Quotes from the automotive industry regarding the
commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cells
(1998-1999)
"The days of the traditional oil company are numbered, in part because of emerging
technologies such as fuel cells for transportation and countries with emerging
economies that will exert more control over their natural resources."
Peter l. Bijur, Chairman and CEO. Texaco Inc.. Global Energy Address to the 17th
Congress of the World Energy Council, Houston, September 14, 1998
"The introduction Of fuel cells in mobile and stationary applications could possibly
revolutionize the world's energy picture."
Jan Smeele, Chief Executive Officer Of Shell Hydrogen, PRNewswire, 17 February 1999
"Fuel cell vehicles Will probably overtake gasoline-powered cars in the next
20 to 30 years."
Takeo Fukui, Managing Director, Research and Development, Honda Motor co.,
Bloomberg News, June 5, 1999
"We believe (fuel cell) technology has the possibility Of becoming main Street
technology, not niche technology."
Firoz Rasul. Chairman and CEO, Ballard Power Systems, The Detroit News .
November 30, 1999
BALLARD
quotationof.com