Amazon to cut fossil fuel use in new hydrogen cell agreement

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This is Amazon's second agreement with Plug Power since 2017
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This is Amazon's second agreement with Plug Power since 2017

The e-commerce giant will use green hydrogen for long-haul trucks and forklifts

Amazon has signed a deal with fuel cell maker Plug Power to purchase carbon-free, liquid green hydrogen, in an effort to use less fossil fuel. Starting in 2025, Plug will supply Amazon with over...

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