Axion Power International, Inc. Appoints Michael J. Corcoran as Director

Axion Power International, Inc. is an energy solutions company. The Company has developed carbon/lead batteries, and integrates its batteries into energy storage systems, renewable energy systems, off-grid applications, automotive and other applications. The Company sells batteries, energy storage systems and engineering services as part of its product offerings, and can assist battery end users to adapt its batteries to various applications. The Company's lead carbon (PbC) batteries and battery components have application in a range of energy storage systems. It focuses on various areas, such as power grid stabilization, micro-hybrid vehicles, hybrid commercial trucks, automated guided vehicles, and off-grid and renewable energy storage. Its PbC battery technology is a hybrid asymmetric energy storage device. The Company manufactures lead-acid batteries for sale under the Axion brand name at its Clover Lane facility in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The Company also offers the PoweCube.