HyPROFESSIONALS, Development of educational programmes and training initiatives related to hydrogen technologies and fuel cells in Europe
The project is focused on the development of educational programmes and training initiatives for technical professionals to secure the required mid- and long-term availability of human resources capable to properly operate the technologies safely.
This will be done for various educational levels, including several countries with different experiences on the matter. Cooperation with other educational programs like Leonardo will be sought to launch new initiatives and projects which allow getting enough well-trained work force related to hydrogen technologies in a near future.
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HyLIFT, European demonstration of hydrogen powered fuel cell forklifts
The EHA in collaboration with the Italian Federation of Scientific and Technical Associations, FAST, is supporting the dissemination of this project. To provide a forum for debate and creative thinking regarding the opportunities of educational and training activities related to hydrogen technologies, improve public acceptance and perceptions of the hydrogen technologies and fuel cells, create a point to exchange knowledge, experiences and educational materials with stakeholders, building visibility.
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SHEL, Sustainable Hydrogen Evaluation in Logistics
The main aim of this project is to demonstrate the market readiness of fuel cell applied materials handling vehicles and associated hydrogen refuelling infrastructure

Energy Storage Breakthrough is Put to the Test in Bella Coola, Canada
North America has committed significant funding to the development of energy storage technologies and researchers are beginning to learn how to store meaningful ..read on»

Hydrogen station in Lillestrøm, Norway in 2011
Recently HyNor Lillestrøm AS signed a contract with H2 Logic A/S on delivery of a hydrogen station in summer 2011, after a competitive tender exercise ..read on»

The 8th National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Conference, 9th December, Rotterdam
The board of the Dutch Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Association is very pleased to announce her 8th National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Conference ..read on»

[Workshop] Fuel Cells and Hydrogen in the Marine Industry, 15 December 2010, Brussels
As part of its 2010 Workshop Cycle, FuelCellEurope is organising a session on "Fuel Cells and Hydrogen in the marine and harbour indsutry", exploring the ..read on»

US Military Adopts Renewables in Hawaii
Hawaii relies heavily on oil (which has to be imported) and as a result electricity prices are roughly two to five times the average ..read on»

Hungarian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell National Technology Platform publishes 2010 Implemenation Plan
The Hungarian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell National Technology Platform (HFC Platform) was founded in 2008 with 30+ members, including companies, universities and research institutions, with ..read on»

Introduction
This past month has given way to new developments in the visibility of hydrogen in Europe ..read on»

Production of ZEM Evolution Buses to start next year
ZEM Evolution is a new Italian bus manufacturer, developing at this moment a range of electric and hybrid buses, including a hydrogen fuel cell version. The company formed last year in Brescia and headed by engineer mechanical Pierpaolo Fusari, founder of EPT (Eco Power Technology), a manufacturer of hybrid buses. Recently, ZEM Evolution unveiled designs for two buses (from 8 to 10 meters in length) and two chassis for garbage trucks. “Plans are to start production in 2011,” announced Fusari, who adds that the ZEM Evolution vehicles will have no equal in Europe with regard to materials used
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