Marvin brings more than 15 years of experience in technology and product innovation to his current role. Previously, he served as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Torrington Research Company where he also served as a Director and Company Secretary. His strategic and technical contributions led the company to triple operating margins in four years. Prior to Torrington, Marvin was Vice President of Engineering at Plug Power where he led a substantial technical team and worked to develop business plan requirements for Plug Power prior to its public offering in 1999. Mr. Marvin was also a Director of Engineering for Axiohm Transaction Solutions, Inc., a Project Leader for Eastman Kodak's Clinical Products Division and Senior Mechanical Engineer for NCR's printer division.

Marvin has authored 20 U.S. issued patents, and holds a bachelors of engineering degree from Clarkson University and a masters of engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

"Russel combines fundamental fuel cell expertise with a proven track record of creating cost effective, commercially successful and award-winning new products," said Alan Soucy, President and Chief Operating Officer of MTI Micro.

About MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc.

MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Incorporated, (MKTY), is the developer of the award winning Mobion(TM) direct methanol micro fuel cell technology. The Company has a world-class team of entrepreneurial business executives, researchers and scientists; a number of system prototypes demonstrating size reductions and performance improvements; significant related intellectual property; and has received government awards and developed strategic partnerships to help accelerate commercialization. More information is available at http://www.mtimicrofuelcells.com