Marvin Appointed COO of MTI Micro

ALBANY, N.Y., March 8 -- MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. (MTI Micro), the developer of the award-winning Mobion(R) micro fuel cell technology for handheld electronic devices, announced today the appointment of Russel Marvin to Chief Operating Officer. Marvin, who has served as Vice President of Engineering since April of 2005, will focus his efforts on driving technology and product development into the industrial and consumer markets, and concurrently adapting the technology to fit the needs of the military.

"Russ Marvin has been key in advancing technology development for our Company and in providing our organization with an intense focus on product development," said Dr. William Acker, Chief Executive Officer of MTI Micro. "This new position is a natural transition for Russ whose responsibilities are already in line with this appointment."

Marvin has more than sixteen years of experience in technology and product innovation including bringing high-volume products to market. He has also authored more than 20 U.S. patents and has a proven record on leading efficient organizations, reducing costs, and substantially increasing operating margins.

About MTI MicroFuel Cells

MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Incorporated, , is the developer of the award winning Mobion(R) 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/