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CaFCP report concludes California needs 68 hydrogen fueling stations by end of 2015 to support first commercial wave of fuel cell vehicles

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To support the planned commercial launch of fuel cell electric vehicles by automakers in 2015 (FCEVs), California needs 68 hydrogen fueling stations in five clusters in which most early adopters are expected, according to a new report issued by the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP). Resources. to the Golden State.

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Argonne and NGO Energy Vision case studies demonstrate success of renewable natural gas as transport fuel

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The other study assesses the Sacramento BioDigester, the first food-waste digester in California to turn commercial organic waste into R-CNG vehicle fuel using anaerobic digestion. The Sacramento BioDigester was built by a public-private partnership in 2013. Fair Oaks Farm’s digester generates enough R-CNG to displace some 1.5

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Toyota Concerned About Market Viability of Plug-ins, Sees Clear Path to Commercialization of Fuel Cell Technology in 2015

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O’Brien was speaking at the California Air Resources Board’s ZEV Technology Symposium in Sacramento, California. need to have multiple technologies in the future and not be tied to one like we are to gasoline now.Some of them may not be successful in the commercial marketplace, but it is unlikely that we will just have one.

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Our EV warrior

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Guy Hall in Sacramento with Allyson Gaarder, former Senior Dealership Outreach Coordinator at Center for Sustainable Energy. Electric Auto Association (EAA) board member Guy Hall, chair of our national Policy Committee, has made a significant contribution to the successful efforts to pass electric vehicle (EV) legislation across the country.

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ARB releases proposed cap-and-trade regulation for comment; transportation fuels impacted in 2015

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The release begins a public comment period culminating in a 16 December public hearing in Sacramento, California, at which the Board will consider adopting the proposed program. The California Air Resources Board released its proposed greenhouse gas cap-and-trade regulation.

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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

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In 2003, the state fleet consumed 38,559,715 gallons of petroleum-based fuel (gasoline and diesel), according to the report. 281,619 gallons gasoline equivalent (gge) of CNG and propane (7%). 42,014 gge of electricity (1%). 281,619 gallons gasoline equivalent (gge) of CNG and propane (7%). 42,014 gge of electricity (1%).

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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan makes N. American debut at LA Auto Show; available in California late 2016; PHEV in 2018

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The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan ( earlier post ) made its North American debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show as Honda announced additional details for the vehicle’s entry into the US market. —John Mendel, executive vice president, American Honda Motor Co.,

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