10.5.2004
Fuel Cell Marathon reaches Gothenburg Sweden

Having completed the first week of the Fuel Cell Marathon, the HydroGen3 has driven more than 2,600 kilometers from Hammerfest (N) to Gotenburg (S).

Traveling with three reporters from Germany's Auto Bild and one from the Swedish television channel, TV4, the HydroGen3 began the European Marathon in Hammerfest (N) on May 3rd stopping in Oslo before arriving in Gotenburg over the weekend.

According to Anita Svanes, PR Manager from GM Norway, the HydroGen3 attracted a lot of attention: "We had a TV report on NRK, the main Norwegian television channel, showcasing the Norwegian Minister of Transportation driving the HydroGen3 in downtown Oslo and discussing the principles of Fuel Cells with GM experts. In addition, 18 media representatives attended the media briefing, 200 students and guests attended the presentation at Oslo University and more than 350 persons visited the exhibition".

Today, the HydroGen3 begins its next leg of the Marathon, from Gothenburg to Copenhagen. The start will take place this morning at Chalmers Technical University in Gothenburg with a local media briefing and an opportunity to drive a second HydroGen3 on tour. Today's events in Gothenburg will also include an opportunity for visitors to tour the mobile exhibition and a 90-minute presentation by our Fuel Cell Activities experts.

The next stop for Fuel Cell Marathon is in Copenhagen on Wednesday, May 12th.