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Honda to provide $13.8M to FirstElement Fuel to support build out of California hydrogen refueling infrastructure

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Seeking to expand California’s public hydrogen refueling station network as a means to support the wider introduction of fuel-cell vehicles, Honda will provide $13.8 million in financial assistance to FirstElement Fuel to build additional hydrogen refueling stations around the state. Earlier post.).

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Daimler, Linde and TOTAL open fifth hydrogen filling station in Baden-Württemberg

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Daimler, Linde and TOTAL are continuing their joint plans for the expansion of the German hydrogen infrastructure with the opening of a fifth hydrogen refueling station in Baden-Württemberg. More hydrogen filling stations will follow in the months ahead. Hydrogen fueling technology is largely standardized at this point.

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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. Most participants noted that developing fuel cell bus maintenance facilities was not as challenging as expected.

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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California’s vehicle GHG standards—authorized by AB 1493 (Pavley) in 2002, first approved in 2004, and extended in 2012—are delivering fuel consumption and CO 2 reductions. Since its launch in 2011, the regulation has generated a multitude of unique approaches for cleaner fuels. Systems Efficiencies.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. This includes unlimited free hydrogen refueling.

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Toyota announces opening of first pipeline-fed hydrogen station in the US adjacent to its campus; plans H2 use for combined heat and power on campus as well

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(TMS) celebrated the opening of the first hydrogen fueling station in the US fed directly from an active industrial hydrogen pipeline. The facility will provide hydrogen for the Toyota fuel cell hybrid demonstration program vehicles as well as other manufacturers’ fuel cell vehicle fleets in the Los Angeles area.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The Think City was short-lived in the States with production halting in 2002 after just 1005 cars had been assembled. The customer will only pay a monthly fee about $240 (US Dollars) which includes a full maintenance service agreement; carbon offset payments and in some countries even all electricity used, and insurance.