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Sandia study finds fuel cell barges may be attractive lower-cost cold-ironing solution for some types of vessels at some ports

Green Car Congress

Auxiliary power to docked ships, usually provided by on-board diesel engines, is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, accounting for one-third to one-half of the in-port emissions attributed to ocean-going vessels. Honolulu, Hawaii; and Seattle, Wash. Los Angeles, Calif.; Oakland, Calif.; Portland, Ore.;

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technologies are not yet competitive due primarily to the high cost of advanced batteries. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. People wont buy a full car.

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