Fuel Cell Expo to Be Held on Capitol Hill

    WASHINGTON, June 7 Leaders of the fuel cell industry will
be exhibiting at the 2001 CONGRESSIONAL FUEL CELL EXPO being held Tuesday,
June 26th in the Cannon Caucus Room of the Cannon House Office Building on
Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham will provide
welcoming remarks to the EXPO attendees and exhibitors, and the event's
Congressional host, Rep. Nancy Johnson of Connecticut also will address the
EXPO.

    Fuel cells will soon enter several markets, powering everything from
vehicles, homes, and businesses, to cellular phones and laptop computers. The
EXPO will provide an opportunity for members of Congress, Congressional staff,
federal agency officials, and news media representatives to learn about these
technology advancements directly from the leaders in the industry.

    The EXPO will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Secretary Abraham and
Rep. Johnson speaking at approximately 12:30. The event is free, open to the
public, and no pre-registration is required. The first 500 attendees will
receive free EXPO sport bottles, and visitors can enjoy Mrs. Fields(TM)
Cookies and soft drinks.

    The EXPO is being sponsored by the U.S. Fuel Cell Council, the trade
association dedicated to fostering the commercial introduction of fuel cell
technology. The EXPO also is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, the
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers, and the National Hydrogen Association.