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Toyota’s liquid hydrogen GR Corolla will race in Fuji 24 Hours in May

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Now, Toyota says that with the Super Taikyu season kicking off at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, the first race for its liquid hydrogen-powered GR Corolla will be the Fuji 24 Hours in May—a 24-hour endurance race that is the most grueling event of the series. Given a spark, gasoline will burn in any environment.

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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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While the hydrogen combustion engine technology is still in the early stages of conceptual development and experimentation (which started in 2017 and is not yet ready for commercialisation), Toyota’s experimental hydrogen-powered Corolla Sport is already delivering high performance at motorsport events in Japan with almost zero tailpipe emissions.

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PG&E showcased extended-range electric truck from via motors at national Plug-In Day event

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) showcased the utility’s first extended-range electric truck with manufacturer VIA Motors at three Bay Area National Plug-In Day events—in San Francisco, San Rafael and Cupertino—on Sunday. The gasoline engine extends the range to 350 more miles.

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Toyota commits to 100% zero-emission sales in Europe by 2035, because it essentially has to

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During a recent media event in Brussels, Toyota Europe outlined a plan for a 100% CO2 reduction in all-new vehicle sales in the market by 2035. On a broader scale, Toyota Motor Corporation continues to dig in its heels as one of the few major automakers that has yet to set an expiry for gasoline vehicle production.

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Media Release: Plug’n Drive welcomes proposed discount electricity rate for EV chargers in Ontario

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For example, the cost for the electricity needed for a mid-sized electric vehicle to travel 400 kilometres is roughly $10 compared to $50 for gasoline. Our corporate partnerships include EV auto manufacturers, utilities, EV charger manufacturers, and others. and sign up for our newsletter. Join Plug’n Drive’s EV Owners Club.

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Liquid hydrogen-powered Corolla to race in Super Taikyu Fuji 24 Hours; improvements to hydrogen piping

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These changes included (1) moving the hydrogen piping away from hot areas, and (2) installing safety covers on the hydrogen piping joints to prevent loosening and to catch and lead hydrogen to detectors in the event of a leak. KHI) as part of the HySTRA project.

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EPA approves Algenol ethanol as RFS advanced biofuel with D5 code; 69% reduction in GHG compared to gasoline

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As part of this approval, the EPA determined that ethanol produced from the Algenol Direct to Ethanol (DTE) process resulted in an approximate 69% reduction in greenhouse gases when compared to gasoline. The EPA approval is a milestone event for Algenol. It is then isolated and purified for use as a transportation fuel.

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