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Suzuki Partners with British
Midlands Based Intelligent Energy to Develop Hydrogen Motorcycle
The British Midlands Development Corporation announced that Loughborough
Innovation Center based Intelligent Energy and Suzuki have developed
the Crosscage, a hydrogen-powered motorcycle that claims to make
green driving a reality.
The motorcycle, which runs in almost complete silence and emits
pure water, is a joint venture between British Midlands based
company, Intelligent Energy, the UK's leading commercial developer
of Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell technology and the Japanese
motorcycle and scooter giant.
Although the technology to build hydrogen-powered and fuel efficient
vehicles exists, they carry hefty price tags. Until now, mass-production
has eluded the industry and nobody has managed to build a commercially
viable motorcycle. The Crosscage represents a huge breakthrough.
By combining Suzuki's capacity for mass-production and Intelligent
Energy's lightweight, air-cooled fuel cell design, the reality
of affordable green transportation moves closer to reality.
"This is just one of many examples of innovation coming
out of The British Midlands," said Vern Sebby, President
and CEO of the British Midlands Development Corporation, "
There are over 3,000 foreign companies operating in the Midlands
and many of them are there to partner with our local companies
and universities."
About British Midlands Development Corporation
The British Midlands Development Corporation is the North
American economic development agency for central England. The
Midlands region is located just one hour to the north of London
and includes the major commercial centers of Birmingham, Nottingham,
Coventry and Northampton.
As an agency funded by the UK Government, The British Midlands
Development Corporation provides specialist advice and support
to North American companies seeking to establish a presence or
expand a current operation in the region. The British Midlands
Development Corporation provides access to business networks,
details about sources for grants and funding, business support
services, and information to help companies identify opportunities
to develop and grow.
The British Midlands Development Corporation is based in Chicago
with branch offices in Boston, Washington, DC and San Jose.
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