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Britain's first hydrogen fuel station will open today (Thursday, April 17) at Birmingham University, which is conducting trials with a fleet of five fuel cell vehicles. Another three hydrogen stations are planned for London with Transport for London planning to introduce a fleet of 70 hydrogen-powered vehicles starting next year. And, it is being suggested, that there will be at least 12 hydrogen filling stations around the UK by 2010, paving the way for the commercial production of cars powered by fuel cells. The motor industry has viewed fuel cells as the holy grail of emission-free motoring that will also help relieve dependence on oil. The Birmingham and London fuel stations are being installed by Air Products. (The Times)

DATED: 18.04.08

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