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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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Fuel cell hybrid buses are deployed in North America, at AC Transit and SunLine in California, and CTTRANSIT in Connecticut. Most participants expressed confidence that the durability challenge will be solved. Energy Storage. Several participants felt that battery technology is not advancing. The role of HICE buses.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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Toyota is using a NiMH battery in the Mirai. In 2016, Air Liquide, in collaboration with Toyota, is targeting construction of 12 stations in five states – New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The electric traction motor delivers 113 kW (152 hp) and 335 N·m (247 lb-ft) of torque. The Prius analogy.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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Toyota’s goal was to reduce the cost, weight and volume of the pack from the NiMH system used earlier. The launch states include California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. Vehicle deliveries begin in Spring 2012.

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