(ZA9610870-A)      The storage medium (I) comprises a mixture of a reduced boron compound (II) and a carrier. (II) is oxidisable simultaneously with electric current generation and the medium (I) is in electrical contact with an electrode for carrying the generated current.    Also claimed are:    (i) a battery (III) containing a cathode and an anode comprising the medium (I), where (II) is oxidised simultaneously with battery discharge and (III) is connected to a load and generates current over a time period;    (ii) the system for transporting a borohydride anion from a generation to use point by applying an electric potential to a solution of oxidised borohydride in a first cell then transporting the resulting borohydride solution to the use point where it is oxidised in a second cell;    (iii) the method of synthesising a borane ion by electrically reducing borate ions; and    (iv) the system for transporting and distributing borohydride so that vehicles operating thereon may fill up with fresh borohydride and discharge borates.    USE -   A boron redox species provides an electrochemical cell for a battery used in electronic devices, e.g., hearing aids, cellular phones, ignition of motor vehicles or to power vehicles. (III) may be AAA up to D or 9 V size. Borohydride can be combined with water to generate hydrogen for industrial use. (III) is also usable for storage or load levelling.    ADVANTAGE -   The cell has favourable energy, operating costs, recharging efficiency, longevity and environmental impact.    (US5804329-A)      The storage medium (I) comprises a mixture of a reduced boron compound (II) and a carrier. (II) is oxidisable simultaneously with electric current generation and the medium (I) is in electrical contact with an electrode for carrying the generated current.    Also claimed are:    (i) a battery (III) containing a cathode and an anode comprising the medium (I), where (II) is oxidised simultaneously with battery discharge and (III) is connected to a load and generates current over a time period;    (ii) the system for transporting a borohydride anion from a generation to use point by applying an electric potential to a solution of oxidised borohydride in a first cell then transporting the resulting borohydride solution to the use point where it is oxidised in a second cell;    (iii) the method of synthesising a borane ion by electrically reducing borate ions; and    (iv) the system for transporting and distributing borohydride so that vehicles operating thereon may fill up with fresh borohydride and discharge borates.    USE -   A boron redox species provides an electrochemical cell for a battery used in electronic devices, e.g., hearing aids, cellular phones, ignition of motor vehicles or to power vehicles. (III) may be AAA up to D or 9 V size. Borohydride can be combined with water to generate hydrogen for industrial use. (III) is also usable for storage or load levelling.    ADVANTAGE -   The cell has favourable energy, operating costs, recharging efficiency, longevity and environmental impact.    (EP882310-A1)      The storage medium (I) comprises a mixture of a reduced boron compound (II) and a carrier. (II) is oxidisable simultaneously with electric current generation and the medium (I) is in electrical contact with an electrode for carrying the generated current.    Also claimed are:    (i) a battery (III) containing a cathode and an anode comprising the medium (I), where (II) is oxidised simultaneously with battery discharge and (III) is connected to a load and generates current over a time period;    (ii) the system for transporting a borohydride anion from a generation to use point by applying an electric potential to a solution of oxidised borohydride in a first cell then transporting the resulting borohydride solution to the use point where it is oxidised in a second cell;    (iii) the method of synthesising a borane ion by electrically reducing borate ions; and    (iv) the system for transporting and distributing borohydride so that vehicles operating thereon may fill up with fresh borohydride and discharge borates.    USE -   A boron redox species provides an electrochemical cell for a battery used in electronic devices, e.g., hearing aids, cellular phones, ignition of motor vehicles or to power vehicles. (III) may be AAA up to D or 9 V size. Borohydride can be combined with water to generate hydrogen for industrial use. (III) is also usable for storage or load levelling.    ADVANTAGE -   The cell has favourable energy, operating costs, recharging efficiency, longevity and environmental impact.    (JP2000502832-W)      The storage medium (I) comprises a mixture of a reduced boron compound (II) and a carrier. (II) is oxidisable simultaneously with electric current generation and the medium (I) is in electrical contact with an electrode for carrying the generated current.    Also claimed are:    (i) a battery (III) containing a cathode and an anode comprising the medium (I), where (II) is oxidised simultaneously with battery discharge and (III) is connected to a load and generates current over a time period;    (ii) the system for transporting a borohydride anion from a generation to use point by applying an electric potential to a solution of oxidised borohydride in a first cell then transporting the resulting borohydride solution to the use point where it is oxidised in a second cell;    (iii) the method of synthesising a borane ion by electrically reducing borate ions; and    (iv) the system for transporting and distributing borohydride so that vehicles operating thereon may fill up with fresh borohydride and discharge borates.    USE -   A boron redox species provides an electrochemical cell for a battery used in electronic devices, e.g., hearing aids, cellular phones, ignition of motor vehicles or to power vehicles. (III) may be AAA up to D or 9 V size. Borohydride can be combined with water to generate hydrogen for industrial use. (III) is also usable for storage or load levelling.    ADVANTAGE -   The cell has favourable energy, operating costs, recharging efficiency, longevity and environmental impact.    (TW360990-A)      The storage medium (I) comprises a mixture of a reduced boron compound (II) and a carrier. (II) is oxidisable simultaneously with electric current generation and the medium (I) is in electrical contact with an electrode for carrying the generated current.    Also claimed are:    (i) a battery (III) containing a cathode and an anode comprising the medium (I), where (II) is oxidised simultaneously with battery discharge and (III) is connected to a load and generates current over a time period;    (ii) the system for transporting a borohydride anion from a generation to use point by applying an electric potential to a solution of oxidised borohydride in a first cell then transporting the resulting borohydride solution to the use point where it is oxidised in a second cell;    (iii) the method of synthesising a borane ion by electrically reducing borate ions; and    (iv) the system for transporting and distributing borohydride so that vehicles operating thereon may fill up with fresh borohydride and discharge borates.    USE -   A boron redox species provides an electrochemical cell for a battery used in electronic devices, e.g., hearing aids, cellular phones, ignition of motor vehicles or to power vehicles. (III) may be AAA up to D or 9 V size. Borohydride can be combined with water to generate hydrogen for industrial use. (III) is also usable for storage or load levelling.    ADVANTAGE -   The cell has favourable energy, operating costs, recharging efficiency, longevity and environmental impact.