Source: City Of Toronto

During the demonstration, spectators will see a sampling of the John Deere Gator at work and how it can also supply power to lights, fans and other devices.

The fuel cell powered vehicle refuels with hydrogen using the refuelling capabilities of the HySTAT generator.

Throughout the 2003 CNE, visitors have the opportunity to learn more about fuel cell technology and its potential as a future solution for clean energy. The 50kW HySTAT Fuel Cell Stationary Generator/
Hydrogen Refueller will provide peak-shaving electricity to the National Trade Centre building.

The three-year demonstration project is intended to test the potential of fuel cell technology for zero emissions.

The demonstration at the 2003 CNE is only phase one of the project. Phase 2 in 2004 will see the fuel cell generator supply continuous power to the National Trade Centre in order to meet more of its electricity's needs. Finally, Phase 3 will showcase an urban transit bus powered by Hydrogenics' fuel cell technology. Also in this phase, a PEM electrolyser developed by Hydrogenics will produce the hydrogen for the bus from a renewable energy source such as wind."

TORONTO, Aug. 27 /CNW/ - The Energy Efficiency Office of Works and Emergency Services and the Corporate Services Department's Fleet Services Division, in partnership with Hydrogenics Corporation and Exhibition Place, are implementing a three-year, three-phase Fuel Cell Demonstration project at Exhibition Place. The three-year, three-phase demonstration project will test and assess fuel cell technology and determine how it can be used in the City's fleet of vehicles and facilities.

Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert the energy of a chemical reaction between oxygen and hydrogen directly into electricity. This leading-edge technology has the potential to emit zero emissions because its only by-products are water and heat.

The first phase, currently being presented during the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), offers the public a chance to learn more about fuel cell technology and its potential as a clean air energy source. Phase One of the project features a 50 kW HySTAT fuel cell generator that helps to meet peak
electricity demands for Exhibition Place's National Trade Centre. CNE visitors can see a smog-free, first-of-its-kind, fuel cell-powered John Deere
demonstrator vehicle. This vehicle will demonstrate hydrogen refueling at the HySTAT refueling dispenser. In addition, the Fuel Cell Demonstration tent
offers an educational, hands-on demonstration of interest to all ages. The tent is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until September 1, and is located on
the lawn outside the Kids Science Building, across from the Press Building.

The Fuel Cell Demonstration project is part of a City of Toronto goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20 per cent, relative to 1990 levels, by
2005. "Moving towards cleaner air is an important City of Toronto mandate," said Barry Gutteridge, Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services. "Fuel cells offer us an exciting, clean air alternative and we're hopeful this demonstration will illustrate their potential as a viable, zero emission
energy source for Toronto and its residents."

Hydrogenics Corporation is a fuel cell developer located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and is a leading developer of fuel cell technology in
Canada and the United States. "The demonstration will show the public the state-of-the-art fuel cell technology that Hydrogenics is developing right
here in the GTA," says Pierre Rivard, President and CEO, Hydrogenics Corporation.

"The Board is proud to participate in this Fuel Cell Demonstration project," said Mario Silva, Chairman, Board of Governors of Exhibition Place.
"It fits very well with our focus on the environment and our efforts to showcase 'green' initiatives on Exhibition Place grounds."