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LAEDC Signs MOU with Coast to Coast e-Mobility
The signing took place at the Global Clean Port Summit in San Pedro, Friday, February 13, 2015.
More information about Coast to Coast e-Mobility, a Dutch and American endeavor, can be found here.
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Cal State LA Hydrogen Station Becomes 1st in CA to be Certified to Sell Fuel to Public
Cal State L.A. hydrogen station becomes first in California to be certified to sell fuel to the public
The facility is helping the state become a national leader in zero emission vehicles
Los Angeles—The Cal State L.A. Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility has become the first station in California to be certified to sell fuel to the public.
The facility recently passed a rigorous state performance evaluation and can now begin selling hydrogen by the kilogram to drivers of fuel cell vehicles.
“This is a milestone in the commercialization of hydrogen in preparation for the next generation of electric vehicles that will be powered by hydrogen,” said Michael Dray, technical operations manager at the fueling facility. “It’s equivalent to getting the first sticker from the state government to sell gasoline by the gallon.”
Governor Jerry Brown’s office informed the university on January 8 that the fueling facility had received the certification, known as California Type Approval. The state is leading the effort to develop such facilities and has allocated $200 million during the next decade to further the construction of a hydrogen-fueling network across California.
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) said the hydrogen station’s certification “demonstrates that close coordination between government and industry can enable a seamless and fair consumer experience for this critical technology.”
“GO-Biz commends the entire team at Cal State L.A. for their work to advance the commercial success of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles,” said Tyson Eckerle, zero emission vehicle infrastructure project manager for GO-Biz.
Opened last May, the fueling station at Cal State L.A. is the largest such facility on a university campus in the United States and produces hydrogen on site. The station is capable of using renewable sources such as solar and wind power for hydrogen production.
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California Advanced Transportation News, January Roundup
Local companies and State of California funding news top this roundup of California’s advanced transportation news for late January. If your organization has advanced transportation news or events it would like to share, please send them to the Advanced Transportation Center editor.
AeroVironment’s new TurboDock modular commercial charging station
California Approves $12 Million for Alt-Fuel Projects
California offers grants to build a center for alternative fuels
ELEKTROBIT, NVIDIA JOIN THE CONNECTED CAR EXPO ADVISORY BOARD
Third Annual Event Nov. 17, 2015, in Conjunction with LA Auto Show
Custom Zero Motorcycle Concept Goes From Sketch To Road
Another Kinkisharyo light rail vehicle begins testing on the Green Line
Luskin Center Receives California Energy Commission Grants for Clean Transportation and Energy Planning
NRG eVgo charging network experiencing rapid growth, has big expansion plans
Little-known agency keeps commuter rail network on track
Bosch Opens eBike Headquarters In Irvine, California
Effectiveness of state’s ‘parking cash-out’ program is unclear
City of Mountain View deploys shuttle buses with Motiv electric powertrains
California Commute: Cheap gas may not lead to drop in transit ridership, experts say
Gogoro: Take a ‘Roman Holiday’ on an Environmentally Friendly Electric Smartscooter
Ford Opens New R&D Facility In Silicon Valley
Watch How Metro Will Build Subway Stations Under Wilshire
GREEN21: Greening for the 21st Century, Senator Carol Liu, District 25 Report on Sustainability, Green Economy
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California: Advanced Transportation Headlines – January 2015
Check out our Advanced Transportation Center News pages often, where we will keep you up to date on the latest advanced transportation headlines: news, commentary, information about innovations, policies, and milestones in the industry. Topics may be grouped by World, National, and California news, as wells as updates pertaining to vehicle manufacturers. All links go directly to the media source.
