Introduction
The year 2012 saw an increased interest of the role of hydrogen in Europe’s clean energy and transport policy. The approval of a large EU energy storage project (INGRID), the first hydrogen project along a TEN T corridor  (HIT) and the management of the European Electro-mobility Observatory (EEO) by HyER demonstrated the recognition of hydrogen’s role in EU ‘s emission reduction efforts.  In addition the highly anticipated EU Communication on Clean Power for Transport including a legislative proposal for the deployment of the alternative fuels infrastructure. As the FC and H2 sector is moving form a project focus to a program approach where larger number of applications need to bring down costs and engage first customers, the need for more political engagement at national and local level is crucial. The role of EHA national member associations will therefore significantly increase to align key stakeholders and communicate examples of successful national H2 mobility initiatives throughout Europe. We are looking forward to an exciting 2013 and wish you all Lovely and Relaxing Holidays and a great start of the New Year!
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Dr Joachim Gretz, Pioneer of Hydrogen Energy 1929-2012
With regret we inform you of the death of our former honorary member Dr. Joachim Gretz  who died on October 12 aged 83. With him we lose a pioneer of hydrogen energy in Germany, particularly Hamburg, and Europe. He was a champion of hydrogen technology in a time when it was still widely seen as a subversive underground activity. Being a member of the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission in Ispra (Italy) his insider knowledge made it possible for him to launch projects about the topic at a time what it did not yet appear at all in the official research framework programs. His greatest success was without doubt the EQHHP (Euro-Québec Hydro-Hydrogen Pilot Project) which was done jointly by the Commission and the Canadian province of Québec. The results set a standard, and the community profits from them until this day.
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World Hydrogen Technologies Convention, Shanghai, China
In order to develop the technologies needed for conversion to Hydrogen Energy, International Association for Hydrogen Energy (IAHE) has been organizing the World Hydrogen Energy Conferences (WHEC) and tge  the World Hydrogen Technologies Conventions (WHTC)
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HyER sign contract for European Electromobility Observatory
5 December 2012 marked the official beginning of the The European Electromobility Observatory (EEO).  In the presence of the EU Commission,  HyER President, Andreas Ziolek  signed the contract, on behalf of the seven partner consortium (HyER, Avere, ECN, TNO, TUV Nord, Polis and VUB) at the DG MOVE offices in Brussels.
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Did Hydrogen Move You 21 June 2012
The principal advisor of the EU director general of Energy,  Tudor Constantinescu, in his address at the “Let hydrogen move you!” conference, 
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Multi billionaire invests 8.7million in AFC Energy
UK fuel cell developer AFC Energy, directed by EHA Chairman Ian Williamson has announced an equity investment of nearly £8.7 million in the company by Ervington Investments Ltd, the ultimate beneficial owner of whom is Roman Abramovich
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Policy Round Up
The EHA has been meeting with EU Parliament members to find a way to ensure that hydrogen and recharging infrastructure is included in the CEF and the accompanying TEN T and TEN E Guidleines. Below is an round up of the latest policy news. Connecting Europe Facility On 18 December 2012 the joint ITRE/TRAN Committee will adopt the report on the Connecting Europe Facility to which over 800 amendments were tabled. In order to gain broad support in the joint ITRE/ TRAN Committee the Co-Rapporteurs have proposed 70 compromise amendments.  The joint ITRE/TRAN Committee will also vote on whether to give a mandate to open inter-institutional negotiations.
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2013 Zing International Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Conference
Distinguished Engineers, Scientists, Economists & Governmental bodies  will gather to present their latest findings in the area of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in a unique and relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the winelands in California!
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FCH JU launches its study on urban buses: alternatives power trains for Europe
On 6 December 2012, the Fuel Cell Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) which supported a study on the alternative powertrain technologies available for buses in Europe in 2012-2030, officially presented the main outcomes.
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Air Liquide to open its first Hydrogen Filling Station in the Netherlands
Air Liquide announces that it is investing in, installing and commissioning a new public hydrogen filling station in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for fuel cell electric vehicles, in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Transport and the Environment.
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US – EU Joint Rolling Action Plan for Energy R&D includes Hydrogen
The fourth EU-U.S. Energy Council met in Brussels on December 5, chaired by EU High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton, Commissioner for Energy Günther Oettinger, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman.  
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