Aug. 14, 2013: DOE Announces New Investment to Reduce Fuel Cell Costs
R&D Work Will Aim at Producing Cost-Effective, High-Performing Fuel Cell Membranes
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $4.5 million investment in two projects — led by 3M and the Colorado School of Mines — to lower the cost, improve the durability, and increase the efficiency of next-generation fuel cell systems.
Over the last decade, DOE noted, it has invested in research and development projects that have led to more than 400 patents, 65 pre-commercial technologies, and nearly 40 commercial technologies in the market — positioning the U.S. as a leader in the emerging fuel cell industry.