A Chicago-based engineering firm, Celadyne Systems, has teamed up with General Motors to collaborate on a project funded by the Department of Energy focused on enhancing durable hydrogen fuel cells for heavy shipping vehicles and the energy industry. The CEO of Celadyne Systems, Gary Ong, highlighted the need to significantly increase the output of hydrogen cell systems to outperform current diesel motors. Utilizing membrane-electrode assemblies with selective transport layers, Celadyne's design aims to maintain the separation of hydrogen and oxygen ions and gases while allowing for efficient proton movement and combination. This innovative approach has shown promising results, with a reported durability four times better than existing hydrogen cell engines in the market. The rise of hydrogen energy presents a potential solution for replacing traditional dirty energy engines across different sectors. Recent developments include the launch of the first hydrogen-powered passenger ferry in San Francisco, a successful 500-mile journey by a plane with a hydrogen cell engine, and the introduction of a hydrogen-powered crane at the Port of Los Angeles. As hydrogen technology gains traction, it offers a significant opportunity to reduce carbon emissions, particularly in the transportation sector, where medium- and heavy-duty vehicles contribute significantly to planet-warming gas pollution. Ong expressed optimism about the future of hydrogen power, emphasizing its transformative potential in addressing environmental challenges and advocating for broader adoption in major industries to benefit the planet.