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ARB Chair Mary Nichols, CA officials leading hydrogen fuel cell vehicle rally from LA to Sacramento

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The rally is intended to highlight that these hydrogen-fueled electric vehicles are now available for sale or lease, and there is a rapidly growing statewide network of hydrogen filling stations to support them. Thanks to California’s hydrogen infrastructure investments, my Toyota Mirai FCEV can get me anywhere I need to go.

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Nissan Leases First Fuel Cell Vehicle in North America

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NNA) has leased an X-TRAIL Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) to Sacramento (California) Coca-Cola Bottling Co., The Sacramento Coca-Cola lease is for one year, with an option for two additional years. It is fitted with a Nissan-developed 90 kW compact fuel cell stack, a compact Lithium-ion battery and a high-pressure hydrogen storage cylinder.

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CARB cracks down on Low Carbon Fuel Standard violators; $785K in penalties for three companies

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All producers are required to accurately report the types of fuel produced for sale in California and transactions for sale of that fuel. CARB took Alon and Paramount to court for their failure to accurately report its sales. SK Energy Americas agreed to pay the $395,000 penalty because it failed to cover its deficit in 2014.

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California ARB considering regulations for alternative diesel fuels; focus on biodiesel

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The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) is holding a public meeting on 23 April in Sacramento to discuss regulatory concepts for establishing fuel requirements for alternative diesel fuels (ADF), including biodiesel, renewable diesel and other emerging diesel fuel substitutes. —“Draft Regulation Concepts”.

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Nissan begins leasing fuel cell vehicle

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Nissan North America is now leasing its X-TRAIL Fuel Cell Vehicle to the Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Company. The lease will last for one year, with an option for two additional years, with the X-TRAIL FCV to be used for sales calls and public events. The new fuel cell unit is 25 per cent smaller than the previous model and offers 1.4

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ARB hosting public hearing on ZEV modifications; battery swapping out for fast refueling of ZEVs

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will conduct a public hearing on 24 October in Sacramento to consider minor proposed amendments to the California Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation being put forward by ARB staff. Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hydrogen Policy' Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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