GM Abandons Fuel Cells for Battery-Powered Future
General Motors has confirmed it will stop developing next-generation hydrogen fuel cell systems to focus on battery-electric vehicles.
The decision is based on market reality, with surging demand for EVs and growing charging infrastructure, whereas the "hydrogen highway" remains largely conceptual.
- Only 61 public hydrogen refueling stations exist across the U.S.
- GM's HYDROTEC initiative and plans for a $55 million hydrogen R&D facility in Detroit are effectively shelved.
According to GM, the decision comes down to simple math and market reality.
Author's summary: GM shifts focus to battery-electric vehicles.