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Port of Long Beach achieves record pollution reductions; diesel PM down 88%, NOx down 56%

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The Port of Long Beach has achieved clean air records in its latest study of air pollution emissions, including an 88% reduction in diesel particulate matter. With the opening of Long Beach Container Terminal, 11% of the Port’s fleet of cargo-handling equipment is zero-emissions.

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SoCalGas & California Energy Commission funding project to test hydrogen fuel cell technology for harbor craft; led by ZEI

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The powertrain consists of a state-of-the-art hydrogen storage system, automotive-style fuel cell power system, safety system, control and automation system allowing for a powertrain with increased range, simple maintenance, and no emissions. Supported boat speeds range from a few knots to more than 50 knots.

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US MARAD study finds marine use of natural gas substantially reduces some air pollutants and slightly reduces GHG emissions

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A recently released total fuel cycle analysis for maritime case studies shows that natural gas fuels reduce some air quality pollutants substantially, and reduce major greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions slightly, when compared to conventional petroleum-based marine fuels (low-sulfur and high-sulfur). This is an important consideration.

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Toyota reveals second iteration of Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck: Project Portal 2.0; 300 miles per fill

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Since it first began operation in April 2017, the Project Portal “Alpha” truck has logged nearly 10,000 miles of testing and real-world drayage operations in and around the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles while emitting nothing but water vapor.

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Study finds hybrid tugboat delivers significant reduction in criteria pollutant emissions compared to conventional version

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All engines meet United Stated Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 2 certification. Built by Seattle-based Foss Maritime, it began working the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in January 2009. The twin Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the largest contributors to air pollution in the South Coast Basin.

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Port Of Long Beach clean air project receives $30.1M from DOT for zero-emissions cargo handling equipment

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The Port of Long Beach received a $30.1-million The project will bring approximately 60 electric, human-operated yard tractors to Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT). Aerial photo of Long Beach Container Terminal with two Cosco vessels at berth. The Port of Long Beach announced Friday it will receive a $30.1

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Major truck OEMs form PACT to advocate for EV infrastructure development – Charged EVs

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WattEV opened a charging depot at the Port of Long Beach last May, and at least a dozen more charging sites are in the construction phase—but it’s true that many more will be needed.) The latest DOE data indicates that at the moment, there are only 9 public DC fast charging stations capable of serving Class 6-8 trucks in the US.