Plug Energy (NASDAQ: PLUG) inventory leaped 7.1% greater via 10:50 a.m. ET Monday on the again of “information” that hydrogen energy is getting extra common.
Over the weekend, BMW (OTC: BAMXF) (OTC: BMWYY) introduced plans to mass-produce its first-ever hydrogen gas cell vehicle with help from Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM). And seeing as Plug Energy goals to develop into the world’s largest producer of liquid hydrogen to be used in hydrogen-powered vehicles, it is smart that buyers would flock to Plug inventory this morning.
Toyota + BMW + Plug?
There are caveats to this story, nevertheless. At the beginning, the truth that it isn’t totally “information.” In truth, Nikkei Asia reported on the Toyota and BMW collaboration two weeks in the past. That mentioned, new particulars concerning the partnership are out immediately.
For one factor, the discharge date for the brand new gas cell electrical car (FCEV): InsideEVs studies that it’ll arrive in 2028. And we all know that Toyota might be supplying BMW with its newest, third-generation hydrogen gas cell stack to be used within the automobile.
Additionally in accordance with InsideEVs, BMW is dedicated to this venture, having reportedly designed its “Neue Klasses” (new-class) car structure particularly to include hydrogen gas tanks in area that might be used to accommodate batteries in different EV fashions. That might be excellent news for Plug — a vote of help for its gas of selection.
Does this make Plug inventory a purchase?
Different particulars of the announcement are much less auspicious. Most significantly, the goal date of 2028 means Plug should wait some time for any income inflow from hydrogen gas gross sales to BMW homeowners.
This implies Plug should get alongside with none assist from BMW FCEV homeowners shopping for its hydrogen gas for a minimum of 4 extra years. Contemplating the corporate has solely $62 million in money and $916 million in debt, and that it’s burning $1.5 billion per yr proper now, there is not any assure Plug will even be round in 4 years to promote that gas.
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