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DOE to invest $30M to further H2 and fuel cell technology as industry continues strong growth

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The 2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report shows that more than 60,000 fuel cells, totaling roughly 300 megawatts (MW), shipped worldwide in 2015. 2015 also saw the world’s first fuel cell vehicles for sale. Source: “2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report” Click to enlarge.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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EPA issues updated air pollution standards for oil and natural gas production; first federal rules for fracked natural gas wells

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EPA says that its analysis of the final rules concludes that they are cost-effective, relying on widely available technologies and practices already deployed at approximately half of all fractured wells, and consistent with steps industry is already taking in many cases to capture additional natural gas for sale, offsetting the cost of compliance.

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ICCT report highlights importance of California ZEV mandate for EV policies worldwide, recommends steps forward

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It highlights the declining cost of EV technologies but also persistent market uncertainties. The ZEV mandate requires that large volume manufacturers produce and offer for sale in California a specified number of ZEVs. Costs of transitioning to a self-sustaining market.

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Nissan outlines EV expansion plans for Europe

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By 2013, the Nissan LEAF will be available for sale in 24 European markets. 30 Minute Quick Charger Cost Reduction and Deployment. In 2011, Nissan launched its own quick charger into Europe, which is available at around 50% of the cost of conventional units (below €10,000). Customer evaluation vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported

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One Argus II patient estimated that the total cost of the device, surgery, and rehabilitation was $497,000. Typically, at least 80 percent of the device fee and most of the other costs were covered by insurance. By June 2015, Byland was the only person on the planet with two bionic eyes. Bob O’Connor.

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EPA, NHTSA & ARB Draft TAR finds MY 2022-2025 LD fuel and GHG standards can be met largely with more efficient gasoline-powered cars

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This is consistent with what the National Academies of Science found in a comprehensive 2015 study. Manufacturers can meet the standards at similar or even lower costs than what was anticipated in the 2012 rulemaking with substantial fuel savings payback to consumers. —Draft TAR.

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