Why GM Pulled The Plug On Hydrogen
General Motors has decided to discontinue its next-generation hydrogen program due to concerns about its viability in the short term.
Hydrogen fuel-cell power has been a challenging area for the auto industry, with barriers to adoption including high price, limited access to fueling stations, and technical maturity issues.
In comparison, the electric-vehicle space has relatively minor problems, leading many automakers to abandon hydrogen fuel-cell technology, at least for now.
Hydrogen fuel-cell power has been a moving target for the auto industry for some time.
GM's decision to pull the plug on its hydrogen program is not surprising, given the industry's shift towards more viable alternatives.