DOE invests $80M in Michigan hydrogen projects

In Michigan, the Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a total of $80 million for two hydrogen projects in the state. 

Nel Hydrogen, which announced plans to construct an automated gigafactory in Plymouth Charter Township, will receive $50 million from the DOE to help develop the site’s fully automated manufacturing process, which will enable higher throughput, better materials efficiency and an advanced electrolyzer design. 

The DOE is also awarding General Motors (GM) $30 million, allowing the company to expand domestic fuel cell manufacturing capacity, while demonstrating improved fuel cell durability and performance for heavy-duty applications.