California Approves $12 Million for Alt-Fuel Projects
Another Kinkisharyo light rail vehicle begins testing on the Green Line
California Commute Cheap gas may not lead to drop in transit ridership, experts say
CLEANTECH, INFRASTRUCTURE, INTERNATIONAL
Take a ‘Roman Holiday’ on an Environmentally Friendly Electric Smartscooter
REPORT: GREEN21: Greening for the 21st Century
SCHOLARSHIPS: California Transportation Foundation
From the CTF website:
Since its founding in 1988, The California Transportation Foundation (CTF) has awarded $784,270 in scholarships through November 2014. To qualify for CTF scholarships, recipients must be intent on a career in transportation and be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or documented, international students. Each scholarship has additional qualifications…
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CalState LA featured in DOE Article on Rollout of Fuel Cell Vehicles
“Fuel cell electric vehicles are now available in the United States! Offering completely zero emissions, these passenger vehicles have the driving range, ease of refueling, and performance of today’s gasoline vehicle. Originally used for space applications, fuel cells work like batteries, but they do not run down or need recharging. They produce electricity and heat as long as fuel is supplied. Fuel cells produce electrical power without any combustion or carbon emissions and operate on fuels like hydrogen, natural gas, and propane.” – Department of Energy, view the rest of the article here.
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CA Advanced Transportation News Roundup – November
Our News page is where we will be posting news and information regarding CA Advanced Transportation news and Alternative Fuels innovations. Be sure to check posts categorized as National and World news for information with a broader focus. If you are looking for information regarding funding and grant opportunities, please go to our Funding Opportunities page.
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Kinkisharyo inks deal to build light rail cars in the county
- Southern Calif. PD Adds Zero’s EV Motorcycles
- Honda Funding Hydrogen Fuel Stations in California
- Uh, Oh, Here Comes Honda With $13.8 Million For FCEV Hydrogen Stations In California
- Committed to sustainability: Foothill Transit Park & Ride implements environmentally friendly initiatives
- USABC awards funding for stop-start applications, improved electrolytes
- California considers lifting ban on utilities owning EVSE
- PG&E Unveils PHEV Class 5 Bucket Trucks, Sustainability Initiatives
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Los Angeles Air Force Base Using 42 EVs For V2G Demonstration
- VIA Motors eREV Van Gets EPA Approval
- Greener Truck Exhaust System Takes Top Global Cleantech Honors
- Beet ethanol demonstration project to begin next month
- Nestle Deploys Propane Autogas Delivery Trucks in L.A.
- Jay Leno Rides The Lightning Motorcycles LS-218
- Quick Drive: The Harley-Davidson LiveWire
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2014 Connected Car-LA Auto Show News
In case you missed this year’s Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center, you can catch up on the Connected Car Expo speakers, vehicle debuts, and more by going to the stories we linked to below. There’s a lot to watch on the site. You can watch and listen to the entire conference, including and interview with President & CEO of Volvo, Håkan Samuelsson, and keynote speaker, Peter Schwartz at the following link :
Panel Recap: The Pros & Cons of Connected Autonomy
LA Auto Show in the News:
LA Auto Show 2014: BMW’s i3 named Green Car of the Year
Government Fleet: 2014 L.A. Auto Show Press Day Impressions
Audi prologue Coupe Debuts In LA
Why The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Range Advantage Doesn’t Matter
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Offers More Connectivity
Toyota Discusses Fleet Strategy for Fuel Cell Vehicle
Automakers respond to tough questions about fuel cells
Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz – Connected Buyers Want Connected Cars
Audi Considering Plug-In Hybrid Version Of R8 Sports-Car, In Addition To 100% Electric Version
Toyota partners with Air Liquide to develop hydrogen fueling stations for new Mirai sedan
Toyota To Lose $100,000 On Every Hydrogen FCV Sold?
BMW i5 Could Be Powered By Toyota Hydrogen Tech
Next-Gen Volt Gains User-Friendly Charging Features
Hyundai Has An Answer For Fuel Cell EV Haters…Make That 10 Answers
Is the 2016 Toyota Mirai the Car of the Future?
MINI Debuts Electric Scooter Instead Of Electric Car
2016 Chevy Volt Front End Peeks Out
Audi A7 h-tron Is A High Performance Hydrogen Car
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Next-gen battery pack testing: AeroVironment launches the AV-900 EX
View this article on Charged Electric Vehicles Magazine here.