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US, Japan to Work on Fuel Cell/Hydrogen Research

January 12, 2004 by Jeff Shepard

US Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham and Senior Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Goji Sakamoto, have signed a joint statement of intent to pursue pre-competitive research and development in the field of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.

Following the signature of a joint statement, the two countries intend to bring together appropriate officials and technical experts to participate in workshops and seminars, as well as exchange experts and share information on current polices, technological programs and developments in the area of fuel cells and hydrogen production, storage, and transport technologies.

"The United States and Japan both recognize the contribution research and development can make to the development of a hydrogen economy and to cost-effective technologies to meet future global energy needs," Abraham said. "International cooperation is key to achieving the hydrogen and fuel cell program goals outlined by President Bush in his last State of the Union address."