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California Energy Commission awards Sierra Northern Railway team nearly $4M to demonstrate hydrogen switching locomotive; H2RAM

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The locomotive will show the potential of hydrogen fuel-cell technology to reduce transportation air pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To build the locomotive and demonstrate its operations in a real-world environment. To support commercialization activities to expand the use of hydrogen in the rail sector.

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California ARB awards $7M for ultra-low NOx heavy-duty diesel truck demo project with Achates opposed-piston engines

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California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District also are investing in the project. At least 35% of these investments are made in disadvantaged and low-income communities. Zermeno, R.,

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Heidi On The Hot Seat

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The South Bay is defined by the LAX Airport to the north and the Port of Los Angeles to the south - two of the biggest polluters in Southern California. Originally in the industrial design industry, she changed career paths and went back to school to study policy administration with a focus on the environment. Vehicle Fleet.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $17M to support alternative fuel and infrastructure projects

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The first phase of this $32-million refinery is slated to be operating within a year of funding, producing 5 million gallons a year of biodiesel made from waste vegetable oils obtained from restaurants and commercial food producers, and animal fats obtained from rendering operations. CNG is much less polluting than conventional diesel.

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Inside The Green Task Force

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Working with Heidi, cities have been gathering data from Southern California Edison, The Gas Company, waste haulers and other contractors using Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) software, which was developed for specifically compiling this diverse data. Tags: carbon producers GHG bicycles emissions Environment L.A.

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