Astris Energi Sets October 13th AGM Date


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Aug. 17, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Astris Energi Inc. (OTCBB:ASRNF), the world's leading alkaline fuel cell (AFC) technology company, today announced that it will hold its 2004 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, October 13th at 11:00 am (ET).

The event will be held at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre, 6750 Mississauga Road, Misssissauga, Ontario, Canada. Jiri K. Nor, President and CEO, H. David Ramm, Executive Vice-President, Anthony J. Durkacz, Vice-President of Finance and Peter Nor, Vice-President of Marketing will address the meeting, updating shareholders on the Company's progress and future plans.

About Astris Energi Inc.

Astris is a late-stage development company committed to becoming the leading provider of affordable fuel cells and fuel cell generators internationally. Over the past 21 years, more than $17 million has been spent on the development of Astris' AFC. The company is commencing pilot production of its POWERSTACK(tm) MC 250 technology in 2004. Astris is the only publicly traded company in North America focused exclusively on the alkaline fuel cell. Additional information is also available at the company's website at www.astris.ca.

Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements in this release that are not statements of fact may be considered "forward looking statements" as that term is defined under securities laws in the United States and Canada. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual events or results.



            

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