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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

Green Car Congress

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Fueling infrastructure must be in place to support the successful introduction of these vehicles.

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Dazed and Confused in Santa Monica?

Plugs and Cars

Black's presentation later was an amusing and rousing call for radical changes to move away from petroleum, calling consumers to task for continuing to buy gasoline cars. He remained "fuel-neutral," supporting electrics as part of the solution, but his focus is elsewhere. I can't help feel the event should have held a debate.

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27 November 2009 - In First "Plug-in Arizona" Outing to Nogales, AZ, " the "Spirit" Made the News with Nogales International

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Now he’s on a new mission to convert America to plug-in cars. a hybrid is converted to a PHEV, it can reach a top speed of about 52 mph in electric mode before the gasoline engine takes over. Fuel is going up,” said student Sergio Jimenez. We have to find an alternative fuel source.”Right Army in Washington, D.C.,

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update. Related stories you might enjoy: How Long Will It Take To Convert The U.S. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class. Autopilot remains somewhat controversial. Fleet To Electric?

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. First Drive: 2017 Honda Clarity FCEV. The 2nd gen Mirai mimics a Lexus look. Road Test: 2019 Toyota Mirai.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

One is for driving power, while the other is to start the engine, charge the battery and provides the regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. An efficient engine and electric power. The Maverick is its 68.7-inches

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles. An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas.

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