May 2, 2008
Running on HydrogenView a video posted on CNBC about CHR's work to develop hydrogen as a substitute for non-renewable energy sources.…more »
September 05, 2008
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April 29, 2008
Inglis to test drive hydrogen-powered Chevy truckDrive featured during FuelCellSouth Southeastern Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference in Greenville…more »
April 1, 2008
Paving the Way for Hydrogen Fuel Cells at the Bridgestone Firestone Aiken County PlantClean-energy forklifts powered by environmentally friendly hydrogen fuel cells are now being used at the Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire plant.…more »
February 22, 2008
Center for Hydrogen Research Rolls-Out First Hydrogen Vehicle Registered in South CarolinaSouth Carolina's first hydrogen fueled vehicle, the eTec Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (HICE) vehicle, is a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.…more »
November 5, 2007
Washington Savannah River Company Donates Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicle to CHRWashington Savannah River Company (WSRC) announced today that the company will provide a $175,000 grant to the Center for Hydrogen Research (CHR) for the state of South Carolina’s first internal combustion engine hydrogen-fueled vehicle to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen transportation.…more »
September 16, 2007
Center for Hydrogen Research Receives Award at Economic Development ConferenceThe International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recognized the Aiken, South Carolina-based entity with an Honorable Mention at IEDC's Annual Conference, which took place in Phoenix, Arizona, September 16-19. …more »
August 4, 2007
State Pledges $15 million to Back Hydrogen Energy Research ProjectsLegislation providing for the development of hydrogen and fuel cell research in South Carolina has created a $15 million fund to lure companies involved in hydrogen fuel research to the state.…more »
February 13, 2006
Dignitaries Celebrate Center for Hydrogen Research Grand OpeningAiken, South Carolina - Business and government leaders from throughout the nation attended the Grand Opening of Aiken County's Center for Hydrogen Research on Monday, February 13, 2006. The only facility of its kind in the world, the Center for Hydrogen Research was specifically designed to facilitate cooperative research among the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), universities and industry to develop new products and services necessary for the emerging hydrogen economy.…more »
February 13, 2006
Toyota Technical Center Leases Laboratory Facility in Center for Hydrogen ResearchAiken, South Carolina ? Toyota Technical Center, USA and Aiken County, South Carolina announced today they have entered into an agreement in which Toyota Technical Center will lease 1,640 square feet of laboratory and support space in Aiken County?s recently completed Center for Hydrogen Research. Toyota will use the space to perform research and development on hydrogen fuel components necessary for the next generation of fuel cell powered vehicles.…more »