The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC) provides technical and programmatic advice to the Energy Secretary about DOE's hydrogen research, development, and demonstration efforts. Members represent industry, academia, professional societies, government agencies, financial organizations, and environmental groups, as well as experts in hydrogen safety. Each year, HTAC produces a report about the progress of all hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

An excerpt from the report:

The hydrogen and fuel cell industry made significant strides in 2009, especially considering the challenging economic climate, DOE hydrogen program budget uncertainties, and the shifting policy framework upon which much of the industry relies. Independent studies by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the International Energy Agency (IEA) and others clearly showed that the potential for hydrogen and fuel cells is real—that hydrogen-based solutions can be significant in helping the nation meet its greenhouse gasA gas in Earth's atmosphere that traps heat and can contribute to global warming. Carbon dioxide and methane are two GHGs. targets and reducing its dependence on foreign energy sources. And real-world demonstrations this year provided exciting confirmation of fuel cell vehicle performance expectations in terms of driving range, efficiency, durability and the adequacy of today’s on-board storage technology. The challenges ahead for hydrogen and fuel cell development are as much systemic as technical, and for those challenges there is need for national leadership in providing the focus necessary to make the cleanest and most abundant of the energy options a significant component of the nation’s energy portfolio strategy moving forward.

Read the full report. http://www.cafcp.org/progress/technology/doetargets