ECD Ovonics is a leader in developing technologies in the fields of energy and information leading to new products and production processes based on amorphous, disordered and related materials. ECD Ovonics’ proprietary advanced information technologies include Ovonicä phase-change electrical memory, Ovonicä phase-change optical memory and the Ovonicä Threshold Switch.  The Company’s portfolio of alternative energy solutions includes thin-film amorphous solar cells, modules, panels and systems for generating solar electric power; NiMH batteries; hydride storage materials capable of storing hydrogen in the solid state for use as a feedstock for fuel cells or internal combustion engines or as an enhancement or replacement for any type of hydrocarbon fuel; and fuel cell technology.

ECD Ovonics is helping to make zero-emission transportation a reality through its proprietary Ovonic® Solid Hydrogen Storage System, developed and manufactured by Ovonic® Hydrogen Systems, LLC.  ECD Ovonics began efforts to perfect metal-hydride technology many years ago and the company has established a dominant patent position in this field.  The Ovonic® metal-hydride system engineered by Ovonic Hydrogen Systems, LLC, comprises powdered metallic alloys capable of rapidly absorbing hydrogen. The major components of the Ovonic® system are:

• Two lightweight metal hydride fiber-wrapped vessels with a total internal volume of 66 liters that store 3.5 kg of hydrogen at an operating pressure typically less than 300psi;
• Integrated heat exchange system. During refueling, an off-vehicle coolant supply system is connected to dissipate heat from the hydrogen storage tank. When driving, heat from the engine’s cooling system is routed to the hydrogen storage tank to facilitate release of hydrogen fuel from the storage alloy.
  

A hybrid vehicle modified by ECD Ovonics to use this hydrogen storage system has a driving range of nearly 200 miles and requires about 8 minutes for refueling using a filling pressure of 1500 psi.

ECD Ovonics has a subsidiary, Ovonic Fuel Cell Company, whose mission is to develop and commercialize the Ovonic Metal Hydride Fuel Cell. ECD Ovonics is also a joint venture partner in Cobasys, which develops and manufactures nickel metal hydride batteries for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.


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