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A 1,700 mile 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour form Mexico to Canada kicked off on May 26, 2009 organized as joint collaboration between the US National Hydrogen Association,  the California Air Resource Board, California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP), Powertech Labs (on behalf  of British Columbia) and the U.S. Fuel Cell Council. Vehicles from  Daimler, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai-Kia, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen, including several new models-as well as fuel cell transit buses will make pit stops in 28 communities along the route, with special focus on the communities where hydrogen technologies-passenger vehicles, transit buses and hydrogen stations-will likely enter the market first.  Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. and Powertech Labs are providing hydrogen fuel and mobile refueling stations.
“The Hydrogen Road Tour is another example that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are not a science experiment. These are real vehicles with real marketability and real benefits,” said Jeff Serfass, President of the National Hydrogen Association.  “So far, these facts have escaped the notice of theSecretary of Energy’s attention, given the request to eliminate the federal hydrogen vehicle program. The Tour will show how capable today’s hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles are by providing performance, environmental responsibility, a reduction of fuel imports and a pleasant driving experience for anyone who gets behind the wheel.” For more information please visit the tour’s website.