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Michigan's MachH2 Hydrogen Hub has received $22.2 million in federal funding to advance clean hydrogen infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles. Plans include a hydrogen production plant in Ypsilanti, a refueling center in Flint, and a future hydrogen truck stop in Detroit. The Midwest project aims to create 12,000 jobs and drive economic growth across multiple states.
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