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JUNE 27, 2019

Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. The transportation sector is the source of nearly a quarter of Canada’s carbon emissions and more than 40% of California’s.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

The Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster ( NEESC ), administered by Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. CCAT ), released the 2015 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Development Plans for each of the eight states in the Northeast US. million of which are defined as “ZEVs (Electric and/or Hydrogen Fuel Cells)”.

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

a developer fuel cell systems, Shell, Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), DNV and Doosan Fuel Cell Co. a developer fuel cell systems, Shell, Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), DNV and Doosan Fuel Cell Co. HyAxiom Inc., HyAxiom Inc.,

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MAY 2, 2020

The authors used the VMT data to calculate that emissions of US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were reduced by 4% in total and by 13% from transportation in the almost 8 weeks since many stay-at-home orders went into effect. Fuel saved, tax revenue lost. Fuel saved, tax revenue lost. Fuel use dropped from 4.6

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

Researchers from the two institutions have collaborated more over the past year to promote collaborative R&D activities in fuel cell and hydrogen research. The effort will support DOE’s H2@Scale initiative to enable affordable large scale hydrogen production, storage, transport and utilization across multiple sectors.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 22, 2015

Connecticut can now count itself among the cadre of states offering incentives for the purchase of new plug-in electric cars. And the name of its incentive program gets right to the point: CHEAPR is the suitably appropriate acronym for the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate pilot program.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Department (DOE) released a new report showing continued momentum and growth in the fuel cell industry. The 2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report shows that more than 60,000 fuel cells, totaling roughly 300 megawatts (MW), shipped worldwide in 2015.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 edition of its annual Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report , detailing trends in the fuel cell and hydrogen technologies market. More than 35,000 fuel cell systems were shipped in 2013, an increase of more than 26% over 2012 and 400% more than 2008. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 14, 2018

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 28 projects for awards totaling $38 million to support early-stage research and development of innovative hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Selections span three topic areas: Topic 1: Platinum-Free Catalysts to Lower Fuel Cell Costs. Topic 3: Innovative Fuel Cell Concepts.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The US Departments of Transportation and Energy announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. Connecticut. These corridors will be the backbone of the new national EV charging network.

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MAY 3, 2017

US Hybrid has unveiled a zero-emission Class 8 fuel cell port drayage truck featuring its PEM fuel cell system during the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center. US Hybrid plans to expand its Connecticut production facility via a partnership with China-based Jiangsu Dewei Advanced Materials.

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JUNE 29, 2021

FTA’s Low-No Program supports transit agencies in purchasing or leasing low- or no-emission buses and other transit vehicles that use technologies such as battery electric and fuel-cell power to provide cleaner, more efficient transit service in communities across the country. Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

Relying almost exclusively on oil for transportation hurts our air, our health, and our environment. In addition to California, the ZEV states are Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont. Connecticut: $1.4 For the average driver, every tank of gas burned costs $18.42

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JULY 15, 2020

States signing the MOU are: California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

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APRIL 7, 2024

Still, the researchers concluded that the decrease in emissions is due to the increase in hybrid and battery-electric vehicle (BEV) use, as fuel-efficiency standards tighten. million units in 2023 , according to Cox Automotive data, with California , Washington, New Jersey, Connecticut and Texas making up the top five adopters.

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MARCH 10, 2018

The startup is developing the technology’s ability to combine and separate individual molecules to make gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel using CO 2 removed from the air. For example, right now we’re working to remove CO 2 from the air and turn it into fuels. Mattershift technology for fuels production. —Rob McGinnis.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Additionally, in coordination with the US Department of Transportation through the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, DOE announced its intent to release funding to address barriers to a cleaner, safer, more affordable, and more reliable Made in America EV charging network. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $7.4

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

Four next-generation fuel cell-powered hybrid-electric transit buses were introduced in Hartford, Connecticut, joining an earlier generation bus that began service in 2007. The new buses will be operated by Connecticut Transit (CTTransit) and are equipped with UTC Power fuel cell systems. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Energy Consumers

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) is a multi-state effort to phase down our dependence on gasoline and diesel fuels and to kickstart investments for cleaner, more affordable transportation options. In November 2021, the governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island withdrew support for the program.

