Altair Nanotechnologies Inc.: Altairnano to Develop Revolutionary Battery for the U.S. Army

Unique Wide Temperature Application and Long Battery Life Meet the Army's Requirements for Use in Cold and Hot Conditions RENO, NV--(Marketwire - August 6, 2008) - Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. , a leading provider of advanced nanomaterials technology used in power and energy systems and other applications, today announced that it has signed a $350,000 contract through the U.S. Army's Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey to deliver prototype batteries for use in the Army's M119 105mm lightweight gun digitization program. Altairnano's unique lithium titanate batteries not only can operate effectively in cold areas like the mountains of Afghanistan or in regions such as the deserts of Iraq where temperatures can range from extreme cold to searing heat, but also have rapid charging capabilities essential to a wide range of Army... [read full story]