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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. —Bob Carter, Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations at Toyota Motor Sales, USA.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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1 ] The average daily driving distance in the USA is 30 miles (48 km), so PHEVLERs are vehicles with at least 60 miles (97 km) of electric range. At present PHEVLERs, PHEVs and conventional gasoline engine vehicles in the USA all use a liquid fuel blend comprising 90% gasoline and 10% biofuel. 3 ] PHEVLER - EAA-PHEV Wiki. [

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Codeveloper of NASA’s Newest Lunar Retroreflector Dies at 78

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The University of Maryland recognized him with awards including the 2015 Lin Innovation Award , the 2014 Senior Faculty Outstanding Research Award , and the 2012 Poole and Kent Senior Faculty Teaching Award. Davis was a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and SPIE , the international society for optics and photonics.

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CSA group and IPAC-CO2 propose bi-national standard for geologic storage of CO2

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The CSA Z741 Geological storage of carbon dioxide standard is a Canada-USA consensus standard, developed with a technical committee of more than 30 professionals representing industry, regulators, researchers and NGOs from both sides of the border. The genesis of the standard was a seed document developed by IPAC-CO 2 based on their research.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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This includes unlimited free hydrogen refueling in the area, and free maintenance. In addition, Tucson Fuel Cell owners will enjoy similar services enjoyed by Hyundai Equus owners, such as At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. When we spoke with customers about fuel cell vehicles, many wondered about the cost of hydrogen.

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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 also is why Honda is an enthusiastic participant in a federal program, H 2 USA.

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New fuel-efficient bulk carrier concept design; DNV estimates new tankers, bulkers and container vessels will be up to 30% more energy efficient by 2020 than newbuilds today

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The design aims to be fuel-efficient and maintenance–friendly, with high operational flexibility. This reduction level will also be mandated within the Emission Control Areas (ECAs) by 2015. Green Dolphin’s main dimensions also suit the majority of the world’s ports which receive Handysize bulk carriers.

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