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Article: Fuel cells face obstacles, despite Bush's aid; Solving technical challenges will take more than money.(News)
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- Automotive News
- Article date:
- February 3, 2003
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Byline: Harry Stoffer, Richard Truett
By using his State of the Union address to tout fuel cells for future vehicles, President Bush did more than promise cash for research. He put the power of the presidency behind the technology.
But neither money nor presidential clout can guarantee that automotive fuel cells will overcome major obstacles quickly - including technical hurdles, cost and practicality - knowledgeable skeptics warn.
The Bush budget for fiscal 2004, scheduled to be unveiled today, Feb. 3, will recommend $1.7 billion over five years for fuel cell research, an increase of about $700 million over current levels.
Richard ...