The Golden Spike: Completing A Transcontinental Network Of Hydrogen Refueling Stations In North America

Summary

• In 1869, Leland Stanford completed the transcontinental railroad with a golden spike.
• The US Alternative Fuels Data Center shows 54 public stations operating today.
• More stringent regulation will also drive change by boosting the number of zero-emissions vehicles.

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In 1869, Leland Stanford completed the transcontinental railroad with a golden spike. The overland route transformed the West, connecting the United States. A similar moment nears for fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Private networks of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) will soon allow FCEVs to drive