Electrovaya Inc. – Powerpad(R) Line Of External BatteriesNow Compatible With Select Models Of Dell, HewlettPackard, Acer And Compaq Portable Computers

  • Toronto, Ontario –
  • August 20, 2002
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The PowerPad line of portable computer batteries immediately available to consumers

Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) has expanded the reach of its PowerPadline of external lithium ion SuperPolymer(TM) batteries to includecompatibility with select models of Dell, Hewlett Packard, Acer and Compaq portable computers.

Electrovaya manufactures, markets and sells the PowerPad 160 and PowerPad 120 models that provide portable computer users with the highest energy density of any rechargeable battery commercially available in the world. By running portable computers up to 6 times longer than with current internal batteries the PowerPad enables mobile computer users to remain untethered and productive all day long without the need to recharge their batteries

“Electrovaya is committed to continually expanding and enhancing its line of PowerPad external computer batteries,” said Patrick McCool, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Electrovaya. “The ability to offer this unique technology to a broad range of portable device users is a key goal of the company.”

Consumers may purchase the PowerPad 160 and PowerPad 120 models with expanded compatibility through a number of distributors, resellers and on-line retailers. According to McCool, “this availability, in conjunction with our increased marketing efforts to consumers, will work to further drive demand for Electrovaya’s products”.

About Electrovaya

The Company develops, manufactures and sells products using its proprietary lithium ion SuperPolymer(TM) rechargeable battery technology, which delivers the highest energy density level of anybattery technology on the market today. The Company’s goal is to become the leading provider of portable power for the notebook computer and wireless sectors and to apply its technology to a broad spectrum of alternative energy applications over the long term. Shares of Electrovaya Inc. trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol EFL

For more information about the Company and its products, please visit www.electrovaya.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Electrovaya
Paul J. Van Damme
Vice-President, Finance & CFO
(905)855-4636
pvandamme@electrovaya.com
or
iContact
Michael Van Dusen
(416)926-4291
michael.vandusen@icontact.ca