Experience Green Hydrogen Activities at Hydrogen Pitstops
The Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) will organize a three-day public outreach event titled Hydrogen Pitstopduring the Secto Rally Finland from July 31 to August 2, 2025. The event takes place across three locations in Jyväskylä and offers visitors an opportunity to explore practical applications of hydrogen technology.
Hydrogen Pitstops aim to increase awareness and understanding of hydrogen as an energy carrier by presenting real-life demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and hands-on experiences. The initiative is part of Cefmof’s mission to promote sustainable mobility and clean energy solutions in Central Finland and beyond.
The events are free of charge and open to all visitors. Each location offers distinct content and activities related to the use of hydrogen in mobility, everyday appliances, cooking, and leisure.
Visitors can reach the event locations using free hydrogen bus services operating from the directions of Palokka, Vaajakoski, and Keljo. Routes and timetables will be available closer to the event in the Jyväskylä Region Public Transport Linkki’s local traffic Trip Planner.
Locations and Activities
Ruusupuisto Square
Open daily, July 31 – August 2, from 10:30 to 16:00
- The World of Hydrogen exhibition: An educational display presenting hydrogen production, storage, and applications in various sectors.
- Hydrogen RC cars: Visitors can operate miniature hydrogen-powered RC vehicles, simulating urban and off-road driving.
- Hydrogen Grilling: Participants who engage with the exhibition or RC cars can receive a complimentary hamburger grilled using a hydrogen-powered appliance.
Kirkkopuisto Park
Open Thursday–Friday (July 31–August 1) from 17:00 to 22:00, and Saturday (August 2) from 17:30 to 20:00
- Hydrogen Quiz: A short quiz focused on hydrogen technology and usage.
- Hydrogen Pizza Oven: After completing the quiz, participants are served a pizza slice baked in a hydrogen-fuelled oven, illustrating hydrogen’s potential in cooking and catering.
Harbour Park (Satamapuisto)
Open daily, July 31 – August 2, from 10:00 to 16:00 | The hydrogen sauna has separate hours (see below)
- Hydrogen bus: A full-sized hydrogen-powered bus on display provides information about hydrogen in heavy-duty mobility and public transport.
- Hydrogen sauna: A demonstration of the world’s first hydrogen-heated sauna, developed in collaboration with Harvia, Toyota, and Cefmof. Sauna bathing requires prior registration. The hydrogen sauna has been transported to the site with Toyota’s FCEV Tundra, which is also on display at the event area.
Sauna hours
- July 31 and August 1: 10:00–13:00
- August 2: 10:00–18:00
- Hydrogen-roasted coffee: Tasting coffee developed by the Japanese company UCC, with beans roasted using hydrogen as the heat source
- Hydrogen quiz and refreshments: A second quiz focused on mobility and hydrogen applications is available. After completing it, participants receive coffee served from a hydrogen-powered cargo bike.
Sticker Rally
Visitors can collect a unique sticker at each event location. The rally format encourages exploration of all three event sites and provides a structured way to engage with hydrogen-related content.
Organizers
Hydrogen Pitstop is organized by the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof). The foundation works to promote sustainable, inclusive, and forward-looking solutions in the region.
Cefmof plays a unique role in enabling hydrogen’s integration into everyday life and acting as a communicator of hydrogen knowledge.
The Hydrogen Pitstop is part of Cefmof’s broader efforts to make the possibilities of hydrogen understandable and tangible for everyone and to bring hydrogen-related knowledge close to where everyday decisions are made.
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