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Oh Crap: Sewage Leak Causes Chaos on Connecticut Interstate

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A tractor-trailer leaking sewage onto a portion of I-95 in Connecticut resulted in numerous crashes and some impromptu off-roading this week. Reports from the Connecticut State Police specify that the incident took place in Fairfield County around 11 P.M. & [Images: Connecticut State Police] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Coast to Coast in a Tesla Model Y

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By David Andrews On November 1, 2021, my wife and I, both 76, left our Connecticut home in a Tesla Model Y headed for San Diego where we spend the winter each year. In June, the Long Range Y had replaced a Honda CRV that had made the cross-country trip three times before with no […].

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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Honda has announced several initiatives under its new “Green Path” approach to reducing the total life-cycle environmental impact of its products and operations in North America. MAP produces the Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe along with the Acura TLX and ILX for customers in more than 100 countries. Source: Honda North America.

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

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This is nearly double the number of units manufactured in 2011, with increases in both the stationary and transportation sectors. Costs continued to decline, especially for light duty vehicle applications; the cost per kilowatt (kW) for high volume production of transportation fuel cells moved closer to DOE’s target of $30 per kW.

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DOE fuel cell market report shows continued growth, with sales surpassing $1.3B worldwide in 2013

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Although early markets such as stationary power and material handling account for the bulk of sales, DOE noted that the fuel cell industry made “tremendous progress” in the light-duty transportation sector in 2013. Hyundai began leasing its first series production fuel cell electric vehicle at select dealerships in Southern California.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

When IEEE Spectrum’s editor in chief, Harry Goldstein, needed to replace his 2008 Honda Fit in October 2020, he thought seriously about buying an electric vehicle. Two obstacles stood in his way. One was affordability. Even without a son soon to be entering college, the premium prices of EVs were a turnoff.