt health concerns among workers who change and recharge them. Fuel cell forklifts, by contrast, last longer, don't fade and can be refuelled in two minutes.

In test runs, fuel cell forklifts perform best in busy plants that work around the clock and have enough forklifts to justify the outlay for a refueller. When Hydrogenics ran trials at a FedEx distribution centre and the General Motors plant in Oshawa last year, GM placed just one service call. (GM and Hydrogenics have a development partnership for folklifts.)

As with most fuel cell technology, however, price-point remains a hurdle. Hykawy says a fuel cell battery for a forklift ranges from $40,000 to $80,000, compared with just a few thousand for a lead-acid model. (Hydrogenics won't disclose its own unit costs.) Those big numbers, moreover, don't include the acquisition of on-site fuelling stations, without which there's little point in investing in the forklifts. Hykawy remains unconvinced that the fuel cell forklifts represent enough of an improvement that they'll spur large-scale demand. "Everyone wants to play in [the forklift market] on the off chance it will work," he says. "When you're asking for significant price premiums, you'd better bring an attractive feature set."

"We're constantly designing out cost," responds Cargnelli, who explains that Hydrogenics engineers developed relatively cheap hybrid technology to provide extra juice when the forklifts have to hoist particularly heavy objects. (Hybrid cars are equipped with similar devices to help with acceleration.) He expects that Hydrogenics' forklift fuel cell stacks will be "on parity" with conventional batteries within 18 months. That forecast requires that the productivity improvements are factored in to overall capital and operating expensesan argument not unlike the one made for hybrid cars, which cost more up front but require less to run. Although he's cautious about forecasts, Rivard predicts that Hydrogenics will ship units this year.

Looking a bit further out, Hydrogenics has kept a foot in the on-road vehicle field, but not in the sexy market for green energy buses. Instead, in 2004, the company paired up with Purolator Courier Ltd. in a $3-million test of a fuel cell-powered van and an on-site refueller at the courier's Toronto distribution centre. (Hydrogenics has a development partnership on this front, with ChevronTexaco.)

On Purolator's part, the project stems from its desire to make its 3,000-strong fleet of urban vans more fuel-efficient and green. Director of national fleets Serge Viola says the test van has a range of about 110 to 120 kilometres a day and can travel up to 100 kilometres per hour, "which is all we wanted." Feedback from customers and couriers has been universally sunny, he adds. "It's amazing how many people want to be involved with this kind of project." With six months left in the test, Viola expects Purolator will be set to order fuel cell vans within three to five years.

There it isthe oyxgen (sorry, hydrogen) of hope that Hydrogenics will have to rely on for some time yet. Rivard is ready to tough it out.

"We've been through hell before, when the tech bubble burst," he says. "We think [the stock] will come back, but we don't know when." Last summer's spike in oil prices were, he adds, "a godsend." Yet "it takes more than one price peak to change behaviour. It won't happen overnight. But we think the wind is blowing in the right direction."

FUEL CELL FORAYS RANGE FROM FLASHLIGHTS TO GENERATORS

Today's fuel cell players prefer to manage expectations rather than shout from the rooftops. Still, as with Hydrogenics, there's evidence of emerging markets for the products of a number of Canadian fuel cell companies.

) Cellex, a B.C.-based rival to Hydrogenics, last year finished a test run of its fuel cell-powered forklifts at a Wal-Mart distribution centre in Missouri. The retail giant declared itself "impressed."

) Tekion Inc., of Burnaby, B.C., is poised to commercialize its formic acid-powered fuel cells by 2007. That Motorola Inc. sunk an undisclosed amount into the firm last year is evidence that "micro" fuel cells like Tekion's will have an entrée as the battery industry tries to supply ever more power for cellphones and other portable electronics.

) Vancouver's Angstrom Power Inc. is already selling handheld-sized hydrogen fuel cell devices, including power packs, and fuel cells that can power cellphones and BlackBerrys. The company makes industrial-strength flashlights and is testing fuel cell-powered bike lamps.

) Fuel Cell Technologies, a publicly traded Kingston outfit, is beginning to see early-adapter orders for its stationary generators, which produce heat and electricity using a solid oxide fuel cell. The byproducts are carbon dioxide and water vapour. The units, which run on a range of fuels, have been installed in industrial complexes and universities.

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CCM SectorInvest.com Supports Alternative Energy Sector With News, Research, Intel

Apr 19, 2006 (financialwire.net via COMTEX News Network) --

April 19, 2006 (Financial Wire) CCM SectorInvest (www.ccmsectorinvest.com), the media arm of Cronus Capital Markets, is an online knowledge center for the investment and business communities engaged in the following sectors: homeland security, biometrics, RFID, nanotechnology, alternative energy, oil and gas, and metals.

