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Toyota inviting royalty-free use of ~5,680 hydrogen fuel cell patents

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The first generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, launched between 2015 and 2020, will be critical, requiring a concerted effort and unconventional collaboration between automakers, government regulators, academia and energy providers.

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California state agencies “rolling out carpet” for hydrogen electric vehicles

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Last week, the California Energy Commission carried out one of these initiatives, voting to use nearly $50 million to put in place 28 new, public hydrogen refueling stations and one mobile refueler by the end of 2015. Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (1 station). and Rhode Island. Earlier post.). ITM Power, Inc.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle re-fuels in 3–5 minutes, travels up to 300 miles (482 km) on a full tank, and will be available to customers in California beginning in fall 2015. —Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corporation President/CEO. —Satoshi Ogiso, Managing Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Federal-Mogul introduces new range of low- and zero-copper brake pad materials to meet new legislation

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Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a range of zero-copper and low-copper brake pad formulations using a new. Beginning in 2015, the state will review relevant information and consult with a committee of experts to determine if alternative brake friction materials, containing less than 0.5% Click to enlarge. copper, are available.