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Nikola inaugurates first HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station in Ontario, CA

Baua Electric

Nikola, producer of fuel cell and battery electric semi trucks, held a grand opening for the first of its HYLA refueling stations. But it only took a few months for Nikola to set this up, which is key given the rapid rollout of electric trucks in California, especially for drayage (moving goods from port to distribution centers).

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Study Concludes That Class 8 Truck Fuel Consumption Could Be Reduced By Up to 50% By 2017 Using Existing and Emerging Technologies; Current Payback Requirements Could Forestall Implementation

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Once the baseline truck and engine was determined (Volvo D13 (2010 emissions), Kenworth T600, 10-speed manual transmission), two simulation models were used to allow the evaluation of various packages: GT-POWER for engine cycle simulation and RAPTOR to model the vehicle, including the transmission and driveline.

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Lawmakers demand emissions data for $8B federal hydrogen hubs

Baua Electric

Hydrogen could displace some fossil-fuel use, but its production can generate carbon emissions as well, including in the form of “grid emissions” from electricity used to power that production, the lawmakers noted in their letter. Kenworth-Toyota hydrogen fuel-cell semi prototype.