Media Advisory: Witness the Unveiling and Demonstration of Ballard's Breakthrough Power Generation System
DEARBORN, Mich.--Aug. 6, 2002-- Ballard Power (TSX:BLD.TO)WHO: Firoz Rasul Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ballard Power Systems Ross Witschonke Vice President and General Manager, Ballard Power Systems Electric Drives & Power Conversion Division John Engler Governor, State of Michigan Carl Levin Senator, U.S. Senate John Rintamaki Chief of Staff & Corporate Secretary, Ford Motor Company Dr. Gerhard Schmidt Vice President Research, Ford Motor Company WHAT: News conference to introduce and demonstrate a breakthrough in power generation products that will assist in developing the infrastructure to support the commercialization of future fuel cell power generation products. Governor Engler will discuss his NextEnergy Initiative, and how Ballard's products support this initiative. Senator Carl Levin will discuss Government-Industry Collaboration and Advanced Technology Development. John Rintamaki and Dr. Gerhard Schmidt will discuss Ford's commitment to the environment and the company's engine technology that made this breakthrough possible. Following the press conference, media will have an opportunity to interview members of Ballard's and Ford's senior management teams and tour Ballard's local facility. WHEN: Wednesday, August 7th, 2002 Press Conference - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Ballard Power Systems - Alternative Energy Lab 15201 Century Drive Suite 607 / 608 Dearborn, MI 48120 VISUALS: Photo opportunity available of "next generation" power system.