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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

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The Memorandum of Understanding commits both governments to work together on developing their respective regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles, such as those currently in effect in Canada, California and the 13 US states that have adopted California’s standards.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 The 2016 Sonata PHEV features a 9.8 Earlier post.).

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Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Goal a Beacon for Other States

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But watching this tiny state go about its policy business, analysts say, might show other states how to light their own ways into a renewable future. I think that adds greatly to the likelihood of [Rhode Island’s] success,” says Morgan Higman , a clean energy researcher at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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More states follow California’s clean car standards

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The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant California’s request to carry out its own clean car standards not only clears the way for the Schwarzenegger-led state to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions, but it is likely to effect at least 13 additional states too.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Connecticut Green Bank. Dayton Power & Light Company. Florida Power and Light Company. Hawai`i Electric Light. Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Kansas City Power & Light. Clean Future, Inc. Hawai`i Electric Light Company. Southwest Clean Air Agency.

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

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Costs continued to decline, especially for light duty vehicle applications; the cost per kilowatt (kW) for high volume production of transportation fuel cells moved closer to DOE’s target of $30 per kW. Light duty vehicles. California has nine publicly accessible stations, with 14 new or upgraded stations in development.

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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 Toyota FC Stack frame is constructed from a newly-developed thermoplastic carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, which is light, strong, and easily mass-produced. It is also to create an agile and clean impression of air passing through and under the bumper. This creates an advanced clean design with aerodynamics that improve airflow.

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