Michigan is playing a key role in the advancement of hydrogen infrastructure in the Midwest through the efforts of the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2). This initiative, supported by a $22 million grant from the Department of Energy, focuses on several hydrogen projects in the state. The alliance plans to enhance the Flint Mass Transportation Authority’s hydrogen fuel bus fleet, establish a hydrogen production facility in Ypsilanti in collaboration with the American Center for Mobility, and create a hydrogen fuel truck stop in Detroit. These projects aim to promote the adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy alternative for heavy-duty trucks, addressing challenges faced by electric batteries in big trucks, especially for long-haul journeys. Neil Banwart, the chief integration officer for MachH2, highlighted Michigan's suitability for hydrogen infrastructure development due to its significant heavy-duty truck traffic. The alliance intends to ensure the projects adhere to Department of Energy regulations by using green hydrogen produced from renewable sources to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. The coalition comprises a diverse range of stakeholders and has nine projects planned across multiple states in the Midwest. With the grant marking the beginning of the planning phase, the alliance anticipates further federal cost-sharing to support the projects, expecting a total of up to $1 billion in funding over the initiative's duration.