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New $17M California program to improve access to clean alternative transportation modes in most vulnerable communities

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CALSTART is a nonprofit organization working with businesses and governments to develop clean, efficient transportation solutions. GRID Alternatives focuses on making renewable energy technology accessible to underserved communities. Local Government Commission works to build sustainable communities through policy and outreach.

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Advent Technologies and Alfa Laval partner in marine methanol-powered fuel cell development project

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Funded by the Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP), the project is a joint effort between Advent, Alfa Laval and a group of Danish shipowners. This mixture provides many advantages as an energy-carrier, since it is less flammable than pure methanol and, therefore cheaper to transport.

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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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Intelligent Power Generation (IPG) will demonstrate the impact of Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology in UK electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, following a £1-million contract from Highways England. Not only can IPG’s technology deliver low-emission, pollutant-free energy on today’s cleaner fuels.

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Blue World Technologies starting production of methanol fuel cells

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The high-temperature (HT) PEM technology operates at 160-180 °C and has a high resistance to impurities in reformat gas—making it suitable to combine with fuel reformers. The combination can be done without the implementation of expensive and cumbersome clean-up technologies which enables a simple and cost-effective system design.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

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However, widespread commercial use of electric drive on long-haul and heavy-duty routes is not yet feasible. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) are considered alternative fuels. We also need to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean alternative energy sources.

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners. How Do FCEVs Work? government is infusing $9.5

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California state senate approves bills extending sole-occupant HOV perk for plug-ins and alt fuel vehicles to 2019

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Existing law exempts certain clean, alternative-fuel vehicles from these occupancy requirements, so that a vehicle with a sole occupant may use an HOV lane—if the vehicle displays a Clean Air Vehicle sticker. State law limits the number of green stickers that DMV may issue to 40,000.

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