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3. září 2008 | Klub ELS-ED v EP, tel: +32 479 972 144
The plenary of the European Parliament today almost unanimously adopted a report by German MEP Anja Weisgerber regarding type approvals of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles. "Hydrogen power is an alternative to conventional engines. However, up to now there was no functioning internal market for hydrogen-powered vehicles in the EU. Parliament has therefore paved the way for this new technology by establishing EU-wide minimum standards and licensing criteria in the European Union", said Weisgerber after the vote in Brussels.
"Together with biofuels and electrical drives, hydrogen power can provide a substantial contribution to reduce dependence on oil, to lower air pollution and to reach CO2 aims in the traffic sector", added Malcom Harbour, EPP-ED-Coordinator in the Internal Market Committee of the European Parliament. "The idea of a hydrogen economy with a cycle completely free of harmful substances is fascinating", continued Anja Weisgerber. There are already well-known manufacturers with practical experience regarding hydrogen-powered cars: "With the adoption of EU-wide criteria, the European Union can establish itself now ahead of global research and ensure investment security for market access of this future technology", agreed Harbour and Weisgerber. Otherwise, without the inclusion of hydrogen power into the EU type approval system, the danger would be that Member States lay down individual conditions thereby obstructing the marketing of this technology. "By setting minimum standards, the European Union could now also provide guidance for global licensing in this sector", added Weisgerber and Harbour.
Besides, research and development of hydrogen power is an example of how the European Union can set basic conditions for new technologies. "The faster we bring hydrogen power to the production stage, the higher the number of vehicles and petrol stations will become. Here, we are setting an example by showing how the European Union strengthens the economy by the promotion of new technologies and thus provides jobs", underlined the two MEPs. Car manufacturers are willing and innovative enough to invest in new technologies. Thus the economy is also ready to take part in a public partnership for the promotion of the European hydrogen economy adding up to €940m.
For further information:
Anja Weisgerber MEP, Tel: +32-2-2847337
Malcolm Harbour MEP, Tel: +32-2-2847132
"Together with biofuels and electrical drives, hydrogen power can provide a substantial contribution to reduce dependence on oil, to lower air pollution and to reach CO2 aims in the traffic sector", added Malcom Harbour, EPP-ED-Coordinator in the Internal Market Committee of the European Parliament. "The idea of a hydrogen economy with a cycle completely free of harmful substances is fascinating", continued Anja Weisgerber. There are already well-known manufacturers with practical experience regarding hydrogen-powered cars: "With the adoption of EU-wide criteria, the European Union can establish itself now ahead of global research and ensure investment security for market access of this future technology", agreed Harbour and Weisgerber. Otherwise, without the inclusion of hydrogen power into the EU type approval system, the danger would be that Member States lay down individual conditions thereby obstructing the marketing of this technology. "By setting minimum standards, the European Union could now also provide guidance for global licensing in this sector", added Weisgerber and Harbour.
Besides, research and development of hydrogen power is an example of how the European Union can set basic conditions for new technologies. "The faster we bring hydrogen power to the production stage, the higher the number of vehicles and petrol stations will become. Here, we are setting an example by showing how the European Union strengthens the economy by the promotion of new technologies and thus provides jobs", underlined the two MEPs. Car manufacturers are willing and innovative enough to invest in new technologies. Thus the economy is also ready to take part in a public partnership for the promotion of the European hydrogen economy adding up to €940m.
For further information:
Anja Weisgerber MEP, Tel: +32-2-2847337
Malcolm Harbour MEP, Tel: +32-2-2847132
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