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GM fuel cell fleet tops 3 million miles

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In July, 2013, GM and Honda announced a long-term collaboration to co-develop next-generation fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems, aiming for potential commercialization in the 2020 time frame. 1 in total fuel cell patents granted in 2013, and continues to lead all companies in total fuel cell patents granted since 2002.

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NREL and GM announce multi-year R&D partnership to reduce cost of automotive fuel cells

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Most major automakers, including GM, have made significant progress in the development of fuel cell electric vehicles, but achieving commercial deployment with global impact will require further cost reductions. 1 in total fuel cell patents granted in 2013, and continues to lead all companies in total fuel cell patents granted since 2002.

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Japan automakers form joint venture to advance electric charging infrastructure: Nippon Charge Service

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Honda Motor Co., On 12 November 2013, Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi jointly announced a plan to assist financially installers of charging stations and began taking applications from prospective charging station installers. Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co.,

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

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And then this past week, GM released its humorous “ No Way Norway ” EV commercial featuring Will Ferrell. At the end of the commercial, GM shares a significant EV promise: “30 new EVs by 2025.” ” Source: GM Norway Super Bowl TV Commercial. What would be the average sales volume per model per year?

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

Blink Charging

The systems store electrical energy, allowing dealerships to utilize it during off-peak hours, taking advantage of lower electricity rates. Daily and seasonal variations in electricity demand mean that during regular weekday business hours ( on-peak ), demand is high in commercial zones. In the second quarter of 2023 , the U.S.

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

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Daimler, Ford, and Nissan joined forces to develop a common fuel cell system and launch commercial FCEVs as early as 2017. Several major automakers, including Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai, are committed to producing commercial quantities in the 2015-2017 timeframe and reaffirmed those commitments in 2012. Light duty vehicles.

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Virent’s biogasoline passes first test in European auto fleet trial

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The Shell road trial results are encouraging and an important step forward in the commercialization of the BioForming process. The development of Virent’s BioForming technology platform is supported through strategic investors including Cargill, Shell and Honda, as well as 115 employees based in Madison, Wisconsin.

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