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Breakthrough Technologies Institute - Fuel Cells 2000

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The NC <strong>Fuel</strong> Cell Alliance has recently begun work on a Hydrogen/<strong>Fuel</strong> Cell Roadmap<br />

that will outline actions the state can take to support the growth of hydrogen and fuel cell<br />

technology.<br />

Contact:<br />

NC <strong>Fuel</strong> Cell Alliance<br />

231 University Hall<br />

Boone, NC 28608<br />

Phone: (828) 262-7515<br />

Web: www.energy.appstate.edu/fuelcells<br />

6. RD&D SUPPORT<br />

The Advanced Vehicle Research Center of North Carolina<br />

www.avrnc.com/index.htm<br />

The Advanced Vehicle Research Center of North Carolina (AVRC) will be a<br />

comprehensive center available for the development and testing of AFV's, including<br />

vehicles fueled by hydrogen. The Center will be built in several stages, with Phase One<br />

to include a 2.5 mile closed loop test track, available garages, refueling for AFVs, office<br />

space for members, and testing services on a contract basis.<br />

The AVRC is being funded by Northampton County ($1.6 million), state of North Carolina<br />

($7.5 million), federal government ($1.8 million) and Golden Leaf Foundation ($1<br />

million).<br />

Contact:<br />

Advanced Vehicle Research Center of North Carolina<br />

Phone: (919) 870-9494<br />

E-mail: www.avrnc.com/contactus.htm<br />

Web: www.avrnc.com/index.htm<br />

8. STATE AND LOCALLY-SUPPORTED DEMONSTRATIONS<br />

The NC Energy Office has funded a fuel cell installation that runs on methane gas<br />

derived from animal waste.<br />

NORTH DAKOTA<br />

4. INCENTIVES/MARKET STIMULATION<br />

160

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