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Port of Los Angeles rolls out $82.5M hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration; Toyota fuel cell technology

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The Port of Los Angeles and its partners rolled out five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and introduced two hydrogen fueling stations. Planning for S2S began in 2018. North America’s leading seaport by container volume and cargo value, the Port of Los Angeles facilitated $259 billion in trade during 2020.

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California Department of State Hospitals orders 12 electric Ford Transit 350HD vans from Lightning Systems

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The department strives to provide effective treatment in a safe environment and in a fiscally responsible manner. DSH oversees five state hospitals—Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan (in Los Angeles County), Napa and Patton.

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Werner Enterprises testing Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck; Meritor and Transpower

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The truck will operate in the Los Angeles metro area. In 2018, Meritor announced that the company will supply all-electric drivetrain systems for two Peterbilt vehicle platforms through its alliance with TransPower. It is the first fully collision-mitigated TransPower truck and can haul up to 80,000 pounds.

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Proterra beats out BYD for Mineta San José International Airport electric bus contract; 10 Proterra electric buses to be in service by late 2018

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Scheduled to be placed in service in late 2018, the buses will be designed and built in California at Proterra’s Los Angeles County manufacturing facility. SJC has already launched a number of initiatives to address the concerns and interests of the community and the environment.

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Elon Musk confirms major Tesla Santa Monica Supercharger: 50’s-style diner, drive-in movie clips

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For several years, Musk has joked about the possibility of a retro Supercharger facility in Los Angeles. In early 2018, Musk teased the idea of a Supercharger that would bring back the feel of the ’50s. Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 7, 2018. The plan never really panned out too much, unfortunately.

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Hexagon Composites completes development and initial delivery of H2 storage tanks for Toyota heavy-duty fuel cell truck

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Toyota unveiled the fuel cell truck proof-of-concept in April as part of a feasibility study by the Port of Los Angeles, supporting the Port’s efforts to reduce harmful emissions. The first hydrogen-powered trucks are expected to be operational by ASKO towards the end of 2018.

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USC Professor’s Simulation Software Teaches Systems Engineering Topics

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He moved to the United States to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles. in Los Angeles as a full-time systems engineer and analyst working on defense programs. But he hasn’t abandoned the world of simulation. After graduating in 1968, Madni joined Parsons Corp.

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