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Army unveils test fleet of 16 GM fuel cell vehicles in Hawaii

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The US Army, Pacific unveiled a fleet of 16 General Motorshydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles in Hawaii. Each branch of the military is evaluating the vehicles in real-world use. —Charles Freese, GM executive director of Global Fuel Cell Activities.

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Hawaii Hydrogen Initiative seeking to ramp up hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and fueling infrastructure

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Ten companies, agencies and universities have joined an initiative between The Gas Company (TGC), and General Motors to support a ramp up of hydrogen-powered vehicles and associated fueling infrastructure in Hawaii by 2015. In Hawaii, we want to address the proverbial chicken or egg dilemma. Earlier post.).

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GM and US Army expanding collaboration on fuel cells; up to 5-year project

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General Motors and the US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC) are expanding their collaboration in the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology. TARDEC currently is evaluating GM fuel cell vehicles in a comprehensive demonstration in Hawaii. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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US Hybrid unveils new Class 8 fuel cell port drayage truck for San Pedro Ports

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The higher-volume fuel cell engine production capability will enable fleets to realize a comparable return on investment as other clean fuel engines. The rapidly growing company, which is a supplier for General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota, and a key shareholder of Guizhou Aerospace Special Vehicle Co.,

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Continues promotion and development of hydrogen as long-term strategy. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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Better Place is building stations in San Francisco, Hawaii, Israel, and Denmark to swap out 1,000 pound batteries in a car wash type set up. The Renault-Nissan Alliance is building fleet charging stations in Portland and Phoenix. Id like to be a fly on the wall when an H2 franchisee asks to put in a hydrogen pump at Chevron.