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16 17 solar based ammonia) and convert them to ul- tra-pure, compressed hydrogen for both stationary and mobile applications at a reduced cost compared to current central hydrogen production and distribu- tion in compressed form. “Currently in the industry, remote power sources to power electronics in both commercial and industrial are starting to take off, presenting a unique opportu- nity for fuel cells, which can provide reliable, long- term power where other sources cannot from either reliability or economic perspectives,” says Calum Chisholm, CEO of SAFCell, Inc. “For our hydrogen generation stacks, the cost reduction of producing hydrogen onsite from hydrogen dense liquid fuel carriers will enable mass adoption of FCEVs, which are finally at the commercial level with respect to technology. Now the barrier to adoption shifts to availability of low cost compressed hydrogen,” adds Calum. During H2+FC North America, SAFCell will be look- ing for partners to help it scale up its fuel cell and hydrogen generation stacks/systems in both power and volume. Also exhibiting at the show, Haskel International, a firm that has been involved in hydrogen com- pression for 25 years and hydrogen refueling for 15 years, will be showcasing the Haskel H-Drive, a hy- draulic driven hydrogen gas booster, alongside sister brand, PPI, showcasing its diaphragm compressors. The combination of both technologies is used to achieve 1000 bar filling pressures per SAE protocol J2601. “Key initiatives in our industry right now are high- er capacities (fill rate of vehicles), and achieving fill rates equivalent to filling an automobile with gas- oline, in less than five minutes,” says George Volk, Director of Global Sales at Haskel. “Since the hydro- gen generates heat as the tank fills, the gas must be cooled. Much more energy is required than pumping gasoline, and we expect show visitors will be very interested in learning more about the combination of our new H-Drive and PPI diaphragm compressor.” With all of this innovation demonstrated on the H2+FC North America show floor, we hope you will join us to explore and learn more about the latest hydrogen and fuel cells solutions this September in Las Vegas. Larry Turner is President & CEO of Hannover Fairs USA, Inc. (HFUSA). HFUSA is the U.S. subsidiary of Hannover, Germany’s Deutsche Messe – one of the world’s largest and most active organizers of industrial tech- nology events. Chicago, Illinois-based HFUSA helps U.S. companies ex- pand domestically and internationally through exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at Deutsche Messe’s worldwide portfolio of events. Partici- pation in these events offers U.S. companies an unparalleled opportunity for business development through trade shows and conferences held in Hannover, Germany and North America, as well as in key markets such as China, India, Mexico and Turkey. HFUSA creates qualified new business leads, helps U.S. companies enter new markets and aids them in forming lasting partnerships. For more information, visit hfusa.com or contact Larry Turner at +1 (773) 796-4250 or lturner@hfusa.com . OPENING LINES