H2 Day 2017
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3rd Annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day was created to help raise awareness of a clean energy technology that is here now. October 8th (10.08) was chosen in reference to the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008)
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), its members, industry organizations, and state and federal governments are commemorating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day with a variety of activities and events across the country.
See the latest announcements, activities, and events below! Check back often as more develops.
On October 11, to commemorate National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, Secretary Rick Perry drove one of the world's first commercial fuel cell electric vehicles at Department of Energy headquarters in Washington, D.C.
In a week-long celebration of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, aptly designated October 8, for the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a detailed report documenting growth and opportunities in the fuel cell industry...
As part of the October activities commemorating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (10.08) and Hispanic Heritage month, the Fuel Cell Technologies Office and the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum partnered this year to showcase one of the world’s first commercial fuel cell cars and to share information about Latino scientists and professionals contributing to the hydrogen and fuel cells field.
FCHEA member Plug Power Inc. is celebrating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day all week! Today, they're sharing their new “How a Fuel Cell Works” video with industry and educational institutions.
On October 8 and 9th 2017 – PDC Machines joins the nation in celebrating the third annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day. In recognition of this day, PDC Machines employees would like you To take a ride in the vehicles of the future, hydrogen driven fuel cell cars...
In honor of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Fuel Cell Technologies Office and Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) announced today a collaboration on hydrogen and fuel cell safety research and development...
This week the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) joins others across the United States to celebrate the third National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day on Oct. 8—10.08—a date chosen to represent the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008)...
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day was October 8 – 10.08, to reflect hydrogen’s atomic weight of 1.008. The day is a celebration to raise awareness of a clean, cutting edge technology that is already powering more than 2,400 cars on the road in California, with the help of investments by the California Energy Commission...
On October 8, South African platinum company Northam Platinum Limited published a press release by CEO Paul Dunne to add the company's voice to National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day...
On October 7, Massachusetts' CommonWealth Magazine published "Fuel cell vehicles need more support," an op-ed by FCHEA President Morry Markowitz...
On October 6, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) researcher Jamie Holladay took to Reddit for an "Ask Me Anything" on work the lab is doing to produce low-cost liquid hydrogen for fuel cells with high-field magnets...
With over 150 supporters and a social reach of over 375,000 people, this year's National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day Thunderclap was by far the biggest we've ever done.
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is pleased to report that on October 5, the U.S. Senate officially designated October 8th, 2017 as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day...
In celebration of the 3rd National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, Air Liquide announces the successful commissioning and testing of its first hydrogen fueling station in the northeast United States. The station was built in collaboration with Toyota Motor North America to support the deployment of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles in the state...
Mayor Richard F. Berry of the City of Albuquerque has proclaimed October 8th as Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day!
Air Products joins the nation in celebrating National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day to raise awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies that provide reliable and resilient power, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase America's energy security...
On October 6, Hyundai announced that drivers of its Tuscon Fuel Cell vehicle have accumulated over 3 million miles of zero-emissions miles on California roads, since the car was first introduced there in 2014...
FCHEA member Plug Power is celebrating National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day with a week of exciting events starting on 10/8! Check out their graphic for more details.
On October 4, FCHEA, Toyota, and Honda held a fuel cell vehicle Ride & Drive event on Capitol Hill for members of Congress and their staff. Participants were able to ride and drive the 2017 Toyota Mirai or the 2017 Honda Clarity.
Now upgraded for retail use, this state-of-the-art 200-kilogram-per-day station has the fueling capacity of 200 kilograms of hydrogen per 12-hour day (the equivalent of 200 gallons of gasoline per day)...
The State of Connecticut is officially celebrating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day for the first time, thanks to a proclamation from Governor Dannel Malloy declaring October 8 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day in the state...
On October 4, Gore Associates at the Gore Capabilities Center in Newark, Delaware, and at the Gore Innovation Center in Santa Clara, California joined the nation in celebrating the third annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day...
This year’s National Hydrogen Day marks the opportunity for Boston to boast its first zero-emissions fuel cell bus. The fuel cell bus currently operates on a changing schedule across various routes within the MBTA transit system, weekdays through early 2018...
CSA Group joins the nation in celebrating the third annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, which marks the growth of the industry by raising awareness of the benefits fuel cells and hydrogen technologies provide in generating reliable and resilient power, while increasing America's energy, environmental, and economic security...
Ahead of the 2017 National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, Intelligent Energy in the United Kingdom announced several initiatives they will be participating in to celebrate...
If you haven’t heard about hydrogen and fuel cells before, then listen up. These technologies are bursting on to the scene and have the potential to solve some of the biggest problems in energy ranging from commercial buildings to transportation.
And, while most people are more familiar with solar, wind and battery power, keep your eye on these up-and-coming technologies that could add to our nation’s diverse energy mix.
Here are five things to know about hydrogen and fuel cells.
In honor of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) and the U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) are announcing plans to collaborate on jointly funded projects to advance progress in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies...
On October 8, Honda is joining the nation in celebrating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (www.hydrogenfuelcellday.org) to raise awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the nation's energy security. The date is a reference to hydrogen's atomic weight of 1.008...
The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) in Ohio will be observing National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day on Oct. 5, 2017. This day was created to promote and raise awareness of clean energy technology.
On October 8th, the Business Council for Sustainable Energy will join the nation in celebrating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day to raise awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies that are providing reliable and resilient power to a range of market sectors, while strengthening America’s energy, environmental, and economic security...
Are you looking for materials handling solutions? On Thursday, October 19, after catching the nation-wide buzz around National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day, visit the Stars of Technology Event presented by NITCO, an unparalleled materials handling solutions provider for the New England region.
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, October 8, will soon be upon us and the California Fuel Cell Partnership is looking to our many fuel cell electric car drivers and others to join us in celebrating.
The Linde Group invites you to join the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, the City of San Ramon and Toyota Motor Corporation at the ...
Want to see Electrochemistry in Action and drive one of the world’s first commercial fuel cell cars while at the 232nd ECS Meeting? Join us for a Ride-and Learn on Monday, October 2 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in front of the main entrance of the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.
Show Your Support for Hydrogen & Fuel Cells on Social Media!
Create and share your own content. You can share the news about National H2 & FC Day and the benefits of the technology through blog posts, emails, newsletters, and social media. Tell your own success story with videos, photos, graphics, or other content. Feel free to use our National H2 & FC Day logos, as well as “I Support Fuel Cells and Hydrogen” sheets. On social media, use our official hashtags - #FuelCellsNow and #HydrogenNow.
Proud of @Energy’s work to advance fuel cell tech on #HydrogenDay and every day: https://t.co/YOka66d4Z7 #HydrogenNow #FuelCellsNow pic.twitter.com/WyTnKEVDDt
— Sec. Ernest Moniz (@EnergySecMoniz) October 8, 2016
Check out last year's activities and events here - http://www.fchea.org/h2fc-2016