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Hydrogen fuel-cell technology, it's still a California thing. At least, it is according to the US Department of Energy.

The DOE has announced the details of its latest round of funding for technology dedicated to advancing hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development, and almost all of the recipients were from the Golden State. The largest of the six projects that are slated to receive a combined $7 million in funding is from Pasadena-based Materia, which is getting $2 million to cut the cost of compressed hydrogen storage systems. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories and San Francisco-based Ardica are each receiving $1.2 million for their planned hydrogen storage system improvements, while $1 million will be doled out to Malibu-based HRL Laboratories. The DOE says such projects are "critical to the widespread commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies."

California continues to be a veritable Ground Zero for US hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle advancement. Earlier this month, the first group of Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicles were shipped into the Port of Los Angeles. And this spring, Cal State Los Angeles received a new hydrogen refueling station. Only one of the country's 11 publicly accessible hydrogen refueling stations is outside of California. And the California Energy Commission recently awarded a $27.6-million grant to FirstElement Fuel Inc. to build a network of 19 hydrogen stations throughout the state. Perhaps one day, these new storage advances will come in handy. Check out the DOE's press release below.Continue reading DOE supports hydrogen cars with $7 million for longer driving ranges

DOE supports hydrogen cars with $7 million for longer driving ranges originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 29 May 2014 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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