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True Zero’s California hydrogen network hits 2M miles fueled mark; second 1M miles in 60 days

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By comparison, it took nine months for the company to reach the first million miles, reflecting the ramp up of fuel cell cars in California. True Zero is developing its hydrogen charging stations with grants from the California Energy Commission, the South Coast AQMD, and the Bay Area AQMD as well as financing from Toyota and American Honda.

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US Navy completes sea trial with ARA’s 100% drop-in renewable diesel fuel

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The SDTS took on approximately 18,000 gallons of ReadiDiesel in San Diego, California. The test period lasted approximately 12 hours along the Southern California Coast, while enroute from San Diego to Port Hueneme. A US patent was granted to ARA in 2010 on the CH process. ReadiDiesel is a 100% renewable biofuel.

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ARB report: 1,600 fuel cell vehicles in California, 29 stations active; need to accelerate station deployment

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The report also identified 29 currently Open-Retail hydrogen fueling stations from as far south as San Diego, to the coastline in Santa Barbara, and as far to the northeast as Truckee. Current and projected on-road FCEV populations and comparison to previously collected and reported projections. Source: ARB. Click to enlarge.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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This is due to the 30 to 40 percent increase in emissions EVs create in comparison to manufacturing an ICE vehicle, mainly from its battery production. The San Diego backlash over a mileage tax may be just the beginning. For instance, recent U.S.

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

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For example, San Diego has installed 2.4 In 2012, nearly 80% of total investment in the global fuel cell industry was made in US companies. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report. The report also highlights efforts in Delaware, New Jersey, Texas and other states to advance fuel cell technologies.

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