Nel, a Norwegian OEM, has expanded and automated the manufacturing of its PEM hydrogen electrolysers at its facility in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA. The site's annual capacity has been increased from 50 to 500MW, resulting in a 30% cost reduction for the electrolysers. This move was inaugurated by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal. Nel's Chief Manufacturing Officer at the Connecticut facility emphasized the importance of automating production facilities to stay globally competitive. The company is also working with General Motors to develop next-generation PEM electrolysers, aiming for a further 60% cost reduction and a more than 10% decrease in energy consumption. Nel's US manufacturing expansion plans include establishing a 4GW factory in Plymouth, Michigan, with significant funding from the Department of Energy, the State of Michigan, and the Inflation Reduction Act. The overall goal is to drive cost reduction in the hydrogen industry to promote wider adoption and usage.