General Motors has canceled its next-generation hydrogen program due to concerns about its viability in the short term.
Hydrogen fuel-cell power has been a challenging area for the auto industry, with barriers to adoption including high cost, limited access to fueling stations, and technical maturity.
In comparison, the electric-vehicle space has fewer headaches, leading many automakers to abandon hydrogen fuel-cell technology, at least for now.
Hydrogen fuel-cell power has been a moving target for the auto industry for some time.
GM is joining other automakers in calling quits on the tech, pulling the plug on its next-gen hydrogen platform.
Author's summary: GM cancels hydrogen program due to viability concerns.