At the 6th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference organized by Climate Change Solutions in Birmingham this spring, Sandy Taylor, Head of Climate Change at the City Council, said that they are very impressed by the level of investment in hydrogen in the USA. It is beginning to happen here in the UK, with initiatives by the Regional Development Agencies. Birmingham was at the forefront of the global industrial revolution and car manufacturing and is now taking the lead in the UK with clean energy and car production. The West Midlands is the low carbon area for the automotive industry and also leads the region?s EU Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) on Climate Change, which will oversee research and help develop new markets and business opportunities, with hydrogen as a key player. Birmingham City Council is involved in green innovation and has a resolution to only purchase vehicles powered by electricity or liquefied petroleum gas by 2015. They are taking action against climate change and aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2026. Gareth Stanley of Advantage West Midland added that they are making significant investment in the area as an international hydrogen centre.
via Fuel Cell Power – PREPARING THE GROUND FOR HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELLS.
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