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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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UPS plans to invest approximately $50 million to build an additional nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations, bringing the total number of stations to 13. UPS began using LNG tractors in its delivery fleet in 2002. UPS recently began a pilot program testing propane vehicles in Gainesville, Ga., Phoenix, Ariz.,

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NREL and GM announce multi-year R&D partnership to reduce cost of automotive fuel cells

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Special features of the facility include hazardous material and gas handling capabilities and the infrastructure required to support a wide range of appropriate test conditions including integrated electrical, thermal, and hydrogen systems. The effort includes staff collaboration and the exchange of equipment, knowledge, and materials.

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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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The US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a report summarizing interviews with participants in the hydrogen-powered buses trials underway in more than 20 cities around the world from 2002 to 2007. A Report on Worldwide Hydrogen Bus Demonstrations, 2002-2007 (FTA Report No. FTA-GA-04-7001-2009.01). Resources.