GM Ends Next-Gen Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development
General Motors will end development of next-generation hydrogen fuel cells under its HYDROTEC brand, shifting resources to electric vehicles, batteries, and charging technology.
- Development of next-gen hydrogen fuel cells under HYDROTEC brand will be ended.
- A $55 million hydrogen fuel cell plant in Detroit, expected to employ 144 workers, will not be built.
- GM laid off salaried employees in Pontiac, Michigan, following the closure of its HYDROTEC plant.
The decision is part of GM's pivot towards electric vehicles and battery technology.
GM will focus on EVs, batteries, and charging technology.
Author's summary: GM stops hydrogen fuel cell development to focus on EVs.