Steven Chu

Energy policy and research

Energy Research and Development

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

Crucial components for storing hydrogen, either as compressed gas or supercooled liquid, which are necessary for powering hydrogen-based vessels.

A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.

United States

California

United Kingdom

A wind turbine designed without a rigid support structure, built to catch wind currents and use them to reach high altitude. The turbines will be tethered to the ground but will otherwise have free reign of the skies.

A project aiming to expand the country's hydrogen fuel infrastructure exponentially over the coming years, with participation from private companies to build infrastructure in dense population centers.

A state-level program in Ohio supporting hydrogen fuel cell development and commercialization, cited as one of the most successful fuel cell initiatives in the United States.

Vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, slated for commercial release in 2015. These vehicles produce zero emissions and are designed to be refueled at hydrogen fueling stations.

A hydrogen-powered vehicle planned for launch by Toyota, expected to cost around $50,000 and benefit from reduced fuel cell costs by 2020.