Plug Power announced on 10/22/07 that it will provide Fuel Cells to one of Wal-Marts distribution centers in United States. This could be the deal that could kick off the mass production of Fuel Cells along with the sale of Hydrogen gas to facilities. There are how-ever some questions that need to be answered before you see more orders from other big corporate companies. What will be the cost per kg of Hydrogen Fuel for the Forklifts? What is the cost of a Fuel Cell at this time? (last time I checked it was around $20,000.00 per unit) What will happen to a Fuel Cell if left in a freezer for an extended period of time? How much is the techinical support to repair these units? What is the warranty on the Plug unit? How will the Maxwell Ultra Capacitors compete with Fuel Cells in the future? Still on wait and see mode. Let Wal-Mart be the ones who pass or fail this technology and absorb the start up cost. They have he most to gain if this is successful at their DC. Compare both systems below. I am putting my money on Wal-Mart to be gaining in the long run with this move.

Fuel Cells, Hydrogen and Hydrogen fill systems "OR"
Batteries (plus extras), Chargers, Battery Rooms, Cranes or Battery extractors, employees to change batteries, electric, watering systems, cleaning systems and the most cost savings, operators waiting for battery changes.