Hydrogen fuel cell technology

Automaker

Alternative energy systems development

Automotive

Focuses on creating new catalysts, particularly to reduce the amount of platinum needed in fuel cells, thereby lowering costs.

Linde is advancing technologies for hydrogen production, including steam methane reforming with carbon capture and electrolysis.

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

United States

Japan

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

Vehicles developed by Mercedes-Benz that utilize hydrogen fuel cells for power. Initial plans for mass production by 2015 were delayed.