New hydrogen-powered racing series announced

The Hydrogen Electric Racing Federation was unveiled on Wednesday, the first step toward on-track competition for hydrogen electric fuel cell-powered racing. HERF plans on beginning that on-track competition, dubbed the "Hydrogen 500," beginning in 2009, with additional races, including international events in 2010 and 2011.

Peter M. DeLorenzo, president and CEO of HERF, introduced "the future of racing" in a speech before auto industry executives, senior executives from Bridgestone-Firestone and Michelin, as well as Tony George, the CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy Racing League, and Scott Atherton, president and CEO of the American Le Mans Series. AP News