Billerica, MA, October 20, 2010 – Nuvera Fuel Cells, leading provider of fuel cell and hydrogen generation products, announced today that Robert Schafer has joined the alternative energy company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this position Schafer will head the sales and marketing group within Nuvera, with a primary focus on the material handling and logistics sectors. As a member of the senior management group he will work closely within the team to formulate and guide the company policies and strategies.

Schafer has a long history of successful operations, marketing, sales, and management experience in logistics and material handling. Previously, he spent over 14 years with NACCO, a leading manufacturer of forklifts and industrial equipment, as Managing Director of National Account Sales and Vice President, National Accounts and Government Sales. His extensive experience in fleet management, strategic relationship development and retail operations are a welcome addition to Nuvera existing sales and marketing team.

We are very pleased with the addition of Robert to the leadership team at Nuvera,?commented Roberto Cordaro, President and CEO. his breadth and depth of industry knowledge, combined with his strong leadership skills, will help us succeed as we enter the logistics market with exciting productivity-enhancing solutions.?

Nuvera Fuel Cells is a global leader in the development of fuel cell systems and fuel processors for both end users and OEMs. With offices located in the U.S. and Europe, Nuvera provides clean, safe, and efficient products for industrial vehicles and equipment in addition to furthering the development of power systems for automotive and transportation applications.