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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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SoCalGas, Oberon Fuels partner to produce Dimethyl Ether from natural gas for transportation fuel; first such commercial facility in US

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Southern California Gas Co. SoCalGas) and Oberon Fuels , a San Diego-based low-emission alternative fuels company, announced a joint research and development agreement to design and construct the first commercial facility in the United States to produce Dimethyl Ether (DME) from natural gas for use as a transportation fuel.

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SoCalGas contributing $500K to Sierra Northern Railway-led hydrogen fuel-cell switcher locomotive project

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Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced it will be working together with Sierra Northern Railway, Gas Technology Institute (GTI), and other technical experts to develop and test a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell engine for a switcher locomotive. Earlier post.).

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

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This mixture provides many advantages as an energy-carrier, since it is less flammable than pure methanol and, therefore cheaper to transport. Our Serene fuel cells run on methanol—a clean alternative to fossil fuels—which is safer to handle than hydrogen gas and can be easily deployed on-site.

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

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—Brian Cull, Senior Intelligent Transport Systems Engineer, Highways England. Flameless combustion eliminates all pollutant emissions such as NO x , CO, and PM, and enables the fuel-flexibility that is crucial in creating demand for clean alternative fuels, accelerating the transition to a net-zero carbon economy.

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Clean Energy awarded $13M contract to build hydrogen station and supply fuel for Foothill Transit buses

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Transit agencies like Foothill have been on the forefront of alternative fuels for decades because it’s in their DNA to serve their communities with clean transportation. Clean Energy has enjoyed being along for the ride with Foothill as it tackles air quality and greenhouse gas issues.

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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. This is where sustainable fuels play a crucial role as they could be pivotal in reducing the climate impact of transport emissions. But its use is currently restricted to short-range transports.

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