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M a g P o w e r S y s t e m s I n c.

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"We have developed an environmentally friendly power generating system
that combines the technology of a Power Cell with that of a battery.
The MagGen Power Cell system is an alternative and emergency
self-generating power source that is in a class by itself."
Shawn McGroarty, Chairman/C.E.O.

MagPower Systems Inc.
at the leading edge of New Power Technology.



News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
News Release - January 22, 2003

MagPower completes testing of Magnesium-Air Fuel Cell on Ultra Guard's
portable water purification system.

VANCOUVER, BC, Canada – MagPower Systems Inc. announces the successful
testing of its Magnesium-Air Fuel Cell as a power source for Ultra
Guard's portable water purification system.

Having supplied to MagPower the portable water purification system,
testing was conducted at MagPower's lab facilities by Joey Jung at BC
Research Inc. with Mr. Ken Fielding, President of Ultra Guard present
for this momentous occasion.

Bruce W. Downing, President of MagPower Systems Inc. "This was the
first direct use of our fuel cell on a specific application and we are
extremely pleased with the results".

Ultra Guard has offices in Langley BC and will be making available
their system worldwide using MagPower's Magnesium-Air Fuel Cell.
MagPower's fuel cell operates with a salt-water electrolyte combined
with the companies patent pending Hydrogen Inhibitors. With its
indefinite shelf life, the Magnesium-Air Fuel Cell has distinct
advantages over heavy lead acid batteries that are currently used.

MagPower Systems Inc. is an energy systems company that is focused on
the development of innovative energy solutions based on its patent
pending hydrogen Inhibitors. Through the application of its Hydrogen
Inhibitors, MagPower has developed a Magnesium-Air Fuel Cell and the
ability to reduce production costs in the electrowinning process
(zinc, copper, nickel), coolants, hydrogen embrittlement, anodizing,
zinc alkaline batteries, electroplating, waste water recycling and
metal-air power sources (zinc, aluminum).

News Release - January 14, 2003

MagPower completes testing of Hydrogen Inhibitors for Mitsui
Corporation's zinc electrowinning process.

VANCOUVER, BC, Canada – MagPower Systems Inc. announces the successful
testing of its Hydrogen Inhibitors in Mitsui Corporation's zinc
electrowinning process. MagPower's Hydrogen Inhibitors increase the
current efficiency in the electrowinning process, thus reducing
production costs.

Having supplied to MagPower the electrolyte used in their
electrowinning process, testing of MagPower's Hydrogen Inhibitors was
conducted by Dr. David Dreisinger, University of British Columbia.
Calculated results on the first run of tests indicate annual savings
of $2.5 Million in the production of Mitsui's zinc.

Bruce W. Downing, President of MagPower Systems Inc. "We are very
pleased to be working with Mitsui and with the results of the test".

Mitsui has offices in Tokyo and Osaka with their electrowinning
facilities located in Kamioka and Hikoshima, Japan.

MagPower Systems Inc. is an energy systems company that is focused on
the development of innovative energy solutions based on its patent
pending hydrogen Inhibitors. Through the application of its Hydrogen
Inhibitors, MagPower has developed a Magnesium-Air Fuel Cell and the
ability to reduce production costs in the electrowinning process
(zinc, copper, nickel), coolants, hydrogen embrittlement, anodizing,
zinc alkaline batteries, electroplating, waste water recycling and
metal-air power sources (zinc, aluminum).



Introducing a Cleaner, Safer, Cheaper and More Versatile Fuel Cell

VANCOUVER, BC, March 29, 2002 – MagPower Systems is introducing a
proprietary Magnesium-Air Power Cell (MAPC) as a primary, alternative
and emergency power generator. MAPC's greater safety and cost savings
are significant advantages over the better-known hydrogen fuel cell
(HFC).

Cleaner
Bruce Downing, President of MagPower Systems Inc, says: "The
Magnesium-Air Power Cell supports the global push for a sustainable
environment. MAPC is more easily recycled. It is clean, green and
consumes no fossil fuels. No toxic emissions are produced, thus
reducing harmful greenhouse effects. To recharge the cell, you
basically replace the magnesium core and the salt or sea-water
electrolyte. "

Safer
The simple magnesium anode and natural electrolyte make this cell less
combustible than a hydrogen fuel cell. It does not require a
safety-sealed fuel storage like HFC. The fuel can either be magnesium
or a magnesium-alloy, while the fuel for HFC must be pure hydrogen.
This makes MAPC easily transported by plane with no special safety
permits. It is safe around children since magnesium is non-toxic. All
of these features make MAPC better for consumer products.

