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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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The US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a report summarizing interviews with participants in the hydrogen-powered buses trials underway in more than 20 cities around the world from 2002 to 2007. Hydrogen Filling Times. The role of HICE buses. Bus Components. 10 minutes) and CNG fast-fills (4-7 minutes).

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Northwestern-led team develops hydrogenation catalyst selective for carcinogen benzene; cleaner gasoline

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A team from Northwestern University, with colleagues from UOP LLC, a Honeywell Company; Universita’ degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”; Argonne National Laboratory; and Ames Laboratory has developed a new hydrogenation catalyst that is highly selective for benzene, an aromatic—and known carcinogen—that is part of conventional gasoline.

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Scientists create “buckydiamondoids”; union of buckyballs and diamondoids function as rectifier

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In 2007, a team led by researchers from SLAC and Stanford discovered that a single layer of diamondoids on a metal surface can efficiently emit a beam of electrons. Buckyballs are easy to make – they can be isolated from soot – and the type of diamondoid we used here, which consists of two tiny cages, can be purchased commercially.

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National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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Since 2007, variations of an LCFS policy have been adopted by California (LCFS); the European Union (Fuel Quality Directive, FQD); and British Columbia (Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuel Requirement Regulation, RLCFRR). Many options exist for meeting the standard. Modify RFS2 to incorporate elements of an LCFS, or replace it with an LCFS.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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Volt like hybrids are the intermediate future between hydrogen or fast charging electric cars. Ill never purchase one again, no matter what the mpgs. Yes GM will lose $ on the Volt, just like the first Insights or Priuss, but unlike Toyota or Honda, they just cant afford to wait for it to catch on and become profitable.

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