USFCC Showcases Member Technologies in Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Pavilion at 2004 SAE World Congress

WASHINGTON--March 8, 2004--The US Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) has teamed up with the California Fuel Cell Partnership and National Hydrogen Association to form the first-ever Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Pavilion technology showcase at the 2004 SAE World Congress.

The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Pavilion will showcase several USFCC member technologies, including: General Motors' Autonomy concept vehicle, a Ballard fuel cell vehicle system, a Nuvera fuel cell stack, a Delphi solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), a Umicore MEA and catalyst display, along with brochures and other demonstration pieces from the other 118+ USFCC members.

The 2004 World Congress, held by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) March 8th through 11th in Detroit, Michigan, is expected to draw a flood of interest to the Pavilion's displays and demonstrations. The Pavilion is located at Booth #2753 in Detroit's Cobo Hall, and will have expert staff from represented companies and the three sponsoring associations to answer questions and hand out materials. The SAE World Congress is the largest Original Equipment service, parts, and components exhibition in the world.

"Recent reports emphasize the potential of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to fundamentally reform the U.S. energy system," said Robert Rose, USFCC executive director. "Buses, cars and off-road vehicles are being demonstrated, generating real-world experience that will be used to improve the technology, reduce costs, and bring fuel cells to commercialization."

The USFCC is the trade association for the fuel cell industry, dedicated to fostering the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States. For more information on USFCC, check out our web site at www.usfcc.com.