Canada's Leadership In Hydrogen Technology Honoured At World Energy Congress

"This award recognizes the collaborative work of our government and industry to advance British Columbia's vision of hydrogen and fuel cell leadership and build on our world reputation in fuel cell technologies," said Minister Neufeld. "The Hydrogen Highway addresses climate change and creates opportunities in the research, development and deployment of innovative energy solutions." The IPHE also recently elected Canada as its new chair. Graham Campbell, Director General of NRCan's Office of Energy Research and Development, and Sara Filbee, Director General of the Resource Processing Industries Branch, Industry Canada, will serve a two-year tenure co-chairing the IPHE. "Recognized throughout the world for its expertise in developing hydrogen and fuel cell technology, Canada is well positioned to chair IPHE and contribute to the development of these clean, secure and reliable energy technologies," said the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry. "Through Canada's Science and Technology Strategy, the government will continue to support Canadian researchers and innovators in developing new ideas and bringing them to the marketplace." The Government of Canada has supported the Hydrogen Highway from its inception through the $33-million Canadian Transportation Fuel Cell Alliance (CTFCA), managed by NRCan and other departments and agencies, including Industry Canada's Hydrogen Early Adopters Program and the National Research Council of Canada's Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation. ... http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/media/newsreleases/2007/2007116_e.htm

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