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CPKC orders 3.6MW of Ballard fuel cells for expansion of hydrogen locomotive program

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Ballard Power Systems received an order for additional fuel cell engines from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). Our hydrogen locomotive program has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from locomotive operations, supporting the transition to a lower-carbon future in the freight rail sector.

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Advocating electric in the heartland

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Kansas City EAA chapter members challenge government regulation as part of their efforts to support clean energy. These homeowners generate their electricity and many of them put energy back into the grid, and they’ve still had to pay these ridiculous charges,” said MAEAA President Al Pugsley.

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Smith Electric Vehicles US Selects Kansas City for Electric Truck Assembly Plant; Newton Model to Be First

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Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation ( SEV US ) has selected Kansas City as the site for its US assembly plant. The new assembly plant will be located at a portion of an airline overhaul base at Kansas City International (KCI) Airport and is expected to create 120 jobs by 2010. The SEV US Newton. Click to enlarge.

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USDOT FTA announces $182M in Low-No grants for transit vehicles & facilities nationwide

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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. Delaware Transit Corporation. City of Fayetteville (NC).

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California oil producer applies for LCFS credits for producing crude oil using solar-generated power

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Seneca Resource Corporation (Seneca) has applied for LCFS credits for producing crude oil using solar generated electricity. Seneca Resources Corporation is the exploration and production (E&P) segment of National Fuel Gas Company, headquartered in Houston, Texas. from Chevron USA, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation.

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Azure Dynamics and Collins Bus Partner for Hybrid Electric Type A School Buses

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The Electric Power Assist System (EPAS) is located behind the tailpipe on the shuttle bus chassis. Working in collaboration with Ford Motor Company, Azure Dynamics developed the Balance parallel hybrid electric drive system for Ford’s E-450 Cutaway and Strip Chassis. Electric-only mode at low speeds. Electric launch-assist.

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Smith Electric Vehicles, Altec and PGE Partner on All-Electric Utility Truck

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Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation (SEVUS) and Altec Industries Inc. have developed an all-electric utility truck with an aerial device. The truck is a battery-powered, all-electric Smith Newton produced by SEV US and SEV UK with an aerial bucket integrated by Altec Industries Inc. feet and reach of 28.3