- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=GM Fuel Cell Fleet Tops 3 Million Miles https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/46545?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/46545?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/46545?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=GM Fuel Cell Fleet Tops 3 Million Miles&body=ESG News from General Motors https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/46545?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Environment](/categories/environment) # GM Fuel Cell Fleet Tops 3 Million Miles ##### Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell vehicles driven in real world reach milestone May 12, 2014 5:15 PM ET Campaign: [GM Greener Vehicles](/news/campaign/gm-greener-vehicles) ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/FuelCellFleet-3Million-Miles_1786917873.jpg "GM’s fleet of hydrogen-powered Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles, launched in 2007 as part of Project Driveway, have accumulated more than 3 million miles of real-world driving with a fleet of 119-vehicles. (Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors)") GM’s fleet of hydrogen-powered Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles, launched in 2007 as part of Project Driveway, have accumulated more than 3 million miles of real-world driving with a fleet of 119-vehicles. (Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors) Detroit, MI, May 12, 2014 /3BL Media/ – General Motors’ fleet of fuel cell vehicles recently passed 3 million miles of hydrogen-powered, real-world driving. Some individual vehicles have accumulated more than 120,000 miles. By GM’s estimate, using hydrogen to power these vehicles, the fleet has avoided 157,894 gallons of gasoline consumption. This specially equipped fleet of Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles are part of GM’s 119-vehicle Project Driveway program, which launched in 2007. Since then, more than 5,000 drivers have provided feedback on the functionality and drivability of fuel cell technology. “Hydrogen fuel cell technology is an important part of GM’s advanced propulsion portfolio and we continue to make substantial progress in furthering this technology,” said Charlie Freese, executive director of GM’s global fuel cell engineering activities. “These vehicles have operated through seven full winters and a wide range of environmental conditions, proving that fuel cells can meet the demands of real-world drivers.” Last year, GM announced two fuel cell-related collaborations. In July, 2013, [GM and Honda announced a long-term collaboration to co-develop next-generation fuel cell and hydrogen storage ](http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Jul/0702-gm-honda.html)systems, aiming for potential commercialization in the 2020 time frame. In addition, GM and Honda are working together with stakeholders to further advance refueling infrastructure, which is critical for the long-term viability and consumer acceptance of fuel cell vehicles. Also last year GM opened a new state-of-the-art Fuel Cell Development Laboratory at GM Powertrain World Headquarters in Pontiac, Mich. In September, 2013 [GM and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC) jointly announced an expansion of their relationship for testing automotive fuel cell technology.](http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Sep/0930-fuel-cell.html) GM is an acknowledged leader in fuel cell technology. According to The Clean Energy Patent Growth Index, GM ranked No. 1 in total fuel cell patents granted in 2013, and continues to lead all companies in total fuel cell patents granted since 2002. General Motors Co. 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More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at [http://www.gm.com](http://www.gm.com/) [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/106821423-1610125493528-Untitled-5.jpg)](/profiles/general-motors) ### More from General Motors ###### [Used General Motors Fire Hoses Get New Life at Potter Park Zoo](/news/used-general-motors-fire-hoses-get-new-life-potter-park-zoo) Jan 25, 2021 11:00 AM ET ###### [California Fire Foundation and General Motors Team up to Donate Vehicles to California Fire Departments](/news/california-fire-foundation-and-general-motors-team-donate-vehicles-california-fire-departments) Dec 17, 2020 1:00 PM ET ###### [General Motors Donates Face Masks and Flu Vaccines to California Communities](/news/general-motors-donates-face-masks-and-flu-vaccines-california-communities) Nov 18, 2020 2:45 PM ET ###### [General Motors Named One of America's Most Just Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital](/news/general-motors-named-one-americas-most-just-companies-forbes-and-just-capital) Oct 14, 2020 10:50 AM ET ###### [General Motors Receives EPA Green Power Leadership Award](/news/general-motors-receives-epa-green-power-leadership-award) Sep 22, 2020 4:45 PM ET ###### [GM Awarded for Global Sustainability Leadership Award](/news/gm-awarded-global-sustainability-leadership-award) Sep 8, 2020 2:40 PM ET ###### [GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing to Run on the Sun](/news/gms-spring-hill-manufacturing-run-sun) May 14, 2020 11:05 AM ET ###### [General Motors and DTE Energy are Making Michigan a Clean Energy Powerhouse](/news/general-motors-and-dte-energy-are-making-michigan-clean-energy-powerhouse) Apr 20, 2020 11:30 AM ET