Monday, July 25, 2005
The mayor of Columbia, South Carolina has set a target of $1 million a year to attract companies involved in hydrogen fuel research. This initiative is closely associated with the University of South Carolina and its new research campus in downtown Columbia.
According to the mayor, a "new mindset" is needed if the city, the university, and its partners are to implement a successful hydrogen fuel cell technology initiative. Read more.
The hydrogen fuel economy is no slam dunk. There are plenty of sceptics. Read more
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Building a hydrogen fuel cluster in Columbia, SC
