MEDIA ADVISORY: Hydrogen-powered clean energy and car technology on display

Manufacturers to showcase state-of-the-art fuel-cell technology

Date

June 21, 2011

Release Number

11-25

Contacts

Dimitri Stanich

Office of Communications

(916) 322-2990

SACRAMENTO - On Thursday, June 23 the Air Resources Board will host an event to showcase the latest advances in hydrogen fuel-cell powered automobiles and electricity production. On display will be technology from Multiquip, a bus from AC Transit, and fuel-cell powered vehicles from Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan and Toyota.

WHAT: Showcase of advanced hydrogen fuel-cell technology
WHO: California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. Nichols
Representatives: Multiquip, AC Transit, Honda Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan and Toyota
WHEN: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cal/EPA Headquarters’ Courtyard, 1001 I St., Sacramento 95814
Visuals: Cutting-edge car and energy production technology

NOTE: There will also be a presentation of hydrogen fuel-cell technologies at the ARB meeting from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (2nd floor, Cal/EPA building)

Background: The Air Resources Board is striving to increase the number of zero-emission vehicles on California’s roads and highways by 2020. Thursday’s showcase will highlight the advances in a clean-energy technology that uses hydrogen as a fuel to produce electricity with water vapor as the only byproduct. This electricity can power buildings or factories, or propel cars, trucks and buses using highly efficient electric motors.

CARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. CARB is the lead agency for climate change programs and oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health-based air quality standards.