Ford and BP to open Michigan hydrogen fuel station

Ford Motor Company is to work with British Petroleum (BP) to establish a new hydrogen refuelling station in the city of Taylor in Michigan.

According to Ford, which will supply a fleet of fuel cell cars to be used around the city, the development of the refuelling station marks an important milestone in the move towards the establishment of a hydrogen economy.

"The opening of this station represents a step forward for hydrogen as a motor fuel," said Gerhard Schmidt, vice president, research & advanced engineering, Ford Motor Company.

"We have made much progress in hydrogen propulsion over the past 15 years and this is another excellent milestone to commemorate."

BP representative Maria Curry-Nkansah added that the fuel station would also act as a trial for future developments.

"With this station, we will continue our work to gain real-world experience in hydrogen fuelling infrastructure and help build public awareness of this developing technology," she said.

"This programme is an example of how government, energy companies and the auto industry are working collaboratively to develop alternative fuels."

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