Electrofuel Inc. (TSE:EFL) announced today that it has received a US $2million purchase order for its PowerPad 160 portable computer batteries from Tech-Ni-Comm, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Semotus Solutions (AMEX:DLK) of San Jose, California. Five Star Advantage, also awholly owned subsidiary of Semotus Solutions, will handle the online retail fulfillment as well as thedistribution to retail channels for the PowerPad 160.
Semotus Solutions is a market-leading wireless infrastructure provider delivering end-to-end wireless solutionsto its enterprise customers. Semotus Solutions’ patented technology and real-time delivery systems enableenterprise customers and employees to utilize any wireless device to receive and respond to critical data24x7x365.
“We have very high expectations for the Electrofuel PowerPad 160 and are pleased to have enlisted a companylike Five Star Advantage, a leading Internet fulfillment and distribution house, to manage our retail purchasinglogistics”, said Pat McCool, Vice President, Sales for Electrofuel. “We expect the sales for the PowerPad 160 tobe substantial, and Five Star Advantage is the perfect solution for our on-line and retail customers.”
“We are excited to be providing the retail fulfillment capabilities for a product with as much revenue potential asthe Electrofuel PowerPad 160 battery”, said Jeff Gleckman, President of Five Star Advantage. “With its veryhigh compatibility rate with the existing laptop marketplace, the sales potential for the battery is tremendous.”
Using Electrofuel’s proprietary lithium ion SuperPolymer battery technology, the PowerPad 160 delivers up to 8times more power for notebook computers than conventional battery packs. The PowerPad 160 providesnotebooks with 12 to 16 hours of power while weighing only 2.5 lbs. It is about the same size as letter-sizedpaper, at 8.75” x 11.5” and only 3/8” thick, so it can fit inside a briefcase or notebook carrying case.
About Electrofuel
Electrofuel Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacturing and sale of products using its proprietary lithiumion SuperPolymer rechargeable battery technology. Electrofuel’s goal is to become the leading provider ofportable power for the notebook computer and wireless sectors, and to apply its technology to a broad spectrumof alternative energy applications over the long term.
Electrofuel is a public company trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol EFL.
For more information about Electrofuel and its products, please visit our website at www.electrofuel.com.
Electrofuel Inc. David Murdoch
(416) 535-1114 Ext.dmurdoch@electrofuel.com
iContact Michael Van Dusen 223(416) 926-2491 michael.vandusen@icontact.ca