Building Awareness of the Hydrogen Option

Element One (1996) See Clip

Produced by William Hoagland and Geoffrey Holland

Directed by Michael Tobias

Edited by Eve Gage

Hydrogen 2000, Inc.'s first project, Element One, is a one-hour television documentary about hydrogen energy. It describes the environmental effects of burning fossil fuels, and describes alternatives using electric vehicles and natural gas. It shows how scientists in Germany, Japan, Canada, and the United States are developing fuel cells and hydrogen systems as a nonpolluting, sustainable energy system. Element One also addresses the effects of CO2 emissions on climate change; the health effects of air pollution; alternative solutions, including electric, natural gas, and fuel cell vehicles; and how the development of hydrogen energy technologies translates into economic development, and the creation of new, high-skill and high-wage jobs. Element One was supported by the U.S., Canadian, and Japanese governments and industries from around the world.

  • Premiered at the 11th World Hydrogen Energy Conference in Stuttgart
  • Element One has be broadcast in more than 15 countries in seven languages
  • Sold to schools, universities, and libraries across the country
  • Element One was screened in Washington, D.C. at NASA headquarters
  • Screened by members of Congress and staff.
  • Winner 1998 EarthVision ‘98 Environmental Film and Video Competition.
  • Honorable Mention, 45th annual Columbus International Film & Video Festival in recognition of content and production excellence.