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California Air Resources Board Showcases Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Technology

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The California Air Resources Board will host an event to showcase the latest advances in hydrogen fuel-cell powered automobiles and electricity production. The event will feature technology from multiple companies, including Multiquip, AC Transit, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan, and Toyota. The goal of the showcase is to highlight the potential of hydrogen fuel-cell technology in reducing emissions and promoting clean energy in California.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Air Resources Board is striving to increase the number of zero-emission vehicles on California's roads and highways by 2020.
  • Hydrogen fuel-cell technology produces electricity with water vapor as the only byproduct, making it a clean and efficient source of energy.
  • The technology can be used to power buildings or factories, or propel cars, trucks, and buses using highly efficient electric motors.
  • The Air Resources Board's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants.
  • The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health-based air quality standards.
  • The event will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the Cal/EPA Headquarters' Courtyard in Sacramento.
  • Representatives from industry partners will be present to showcase their latest technology, including Multiquip and AC Transit.

Statistics:

  • By 2020, California aims to increase the number of zero-emission vehicles on the roads and highways to a certain percentage (specific percentage not mentioned).
  • Hydrogen fuel-cell technology can produce electricity with water vapor as the only byproduct.
  • The technology can be used to power buildings or factories.
  • The event will feature technology from multiple companies, including Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan, and Toyota.

Sources:

  • California Environmental Protection Agency. (n.d.). Press Release: Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Technology Showcase.

Air Resources Board of the California Environmental Protection Agency. "Showcase of Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Technology to be Held at Cal/EPA Headquarters' Courtyard."

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