Demonstrating leadership
The Vancouver Fuel Cell Vehicle Program (VFCVP)
– a demonstration of sustainable transportation technologies
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Hydrogen:
Hydrogen is the earth's cleanest and most abundant fuel – an energy source that, in combination with fuel cells, can help the world address issues related to air pollution, climate change and energy security.
Hydrogen can be extracted from feedstock including water, fossil fuels, methanol and other petro-chemicals. It can also be produced using renewable resources such as solar, wind, hydroelectricity and biomass.
Showing the world a better way to get from point A to point B is what the VFCVP is all about. It's about putting hydrogen (H2) energy in motion.
Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) are revolutionary automobiles that produce no tailpipe emissions. Rather than burning gas, these vehicles are propelled by electric motors that get their energy from fuel cells, devices that extract electricity from hydrogen fuel quietly, efficiently and without combustion.
The VFCVP is putting FCVs and hydrogen refuelling systems to work in real-world applications to enable the evaluation and improvement of system performance. It is also helping facilitate international codes and standards development and other activities critical to preparing the market for a clean-energy future.
Securing Canada's place in the hydrogen economy
Canadian companies are recognized worldwide for fuel cell and hydrogen energy systems design and manufacturing excellence. By supporting the testing, evaluation and further refinement of Canadian-made technologies, the VFCVP is helping solidify Canada's leading-edge position in the emerging hydrogen economy, and is contributing to Canada's climate change and sustainability objectives.