Air Liquide has announced that the second of two hydrogen fuelling station as part of the Canadian Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Project will be Vancouver International Airport, after Montreal’s Trudeau International Airport, announced previously. The project was leading by Air Liquide Canada in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada, the governments of British Columbia and Quebec, and 14 participating companies.
Vancouver International Airport will deploy several hydrogen transportation technologies in shuttle buses, as well as passenger and utility vehicles 20 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses expected to be provided by the Vancouver Airport Authority and Air Canada and completely commissioned in time for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
“We are extremely pleased to contribute to British Columbia’s Hydrogen Highway initiative by showcasing our hydrogen technologies at Vancouver International Airport”, said President and CEO of Air Liquide Canada, Luc Doyon. “As we near the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, this exciting demonstration program will be observed by millions of travellers coming to Vancouver for the Games and beyond. Air Liquide is privileged to have a front row seat with British Columbia to show the world how innovative fuel cell technologies and hydrogen energy can power important sectors of the Canadian economy while protecting our environment. ”
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