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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. This is an important milestone in Toyota’s drive toward carbon neutrality. Gas and technology leader Air Liquide is also participating as a fuel supplier.

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Los Angeles Building Out New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Key Transit Locations

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This pilot project aims to understand the viability of a PEV-transit network and establish best practices that optimize the consumer experience while reducing the carbon footprint of Los Angeles. The transportation sector alone accounts for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in California, 6% higher than the national average.

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Study finds hybrid tugboat delivers significant reduction in criteria pollutant emissions compared to conventional version

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Built by Seattle-based Foss Maritime, it began working the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in January 2009. quantify the effects of the diesel electric drive train versus batteries on the total emission. The twin Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the largest contributors to air pollution in the South Coast Basin.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.5M for clean transportation projects

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The digesters will use the waste to produce biomethane to be converted into renewable compressed natural gas fuel. This fuel has 88% lower carbon intensity than ultra-low-sulfur diesel. This fuel has 88% lower carbon intensity than ultra-low-sulfur diesel. Vehicles in this weight range are typically medium-duty trucks or vans.

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California Energy Commission approves plans to invest nearly $500M in electricity R&D and alternative fuels

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One will fund clean energy research that benefits electricity ratepayers. Another is an annual clean transportation investment plan that is designed to spark innovation in projects that will help transform California’s fleet to meet greenhouse gas and clean air goals. Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric Co.

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California state agencies “rolling out carpet” for hydrogen electric vehicles

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“ California is rolling out the carpet for Californians who choose these ultra-clean hydrogen powered electric cars and for the companies that make them ,” said Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. The transportation sector accounts for about 40 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. —Chairman Nichols. —Janea A.

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Four Startups Aim to Change the Climate Tech Game

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Breakthroughs in battery technology, carbon sequestration, and other energy technologies that result in a five-fold improvement over current technology could literally change the world. Starting a company to develop an energy technology that fights climate change is hard—a lot harder than starting a software company. There are 2.6

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