The paper shows that fuel cells offer tremendous promise and
potential as an energy source. Among topics covered in this
paper include: How fuel cells operate, why they are cleaner than a combustion powered engine and the research that is currently being conducted to advance this
technology. The paper also lays out the roles the federal government, automakers, and oil companies are playing in investing in fuel technology. It also discusses the problems that need to be overcome in order for the use of fuel cells to meet their full
potential as an energy source.