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of Canada is launching a two-year pilot project to use hydrogen-powered
lift trucks at the GM plant in Oshawa. The project will use the beta version
of Hydrogenics' HyPM Fuel Cell Power Packs in more than a dozen lift trucks
from NACCO Materials Handling.
Funding for the project comes from
Sustainable Development Technology Canada, a foundation created by the
Canadian government to support environmentally friendly technologies.
"General Motors of Canada operated
two hydrogen-powered forklifts in our car plant in 2005 and we were impressed
with the durability and reliability of the vehicles, as well as their environmental
potential," says GM’s David Paterson. "We are excited to be part of this
project that will help to advance hydrogen technology even further."

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