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Proton Motor debuts first fuel cell passenger ship

August 29, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Hybrid system powers 100-passenger ferry with gel batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Full Story »

Hydrogen vehicle research pulls in $15.3M

August 15, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The U.S. Department of Energy is funding 10 hydrogen storage research and development projects. Full Story »

U.S. EPA funds study on alternative fuel vehicle emissions

July 16, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The $900,000 study will look at flex-fuel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and biodiesel vehicles. Full Story »

Zero emission car makers get tax break in California

July 1, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - A new program exempts cleantech car companies from paying sales and use tax on the purchase of manufacturing equipment in the state. Full Story »

Understatement of the week

June 18, 2008 - Cleantech.com Quote o' the week
“Non-supporters [are] criticizing us.”
— Jun Onishi of Genepax, after announcing fuel cell-like tech claiming to be able to make a car run on water (full story »)

Honda starts production of fuel cell car

June 16, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The FCX Clarity will initially be available in southern California and then in Japan later this year. Full Story »

Automakers going greener

June 11, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Toyota announces plans to make lithium-ion batteries, as Nissan and General Motors cut back on production of SUVs. Full Story »

Toyota boosts range of fuel cell hybrid

June 9, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The automaker says the new car, which can travel 516 miles, will be available in Japan later this year. Full Story »

U.K. invests in low carbon vehicle development

May 9, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The government is putting up $181.3 million for research and development projects. Full Story »

Accelerated CAFE standards unveiled

April 22, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The new rules call for a 25 percent increase in fuel efficiency standards over 5 years for passenger vehicles and light trucks. Full Story »
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