September to the Science Press Conference in Bonn. The German Hydrogen Association exists since 1996. It has 29 corporative and 115 personal members. A European association was founded this year. The hydrogen era has already begun.
All major carmakers develop hydrogen propulsion.
BMW trusts the proven technology of the internal combustion engine. Most of the others prefer the fuel cell. Many institutions work on a direct methanol fuel cell with great intensity. Public transport companies as well prepare for hydrogen vehicles. And for the utilities hydrogen is the fuel of the future, either direct or indirect.