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“The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Industries in Ohio are on the verge of considerable success. One piece of the puzzle that will help push us over the top is a united voice for the fuel cell and hydrogen industries. The FCHEA provides Ohio, the rest of the country—and the Industry-- with that voice through advocacy, support and a united front.”

Patrick Valente,
Executive Director,
Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition
“Now, more than ever, the fuel cell and hydrogen energy industries need to speak in one powerful voice. FCHEA's efforts have been exceptional in creating a compelling platform to advance industry initiatives on Capitol Hill and within the States”

Shannon Baxter-Clemmons
PhD, Executive Director,
South Carolina Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Alliance
“By providing clean, efficient and continuous base-load energy for buildings and enabling zero-emission transportation, fuel cells have become a proven and crucial component of the clean energy network. We are extremely grateful for the important work FCHEA is doing to raise the profile of these game-changing energy technologies for the marketplace, policy makers, key decision-makers and the general public.”

Mike Brown
Vice President,Government Affairs, and General Counsel,
UTC Power
"FCHEA's efforts are providing great help in moving Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to a new level of market acceptance in a way one individual automaker could not."

Stephen Ellis,
American Honda
"FCHEA brings a strong, united voice about fuel cells and hydrogen to a national audience. We look forward to working closely with FCHEA staff and members to advance the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States."

Catherine Dunwoody,
Executive Director,
California Fuel Cell Partnership
"FCHEA is an important conduit for informing and educating government leaders and the public about the impact hydrogen is making today as well as significant technology advances, and hydrogen’s role in solving the clean energy issue for all future generations."

Ed Kiczek
Global Business Director,
Hydrogen Energy Systems at Air Products
“Plug Power greatly appreciates the importance of FCHEA in advancing hydrogen fuel cell solutions in commercial applications. It is the visionary collaboration of the partnership that provides a strong foundation for today’s advanced technology to prove out value, viability and reliability in key markets. Industry pioneers, like FCHEA, will ensure a path to a future that includes hydrogen and fuel cells as core to the clean energy network”

Andy Marsh
CEO
Plug Power
"Solar and wind are good technologies, but they do not address the total customer need for continuous power as fuel cells and hydrogen energy do . Many customers require a more dependable base-load, energy efficient solution that works around the clock, and in a smaller footprint. ClearEdge Power fuel cells provide exactly that solution, and the FCHEA helps us to inform and educate customers and policymakers about the many benefits of fuel cells and hydrogen energy."

Russel Ford
President & CEO
ClearEdge Power

Transportation

In the movement towards cleaner transportation, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have much to offer. Like battery electric vehicles (BEVs), FCEVs use electric motors for propulsion. This makes for a quiet, smooth acceleration with no shifting of gears (since there are none!). Where FCEVs excel though, is their performance and convenience. A tank of hydrogen can be filled in minutes at a station much like any gas-powered car today. FCEVs can drive hundreds of miles on a single tank, meaning consumers do not need to change their driving habits or expectations. They perform well in all conditions, from summer to icy winters, and handle like any other car you’ve driven. Since fuel cells are very scalable in size, they can also power buses, trains, and more. Lastly, FCEVs are 100% green, emitting nothing but water vapor.

So when can you pick up your own fuel cell car? Fuel cell cars and buses have already seen millions of miles of user testing over the past decade. Nearly all the major auto manufacturers have 2015 as the projected release date for mass-produced models.

Some of the many fuel cell vehicles already on the road

Cool Example: Materials Handling
If you work in a warehouse, you might already be driving a fuel cell vehicle today. Forklifts and other material handling devices have proven to be an ideal market for early adopters of fuel cell powered vehicles. Many major companies are finding that fleets of fuel cell forklifts increase productivity and save money at their warehouses and distribution centers.