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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County). Linde, LLC, will receive $4.5

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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When coasting or braking, the regen system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. After driving 246 miles through Southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego, we had 30 miles of range remaining on the dash gauge. Here are some helpful tips on charging. EPA at 235 miles.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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Once out of the Los Angeles area, we took CA 123 through Fillmore and Santa Paula, then headed to Ojai on CA 150 through the Topatopa Mountains. When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Story by John Faulkner.

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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. Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles. An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. 2017 Mirai review here. 2019 Mirai review here.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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Simple math says we possibly could have driven 316 miles, which is just 36 miles shy of Los Angeles to the Silicon Valley. While consumer ownership of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has been proven to be safe and reliable, there still are a couple unique considerations to owning a Mirai.

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Review: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel CNG option

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We refueled with CNG twice; once locally (with a partial fill, more on this below), and once off the I-5 on the way up to Los Angeles. As with any alternative fuel, be it CNG, LPG, electricity, hydrogen or E85, one of the challenges facing its adoption is both the availability of the fuel as well as the mechanics of refueling.

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