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Kenworth T680 fuel cell tractor on display at CES

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A zero-emission Kenworth Class 8 T680 day cab tractor equipped with a Ballard hydrogen fuel cell ( earlier post ) is on display at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Kenworth’s hydrogen fuel-cell T680 is a reality. The T680 has been running trials in the Seattle area and performing very well. —Stephan Olsen.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level. We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. …

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

Hedging its bets, the industry is exploring ammonia, batteries, and hydrogen, among other options for powering ships. Seen here near the port of Seattle, in 1962, the NS Savannah was the first nuclear-powered merchant ship. The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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Chicago, Portland, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Denver, Houston, Miami, and Raleigh—and several highway corridors. Potential investment in hydrogen fueling stations over the 10-year investment period. Heavy-duty hydrogen projects, such as freight fleet or shuttle programs, in this or future plans.

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Nissan offers support to DOE grant

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The $99.8million grant to eTec, which will be matched by regional projects taking the investment to approximately $199.6million, will help install around 2,500 charging stations in Tennessee, Oregon, Seattle, San Diego and the Phoenix/Tucson region.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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For more on plug-in hybrids and V2G, see CalCars Resources , University of Delaware V2G Research Center , and papers from a June 2005 conference in Seattle. Many continue to pay more attention to far-off hydrogen fuel cells than to this immediate solution. What do environmental groups think of PHEVs?

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

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The GridWise smart-grid trial in the Seattle area in 2007 found that consumers lowered their energy use by 10 percent and utilities were able to shave their peak demand by 15 percent. In the telecom industry, people quickly adjusted to call at night to get cheaper rates. Video Web 2.0

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