With Attendance Almost Steady, H2+Fuel Cells Exhibit Lifts Hopes for Industry
HANNOVER – Global economic crisis or not, the 15th Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Group Exhibit here April 20-24 was once again the annual highlight for Europe’s hydrogen and fuel cell industry.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Launches First Renewables Hybrid Power Plant
PRENZLAU, GERMANY - What’s described as the world’s first - if small - hybrid powerplant capable of producing both electricity and hydrogen from renewable sources got underway here last month.

DoE News: DoE Secretary Chu Announces $41.9 Million to Speed Fuel Cell Commercialization
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to kick-start the commercialization of fuel cells, Energy Secretary Steven Chu has allocated $41.9 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for fuel cell technology.

Fast Forward: CARB Urges Sec'y Chu to Support Fuel Cells, H2

Briefly Noted: Honda's Clarity, Honda Plans
The good news first.

Briefly Noted: GM Fuel Cells for China
A taste of things to come? GM fuel cells for Chinese cars.