California’s Hydrogen Fuel Plans Stalled by Energy Giant’s Departure

The future of hydrogen-powered passenger cars in California is in question after Shell USA decided to cease offering such refueling stations in the state.
California’s Hydrogen Fuel Plans Stalled by Energy Giant’s Departure
A driver fills his car with gasoline near a hydrogen fuel pump at a hydrogen refueling station in Los Angeles on June 26, 2008. David McNew/Getty Images
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The future of hydrogen-powered passenger cars—which use a fuel cell to convert hydrogen gas into electricity—in California is in question after Shell USA decided to cease offering such refueling stations in the state.

Seven of its eight car refueling stations in the state have already closed, and the company is now considering closing its Torrance, California station, a Shell spokesperson told The Epoch Times by email Feb. 14.

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