First Hydrogen and Cambridge University Sign Hydrogen Collaboration Agreement

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First Hydrogen Corp. has announced a 5-year Research and Collaboration Agreement with the University of Cambridge to develop hydrogen-related technologies. The partnership aims to enhance the hydrogen economy, particularly in automotive applications, through an AI software tool that will analyze hydrogen usage data. This project is expected to create additional revenue streams and provide First Hydrogen with a competitive data advantage. Notable figures include a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered vehicle design with a 500+ km range, marking a significant step toward the company's goals in zero-emission vehicle technology.

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• Collaboration with Cambridge University enhances innovation in hydrogen technologies.
• AI tool aimed at analyzing hydrogen usage could provide valuable market insights.
• Development of a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered vehicle with a range exceeding 500 km.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / February 16, 2022 / First Hydrogen Corp. ("FIRST HYDROGEN" or the "Company") (TSXV:FHYD)(OTC PINK:FHYDF)(FSE:FIT) is pleased to announce its' subsidiary First Hydrogen Limited has entered into a Research and Collaboration Agreement for an initial 5-year period with the University of Cambridge (the "University") in the United Kingdom. The collaboration with the University of Cambridge has as its centrepiece, the joint development of hydrogen related technologies to unlock the hydrogen economy with particular focus on the automotive industry, hydrogen production and fuel distribution industries.

The University of Cambridge team will be led by Professor Seamus Higson of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, a world leading institution in energy transition and the department that first developed the hydrogen fuel cell, which was subsequently used in the Apollo moon missions.

The initial project which First Hydrogen will be developing with the University is an AI software learning tool to harvest user and supplier information related to hydrogen usage to better inform hydrogen business cases and help direct the significant investments into hydrogen mobility and related infrastructure. This dynamic tool is expected to be a source of additional revenues for First Hydrogen and to give the Company a unique data advantage to help it develop its own technology and infrastructure in the hydrogen sector.

Professor Higson said: "I am delighted to have reached an agreement to work with First Hydrogen in a field where we see huge growth and a conversion of the automotive industry to full scale adoption of hydrogen as a primary fuel source. This collaboration between my university and First Hydrogen also contributes to the United Kingdom leading the way to decarbonisation and reaching our ambitious net zero targets."

Nicholas Wrigley, Chairman of First Hydrogen UK said: "We are very pleased to announce this industrial and commercial partnership with Professor Higson and such a prestigious and world-renowned university as the University of Cambridge. The engineering teams within the University are leading the way to decarbonising our futures and their World class researchers will help First Hydrogen become a leading player in the hydrogen automotive and technology businesses."

Professor Clemens Kaminski, Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge, says: "This partnership exemplifies the opportunities that can arise when academia combines with commercial entities. The hydrogen economy is rapidly evolving, and this project offers an excellent opportunity to solve industrial problems and reduce impact on the environment. I am absolutely delighted that this venture is going ahead."

About First Hydrogen Corp.

First Hydrogen Corp. is a Vancouver and London UK based company focused on zero-emission vehicles and supercritical carbon dioxide extractor systems. The company is designing and developing a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered light commercial demonstrator vehicle under two agreements with AVL Powertrain and Ballard Power Systems Inc. The LCV will have a range of 500+ kilometres. First Hydrogen is developing refueling capability working with FEV Consulting GmbH, the internal automotive consultancy of FEV Group of Aachen Germany.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of

FIRST HYDROGEN CORP.

"Balraj Mann"
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Contacts:

North America
Balraj Mann
First Hydrogen Corp.
604-601-2018
investors@firsthydrogen.com

Europe
Nicholas Wrigley
First Hydrogen Limited
+44 7917-114434
Nicholas.Wrigley@firsthydrogen.com

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FAQ

What is the nature of the agreement between First Hydrogen and the University of Cambridge?

First Hydrogen has entered into a 5-year Research and Collaboration Agreement to develop hydrogen-related technologies.

How will the collaboration with Cambridge University affect First Hydrogen's business?

The collaboration is expected to boost innovation and potentially generate additional revenue through an AI tool for hydrogen data analysis.

What are the goals of the partnership with the University of Cambridge?

The partnership aims to advance the hydrogen economy, focusing on automotive applications and fuel distribution.

What is the significance of the AI tool developed in collaboration with Cambridge University?

The AI tool will analyze user and supplier information concerning hydrogen usage for better business case development.

What is the stock symbol for First Hydrogen?

The stock symbol for First Hydrogen is FHYDF.