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U.S. Government - Firefly Energy Contract to Develop 3D & 3D2 Carbon-graphite foam Battery for ''Silent Watch'' Program

U.S. Government Awards Firefly Energy Contract to Develop Battery for ''Silent Watch'' Program

Press release

March 05, 2007

Peoria, IL-based company receives $5 million to support military defense efforts

The US federal government has executed a $5 million contract with Peoria, IL-based Firefly Energy to fund prototype development of its 3D and 3D2 advanced battery technologies ( carbon-graphite foam prototype batteries ) to assist the nation’s military defense efforts, specifically in a “Silent Watch” program, which allows the military to perform reconnaissance in ground combat vehicles without being detected by the enemy.

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