As emission standards tighten around the world, auto manufacturers are ramping up research and development of hydrogen fuel cells. Last week, General Motors announced a new seven-year joint effort with Honda to develop such vehicles. It’s the latest in a series of similar alliances involving manufacturers.
Scott Calabrese Barton, Michigan State University associate professor of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, discusses the announcement.
Auto industry ramps up hydrogen battery effort

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