Founded in July 1995, Metallic Power is one of the leading companies in developing zinc regenerative fuel cell power systems that will make clean power practical for a wide variety of commercial, government and transportation applications. power sources use recyclable zinc fuel to provide a cost-effective substitute for lead-acid batteries and a quiet, emission-free alternative to internal combustion engines. The first targeted applications will include extended backup power for computing, communications and control equipment. Future projects include portable power, peak shaving, auxiliary power for trucks, RVs and boats, and primary power for transportation. Compared to other fuel cell technologies, Metallic Power's zinc fuel cell technology does not require an expensive high pressure or high temperature internal operating environment and it uses zinc.