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Toyota moves closer to production with next-generation fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks; new Mirai system

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A more compact hydrogen storage cabinet behind the cab houses six hydrogen tanks with the same capacity as previous prototypes while a new, more powerful lithium-ion battery helps smooth out the power flow to the electric motors. Reducing airborne pollution at the Ports of L.A.

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SoCalGas & California Energy Commission funding project to test hydrogen fuel cell technology for harbor craft; led by ZEI

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The California Energy Commission is awarding $2 million (GFO-20-604, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstrations in Rail and Marine Applications at Ports (H2RAM)) and Southern California Gas Co. SoCalGas) will provide $200,000 in funding to support a project developing a hydrogen fuel cell solution to power harbor craft vessels.

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CARB awards $20M in Cap-and-Trade funding to zero-emission transportation technology demos, H2 ferry, BEV locomotive

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The projects are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities. million; Grantee: City of Long Beach Harbor Department).

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Ballard fuel cell modules to power yard trucks at Port of LA in CARB-funded project

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The ZECAP Project is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities. Conventional diesel-engined Capacity TJ9000.

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CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Each of the 11 projects will receive matching funds from private and public partners. Partner match: $41.4

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California has invested $559M in cap-and-trade funds in ZEVs; state represents more than 40% of US ZEV sales

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ARB made the announcement at the annual Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach. One major focus of these investments is to accelerate the market for the next generation of clean, heavy-duty trucks and buses, both those that run on electricity and on hydrogen.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same. Some makers suggest hydrogen fuel cells will be the way to go; the most promising application seems to be long-haul trucking with few or no stops. But today, heavy trucks remain a diesel world. That’s about to change. The cost equation is trickier.

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