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Hydrogen Sauna Boat explores new ways of using hydrogen on the water
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The project is developing Finland’s first hydrogen-powered sauna boat utilizing swappable hydrogen cartridges as its energy source. The solution aims to enable the use of hydrogen without harbor-based hydrogen refueling infrastructure while making hydrogen visible as part of everyday experiences. Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) has launched the Hydrogen Sauna Boat project to develop and test the use of hydrogen…
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Hydrogen Builders showed that the hydrogen is moving from plans to practice
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Hydrogen Builders brought together hydrogen developers, companies, cities, and research organisations in Jyväskylä to discuss where the hydrogen economy is heading and what comes next. Throughout the day, one message emerged consistently: hydrogen is no longer just a future opportunity. It is becoming a practical solution that is being tested, deployed, and scaled across different sectors and…
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Cefmof develops unique Hydrogen House environment in Finland to bring hydrogen into everyday use
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Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) is developing the Hydrogen House project in Jyväskylä, Finland, to bridge the gap between hydrogen technology and its practical use in everyday life and to accelerate the commercialization of hydrogen equipment, applications, and distribution through proof-of-concept testing. The Hydrogen House is a residential-type demonstration environment that combines hydrogen production, storage, electricity…
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Cefmof funds a professorship in sustainable business and circular economy at the Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
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Professor of Practice Susanna Horn will strengthen research in sustainable business and circular economy at the Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics. The four-year professorship in practice started on 1 March 2026 and is funded by the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof). Professor of Practice Susanna Horn will focus on strengthening research in sustainable…
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Cefmof Hydrogen Oy operates Finland’s first hydrogen refuelling station
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Finland’s first hydrogen refuelling station in Jyväskylä has progressed from the pilot phase towards commercial use, with operations developing alongside the installation of the hydrogen production unit. During the pilot phase, the focus has been on testing the station in real-life conditions, including cold winter environments, and on gathering practical experience to support the transition to commercial…
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Finland’s newest and only H2 refueling station to be built in Jyväskylä, with hydrogen bus pilot to follow
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Vireon is set to construct Finland’s first large-scale green hydrogen refueling station in Jyväskylä. The announcement is significant, as currently there are no H2 stations operating in Finland. This station is the first of four strategically located stations in Finland, made possible through a collaborative project between the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (CEFMOF) and the…
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Hydrogen pizza oven directly from Paris to Ruusupuisto, Jyväskylä
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Vetyä, valoa ja voimaa (“Hydrogen, Light & Power”) event, organized in collaboration with the City of Light, embodies the power and impact of both hydrogen and light. This two-day event brings a breath of fresh air to Jyväskylä with the versatile possibilities of hydrogen, sprinkled with the annual magic of the City of Light. Hydrogen…
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Japanese VR-tech startup setting their sights on Jyväskylä
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In the ever-evolving world of startups, finding the right ecosystem with the same-minded stakeholders is the key. During Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day 2024, we sat down with Yuichiro Niijima, the founder of xCura, a Japanese startup focusing on VR-based pain control. With 7 other startups, xCura recently participated in Investor Day after setting its…
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Experience green hydrogen power at Aalto2 Museum Centre in Jyväskylä (July 31–September 29 2024)
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The importance of renewable energy sources is constantly growing. Green hydrogen has emerged as one solution, but its potential applications in everyday life remain a question for many: what is green hydrogen, and what role might it play in our daily lives in Central Finland? These questions are explored in the interactive exhibition “Vihreä vetyvoima”…
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The City of Jyväskylä, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, Toyota Mobility Foundation established a new organization to promote Jyväskylä’s City Planning Project
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January 19, 2024 – The City of Jyväskylä (※1), Toyota GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (“TGR-WRT”), and Toyota Mobility Foundation (“TMF”), has established a new foundation “Central Finland Mobility Foundation” (Cefmof) to realize the mutual goal to achieve a carbon neutral, sustainable and diversified society through community development in harmony with people and nature based…
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City of Jyväskylä, TGR-WRT, and Toyota Mobility Foundation sign an LOI for future collaboration towards a carbon neutral society
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The City of Jyväskylä, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) and Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) towards future collaboration, aiming to achieve a carbon neutral, sustainable and diversified society through community development in harmony with people and nature. The purpose of the Letter of Intent is for the…