Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars Enter Service at Los Angeles Airport

LOS ANGELES, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 9, 2006 -- WHAT: Keys to five hydrogen fuel-cell powered cars from DaimlerChrysler will be presented to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). These zero-emission cars will be used for general transportation over a two-year period to further the development and practical experience with this technology.

The five prototype vehicles cost approximately $1 million each to develop. The cars will be on display and available for media to drive.

WHEN: 10 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2006

WHERE: Retail hydrogen fueling station located at the intersection of World Way West and Maintenance Way at LAX. Thomas Guide p. 702 E-5

WHO: Media availability for interview: - Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners Valeria C. Velasco - DaimlerChrysler California General Manager Dr. Peter Friebe - Los Angeles World Airports manager of alternative-fuel vehicle fleet Dave Waldner - Praxair Director of Business Development Jeff Richards (hydrogen fuel supplier)

PARKING: Parking lot adjacent to hydrogen fueling station