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CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

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CARB’s ZEP Executive Order certifies that a powertrain complies with CARB regulations for zero-emission powertrains determined to meet specific emissions standards required for sale in California. Toyota’s efforts with hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck powertrains started with Project Portal back in 2017.

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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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The small off-road engine (SORE) category consists of off-road spark-ignition engines that produce 19 kW gross power or less (25 horsepower or less). Californians can continue to operate their current CARB-compliant gasoline-powered SORE equipment; there will be no ban on using older models or used equipment purchased in the future.

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Denali National Park to use Lightning Hybrids hydraulic hybrid buses to transport park visitors

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—David Brosky, vice president for sales of Lightning Hybrids. Hydraulic pumps and a lightweight accumulator brake the vehicle, store the braking energy, and then use that stored energy to provide power to the wheels. Instead, it applies a hydraulic system to the driveline of a vehicle to regenerate braking energy.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 adds even more performance to hot-rod electric car

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For those who just can’t get enough performance, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N NPX1 concept has been unwrapped at the Tokyo Auto Salon previewing a whole raft of new upgrades for the fast battery-powered SUV. If so, expect the 0-100km/h sprint of 3.4 seconds to tumble further into hypercar territory. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

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Panasonic and Tokyo Gas introduce home fuel cell unit for condominiums

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The product is the first commercialized fuel cell system in which the fuel cell unit, hot water unit and backup heat source unit can all be stored in the pipe shaft of the condominium. A pipe shaft is a space to store water and gas pipes that runs vertically through condominium floors. Power generation output. Launch date.

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PNNL joins H2USA consortium on hydrogen infrastructure

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The Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has joined H 2 USA: a consortium of automakers, energy companies, government laboratories, and others that aims to accelerate the rollout of an infrastructure for hydrogen-powered vehicles and related technologies. Earlier post.).

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California ARB to update Light-Duty Vehicle Electronic Certification System for PHEVs and ZEVs

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Manufacturers of motor vehicles and engines must show compliance with California emission requirements before their products are legal for sale, use, or registration in the state. They are reviewed by certification staff and stored at ARB. Traditionally, manufacturers have submitted these applications in paper format.

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