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Chevron, Iwatani to build 30 hydrogen fueling stations in California

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Chevron USA, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, and Iwatani Corporation of America (ICA), a wholly owned subsidiary company of Iwatani Corporation will co-develop and construct 30 hydrogen fueling sites in California by 2026. ICA also owns and operates a growing network of Iwatani-branded hydrogen refueling stations in California.

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California air quality regulators call for improved monitoring at California refineries, surrounding communities

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California air quality regulators released a report recommending actions to improve emergency and routine air monitoring at California’s major oil refineries and in the communities that surround them. California already has begun to address some of the report’s findings and recommendations.

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California ARB hosting public workshop to discuss reducing in-use emissions from HD diesel

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff will host a public workshop on 11 February to discuss ideas and strategies to reduce in-use emissions from heavy-duty diesel vehicles operating in the State of California. Sacramento, California. The workshop will be held at the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building in. Background.

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Iwatani acquires four hydrogen-refueling stations in California from Messer (formerly Linde)

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Iwatani Corporation of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iwatani Corporation recently acquired four hydrogen-refueling stations in California from Messer (formerly Linde, LLC). The four California stations are the first of a series of stations intended by Iwatani for deployment in the western part of the United States.

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CARB approves zero-emission airport shuttle rule

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) approved a rule that will require fixed route airport shuttles serving the state’s 13 largest airports to transition to 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2035. ARB also projects a beneficial economic impact for shuttle fleets owners of an estimated $30 million in reduced fuel and maintenance costs.

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Tesla Lathrop Megafactory spotted with 326 Megapack batteries

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The Megapack has been quite successful so far, with the energy storage device being deployed in high-profile projects such as the 182 MW/730 MWh installation in Moss Landing, California , to the 150 MW/300 MWh system in New South Wales, Australia.

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What makes maintaining electric vehicle charging stations more difficult than gas stations?

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While electric cars have many benefits, such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, they also present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the charging infrastructure they require. Unlike gas pumps, which require relatively simple and infrequent maintenance, charging stations are more complex and require regular upkeep.