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DOE launches H2USA public-private partnership to deploy hydrogen infrastructure for transportation

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) launched H 2 USA—a new public-private partnership focused on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for US consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Earlier post.).

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Abandoned History: The Apple Electric Car Project, Rest in Peace (2014-2024)

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Shortly thereafter an Apple board member stated Appleā€™s co-founder Steve Jobs (1955-2011) suggested the company could build an EV around the time Tesla arrived on the automotive scene in 2008. In theory, Apple would equip Transporter vans with autonomous tech at Italdesign (a VW property) in Italy.&

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Opinion: GM Shooting Itself in Foot By Killing Chevrolet Malibu

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Yet GM seems content to let Honda, Toyota (which has a new Camry launching), and Hyundai/Kia compete for sedan buyers. The Accord has long held a rep as being a family car that's fun to drive, while the Camry has won folks over by being very good at the job of basic transportation. Ford and Stellantis have mostly exited the space, too.

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UK government partners with industry on UKH2 Mobility project for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles

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It aims to: Analyze in detail the specific UK case for the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles as one of a number of solutions to decarbonize road transport and quantify the potential emissions benefits; Review the investments required to commercialise the technology, including refueling infrastructure; and. Air Products PLC.

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

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This is roughly a 34% increase over total shipments in 2011 and a 321% increase over total shipments in 2008. The stationary sector continues to drive overall shipment growth, increasing from about 2,000 shipments in 2008 to about 25,000 shipments in 2012. Light duty vehicles. Several other automakers say they will not be far behind.

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Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

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The American Lung Association has been named the 2017 Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC), a nonprofit coalition dedicated to promoting clean-energy and clean-air solutions for transportation in the Chicago area impacting nearly 9 million people. Air pollution poses a serious threat to our nationā€™s health.

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3.4 kWh EIG Li-ion Pack for Plug-in Applications

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In 2008, the South Korean government awarded EIG a development contract for a next generation PHEV lithium ion battery. The MKE is also funding development of a PHEV10 pack by Hyundai Motor, LG Chem, SK Energy, and SBLimotive. This certification is key for our focus on the transportation industry. Burke, Andrew F.

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