Hydrogen-powered vehicles in Vancouver to promote Clean Air Day
Just completed zero-emission trip from California
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - As people across Canada look to do their part on Clean Air Day, a glimpse into the future of green transportation–hydrogen-powered vehicles–was on display today at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.
Twelve shiny hydrogen powered cars that just completed a nine-day trip from California were the backdrop for B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell, who says when it comes to ‘green’ transportation, B.C. stands apart. “Just a few years ago, no one could have imagined that we would be able to go 35,000 kilometres with the only emission to deal with being water. It is something that is going to be a part of our future and we’re at the leading edge of that. B.C. is one of the centres of fuel cell development, research and technology. We will have the first major fleet of fuel-cell buses that will be operational in Whistler in less than eight months.”
The caravan of cars left California on May 26th to give the public a glimpse into future cleaner transportation modes. While the event coincides with Clean Air Day, a new poll done for the Canadian Lung Association says most Canadians don’t think the government is doing enough to keep the air clean.
