EHA Newsletter May 2011

Towards a Joint Vision on H2 Infrastructure Roll-Out

Over the past months EHA has contributed to numerous EU policy activities to prepare Europe’s future transport infrastructure. As Daimler is anticipating its first series production with one year to 2014,  an overall vision on future hydrogen production, distribution and  refuelling infrastructure roll-out needs to become part of the EU’s large transport and energy infrastructure investment programs now. The EHA  together with its 19 national member association and in collaboration with the more than 30 regions in HyER (formerly HyRaMP) could play a key role in identifying national and local stakeholders that could facilitate market uptake and indicate specific needs and requirements.

Through Consultations on the Strategic Transport and Technology Plan, Smart Cities Initiative and contributions to the DG MOVE  Future Fuels Expert Group and the working Groups and Hearing  Cars 21 , EHA emphasized the need to start integrating hydrogen requirements in current transport and energy infrastructure planning while underlining the need to include hydrogen in large scale energy storage projects as announced by Commissioner Oettinger and in smart grids facilitating the deployment of low carbon transport applications.

The EHA’s Annual General Assembly will take place this June 21, 2011 from 1030 to 1300 in Oslo. This edition will feature Scandinavian national associations  presenting the latest developments in their countries and Scandinavain industries showcasing their latest hydrogen and fuel cell system solutions. For registration and  inquiries on this event please send an email to the EHA secretariat, info@h2euro.org.

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H2 Expo 2011 – The International Conference and Exhibition on Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Electric Drives

H2 Expo 2011 will be held for the eighth time this year in Hamburg, the European Green Capital.  The International Conference and Exhibition on Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Electric Drives will provide the opportunity to discuss the latest trends and developments in mobile, stationary and portable applications. The focus will be on the latest applications in the automotive, maritime, aerospace and energy supply industries. For the first time, H2Expo will also cover the closely related fields of electric drive technology, electric energy storage systems and hybrid systems.
The two-day conference and the accompanying trade fair will bring together suppliers and potential customers from the market  and offer exhibitors the chance to make new business contacts.

..read more Updated 06 Jun, 2011

Smart Cities Consultation Submitted

EHA has taken part in submission for the Consultation on Smart Cities and Communities Initiative.
The procedure aims to indicate priority areas and next actions in terms of relevant projects and funding schemes for Smart Cities development.

..read more Updated 05 Jun, 2011

Zero Rally 2011

Zero Rally 2011, arranged by Zero Emission Resource Organisation (ZERO), is a race for battery electric, plug-in hybrid, bio powered and hydrogen vehicles. The 600+ km rally, will start in Hamar on June 7 and will finish two days later in Oslo.

..read more Updated 03 Jun, 2011