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DOE: California, Connecticut, and New York top fuel cell states

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According to the newly released State of the States: Fuel Cells in America 2016 report from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO), the top three hydrogen and fuel cell states in the US are California, Connecticut, and New York.

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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

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The steps we take today to lower emissions will improve air quality and mitigate climate impacts for generations to come, all while increasing access to cleaner car choices,” said Governor Phil Murphy. It joins California, Vermont, New York, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Virginia, Rhode Island, Maryland, and Connecticut.

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California EV adoption driving steady decline in emissions: study

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Still, the researchers concluded that the decrease in emissions is due to the increase in hybrid and battery-electric vehicle (BEV) use, as fuel-efficiency standards tighten. million units in 2023 , according to Cox Automotive data, with California , Washington, New Jersey, Connecticut and Texas making up the top five adopters.

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Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

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States signing the MOU were California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. The vehicles being used in the project are three Kia Niros, and one Nissan LEAF.

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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

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Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. Canada is developing a Clean Fuel Standard that will cut emissions by 30 million tonnes in 2030.

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ARPA-E awarding $9.4M to 4 projects focused on removing sulfur hexafluoride from US grid

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SF 6 has been the standard gas used inside high voltage electrical equipment as an insulating and arc-quenching medium. The four projects selected to receive funding include the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn.; University of Connecticut. Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Ga.; GE Grid Solutions, LLC in Charleroi, Pa.;

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2023 Electrified Genesis G80 starts at $79,825

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The Electrified G80 and GV60, the brand’s electric SUV, are now available at select US retailers in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Standard Features. 3-Zone Climate Control. 136 kW Front + 136 kW Rear Electric Motor. kWh Battery. Heat Pump & Battery Heater. Heated & Ventilated Front Seats.