Cheaper
MAPC has an indefinite shelf life because the electrolyte can be
removed before storage. When power is needed, the electrolyte is
poured back into the cell. No other electrolyte in a non-magnesium
fuel cell, power generator nor battery can be removed, stored and
reused by the consumer. This sustainability provides a reliable source
of power for emergency situations.

In addition to the inexpensive saline solution, the cell has fewer
parts so production is less costly and faster than with HFC. This also
makes the MAPC less expensive than HFC per 12-volt system. Downing
explains the technical findings of a 12-volt unit: "There is more
electric yield per cell, 80% v. 45% to 60%. The voltage is higher per
cell, 1.6 v. 0.8. Operating temperatures are lower, 55o C instead of
70o to 100o C. And it can operate at temperatures as low as –10o C,
whereas HFC cannot operate well at low temperatures."

More Versatile
The cleaner, safer, cheaper qualities mean greater adaptability of the
technology. Four different MAPCs are being developed with strong
support from the federal and provincial governments, and industry
alliances. These include a portable unit (12 volt / 300 watt), an
industrial unit (125 volts) with BC Hydro, an automobile unit with
interest from Volvo Car Corporation, and a marine unit in
collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada. As a
member of Team Canada in the fuel cell sector, MagPower demonstrated
its expertise in Japan.

Active Ingredient
The secret to the superior qualities of MAPC over HFC is the company's
unique R&D approach to energy. Research in this magnesium-air
technology began in the sixties, but no one was able to produce a
viable product, as most of the energy loss was due to hydrogen
formation. MagPower has successfully controlled the formation of
hydrogen, which is the key to commercialization.

The company's R&D team at UBC and BC Research developed a breakthrough
hydrogen inhibitor (HIT) as the controlling agent. Independent testing
verified that instead of the usual rapidly decreasing power discharge
curve, adding a hydrogen inhibitor produces a flat line power
discharge. Downing says: "We're the only ones in the world so far who
have figured out how to control hydrogen. By adding a hydrogen
inhibitor to the electrolyte, energy outputs are now commercially
viable."

No Reverse Engineering
Most importantly, reverse engineering of the hydrogen inhibitor (HIT)
process is not possible. MagPower can develop unique and customized
HIT for various applications. This gives the company a significant
position in the marketplace. With this advantage, MagPower filed two
Intellectual Property patents in the USA for the specialized process
of controlling hydrogen for MAPC and zinc electrowinning. The company
also filed a patent with the World Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT),
covering 84 countries.

Besides hydrogen reduction, HIT can be transferred to other
electrochemical processes such as batteries and electrowinning (the
plating out of metals from electrolytic solution in refining and
waste-water treatment). For example, independent tests for zinc
electrowinning confirmed that MagPower's inhibitor increased the
current efficiency from 89% to 97%. The primary benefits include
substantial power consumption savings with secondary savings from
increased productivity, and reduction of health and safety hazards.

Licensing
MagPower licenses its MAPC technology for specific applications
(including manufacturing) and the use of HIT to mineral producers, but
retains production of the hydrogen inhibitors. The abundant market
utilizations for MAPC and HIT are significant and continuous revenues
for MagPower. The licensing structure provides long-term growth for
the company. McGroarty, a seasoned entrepreneur explains, "We're not
here today, gone tomorrow. We're here for the future of BC. In order
to develop more market niches with future applications, we're inviting
all interested investors to examine our unique business model."

The Company
MagPower Systems Inc., established 1999, is a private company whose
purpose is to license the versatile Magnesium-Air Power Cell and
patent-pending hydrogen inhibitor process. The President, Bruce W.
Downing (M.Sc., P.Geo., FGAC), has over 25 years of technical
experience and the CEO, Shawn A. McGroarty, has over 20 years of
senior management experience in the corporate sector in Canada and the
USA.

The Board of Directors is planning to list MagPower on a public
exchange in 2004.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

President: Bruce Downing

CEO: Shawn McGroarty

Phone: 604.940.3232
Fax: 604.940.3233
Address: 340 - 6165 Highway 17 Delta, BC

Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web address: http://www.magpowersystems.com

DISCLAIMER:

This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to
future results of the company as defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially as
a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the successful
commercialization of its alternative fuel cell technology; its ability
to acquire and develop both new and existing forms of alternative
energy technology; market acceptance and demand; pricing pressures and
other competitive factors; as well as other risks and uncertainties,
including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the
company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These
forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and
the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.

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