Why GM Pulled The Plug On Hydrogen
General Motors has canceled its next-generation hydrogen program due to concerns about its viability in the short term.
Hydrogen fuel-cell power has been a challenging technology for the auto industry, with barriers to adoption including high cost, limited access to fueling stations, and technical maturity issues.
Despite its potential to produce only water as a byproduct, many automakers are abandoning hydrogen fuel-cell technology, at least for now, due to the significant obstacles it faces.
Hydrogen fuel-cell power has been a moving target for the auto industry for some time.
- High cost
- Limited access to fueling stations
- Technical maturity issues
The electric-vehicle space has its own set of challenges, but they are relatively minor compared to those faced by hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
Author's summary: GM cancels hydrogen program due to viability concerns.