First Up with Hydrogen Fuel:

Dec. 27, 2006

Hickam AFB, Hawaii apparently will be first in line to produce hydrogen fuel for the Air Force and other DOD customers, forming a partnership with the state in the form of a joint green energy initiative that makes the venture the center of excellence for hydrogen research for DOD and Hawaii. Just last month, the base opened the Air Force’s first hydrogen production and fuel station.

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