Arizona Governor Declares October 8 National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day
Connor Dolan
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey joined with several Nikola partners, including the Arizona Technology Council and the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association, to issue a proclamation to mark the special day.
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day is observed on October 8 (10.08), in recognition of the atomic weight of hydrogen - 1.008. Hydrogen is already providing fuel, feedstock, and power to wide-ranging sectors of the U.S.
“Hydrogen is an important part of Nikola’s future. As we get ready for the launch of our 2023 fuel cell electric vehicles that will be made in Arizona, we are working to build a hydrogen production and distribution infrastructure across the nation to power our trucks,” said Mark Russell, CEO, Nikola. “The Nikola Tre FCEV is estimated to have a range of up to 500 miles and the Nikola Two FCEV is anticipated to reach up to 900 miles. We celebrate hydrogen every day at Nikola.”
“Clean energy is a critical area of focus for the Council and Arizona’s technology industry as a whole,” said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO, Arizona Technology Council. “Investing in clean energy is not only an important part of improving our environment, it also provides huge economic stimulus in the form of high-quality jobs and innovation. We’re proud to support National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day as we continue to push for a smarter, more environmentally responsible Arizona.”
The Arizona proclamation reads:
Whereas, by 2050, hydrogen could create up to 3.4 million jobs and generate $750 billion in annual revenue nationally: and
Whereas, hydrogen energy offers an opportunity to advance to America's energy independence; and
Whereas, hydrogen will advance United States transportation, power, and manufacturing opportunities; and
Whereas, fuel cells utilizing hydrogen or hydrogen-rich fuels are clean, efficient, and resilient technologies that can be used as a primary or backup power source; in zero-emission light-duty motor vehicles, buses, and trucks; in heavy-duty vehicles used in the logistics industry; and for portable power;
Whereas, the state of Arizona is a leader in manufacturing and emerging transportation and clean energy technologies; and
Whereas, Arizona's emerging hydrogen vehicle manufacturing ecosystem will lead to high-paying jobs that attract top tech talent, stimulate local economic growth, better position Arizona as a national leader in energy innovation, and ensure a healthier and more prosperous future for our great state.
Now, therefore, I Douglas A. Ducey, Governor of the State of Arizona, do hereby proclaim October 8, 2021 as National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day.
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