Since 2005 Ford has been operating a test fleet of Focus sedans powered by hydrogen fuel cells in several cities in the United States and Europe. The program originally scheduled to last three years has been so successful that the automaker announces plan to extend it through 2010...

Although a fuel cell-powered Chevrolet Volt is still a ways off, progress on the plug-in E-Flex model continues apace at General Motors with production timing set for the end of 2010. Progress was reaffirmed recently when GM announced that in-vehicle testing of the critical lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack will commence sometime in April.
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While the automotive OEMs rush toward development of commercially viable fuel cell vehicles, the biggest roadblock facing the industry is a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure.  Among potential hydrogen pathways, nuclear power has great promise -- it also has huge challenges. But those in the nuclear industry have a plan as these industry insiders explain:  Dr. Harold F. McFarlane, President of the American Nuclear Society and Deputy Associate Laboratory Director of Nuclear Programs the Idaho National Laboratory discusses the challenges facing nuclear power (video).                Dr. Kenneth R. Schultz, Operations Director for General Atomics' Energy Group explains the advantages of Gen IV reactors and nuclear-produced hydrogen (video). For a brief overview on the future of nuclear power and its application to hydrogen production, click below for