Federal Funding Fuels Debate Over Midwest Hydrogen Hubs

Michigan's clean hydrogen hub project has received $22.2 million in federal funding to develop regional supply chains for hydrogen-fueled vehicles, with plans to create a production plant in Ypsilanti and expand facilities in Flint. The initiative, part of the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2), aims to decarbonize heavy-duty transportation and industry, potentially reducing carbon emissions by nearly 4 million metric tons annually. The project is expected to create 12,000 jobs and boost economic growth in the hydrogen sector.