February 2005   Vol. XX   No. 2   ISSN 1080-8019
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GM Launches 3rd-Generation “Sequel” Fuel Cell Vehicle in Detroit; Hyundai at LA Show
DETROIT, MI - Visually at least a bit closer to reality, General Motors Corp. last month unveiled its third- generation hybrid fuel cell vehicle concept, dubbed “Sequel,” at the 2005 North American International Auto Show here.


Big Turnout for FCExpo, First Major Fuel Cell Conference & Exhibition in Japan
TOKYO - January 19th saw the opening of FCExpo 2005 here, the first-ever major international fuel cell event - conference and exhibition - to be held in Japan. By all appearances it was a rousing success.

GM, Shell Announce E. Coast H2 Corridor, First NY-Area Station to Open Next Year
NEW YORK, NY - First hinted at a couple of months ago, General Motors Corp. and Shell Hydrogen LLC last month announced plans for a hydrogen station “East Coast Corridor” and a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for the New York metropolitan area.

Fast Forward: European H2 Highway


Fast Forward: Florida H2 I.C. Buses


Fast Forward: Putin in Hannover?


Fast Forward: Indian H2 Car Plans


European H2/Fuel Cell Platform Circulates 2 Working Papers, EC Launches HY-CO
BRUSSELS - Transportation applications, “the driving force of fuel cell development,” should get a little more than one-quarter of upcoming European Union budget allocations for hydrogen and fuel cell technology development, followed by production and stationary applications.

Auto Components CEO Calls for National “Project Hydrogen” Agenda, Gas Tax
DEARBORN, MI - Calling himself a “realist,” the chairman of a major component supplier in the automotive heartland told an assemblage of auto industry executives they must join forces and promote hydrogen with “a sense of urgency.”

DoE News:

Energy Department’s Core H2/Fuel Cell Work Funded at Close to $235 Million in FY ‘05
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Energy Department’s 2005 fiscal year budget includes $234.7 million for hydrogen and fuel cell work, figures released by DoE last month indicate.