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CEO/President:

Annie Sennet

THE COMPANY:

Saft is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries. Saft is a global company employing more than 4,000 employees who work in facilities in 18 different countries. The preferred supplier for companies such as Rolls-Royce, Saft manufactures batteries for marine applications that meet not only power demands, but also environmental and ef? ciency targets. By supplying fully in- tegrated, turnkey systems backed with extensive technical support to OEMs and end-users, Saft is transcending the limitations of conventional technologies to create powerful new possibilities for the marine industry. Saft optimizes the performance of its batteries by customizing the technology to meet the speci? c needs of each individual customer. Saft offers two battery system products ideal for marine appli- cations. Saft recognizes that tighter emissions regulations, lower margins and more complex applications in the marine THE COMPANY: industry call for batteries meeting three basic requirements: Hydrogenics is a global innovation leader in designing, to be environmentally-friendly, cost-ef? cient and safe. Saft’s developing and manufacturing commercial hydrogen gen-

Seanergy battery systems, designed speci? cally for marine eration, energy storage and fuel cell products. With over applications, suit the power and energy requirements of a 70 years of experience, Hydrogenics mission is to provide variety of marine applications, from passenger vessels and safe, sustainable and emission free energy. These solutions ferries to cruise liners, tugboats and yachts. These battery are based on two main platforms, fuel cells for power and systems feature built-in safety mechanisms, long life cycles electrolysis for hydrogen generation and storage. Hydro- and fast recharge capabilities, in addition to being com- genics offers complete hydrogen fueling stations with pact, lightweight and maintenance free. Released in May modular capacities and has supplied equipment for over 2018, the Xcelion 6T-E (X6T-E) rechargeable lithium-ion 55 fueling stations worldwide.

(Li-ion) battery system also utilizes the Super-Phosphate technology to power high-energy marine applications. The THE CASE:

X6T-E is able to provide double the usable capacity of lead- Hydrogenics Corporation is a globally recognized de- acid batteries in the same footprint. veloper and provider of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products and services, serving the growing industrial and

THE CASE: clean energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogen-

This year, Saft celebrates 100 years of innovation and excel- ics has been supporting the maritime industry with ? rst lence. Shipbuilders worldwide rely on Saft to provide reliable of a kind propulsion power and fueling solutions, which battery solutions that meet not only power demands, but also incorporate Hydrogenics’ world leading advanced fuel cell social, environmental and ef? ciency targets. Onboard the and electrolysis technologies. Hydrogenics will be provid- world’s largest private yacht and the Sir David Attenborough ing fuel cells to Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine for the

Polar Research Vessel, Saft’s Seanergy scalable and modular ? rst high-speed, hydrogen-powered fuel cell marine vessel battery system suits a variety of marine applications. in the United States.

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