Getting Back into Gear: Fuel Cell Development after the Hype.

The article examines fuel cell technology, its promise and its remaining challenges. It discusses the collaborative efforts to development proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEFC) for stationary, portable and transportation applications. It also considers the problem of market acceptance, and the improvements that are still needed in cost and durability. In addition, it suggests that battery-based hybrid vehicle technology will likely exist alongside fuel cells.