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The promise of a hydrogen-fueled future has turned into a nightmare for hundreds of car owners in California. Drivers who purchased Toyota’s flagship fuel cell vehicle, the Mirai, are now suing the automaker and other key players, alleging they were misled about the viability of the hydrogenfueling network.
Due to limited availability of hydrogen refueling infrastructure, high capital requirements, and the need for stronger consumer purchasing incentives, Stellantis does not anticipate the adoption of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles before the end of the decade.
The transaction does not include the acquisition of Nikolas business, customer base, or technology related to Nikolas hydrogenfuel cell electric trucks.
We closed the first quarter of the year with a significant increase of 14%, which was also affected by the 15,025 cars that have been purchased to replace those damaged by the DANA in the province of Valencia [at the end of last year], commented director of communication and marketing at ANFAC, Flix Garca. of overall volumes, up from a 47.4%
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To this end, he has purchased battery electric mining equipment we wrote about it here. Andrew Forrest has scoffed at net zero and challenged the mining industry and maritime shipping to go for real zero. Now, the big news is that he is expanding his renewable energy resources to.
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