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

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A new California-wide program will make it easier for communities to get funding for clean mobility projects to improve their sustainability and quality of life. The program enables smaller groups and communities of concern that may not have the resources available to access funds for clean transportation choices.

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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. —Brian Cull, Senior Intelligent Transport Systems Engineer, Highways England.

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

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Aiming to meet the ever-growing power requirements of the maritime industry, Advent’s next-generation fuel cells are expected to demonstrate a significant increase in lifetime, efficiency, and electrical output. Over the past months, we have received significant interest from the marine industry for our methanol-powered fuel cells.

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EPA to spend another $1 billion on electric buses

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The EPA’s “Clean Bus Program” will be spending $1 billion in the 2023 fiscal year to help schools buy electric buses and other cleaner alternatives. Their “Clean Bus Program” is targeted explicitly at replacing gas and diesel buses with clean alternatives.

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

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While physical logistics networks remain indispensable, electrification in local transport is already making an important contribution. However, widespread commercial use of electric drive on long-haul and heavy-duty routes is not yet feasible. Key findings of the study: E-mobility is the technology of choice in the transport sector.

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Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

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Each of the four recipients will match a percentage of the grant amount with their own funds to purchase compressed natural gas-powered vehicles; retrofit diesel engines with cleaner technology; replace older, more polluting diesel buses with cleaner diesel buses; or purchase hybrid electric-powered buses. Jennings Transportation Corp.:

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California-to-Canada Hydrogen Road Rally Starts 26 May

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Fuel cell technology is also being used to power transit buses and forklifts, and to produce electricity for industrial uses. California is a proponent of diversifying the fuels used to power transportation. These funds were used to support projects that reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by using alternative fuels.