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California makes first investments in $100M energy research & development program; also biogas and H2

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The Commission also approved grants for the operation of a hydrogen fueling station, biofuel production, geothermal exploration and rooftop solar for schools. Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. First NorCal Retail H 2 Refueling Station Open. Halotechnics and UCLA: $1.5 Itron, Inc.: $1

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Ford Europe leading project investigating DME and OME1 as low carbon, near zero particulate fuels; power-to-liquids pathways using CO2

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OME1 is made from methanol on a commercial scale and has a cetane number of 38; it can be mixed with additives to produce OME1a diesel fuel (CN 48).). The comparative figure for diesel is 113 g/km CO 2.). DME burns in the diesel engine without producing soot and offers the basis for extensive NO x reduction inside the engine.

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Statue Cruises signs agreement for completion of large hybrid ferry by April 2011

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The new 1,400-horsepower Hornblower Hybrid will run on a combination of energy generated by Tier 2 diesel engines, hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels and wind turbines. The New York Hornblower Hybrid follows the 2008 launch of the San Francisco Hornblower Hybrid, the United States’ first hybrid ferry. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads. We were driving the XSE Premium, which weighed 3,571 pounds, with 287 pounds of that coming from the battery and solar roof.

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Cal Energy Commission adopts report outlining how state transforming transportation system to meet climate goals

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Electric vehicles have the potential to benefit the grid by using their batteries to help manage electricity loads throughout the day—a growing concern as renewable solar and wind energy continue to grow in California. million gallons of renewable diesel fuel annually.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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The new ARPA-E selections focus on accelerating innovations in clean technology while increasing US competitiveness in rare earth alternatives and breakthroughs in biofuels, thermal storage, grid controls, and solar power electronics. Solar ADEPT: Solar Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology ($14.7 Lead organization.

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PPIC Survey Finds Californianss Support for Policies to Curb Warming Slips With Economy and Budget Crisis; Partisan Split Widens

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An overwhelming majority (82% favor, 16% oppose) say automakers should be required to improve fuel efficiency, and support is nearly as high (79% favor, 18% oppose) for increasing federal funding to develop wind, solar, and hydrogen energy technology. Air quality. Californians’ views about air quality have seen a significant shift.

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