UltraCell
US startup (Livermore CA): 25-55W reformed methanol fuel cells for military UAVs and soldier power; domain for sale as of 2026, company appears inactive.
UltraCell LLC was a Livermore, California-based startup that developed lightweight reformed methanol fuel cells (RMFC) for military portable power and unmanned systems applications. Founded in the early 2000s, the company focused on the XX-series fuel cell systems: the XX25 (25-watt output) and XX55 (55-watt output) reformer-based methanol fuel cells, designed as compact, silent, and long-endurance power sources for soldier-worn electronics, ground sensors, and small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The company's reformed methanol fuel cell technology converts liquid methanol into hydrogen on-board via a catalytic reformer, then generates electricity through a PEM (proton exchange membrane) fuel cell stack. The advantage over batteries is significantly higher energy density per kilogram, which is critical for extended military field operations. UltraCell's systems were evaluated by the US Army and targeted at programs requiring portable power under 100 watts.
As of the research date (July 2026), the domain ultracell-llc.com is listed for sale on GoDaddy at USD 495, indicating the company is no longer actively operating. UltraCell appears to have ceased operations, likely unable to achieve commercial-scale production or sufficient military contract revenue to sustain the business. The company should be considered inactive or dissolved. Its fuel cell technology for UAV and soldier power applications remains relevant to the robotics and defense sectors as a historical reference point for portable hydrogen fuel cell development.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
XX25 Fuel Cell
Lightweight 25-watt reformed methanol fuel cell for military portable electronics and small UAV power applications.
Contact UltraCell
WEBSITE
https://www.ultracell-llc.comHEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2002
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
employees 10-50
Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
-
Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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