Whistler Demonstrates Hydrogen Fuel Cell Golf Car- Bye Bye OPEC

    SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Dec. 7, 2001--Whistler, Inc. (symbol OTCBB: WSLR) announces the successful completion of a Carbon-X fuel cell powered golf car by its newly named Voltairis Fuel Cell division. This hydrogen fuel cell vehicle marks the beginning of an exciting series of integrated fuel cell projects across many industries. The new fuel cell golf car is powered by an advanced Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell developed by Anuvu Incorporated. Voltairis Fuel Cell is bringing the technology demonstrated in this golf car to commercial production and developing strategic relationships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to build fuel cell powered products. The Carbon-X fuel cell overcomes the barriers to entry for new fuel cell projects by providing a standardized, developmental product line that can be integrated into products with simple, commercially viable systems.
    Voltairis Fuel Cell is developing a commercial production capacity for Carbon-X fuel cells in the 1-25 kilowatt (kW) range. The fuel cell golf car features a 48-volt DC Carbon-X fuel cell product that is optimized to replace lead-acid battery systems. This system eliminates much of the weight of battery systems while providing the possibility of extended driving range, rapid refueling and high-quality power generation. When the golf car is parked, the fuel cell can also provide 12-volt DC or 48-volt DC power for stationary equipment. When attached to an AC power inverter, the golf car can provide back-up power to a home or commercial building. Carbon-X fuel cell systems provide viable zero-emission solutions for electric-powered systems such as golf cars, on-plant utility vehicles, material handling equipment and neighborhood electric vehicles.
    With the planned pilot fuel cell manufacturing plant, Voltairis will begin volume production of Carbon-X fuel cell systems for 12-volt to 96-volt mobile and portable equipment applications in 2002. These alpha and beta-units will be available to OEM customers seeking to develop fuel cell-powered product lines. To meet volume demands for commercial test markets, Voltairis anticipates increasing fuel cell production capacity to support low-cost fuel cell products by 2004 with a facility capable of manufacturing 650,000 kWs annually. With the successful integration of Carbon-X fuel cells into diverse market areas, Voltairis projects annual production volumes in excess of 5 million kWs by 2008.
    Fuel cells hold the potential to revolutionize power generation for mobile and portable equipment by eliminating pollution, and increasing performance and versatility. To date, very few fuel cell projects have been completed in key market areas due to the limited supply of fuel cell stacks and the extreme costs associated with developing and integrating a complete fuel cell system. Voltairis Fuel Cell is beginning a series of demonstration projects showcasing the Carbon-X fuel cells in applications such as premium stationary power, outdoor power equipment, marine power, portable generators and electric vehicles. During this demonstration phase, Voltairis will be seeking strategic alliances with OEMs in these market areas to rapidly bring fuel cells to commercialization.

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