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Hyundai Introduces New Tucson/ ix35 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

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Cutaway model of the new Tucson/ix35 FCEV. Hyundai unveiled its Tucson/ ix35 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, saying that the introduction was moving it another step closer to the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. Hyundai Tucson/ix35 FCEV.

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Hyundai and US DOE extend fuel cell vehicle loan partnership in concert with new DC-based hydrogen fueling station

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Hyundai and the US Department of Energy (DOE) are extending their fuel cell vehicle confirmation program, originally from 2013 through 2015, to a second phase, from 2016 through 2017. In February, Hyundai reported that Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell drivers had accumulated more than 1,000,000 miles on the roads and highways of Southern California.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses powered by modern, efficient technologies. These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. City of Tucson. Fiscal Year 2019 Low or No-Emission (Low-No) Bus Program Projects. 2,600,000.

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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2014 has been a year of rapid growth for the fuel cell market with positive progress being made globally, especially in markets such as US, UK, Germany, France and Japan. Despite the recent progress, a number of myths around the use, power efficiency and cost of fuel cells still exist. Henri Winand, CEO of Intelligent Energy.

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What Affects Electric Car Range and How To Maximize It

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Keeping your vehicle warm or cool affects range, as it draws on the battery power. Charge Capacity It sounds obvious, but EV range is also affected by how full you charge your battery. Automakers implement complex battery systems that limit maximum charge in order to prolong overall battery life.

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