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10 11 OPENING LINES BY LARRY TURNER, President & CEO of Hannover Fairs USA HYDROGEN + FUEL CELLS NORTH AMERICA TRADE SHOW TO DEBUT AT SOLAR POWER INTERNATIONAL 2017 W orld renowned event organizer Deutsche Messe is launching its popular energy-themed trade show, Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA (H2+FC North America), alongside Solar Power International at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas from September 10-13. Deutsche Messe’s U.S. subsidiary, Hannover Fairs USA, is organizing the debut of the trade show and its public forum, featuring exhibitors and guests who will discuss the latest developments in the industry. For more than 20 years, H2+FC has been a part of the Energy Trade Fair at Hannover Messe, the world’s largest annual industri- al technology show in Hannover, Germany. This renewable energy trade show has grown significantly over the past 10 years, and the inaugural H2+FC North America is modeled after the Hannover show. You can expect to see technologies that focus on renewable energy storage solutions, hydrogen generation and compression, and fuel cell systems all of which are closely interrelated and growing in impor- tance in North America. With its 18,000 visitors, Solar Power Inter- national is considered North America’s largest trade show for the solar energy industry. Visitors, especially those interested in hydrogen and fuel cell technology,will be able to examine a range of technology offerings on the H2+FCNorth America showfloor and learn from industry thought lead- ers during the public forum. TEST DRIVE A FUEL CELL VEHICLE DURING THE SHOW All visitors are welcome to test drive the latest fuel cell electric vehicles during the show. The California Fuel Cell Partnership is sponsor- ing test drives of the 2017 Honda Clarity, Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicles. Partaking in a test drive will be a great way to experience the automotive aspects of the tech- nology showcased on the trade floor. Keith Malone, Spokesperson for California Fuel Cell Partnership says, “Our ride and drive