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We're on our way. See how the development cycle of fuel cells stacks up to that of other technologies.
Technology Commercialization Timeline

Technology Commercialization Timeline

Commercializing new technologies like fuel cells take time, especially when they are competing with an established technology like the Internal Combustion Engine.

Still, fuel cell development has progressed relatively quickly. While the roots of the modern fuel cell date back to the 1800s, aggressive development did not really begin until 1993.

Technology Development TimelineTechnology Development Timeline
An interactive timeline illustrating the evolutionary path technologies take from concept to commercial product. Compare how the fuel cell is doing compared to the internal combustion engine (ICE).
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In the past decade great strides have been taken. Many experts believe that, if given the same level of investment that supported the internal combustion engine development, fuel cells could achieve similarly rapid commercialization.