13.2.2003
GM reaches major milestone with its hydrogen storage system

GM has increased the range of its compressed hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with the world's first successful vehicle test of a 10,000 PSI (700 bar) hydrogen storage system-- extending the range of the automaker's HydroGen3 fuel cell vehicle by 60-70 percent compared to an equivalent-sized 5,000 PSI system.

GM is the only automaker in the world to successfully test this system in a fuel cell vehicle, more than a year ahead of the stated goals of other auto companies.

"This is a major step forward in developing fuel cell vehicles with a range equal to or better than conventional gasoline vehicles," said Larry Burns, GM Vice President, research and development, and planning. "We're making great progress toward realizing the 300-350 mile range required for large-scale commercialization."

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