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This report explains the current state of the art in fuel cell development for transportation and presents industry goals and opinions regarding when it may become commercially feasible. It discusses consumer acceptance and future implications for transportation departments. The report also provides sources for ongoing information about fuel cells.
Large companies are investing funds into prototype development of fuel cell vehicles and into size, weight, cost, and performance solutions. Much progress has been made in those areas. The fact that methanol or gasoline can be reformulated into hydrogen on board the vehicle makes it a more viable technology. A few fuel cell buses already are on the streets. Time estimates for the on-die-road use of a significant number of fuel ceil vehicles vary from 2010 to 2025.
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