Today on Critical Materials: GM kills next-gen hydrogen program, China's CATL is quietly owning the EV battery game and California hits a major EV milestone.
Hydrogen fuel-cell power has been a moving target for the auto industry for some time, as it produces water as a byproduct rather than hydrocarbon pollutants.
However, there are many barriers to adoption, including price, reliable access to fueling stations and technical maturity.
the headaches the electric-vehicle space has are minuscule in comparison
As a result, many automakers are calling quits on the tech, and General Motors is joining them, pulling the plug on its next-gen hydrogen platform due to questions about its viability in the short term.
Author's summary: GM stops next-gen hydrogen program due to viability concerns.