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Trillium has completed construction of the largest hydrogen transit refueling station in North America. The Santa Ana, California hydrogen station, which went live Friday, was jointly developed by Trillium, Air Products, the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), Ballard Fuel Systems and New Flyer.
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) launched a new mobile app to help drivers find stations that provide alternativefuel for vehicles. Users can search for stations that offer electricity, biodiesel (B20), natural gas (compressed and liquefied), ethanol (E85), hydrogen, and propane.
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The California Energy Commission gave final approval for nearly $50 million in grant awards for hydrogen refueling and electric charging construction projects recommended for funding in notices of proposed awards published in April and May. million hydrogen, battery electric, and plug-in electric vehicles on the roadway by 2025.
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natural gas vehicle. natural gas vehicle, previewed in a concept form in 2011 ( earlier post ) and revealed in its production version at the Geneva auto show in March this year, in Europe. The natural gas version produces its 50 kW output at 6,200 rpm and reaches its maximum torque of 90 N·m (66 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm.
The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternativefuels. Funding priorities through the ARFVT Program support fuel and vehicle development to help attain the state’s climate change policies.
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for an algae-oil derived renewable F-76 shipboard fuel for the US Navy. million contract for Hydrotreated Renewable HRJ-5 for Navy aviation use. million barrels of fuels per year: 42% of that is for aviation, 40% for ships. The Navy’s present base of petroleum-derived mobility fuels includes: JP-5 (at-sea).
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