General Motors is another step closer 
to making hydrogen vehicles in Hawaii a reality.
Ten companies, agencies and universities have joined an initiative between GM and local energy outfit The Gas Company to bring hydrogen-powered vehicles and a fueling infrastructure to Hawaii by 2015.
(As a reminder, that target is a mere four years away.)
The plan, called the Hawaii Hydrogen Initiative (or H2I for short), is part of a greater sustainability initiative to reduce the island state’s 90 percent dependence on imported oil to power its transportation industry.
In 2008, the state launched the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative with the U.S. Department of Energy, aiming to generate 70 percent or more of Hawaii’s energy through energy efficiency and renewable energy sources including solar, wind, wave, biofuels, and geothermal.
The GM-TGC project aims to make hydrogen available to all 1 million residents of Oahu, Hawaii’s most populous island. The installation of 20 to 25 hydrogen stations is also a part of the deal.
Full story here: http://www.smartplanet.com/business/blog/smart-takes/gm-steps-closer-to-hydrogen-vehicles-infrastructure-in-hawaii/12868/
Interesting – I wish the Hawaii project great success, Johannes! We all need to find ways to be less oil dependent – so hopefully if the Islands develop a successful hydrogen powered car .. the Mainland and Canada can incorporate them into our life styles as well! ~ Bless our Mother Earth ~