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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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The San Jose area had the highest share at 10%, followed by other California areas (4% to 6%) and markets in Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington (2% to 4%). Electric vehicle share of new 2016 vehicle registrations by metropolitan area. New vehicle registration data from IHS Automotive.) Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Project shows maritime fuel cell generator can increase energy efficiency by up to 30% at part load; reliability and cost issues

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Project partner Young Brothers operated the generator for 10 months powering refrigerated containers in Honolulu, Hawaii. From August 2015 to June 2016, Young Brothers used the generator on 52 different days for a total of 278 hours. One opportunity to do so was identified in Honolulu Harbor at the Young Brothers Ltd. It averaged 29.4

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Sandia study finds high-speed hydrogen-powered ferry and supporting infrastructure in SF Bay feasible

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We can eliminate environmental pollution from ships. Zero greenhouse gas and criteria pollutants during operation. This seed could grow into a 40-meter tugboat, a 70-meter supply boat or a 300-meter oceangoing ship trading between the West Coast and Hawaii. And all at zero pollution. This is a game changer.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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See Appendix G for a speculative picture of how a 15-year transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in Hawaii can be accomplished.) The good news is that the 2016 Volt will come out with 50 miles (85 km) AER.) The new 2016 Chevrolet Volt will have a battery pack with 50 miles AER). Conclusions.

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