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Honda begins operation of stationary fuel cell power station on Torrance campus

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Honda began operation of a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., marking the company's first step toward future commercialization of zero-emission backup power generation. The Torrance fuel cell station also serves as a proof of concept for future commercialization of the power generation unit.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). In fact, EVs have just 25.1

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GM expands EV first responder training efforts in US and Canada

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The company’s latest EV First Responder Training program will focus primarily on personnel in fire services, providing instruction and sharing of best practices on how to most effectively support emergency situations involving electric vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, GMC HUMMER EV Pickup and Cadillac LYRIQ.

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EIA: US LNG exports will fall 6% from 1H 2022 to 2H 2022 following Freeport outage

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to average 10.5 With less LNG being exported in the second half of the year, more natural gas is likely to stay in the domestic market. For the last three quarters of 2023, EIA expects natural gas prices will average $4.36/MMBtu,

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MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

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A team at MITEI (MIT Energy Initiative) has found that hydrogen-generated electricity can be a cost-competitive option for backing up wind and solar. However, the authors noted, the power prices required to justify investment in an HFGT to replace a natural gas-fired gas turbine are considerably higher than those seen in the market today.

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Honda signs E-KIZUNA project agreement with City of Saitama for EV, PHEV and electric scooter testing; new household gas cogen unit with more efficient EXlink engine

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The E-KIZUNA Project, managed by the city in collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders, aims to help fight global warming and realize a sustainable, low-carbon society through the popularization of electric vehicles. (In Constructing an electric charging safety net.

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Indian Army ties with Indian Oil Corporation to receive hydrogen fuel cell bus – ET Auto

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A hydrogen fuel cell bus was received by the Indian Army during the event. A hydrogen fuel cell bus was received by the Indian Army during the event. This hydrogen fuel cell technology brings clean and efficient alternatives by converting hydrogen gas into electricity through an electro-chemical process.