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A -- LLNL SEEKS PARTNERS TO CO-FUND PATENTED ZINC-AIR REFUELABLE BATTERY AND ELECTROMECHANICAL BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES FOR ALL-ELECTRIC ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE APPLICATIONS. Announcement Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the University of California under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy, is seeking partners to co-fund final-stage development and demonstration of the patented zinc-air refuelable battery (ZARB) and electromechanical battery (EMB) technologies for mobile applications. In exchange for funding, these LLNL technologies can be made available to qualified entities through a number of business mechanisms. LLNL is seeking to integrate the ZARB and EMB technologies where appropriate into all-electric zero emissions vehicles: for example, passenger cars, trucks and minivans; transit buses; delivery vehicles; and off-road vehicles. ZARB technology includes not only the battery, but also a ZARB refueling unit that permits rapid refueling and extended range. This refueling unit is to be located at vehicle fleet home bases, and eventually service stations and home garages. Specifically. LLNL is interested in extending past research and development phase to commercialization of the zinc-air refuelable battery technology including a zinc-air refueling unit, and the electromechanical battery for a large variety of applications. Our current plan is to have an October 12, 1995 Industry Day. The initial portion of the day will focus on ZARB and EMB technology presentations and the other portion on private business discussions on individual bases. If you are interested in attending, since space is limited and to assist in planning, please provide the following information by Sept. 29, 1995: 1) field-of-use interest, 2) potential financial commitment, 3) capability to utilize the technologies, and 4) history and background. Interested companies and financial groups should have a substantial and successful record of work in one or more of the following areas: vehicle manufacturing or assembling (including passenger, utility, transit & delivery vehicles), battery manufacturing, or be end-users of any of the above energy technologies. Please send this information and any questions you may have to LLNL; Energy, Manufacturing & Transportation Technologies Program, Attn: Helen Silva, P.O. Box 808, L-644, Livermore, CA 94551, phone at (510) 422-5229 or fax (510) 423-7914. (250)

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