May 2007   Vol. XXII   No. 5   ISSN 1080-8019
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GM Unveils H2 Fuel Cell Version of “Volt” Concept at Shanghai Auto Show
SHANGHAI - In a not-so-subtle hint that it may be betting on Asia to move first on hydrogen fuel cell transportation, General Motors last month unveiled the fuel cell version of its new concept Volt electric car here at the Shanghai Auto Show.

Hindenburg Anniversary Prompts NY Times Article Series; DWV Sees Syndrome “Fading”
NEW YORK/BERLIN - The “New York Times” is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Hindenburg airship disaster this month, contrasting its techno-disaster connotations then with its promise of clean hydrogen energy now.

H2 & Fuel Cell Exhibit Draws Record Exhibitors, Highlights Stationary Power, R&D
HANNOVER - Hot new developments were scarce at the 13th Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Group Exhibit, part of the annual giant Hannover Industrial Fair here, but exhibitors and organizers alike were really happy with the event because of strong, sustained interest by the professionals.

Fuel Cell-Powered Model Jet UAV Performs Aerobatics in Maiden Flight
BERNE, SWITZERLAND - The term “flying fish” takes on a whole new meaning with the successful launch and flight of small model jet plane here last month powered by a hydrogen fuel cell.

Despite Big Challenges, Fuel Cells Remain Best Long-Term ZEV Option, New Report Says
SACRAMENTO, CA - Fuel cell electric vehicles, despite a number of hurdles that must be overcome, remain the best long-term option for a true zero emission vehicle (ZEV), but they are, at a minimum, eight to ten years away, concludes a new report by California’s Air Resources Board (ARB).

Ohio State Student Team Builds Fuel Cell Speed Record Racer for Bonneville
COLUMBUS, OH - Fuel cell power will be coming to the Bonneville Salt Flats this summer with a student team from Ohio State’s College of Engineering that will try to set a new land speed record with the Buckeye Bullet 2 - the first-ever fuel cell streamliner designed for such an attempt.