Firefly Energy Joins the Electric Drive Transportation Association

Firefly Energy, Inc. has joined the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), a Washington, DC -based trade association that represents battery, hybrid and fuel cell electric drive technologies.

"Advanced batteries technologies are a critical piece of the future of electric drive transportation," stated EDTA President Brian Wynne. "Firefly's carbon-graphite foam lead acid battery brings a unique technology to the $30 billion worldwide battery marketplace."

"Our battery technology delivers a performance associated with advanced battery chemistries, while reducing weight and increasing range and life," commented Mil Ovan, Senior Vice President and co-founder of Firefly. "Membership in EDTA gives us the opportunity to reach new customers and partners, and to work with the government to advance electric drive transportation policies in Washington."

Firefly's membership in EDTA comes on the heels of the company's announcement that it had been tabbed for an appropriation of $3.25 million in the Fiscal Year 2007 U.S. Defense Bill.