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Alstom to test its hydrogen fuel cell train in the Netherlands; first pilot project outside Germany

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Alstom is committed to developing and implementing mobility solutions that permit not only the emergence of fully sustainable transport systems but also help drive the broader energy transition. The train is quiet and emission-free, emitting only water and steam during operation.

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NAIT partnering with Oberon, Mack and Westcan to advance use of DME fuel in long-haul trucks

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The technology will remove any residual water from the DME before injection into the engine, eliminating the risks of corrosion and reduced performance. The researchers hope to test the technology using Mack trucks from Westcan’s fleet, traveling Alberta Highway 2 between Edmonton and Calgary—a distance of about 300 km (186 miles).

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California Energy Commission approves plans to invest nearly $500M in electricity R&D and alternative fuels

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Another is an annual clean transportation investment plan that is designed to spark innovation in projects that will help transform California’s fleet to meet greenhouse gas and clean air goals. million grant to the Center for Transportation and the Environment to develop and deploy fuel cell hybrid electric walk-in delivery vans.

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Feature: Wind-Powered Cars: Are They Possible?

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At the moment, the most viable mode of sustainable transportation is an electric vehicle (EV). On a smaller scale, airboats use enormous turbines to generate thrusts across the water in shallow or congested areas where a traditional propeller would get snagged. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Organizations Call on US Congress to Restore Federal Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research Budget to FY 2009 Levels

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In a letter to the House and Senate Energy & Water Appropriations Subcommittee leadership, the organizations wrote: Attaining our national goal of sustainable transportation will require a diverse portfolio of advanced vehicles. Earlier post.). Fuel cell vehicles should be part of our portfolio.

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Celebrating Earth Month: Driving Toward a Greener, Cleaner Future

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Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental benefits of driving electric, and governments are implementing policies to encourage the shift towards sustainable transportation. This information can be valuable for communicating sustainability efforts to stakeholders, including customers, employees, and investors.

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Cal State LA wins statewide award for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle program

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The university’s Parking and Transportation Services and Cal State LA Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility received a best practice award for sustainable transportation in the 2019 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards competition. for each additional hour.

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