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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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In this configuration, the second-generation fuel cell system delivers more than 300 miles of range at a full load weight of 80,000 lbs., and Long Beach is an important driver of this program. Both of these zero-emissions trucks will be used for drayage operations in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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Toyota, Kenworth, POLA and CARB unveil next-gen heavy-duty fuel-cell truck; ZANZEFF

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The new generation zero-emission truck expands on the capabilities of Toyota’s first two Project Portal Proof-of-Concept trucks through enhanced capability, packaging, and performance while offering an estimated range of more than 300 miles per fill, twice that of a typical drayage trucks average daily duty cycle.

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Amazon puts first electric semi trucks into ocean freight operation

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The fully electric Volvo semi trucks purchased will haul both heavy cargo containers and customer package loads in Amazon’s first- and middle-mile operations in California. The trucks will join the hundreds of last-mile electric vans from Ford and Rivian that are already delivering packages across the golden state.

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Give Me A #BreakFreeLA & Then Give Me 100% Renewables RIGHT NOW

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miles from the Exxon refinery but I’ve got brothers and sisters in communities in Carson, in Wilmington, in West Adams, in Inglewood, in San Pedro, in South L.A., Real leadership is coming from The Carson Coalition and Communities for a Better Environment and from all the Bernie Sanders for President supporters.

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Video Friday: Robot Training

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IEEE ARSO 2022 : 28–30 May 2022, LONG BEACH, CALIF. Swiss-Mile ] Human cells grown in the lab could one day be used for a variety of tissue grafts, but these cells need the right kind of environment and stimulation. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months.

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Kenworth T680 fuel cell tractor on display at CES

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TTSI) at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Southern California. According to Olsen, the hydrogen fuel-cell based Kenworth T680 will have an initial range of 150 miles (241 km), which makes it suited for short haul and port operations. The next step is real-world testing with Total Transportation Services Inc.

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Mercedes Charts Electric Course for Vans, Bringing Luxocruisers Stateside

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Merc has already been dabbling in this arena with the eSprinter (which is different from the V-Class), installing a 113-kWh battery in a pre-production example and driving the thing from Vegas to Long Beach without stopping to recharge on the 275-mile journey. Specifics on the VAN.EA