Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., a world leading Samsung subsidiary company, produces plasma and liquid crystal displays, rechargeable lithium-based batteries, and has publicly demonstrated a notebook computer powered by a direct methanol fuel cell instead of a battery. Details of the cartridges and valves and their applications are confidential, but Samsung has now allowed DMFCC to make this announcement. Interactions with Samsung are ongoing.

VIASPACE CEO Dr. Carl Kukkonen stated, "We are delighted that our cartridges and valves have been able to meet Samsung's initial requirements. This project involved extremely tight deadlines for several months, and I'm quite proud of our team for meeting these milestones and keeping Samsung's development project on schedule. I particularly want to thank our manufacturing partner, Sato Group of Japan, for their outstanding work."

"We are looking forward to taking the necessary additional steps with Samsung in order to bring a methanol fuel cell cartridge to market," added Kukkonen.

Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corporation produces disposable fuel cartridges that provide the energy source for portable electronics powered by fuel cells.