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Summer 2014 European Energy Innovation

COMMUNICATION

Oslo Region taking a leading role
on hydrogen for transport

The Oslo Region is among
the world-leaders for
the introduction of zero
emission transport. With
sales share of battery electric
vehicles surpassing 15% of
new car sales in 2014 and with
hydrogen related research and
development, the region is now
aiming to be among the leading
regions for early use of fossil-free
hydrogen fuel for transportation.
The Norwegian Capital region is
a cornerstone for the build-up of

Akershus Energy Park is host for the innovative Hynor Lillestrøm Refueling Station,
and test center for hydrogen technologies, currently from solar and hydro
powered electrolysis, advanced steam methane reforming delivered by ZEG
Power and thermal metal hydride compression delivered by Hystorsys. Institute
for Energy Technology based at Kjeller Science Park is a central R&D contributor.
Small picture: Fuel cell electric vehicle and bus at the refueling station.

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