Cronus Capital Markets (CCM) and the International Securities Exchange (ISE) jointly developed the ISE-CCM Alternative Energy index, which has options currently trading on the ISE (ISE: POW). The ISE-CCM Alternative Energy Index includes top Alternative Energy companies such as FPL Group (NYSE: FPL), Evergreen Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: ESLR), Fuelcell Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL), and Hydrogenics Corp. (NASDAQ: HYGS).

Cronus Capital Markets CEO Michael Soni remarked that "markets, as a whole, are cyclical in nature. However, regardless of the direction of the broad market, short and longer-term opportunities exist in individual sectors. Sector targeting, as an investment strategy, is widely adopted by the investment community, evidenced by the growing popularity of ETF's (Exchange Traded Funds). CCM considers the degree of sector-specific research, intelligence, and news available to traders and investors a critical component in their eventual success or failure."

CCM SectorInvest offers sector-specific research, intelligence, and news on a daily and frequently updated basis. Soni stated, "The objective of CCM SectorInvest is to provide the investment and business communities with the ability to track various high growth equity market sectors, through ongoing availability of the highest quality research, intelligence, and news. In addition to CCM-produced research and intelligence, traders and investors can expect to find representations from many other esteemed research and intelligence providers from around the world, resulting in a wide assortment of both free and fee-based research and intelligence."

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Nur ein lesezeichen...

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04…

President Pushes Alternative Fuel Development

Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, April 23, 2006; Page A07

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 22 -- President Bush marked Earth Day with a renewed call for greater government incentives for the development and use of vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells and other alternatives to gasoline..........


...."We are going to have a tough summer," Bush said. His top long-term solution: promote hydrogen, which he called the "fuel of the future."


With gas prices at $3 a gallon, Bush said the best way for the nation to end its addiction to foreign oil is to make a transition more quickly to vehicles that run on renewable and domestically produced energy.

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Mal gespannt, wann Hydrogenics mal entdeckt wird, wird langsam mal Zeit

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Hydrogenics And PEI Energy Corporation Partner To Develop Prince Edward Island Wind-Hydrogen Village Project
$10.3 million project - the world's first of its kind - awarded funding through h2EA program
North Cape, Prince Edward Island, April 22, 2005 - Prince Edward Island Premier Pat Binns and Randall MacEwen, Vice President, Corporate Development of Hydrogenics Corporation (NASDAQ: HYGS; TSX: HYG), announced today that Hydrogenics and Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation will lead a consortium of industry and government partners to develop Canada's first wind-hydrogen village demonstration - the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Wind-Hydrogen Village Project. This multi-faceted initiative will demonstrate, in real-life and in real-time, how wind energy and hydrogen technologies can work together to offer clean and sustainable energy solutions across a wide range of applications. As announced in an Industry Canada release today, the $10.3 million project is receiving an investment of $5.1 million through the Hydrogen Early Adopters (h2EA) program of Technology Partnerships Canada. The Government of Prince Edward Island will invest $2.9 million in the three-year project. This includes $2.5 million in earnings from the North Cape Wind Farm and $425,000 from Prince Edward Island Business Development. Hydrogenics' reputation as a leader in the development of hydrogen technologies, and the Province's national leadership in developing wind energy facilities, provide a strong foundation on which to build a wind-hydrogen village in Prince Edward Island. The home of the Atlantic Wind Test Site (AWTS), Canada's only national wind test site, PEI now draws more than five per cent of its electricity from wind energy at North Cape, which is the site of today's announcement and the primary site of the project.

"Promoting and demonstrating wind and hydrogen technologies is a key component of our Government's Renewable Energy Strategy," said Prince Edward Island Premier Pat Binns. "We believe hydrogen technology will become an important part of the economy, and we are pleased to be a partner in this ground-breaking project. The Prince Edward Island Wind-Hydrogen Village will advance PEI's reputation as a centre for research and development of renewable energy technologies and contribute to our objective to reduce the province' s reliance on imported fossil fuels, achieve a measure of energy self-sufficiency, and protect our environment for future generations."

Noting that the company's reputation as a world leader in the development of hydrogen technologies is unparalleled, Premier Binns added that he is pleased to have Hydrogenics Corporation serve as project manager for the Prince Edward Island Wind-Hydrogen Village. "We are excited to be involved in this landmark project with an excellent roster of partners, both private and public," commented Randall MacEwen, Vice President of Hydrogenics Corporation. "With our diverse portfolio of hydrogen and fuel cell products and expertise, we believe we can bring the kind of comprehensive leadership to this project that will ensure its success. The PEI Government continues to demonstrate vision and leadership toward lessening PEI's dependence on imported power through the deployment of clean wind technologies. This next logical step - marrying up wind with hydrogen as a means of storing energy - has real potential to further reduce dependence on imported power, promote local economic development and promote environmental sustainability. PEI's strong wind regime, geographic size, political will, skilled work force and committed academic community make PEI a perfect location to demonstrate and deploy wind-hydrogen technologies. We believe this initiative will position PEI to become a model for future wind-hydrogen deployments globally, particularly for island and off-grid communities."

