Originally published February 26 2006
Initiative in South Carolina promotes hydrogen fuel cells
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The University of South Carolina, the Savannah River National Laboratory and others are all dedicated to helping the state develop and market quality, cost-effective hydrogen storage and related systems.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced today the introduction of the South Carolina Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Alliance, a statewide initiative designed to promote the development and use of quality, cost effective and accessible hydrogen, fuel cells and related technologies.
Chartered as a 501 (c) (3) corporation, the Alliance will serve as the primary facilitator on hydrogen initiatives within the state, with stated goals of developing a governing strategy for hydrogen initiatives and associated economies to enable long-term growth; providing education on the state's available hydrogen resources and facilities; initiating and evaluating potential partnerships and collaborations for research initiatives; and supporting viable hydrogen demonstrations and projects for the state.
"Building the knowledge-based sectors of our economy continues to be a focus for this administration," said Gov.
"We are committed to building on our competitive advantages in hydrogen and fuel cell research and production to grow a viable hydrogen cluster that can create higher paying jobs and help ensure we can compete in a knowledge based economy."
According to Fred Humes, "South Carolina possesses great assets for hydrogen and fuel cell development but needs a coordinated statewide effort.
Savannah River National Laboratory has one of the largest concentrations of hydrogen researchers in the United States, with research strengths in thermochemical hydrogen production, hydrogen storage/hydride beds, and hydrogen delivery systems.
Center for Hydrogen Research is a new 60,000 sq.ft.
CU-ICAR will use its expertise in material research and automotive design to integrate hydrogen and fuel cells in automotive applications.
South Carolina State University is home to the Clyburn Transportation Center and conducts research with an emphasis on linking various modes of transportation using advanced technologies and concepts to address future transportation needs and rural community economic development.
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