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Air Products Licenses Hydrogen Fuelling

Air Products Licenses Hydrogen Fuelling

Allentown, Pennsylvania -Air Products has signed an agreement to provide a technology license allowing Air Liquide Advanced Technologies US LLC to practice the Air Products technology incorporated in the Society of Automotive Engineers J2601 hydrogen fueling protocol. Air Products makes such hydrogen fueling technology licenses available for use around the world under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms. "We are very proud of our accomplishments in the hydrogen fueling and infrastructure marketplace and believe this license is recognition of our capabilities," says Air Products global Business Director Mr. Ed Kiczek. He added, "We will accommodate additional licenses for our technology as the hydrogen fueling network in the U.S. and around the world continues to expand." Air Products has available several SmartFuel stations incorporating modular and expandable technology and a global patent portfolio, with additional patents pending, related to the advancements to be deployed under this protocol. In addition, the company says the use of its fueling technology is increasing and already is used in conducting approximately 1 million hydrogen fills annually.