Congressional Briefing addresses hydrogen and fuel cells.
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Taking place from 1-3 pm on June 12, 2009 in room 128 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, association members as well as members of Congress will be making remarking on the use of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in transportation. Replacing oil and taking the auto out of the environmental equation is a complex and lengthy undertaking, and a balanced portfolio is critical if government's leadership role in research, development, and demonstration is to achieve real value.
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Congressional Briefing:Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Transportation - The Future is Arriving
Room 128 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Industries, along with federal and state governments, have invested nearly $5 billion in the development and demonstration of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Many studies by DOE, the National Academies and industry have clearly shown the technical barriers that need to be overcome and the pathways to commercial success. Considerable progress has been made in identifying and solving key technical problems. Early market applications like portable and backup power, materials handling equipment and municipal buses are growing, building technical bridges to more widespread market applications - especially in the transportation sector.
The greatest gains in end use efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions will come with mass markets - Zero Emission Vehicles running on domestic hydrogen. Some 350-380 million light duty vehicles could be on U.S. roads by 2050, yet today's fleet of some 230 million gasoline vehicles emit over a third of all our CO2. Replacing oil and taking the auto out of the environmental equation is a complex and lengthy undertaking, and a balanced portfolio is critical if government's leadership role in research, development and demonstration is to achieve real value. Consequently, the FY 10 DOE Budget Request to zero hydrogen programs is of serious concern.
Our speakers are at the leading edge of industry action. Key Members of Congress will be making remarks. Please join us for a timely discussion.
Keith Cole, Director of Advanced Technology Vehicle Strategies and Legislative Affairs, General Motors
Edward Cohen, Vice President, Government and Industry Relations, American Honda Motor Co.
Robert Wimmer, National Manager, Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Energy and Environmental Research, Toyota Motor North America
Edward Kiczek, Director of Global Business, Hydrogen Energy Systems, Air Products and Chemicals
Panel discussion and a question and answer session will follow.
Moderator will be Jerome Hinkle, Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs at NHA - please contact us for further information at (202) 223-5547 or visit www.hydrogenassociation.org . RSVPs unnecessary.
National Hydrogen Association
1211 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-2701 U.S.A
Phone: 202-223-5547
Fax: 202-223-5537
Email:hinklej@HydrogenAssociation.org
