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Study finds coal trains add significant amount of PM2.5 pollution in urban areas

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Coal trains and terminal operations add a significant amount of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) pollution to urban areas—more so than other freight or passenger trains— according to a study conducted in Richmond, California, by the University of California, Davis. million deaths per year globally. µg/m 3 (95% CI = 6.2,

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UC Davis researchers suggest we may be at the beginning of a real hydrogen transition in transportation

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Researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies University of California, Davis suggest that a number of positive trends indicate that we may be seeing the beginning of a real hydrogen transition in transportation, despite earlier starts that fizzled.

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myenergi named Global Britain Business Champion for 2021

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myenergi, pioneer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charging device, has been named as one of Heathrow Airport’s ten Global Britain Business Champions for 2021. myenergi named as one of Heathrow Airports Ten Global Britain Business Champions for 2021. Model: Jolene Davis. Photographer: Charlotte Stowe.

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DOE awards Cummins $5M for automation of electrolyzer cell and stack assembly

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Rapid innovation like this will drive the acceleration of the energy transition in the United States and globally. —Amy Davis, Vice President and President of New Power at Cummins. When any type of electrolyzer is powered by renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar or hydro, it produces “green” hydrogen.

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UCI-led study finds California’s strict air quality regulations have helped farmers

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Co-author Steven Davis, UCI associate professor of Earth system science, noted that earlier studies on the impact of climate warming and ambient ozone on the state’s ability to grow food have focused on high-volume staple crops such as wheat, soy and rice. —Steven Davis. Mueller, N.D., Burney, J.A.

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Cummins & Sinopec launch JV to produce and promote green hydrogen technologies in China

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—Amy Davis, Vice President and President of New Power at Cummins. To date, the company has deployed more than 2,000 fuel cells and 600 electrolyzers globally. This joint venture brings together Cummins’ and Sinopec’s innovative spirits and pursuit of a more sustainable tomorrow, enabling a carbon-free economy.

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Study first to quantify amount of US pollution resulting from Chinese manufacturing for exports

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China is responsible for only a small percentage of the annual pollution in the US, but powerful global winds known as “westerlies” can push airborne chemicals across the ocean in days, particularly during the spring, causing dangerous spikes in contaminants. —Steve Davis, UC Irvine Earth system scientist and co-author.

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