http://hfc2009blog.com Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2009 is Canada’s premier international hydrogen and fuel cell event. The conference is expected to attract more than 1,000 delegates from around the world and will showcase Canada’s leadership in commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technology. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:17:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Catherine Dunwoody started the automotive commercialization panel discussion yesterday saying “we’re past the hype and onto the hard work” when it comes to fuel cells.  She also pointed out that, in the wake of US DOE Secretary Chu’s proposed light duty automotive program funding cuts, “we’re taking the next step ... http://hfc2009blog.com/2009/06/02/taking-the-next-step-anyway/ If there was one interesting thing to come out of Steven Crolius’ presentation yesterday morning, it was his mention of Geoffrey Moore’s book, Crossing the Chasm.  In his book, Moore makes the case that, when it comes to high tech products, a chasm exists between commercial products and mainstream markets, ... http://hfc2009blog.com/2009/06/02/let%e2%80%99s-cross-that-chasm-with-a-lift-truck/ Day 1 and miracles seem to be flowering like it was spring time in the fuel cell and hydrogen industry. But what do we mean by miracles? 10 years ago the miracle would have been any form of sales. After all this is the eternal 10 years away industry isn't it? Now ... http://hfc2009blog.com/2009/06/02/its-an-industry-not-a-miracle/ Did you know there are more than 35 countries represented at this conference?  I’ve already met representatives from eight, and this evening’s reception is about to start.  I will be doing my best in a few minutes, glass of wine in hand, to meet representatives from the remaining 27.     Today, ... http://hfc2009blog.com/2009/06/01/who-are-you-sitting-next-to-at-dinner-competitor-or-collaborator/ Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2009 is Canada’s premier international hydrogen and fuel cell event. The conference will showcase Canada’s leadership in commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technology, with more than 1,000 international delegates. The conference runs June 1-3, 2009 at the new Vancouver Convention Centre. The conference program is available at: ... http://hfc2009blog.com/2009/05/29/welcome-to-the-hydrogen-fuel-cells-2009-conference-blog/