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Shell, Toyota and Honda plan expansion of hydrogen refueling network in California

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Further, Toyota and Honda have agreed to expand Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) sales in California in support of these Shell Hydrogen stations. The intended new stations join nine Shell hydrogen locations in the state, seven of which originated through a previous CEC award in 2017.

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GM-Honda to start hydrogen fuel cell commercial production in MI

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General Motors (GM) and Honda announced that their 50-50 joint venture on a hydrogen fuel cell facility in Michigan is ready to start commercial production. In 2017, The two legacy automakers established the Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM), the first large-scale fuel cell system manufacturing facility.

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2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell to lease for $369 a month

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The clock is ticking, but we may still see a third hydrogen fuel-cell car go on sale in certain regions of California—alongside the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell and Toyota Mirai—before the end of the year. The 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will be available through certain California dealerships before the year is out, its maker says.

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Nikkei: Toyota and Panasonic to set up JV for production of EV batteries and development of next-gen systems

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The Nikkei said it had learned that Toyota Motor and Panasonic will set up a joint venture in 2020 to manufacture EV batteries, with a focus on cost and scale and an eye toward rising Chinese players. Toyota reportedly will hold 51% of the venture. The two companies had reached a deal in 2017 to explore a tie-up in the field.

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DOE: Cumulative US sales of fuel cell vehicles totaled 2,748 from June 2014 through September 2017

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According to figures gathered by the US Department of Energy (DOE), cumulative US sales of fuel cell vehicles from June 2014 through September 2017 are 2,748 units, spread across three available models. Of the three publicly available fuel cell models, the Toyota Mirai has sold 2,158 units. Vehicle leases are counted as vehicle sales.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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The winner of the Full Vehicle category was the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 249 pounds (113 kilograms) lighter than its predecessor. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica body structure 72% high-strength steel. Click to enlarge. In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum.

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Tesla wireless charging, Toyota hybrid sales, 2017 Honda Fit: Today's Car News

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Today, an aftermarket company plans to market a wireless-charging system for the Tesla Model S, Toyota is on track to sell almost 1.5 million hybrids globally this year, and we have pricing information for the 2017 Honda Fit. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Want to charge your Tesla wirelessly?

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