WHEN-10 a.m. PDT, Monday, May 21, 2007

WHERE-The Hydrogen Fueling Station, 8631 E. Rush St.
 
Directions
From the 10 Freeway East: Exit Walnut Grove Ave., turn left to Walnut Grove Blvd. and then turn right and go about 2 miles to Rush Street, turn left. Enter the 2nd driveway on the left and park in the designated area H2 Station Grand opening VIP/Media Parking.

From the 10 Freeway West: Exit Walnut Grove and turn right from the off ramp. Turn right and drive about 2 miles to Rush Street and turn left - enter the 2nd driveway on the left and park in the designated area H2 Station Grand Opening VIP/Media Parking.
 
SPEAKERS

John Bryson, chairman of SCE's parent, Edison International

Richard E. Zalesky, president, hydrogen business, ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures Company

Edward Kjaer, director, SCE's electric transportation division
 
DETAILS & OTHER FACTS

The station is among the first facilities in Southern California to fully explore the electyrolyzer process to generate hydrogen. The station includes an advanced "power analyzing system" designed to gather detailed systemwide energy-impact data on the entire hydrogen production process, and a fleet of up to nine, zero-emission Hyundai-Kia hydrogen fuel cell cars powered by UTC Power fuel cells that will be evaluated as part of the station's operational demonstration.
 
TOURS & VISUALS
Visitors can drive a hydrogen fuel cell car, see demonstrations and tour the fueling station, including a detailed explanation of the hydrogen production process and state-of-the-art safety systems.

An Edison International company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of more than 13 million via 4.8 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within central, coastal and Southern California.