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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell EPA-rated with 366-mile range; longest of any ZEV

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The network includes six dealerships in Southern California, five in the Bay Area and one in Sacramento. Honda has deployed fuel cell vehicles in the US, Germany and Japan, including the FCX Clarity, which was named the 2009 World Green Car.

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California Air Resources Board outlines environmental targets

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The California Air Resources Board met in Sacramento late last week and has announced a number of targets aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 and 2035.

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Nissan begins leasing fuel cell vehicle

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Fans of fuel cell technology can rejoice – despite being in the shadow of electric cars over the last 12 months, there is still life in this new technology. Nissan North America is now leasing its X-TRAIL Fuel Cell Vehicle to the Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Company. times the power output.

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Chrysler launches plug-in hybrid minivan project

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As part of the project it has sent three plug-in hybrid Chrysler Town & Country minivans (pictured) to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District – meaning there are now 25 of these plug-in hybrid minivans on [.].

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California could revamp zero emission vehicle regulation

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With the staff of the California Air Resources Board suggesting that the regulations for zero emission vehicles need to be revamped, the board will now conduct a public meeting to determine whether a so-called ‘ZEV II’ will get the green light.

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First hydrogen X-Trail goes on trial

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The Sacramento Coca-Cola facility will use the X-Trail-based vehicle for promotions and events. It has taken the car on a one-year lease, with an option to extend up to three years. Nissan is to deliver its first hydrogen-fuelled X-Trail vehicle to a soft drinks company in California.

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Obama outlines plans for high-speed rail system

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The ten corridors outlined for potential funding are: - California Corridor (Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego). There are two types of projects for funding: one to create new corridors for world class high speed rail; and the other to make train service along existing rail lines faster. Florida Corridor (Orlando, Tampa, Miami).

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