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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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unveiled the Rasa, a road-legal engineering prototype of its first two-seater hydrogen fuel cell road car, built for full European type approval. The result is a range of up to 300 miles (483 kg) on 1.5kg of hydrogen and a top speed of 60 mph. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.) Supported by a £2-million (US$2.9-million)

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How Do the Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Work?

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The US Department of Energy has issued these steps for claiming the CVC, which may be up to $7,500 on your personal or business taxes: Fill out Form 8936 , the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit. Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) These vehicles use a fuel cell (usually hydrogen gas) to power an electric motor.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. In addition to the strong hydrogen bonds contained in water molecules, the polarity of the OH groups contained in ethanol molecules can form hydrogen bridges causing relatively strong attractive forces between molecules in liquid phases. 40 CFR § 80.27

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Study: California will hit climate targets >100 years too late at current pace of reductions; transportation, wildfires & landfills

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In 2018, battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen vehicles accounted for 1.5% vehicles per 100 persons in 2018. vehicles per 100 persons. Top findings in the area of transportation include: The annual increase in transportation emissions has slowed down slightly compared to the previous three years.

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National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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California’s original approach to heavy carbon oils resulted in a legal challenge that is still pending; the EU’s adoption of a similar approach has resulted in protracted discussion and negotiation with Canada that has yet to be resolved, either.). I personally don’t think we should get rid of the RFS. A new study by Bergerson et al.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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The prototype vehicle, called Project PUMA (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), is designed to ease congestion and pollution problems in cities. It is based on the Segway Personal Transporter but holds two people, instead of one, and lets them sit, instead of stand. You could even call it Personal On-demand Driving.

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Smart-grid project matches wind to electric cars | Green Tech - CNET News

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Comment reply Submit Cancel The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Add your own personal message: (Optional) Hi, I found this users comment on CNET and thought you might be interested in reading it. Topics: Wind , Energy efficiency Tags: IBM , smart grid , Denmark Share: Digg Del.icio.us

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