CHFCA and CUTRIC sign MOU to increase collaboration in sustainable low-carbon mobility

VANCOUVER, BC – The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA) and the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration and reciprocity between the respective organizations.

The MOU outlines various areas of cooperation between the CHFCA and CUTRIC such as mutual membership, strategic participation in cross-association events, and information exchange.

“Canada’s hydrogen and fuel cell sector looks forward to working with our colleagues in CUTRIC to promote cross-industry engagement in low-carbon mobility”, said Mark Kirby, President and CEO of the CHFCA. “Hydrogen is essential to decarbonizing Canada’s transportation sector and virtually all other sectors while providing an economical and efficient choice for our citizens and industry.”

Recognized internationally as a global leader and pioneer in hydrogen and fuel cell research, development and commercialization, Canada is home to a significant concentration of hydrogen and fuel cell expertise that spans across transportation and all other elements within the supply chain.

“Public transit is a fundamental application of hydrogen technologies,” said Dr. Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of CUTRIC. “The development and adoption of zero-emission technologies, especially hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, will help improve the environment while creating jobs just when we need them most. CUTRIC looks forward  to working with CHFCA to make Canada a leader in zero-emissions hydrogen transportation.”

CUTRIC is set to commence its Pan-Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial, a national, multi-year project in which Canadian cities will work with manufacturers and academic researchers to deploy fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) and hydrogen fueling infrastructure.  CUTRIC has also created an advisory committee composed of three research institutes that conduct research related to hydrogen-fuel-cell electric buses and fueling systems, including their operation, design, and consumer acceptance.

In October, the CHFCA launched its national Urban Transit Task Force to promote and share the advantages of hydrogen energy and fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) with Canadian municipalities and transit agencies through a comprehensive communications and marketing campaign.  The Task Force comprises key industry players such as Ballard Power Systems, New Flyer, Cummins, HTEC Hydrogen Technology and Energy Corporation, Loop Energy, Groupe Filgo-Sonic, Next Hydrogen, Nel Hydrogen and others.

 

About the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association

The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA) is a national association that supports industry, academia, government agencies, financial organizations and other stakeholders focused on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and products.  As the collective voice of Canada’s world-leading hydrogen and fuel cell sector, the CHFCA’s mission is to strengthen Canadian leadership, raise awareness of the benefits of the technology, and accelerate the adoption of its members’ products and services in Canada and abroad.  Headquartered in Vancouver, the CHFCA currently has more than 50 members across Canada. You can also follow CHFCA on Twitter at @PoweringNow or visit www.chfca.ca for more information.

 

About the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC)

CUTRIC is a non-profit innovation consortium with a vision to make Canada a global leader in low-carbon smart mobility. Through industry-led collaborative research and large-scale technology integration trials, CUTRIC is working to achieve this goal by focusing on technology development, integration and standardization of low-carbon propulsion systems and smart vehicle systems, data-driven analytics in mobility, and cybersecurity in transportation.