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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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million all-electric miles since February 2017 and have saved an estimated 250,000 gallons of gas. Maven Gig drivers have taken trips from San Francisco to Portland (~635 miles) and from San Diego to Los Angeles (~120 miles). Bolt EVs in the Maven fleet have driven 6.5

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California Energy Commission approves plans to invest nearly $500M in electricity R&D and alternative fuels

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This is the second EPIC investment plan and covers the years 2015-2017. Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. million grant to the Center for Transportation and the Environment to develop and deploy fuel cell hybrid electric walk-in delivery vans. EPIC plans must be approved every three years.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. A study of a 2017 Toyota Mirai fuel cell by Argonne National Laboratory found fuel cell stack efficiency below 50% and fuel cell system efficiency dropping below 40% at high loads.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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Studies suggest that 68 stations are needed by 2017 to support the market. This effort builds on a productive partnership of public agencies to make progress in attaining a clean, sustainable transportation sector. will receive $300,000 to construct a compressed natural gas fueling station in Oceanside (San Diego County).