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A fuel cell module containing at least two fuel cells, especially low-temperature fuel cells, is described. Each fuel cell has two electrodes of different polarity as well as an electrolyte positioned between the electrodes. Each fuel cell is supplied with fuel via a fuel supply channel and with an

A fuel cell module containing at least two fuel cells, especially low-temperature fuel cells, is described. Each fuel cell has two electrodes of different polarity as well as an electrolyte positioned between the electrodes. Each fuel cell is supplied with fuel via a fuel supply channel and with an oxidant via an oxidant supply channel. The fuel cells are substantially juxtaposed. The electrodes of different polarity are electrically connected with each other. The electrolytes of each cell are situated essentially in the same plane. Several fuel cells connected in series constitute a string or row and several strings can be connected in parallel.

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A fuel cell module containing at least two fuel cells, especially low-temperature fuel cells, is described. Each fuel cell has two electrodes of different polarity as well as an electrolyte positioned between the electrodes. Each fuel cell is supplied with fuel via a fuel supply channel and with an

A fuel cell module containing at least two fuel cells, especially low-temperature fuel cells, is described. Each fuel cell has two electrodes of different polarity as well as an electrolyte positioned between the electrodes. Each fuel cell is supplied with fuel via a fuel supply channel and with an oxidant via an oxidant supply channel. The fuel cells are substantially juxtaposed. The electrodes of different polarity are electrically connected with each other. The electrolytes of each cell are situated essentially in the same plane. Several fuel cells connected in series constitute a string or row and several strings can be connected in parallel. ode-contacting structure supporting an electrically-conductive anode-contacting element for establishing electrical contact with said metal-fuel tape; and an ionic medium for providing a source of ions between said electrically-conductive cathode element and electrically-conductive anode-contacting element associated with said recharging head. 9. The metal-air fuel cell battery of claim 8, which further comprises tape transport means for transporting said metal-fuel tape past said cathode support structure and said anode-contacting element, while said ionic medium is disposed between said metal-fuel tape and said electrically-conductive cathode element. 10. The metal-air fuel cell battery system of claim 7, wherein said supply spindle and said take-up spindle are driven by a motor. 11. The metal-air fuel cell battery system of claim 10, wherein said motor comprises an electric motor. 12. The metal-air fuel cell battery system of claim 7, comprising a plurality of recharging heads. 13. A metal-air fuel cell battery system, comprising: a supply of metal-fuel tape wound on a supply spindle and taken up on a take-up spindle; and an extension mechanism for configuring said metal fuel tape along a folded path that allows at least one discharging head to be configured about said metal-fuel tape during tape discharging operations, said extension mechanism comprising at least two rollers configured to remain in a first position with respect to said metal fuel tape, and at least one roller configured to be displaced between the first position and a second position, the second position positioned for the folded path, wherein said at least one discharging head produces electrical power from said supply of metal-fuel tape as said metal-fuel tape is transported through said discharging head during tape discharging operations. 14. The metal-air fuel cell battery of claim 13, wherein said discharging head comprises: a cathode support structure supporting an electrically-conductive cathode element pervious to oxygen; anode-contacting structure supporting an electrically-conductive anode-contacting element for establishing electrical contact with said metal-fuel tape; and an ionic medium for providing a source of ions between said electrically-conductive cathode element and electrically-conductive anode-contacting element associated with said discharging head. 15. The metal-air fuel cell battery of claim 14, which further comprises a tape transport mechanism for transporting said metal-fuel tape past said cathode support structure and said anode-contacting element, while said ionic medium is disposed between said metal-fuel tape and said electrically-conductive cathode element. 16. The metal-air fuel cell battery system of claim 13, wherein said supply spindle and said take-up spindle are driven by a motor. 17. The metal-air fuel cell battery system of claim 16, wherein said motor comprises an electric motor. 18. The metal-air fuel cell battery system of claim 14, comprising a plurality of discharging heads. 19. A metal-air fuel cell battery system, comprising: a supply of metal-fuel tape wound on a supply spindle and taken up on a take-up spindle; and an extension mechanism for configuring said metal fuel tape along a folded path that allows at least one recharging head to be configured about said metal-fuel tape during tape recharging operations, said extension mechanism comprising at least two rollers configured to remain in a first position with respect to said metal fuel tape, and at least one roller configured to be displaced between the first position and a second position, the second position positioned for the folded path, wherein said at least one recharging head receives electrical power from an electrical power supply as said metal-fuel tape is transported through each said recharging head during tape recharging operations. 20. The metal-air fuel cell battery of claim 19, wherein said recharging hea