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Sandia study finds underground geologic storage of hydrogen could boost transportation, energy security

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

Geologic storage of hydrogen gas could make it economically possible to produce and distribute large quantities of hydrogen fuel for a growing fuel cell electric vehicle market. Storage above ground requires tanks, which cost three to five times more than geologic storage, Lord said.

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California makes first investments in $100M energy research & development program; also biogas and H2

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

The program’s 2012-2014 plan calls for investing $330 million between 2014 and 2015 in innovative technologies that provide benefits to electric ratepayers served by Pacific Gas and Electric Co., Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Biomethane Hydrogen Power Generation Solar'

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California San Diego Energy Solar

EPA and DOT issue final Phase 2 GHG and fuel efficiency rulemaking for medium- and heavy-duty trucks

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AUGUST 16, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly released the finalized Phase 2 greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The final standards are expected to lower CO 2 emissions by approximately 1.1

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Toyota opens CES with strong affirmation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles; “staggering” rate of cost reduction; FCV on sale in US in 2015

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JANUARY 7, 2014

Toyota opened the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with a strong affirmation of the benefits of and potential for hydrogen fuel cell technology. “ Increasing the voltage has made it possible to reduce the size of the motor and the number of fuel cells, leading to a smaller system offering enhanced performance at reduced cost.

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2015 Hydrogen Toyota Fuel

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 12 million for natural gas vehicle incentives. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles.

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Green Vehicles California 2014 2013

LADOT orders 130 BYD electric buses

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has ordered 130 BYD battery-electric K7M buses, the largest single order of battery-electric buses to date in the United States. The City of Los Angeles has set a goal of converting every city vehicle to zero-emission technology by 2050.

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BYD Los Angeles Electric Electrical

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

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

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. Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept

Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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JUNE 13, 2013

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are expected to play an important role in reducing California''s greenhouse gas emissions, and in advancing the Governor''s Zero Emission Vehicles Action Plan goals of establishing enough infrastructure to support 1 million ZEV vehicles by 2020, with a goal of having 1.5 Linde, LLC, will receive $4.5

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel

California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Total cost of those five measures is estimated to be $3.9 BNSF has been operating four liquefied natural gas yard locomotives in downtown Los Angeles since the mid-1990s. billion, with $3 billion of that consumed by the new Tier 4 interstate line haul locomotives.

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Diesel California Emissions 2007

Study concludes that NG leakage higher than reflected in inventories; transportation fuel climate benefits questioned

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

A review of 20 years of technical literature on natural gas (NG) emissions in the United States and Canada comprising more than 200 papers has concluded that official inventories consistently underestimate actual CH 4 emissions due to leakage from the natural gas system. Science 2014; 343:733-735. A R Brandt et al.

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Climate Transportation Fuel Coal

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

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JUNE 28, 2013

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. Los Angeles, Calif.; —Pratt and Harris (2013). Oakland, Calif.; Portland, Ore.;

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Fuel Hawaii Hydrogen Honolulu

Solar Powered Greenius Producing Massive South Bay Energy

Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

As our climate change crisis worsens and spins out of control with each passing day there’s no time to spare for those of us whose job it is to educate and motivate our fellow citizens to actions that cut our greenhouse gas emissions. If Los Angeles County were a nation, its economy would be the 18th largest in the world.

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Solar Energy Power Powered

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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APRIL 21, 2009

Expects production around 2014. The XHT is a new generation of plug-in hybrid drive train ready to multiply the gas mileage of any SUV or any standard sedan." ( Company PressRelease ) BYD Auto top 2/3/08 BYD Auto Co., The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. "By

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

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Sandia study finds underground geologic storage of hydrogen could boost transportation, energy security

California makes first investments in $100M energy research & development program; also biogas and H2

EPA and DOT issue final Phase 2 GHG and fuel efficiency rulemaking for medium- and heavy-duty trucks

Toyota opens CES with strong affirmation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles; “staggering” rate of cost reduction; FCV on sale in US in 2015

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

LADOT orders 130 BYD electric buses

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

Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

Study concludes that NG leakage higher than reflected in inventories; transportation fuel climate benefits questioned

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

Solar Powered Greenius Producing Massive South Bay Energy

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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