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Why Electrifying the Supply Chain Is More Important Than Ever

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Digging Deep To Help the Environment Electrification is a conversation common among consumers who feel a responsibility to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions through car purchase choices. Supply chains making these progressive decisions will likely enjoy resilience and sustained profit margins.

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Moreno Valley school district to deploy 42 electric school buses

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The school district expects 75% cost savings on bus maintenance, fuel and operations, allowing more funding to go to classrooms. This initiative represents the largest electric school bus purchase yet in California. The new electric buses will reduce more than 1.2

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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group wins multiple hydrogen fueling station contracts in California and South Korea

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The purchase orders have a combined value of almost US$60 million. Starting with these hydrogen station projects, the Nikkiso Group aims to further expand its hydrogen-related business by strengthening its participation in the hydrogen supply chain and expanding into the global market.

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Tokuyama and Toyota start verification tests in Japan for stationary fuel cell generator that uses by-product hydrogen; Mirai FC system

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The rated output has been changed to 50 kW, and other enhancements have been made, such as adjusting the component layout to improve maintenance. Tokuyama will be responsible for the steady supply of by-product hydrogen, and the electricity produced by the FC generator will be supplied to the Tokuyama Factory at a rated output of 50 kW.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel? Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance.

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Hylane GmbH buys 18 Hyzon fuel-cell-electric trucks

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Hylane GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of DEVK Versicherung, one of Germany’s largest motor insurers, has purchased 18 fuel-cell-electric trucks from Hyzon Motors, with deliveries expected to begin in late 2022. Hyzon’s HYMAX, sold in Europe, is available in 24-, 46- and 70-tonne configurations.

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Buying an EV amid high demand and supply chain issues

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Unfortunately, global supply chain issues are making it more difficult to make the switch. Across the nation, there are more than 20,000 EVs available for purchase. This is important to make sure that the vehicle you are thinking of purchasing will provide the range you need to drive without worry.

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