Over the course of the three years, the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Wind-Hydrogen Village Project will demonstrate solutions for a range of energy applications, including the installation of a hydrogen energy station, a hydrogen storage depot, and a wind-hydrogen and wind-diesel integrated control system to power the North Cape Interpretive Centre Complex, the Atlantic Wind Test Site, as well as other homes and buildings in the North Cape area. Subsequent phases are expected to include a hydrogen refueling station in Charlottetown to support the refuelling needs of up to three full-service hydrogen shuttle buses used in Charlottetown and the Charlottetown-North Cape corridor, as well as the deployment of fuel cell utility vehicles and the expansion of the wind-hydrogen village to provide energy for additional buildings and facilities, including at least one farm operation. The final phase of the project is expected to involve the introduction of a hydrogen-powered tour boat.

Further details on this project and its partners will be released in the coming months.

About Prince Edward Island
Located on Canada's east coast, Prince Edward Island's size, excellent wind regime, and strong commitment to renewable energy make the province an ideal location for leading edge energy research and development. The PEI Energy Corporation is a Crown corporation responsible for pursuing and promoting the development of energy systems and the generation, production, transmission and distribution of energy in Prince Edward Island.

About Hydrogenics
Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has over 300 employees based in operations in North America, Europe and Asia.


CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Law of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and actual results may differ from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including changes in the competitive environment adversely affecting the products, markets, revenues or margins of Hydrogenics' business. Readers should not place undue reliance on Hydrogenics' forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the section captioned "Risk Factors" in Hydrogenics' regulatory filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of factors that could affect Hydrogenics' future performance. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release, and Hydrogenics undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified by this.

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 21.318.571 von Homm13 am 25.04.06 20:03:50

heute absoluter nasdaq Fuelcell Sieger: HYGS +11%

[Homm13]

Merci für den Hydrogenics-Tip XIO Der Mann hat ein Händchen...

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von der Theorie in die Praxis:

Hydrogenics Supplying Fuel Cell Power Modules for American Power Conversion's New InfraStruXure'TM' with Integrated Fuel Cells System

http://www.hydrogenics.com/ir_newsdetail.asp?RELEASEID=16591…



InfraStruXure Fuel Cell



ISX-FCXR10-30 Features
Battery monitoring
Designed for InfraStruXure
Factory configured
InfraStruXure Manager compatible
Unlimited runtime

http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_…

[Homm13]

Welcher Dummy verkauft denn die Aktie da für Dumpingpreise??!!

7:01AM Hydrogenics receives second order from Korean energy company (HYGS) 3.86 : Co announces it has received orders for three FCATS fuel cell test stations from GS Caltex, a Korean energy company. The test stations will be used to advance GS Caltex's activities in new and emerging energy technologies, including small stationary fuel cell applications (below 10 kilowatt) for residential use.

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 21.363.703 von Homm13 am 28.04.06 14:25:32

-12,17% naja, was solls....

ich poste es noch mal in aller Form
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060428/0125784.html

Hydrogenics Receives Second Order for Multiple Test Stations from Leading Korean Energy Company
Friday April 28, 7:00 am ET

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(MARKET WIRE)--Apr 28, 2006 -- Repeat Order Supports Increase in Customer's Fuel Cell Activities

Hydrogenics Corporation (NasdaqNM:HYGS - News)(TSX:HYG.TO - News), a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell products, today announced it has received orders for three FCATS® fuel cell test stations from GS Caltex (www.gscaltex.com), a leading Korean energy company. Hydrogenics will provide a FCATS G300 Test Station and two FCATS G50 Test Stations with delivery expected in 2006. The test stations will be used to advance GS Caltex's activities in new and emerging energy technologies, including small stationary fuel cell applications (below 10 kilowatt) for residential use.

"We are pleased GS Caltex has selected us to supply these test stations," said Pierre Rivard, President and CEO of Hydrogenics Corporation. "We believe there is excellent growth potential and market opportunity in this region as the Korean government moves forward to supply up to 10,000 households with fuel cell technology by 2012."

About Hydrogenics Corporation

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in North America, Europe and Asia.


CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Law of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and actual results may differ from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including changes in the competitive environment adversely affecting the products, markets, revenues or margins of Hydrogenics' business. Readers should not place undue reliance on Hydrogenics' forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the section captioned "Risk Factors" in Hydrogenics' regulatory filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of factors that could affect Hydrogenics' future performance. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this release, and Hydrogenics undertakes no obligations to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified by this.


Contact:

Contacts:
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Investor Contact: Lawrence Davis
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Hydrogenics Corporation
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Hydrogenics Test Systems
Business Contact: Jeff Plato
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