First Hydrogen Track Day with Europe and UK's Largest Companies

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First Hydrogen Corp. will hold a track day on October 31 at HORIBA MIRA, UK, to test drive its hydrogen-fuel-cell powered vehicles. Attendees from various industries will have hands-on access to the vehicles and the opportunity to discuss their introduction into their own zero-emission fleets. The global electric vehicle market is projected to grow to US$1,579.10 billion by 2030. First Hydrogen's vehicles have achieved a range of over 630km (400 miles), surpassing the minimum range requirement of the zero emission vehicle mandate.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 30, 2023) - First Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: FHYD) (OTC Pink: FHYDF) (FSE: FIT) ("FIRST HYDROGEN" or the "Company") is pleased to announce further to the news release of October 16, 2023, the Company's track day will be held on October 31 at the HORIBA MIRA, UK, proving ground to test drive First Hydrogen's hydrogen-fuel-cell powered vehicles (FCEV). Attendees will include some of Europe's and UK's largest companies, from parcel delivery, supermarkets, healthcare, leasing, and utilities to mining.

All attendees will have hands-on access to First Hydrogen's FCEVs and the chance to drive them including technical presentations and a vehicle walkaround to showcase under-the-hood technology. The attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the practicalities of introducing the FCEVs into their own zero-emission fleets. Fortune Business Insights reported the global electric vehicle market was valued at US384.65 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from US500.48 billion in 2023 to US1,579.10 billion by 2030.

First Hydrogen's vehicles have achieved a range of over 630km (400 miles), which is well ahead of the 193km (120 miles) Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) minimum range requirement of the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate and the range of equivalent battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The vehicles have already undergone road trials with fleet management company Rivus and energy company SSE and are currently undertaking operations with major parcel delivery companies.

Balraj Mann, CEO First Hydrogen, stated: "We are excited to showcase our zero emission FCEVs which have recently attained a range of more than 630km (400 miles) on a single refuelling. Our FCEVs are noted for ease of driving and efficient powertrain technology which allows our FCEV the ability to carry large payloads without compromising on the range in any weather conditions. With the UK Government's recent recognition of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles within its definition of zero emissions vehicle, sales of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be included in production targets for zero emission vehicles. This will trigger UK investment in hydrogen vehicle sector and more specifically, the Company's FCEV."

About First Hydrogen Corp. (FirstHydrogen.com)
First Hydrogen Corp. is a Vancouver and London UK-based company focused on zero-emission vehicles, green hydrogen production and distribution. The Company has designed and built hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered light commercial vehicles ("FCEV") in partnership with AVL Powertrain and Ballard Power Systems Inc. The FCEV has a range of 630+ kilometres. These vehicles are being trialled with fleet operators in the United Kingdom. First Hydrogen is also developing a 35MW green hydrogen production facility and vehicle assembly factory in Shawinigan, Quebec.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of

FIRST HYDROGEN CORP.
"Balraj Mann"
Chairman & Group CEO

Contact:
Balraj Mann
First Hydrogen Corp.
604-601-2018
investors@firsthydrogen.com

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FAQ

When and where will First Hydrogen Corp.'s track day be held?

First Hydrogen Corp.'s track day will be held on October 31 at HORIBA MIRA in the UK.

What will be showcased at the track day?

First Hydrogen Corp. will showcase its hydrogen-fuel-cell powered vehicles (FCEVs) at the track day. Attendees will have hands-on access to the vehicles, technical presentations, and a vehicle walkaround to showcase the under-the-hood technology.

What industries will the attendees of the track day represent?

The attendees of the track day will include companies from various industries such as parcel delivery, supermarkets, healthcare, leasing, utilities, and mining.

What is the projected growth of the global electric vehicle market?

The global electric vehicle market is projected to grow from US$500.48 billion in 2023 to US$1,579.10 billion by 2030.

What is the range of First Hydrogen Corp.'s vehicles?

First Hydrogen Corp.'s vehicles have achieved a range of over 630km (400 miles), surpassing the minimum range requirement of the zero emission vehicle mandate.

What is the significance of the UK Government's recognition of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles?

The UK Government's recognition of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles within its definition of zero emissions vehicle will trigger UK investment in the hydrogen vehicle sector, including First Hydrogen Corp.'s FCEVs.