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APRIL 8, 2021

Lightning eMotors’ new and repowered products give us the flexibility we need to provide sustainable transportation systems to the Pacific Islands. Hawaii is making big investments in sustainable energy, and zero-emission transportation is the next step the islands have to take to meet their targets.

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MAY 14, 2013

Factors such as size, population density, available fuels, types of businesses, climate, all play a role in both total and per capita emissions, the EIA noted. Examining 2010 energy-related CO 2 emissions from the transportation sector, the report found California was the top transportation emitter (214.0 mt CO 2 ).

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

is developing the first North American designed and built 60-foot battery-electric/fuel cell hybrid bus that will operate in daily service. The electric propulsion system being integrated into New Flyer’s Buy America-compliant Xcelsior X60 heavy-duty transit bus platform includes a combination of batteries, a fuel cell, and hydrogen storage.

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JUNE 9, 2017

million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. More than 2,000 fuel cell vehicles have been sold or leased in the US since 2015. University of Connecticut. Advanced Water Splitting Materials.

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Green Energy Consumers

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) is a multi-state effort to phase down our dependence on gasoline and diesel fuels and to kickstart investments for cleaner, more affordable transportation options. In November 2021, the governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island pulled out of the program.

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DECEMBER 29, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award up to $7 million to projects at eight universities to accelerate the introduction of affordable, scalable, and sustainable high-performance fuels for use in high-efficiency, low-emission engines. ignition delay) of alternative fuels. ignition delay) of alternative fuels.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

At CES, Toyota announced that it will invite royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 fuel cell related patents held globally, including critical technologies developed for the new Toyota Mirai. The announcement covers only fuel cell-related patents wholly owned by Toyota. In May 2014, Toyota announced a $7.3-million

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AUGUST 21, 2014

million in 14 cooperative agreements with small businesses and institutions of higher education to develop and to deploy efficient and environmentally friendly highway transportation technologies that will help reduce petroleum use in the United States. University of Connecticut. Fuels and lubricants (Area of Interest 5).

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) has been awarded a $906,000 contract from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. to develop alternative liquid fuels for US military applications. Dozens of fuels have been tested in these gasification systems over the past two decades.

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AUGUST 29, 2018

CALeVIP and its regional projects are implemented by the Center for Sustainable Energy and funded by the California Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, which supports innovations in transportation and fuel technologies. CALeVIP is currently funded for more than $33 million.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

As part of a comprehensive reform plan to simplify the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ transportation system, Governor Deval Patrick is proposing a fuel tax increase of $0.19 The increased fuel tax is intended to be in lieu of an increase in tolls. Future increases in the state fuel tax would follow the Consumer Price Index.

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JUNE 5, 2020

These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. Colorado Department of Transportation. Connecticut Department of Transportation. Honolulu Department of Transportation Services. Idaho Department of Transportation. Description.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released three new reports showcasing strong growth across the US fuel cell and hydrogen technologies market. According to these reports, the US continues to be one of the world’s largest and fastest growing markets for fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Eight of the main stations projects identified in the Notice of Proposed Awards (NOPA) are to be completed by First Element Fuel; the remaining seven are to be completed by a partnership of Shell and Toyota Motor. Shell is taking part in various initiatives to encourage the adoption of hydrogen as a transport fuel.

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DECEMBER 31, 2009

that commits their states to continued participation in a regional effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fuels for vehicles and other uses. A LCFS (Low Carbon Fuel Standard) program is a market-based, fuel-neutral program to address the carbon content of fuels. Memorandum of Understanding. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Description.

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JULY 27, 2018

Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), with colleagues from North Carolina State University and the University of Connecticut, have engineered the hyperthermophilic anaerobe Thermotoga maritima to produce 46% more hydrogen per cell than the wild type. The team’s highest reported yield—5.7

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DECEMBER 23, 2015

Connecticut-based FuelCell Energy (FCE) has applied for a prospective pathway for California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) for the production of hydrogen fuel produced from biogas derived from the mesophilic anaerobic digestion of wastewater sludge at a publicly owned treatment works (POTW). Source: ARB. Click to enlarge.

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