Gambling On Fuel Cells

The Bush administration is gambling that fuel cell-powered vehicles are better than more efficient gas engines.

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January 14, 2002, 5:00 AM PST

This article examines reactions to the Bush administration's decision to refocus the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles on fuel cell technology, ending nearly 10 years of federally funded research on high-mileage cars. According to the article, the program has spent more than $1.5 billion in federal funds, without achieving its two main objectives: partnering with the "big three" auto makers (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler) and creating 80 m.p.g. concept cars viable for mass production.

Thanks to California Policy Forum

FULL STORY: Bush gambles on fuel cells for cars

Sunday, January 13, 2002 in The San Francisco Chronicle

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