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How about Hydrogen? Alternate Fuels Update.

Mid-America Freight Coalition 

Hydrogen fueled vehicles have great potential in decreasing carbon emissions and fuel related environmental degradation. In terms of truck electrification, many sources suggest that hydrogen electric is the future, yet based on the passenger vehicle market the infrastructure and fuel of the future seems to be all-electric.  While there is no causal link between fuel use in passenger vehicle and class 8 truck operation, the lack of adoption of hydrogen fueling stations in California could slow the development and adoption of hydrogen throughout the entire industry, including the trucking field.

Read about the closing of hydrogen fueling stations in California at the link below.

https://www.hydrogeninsight.com/transport/shell-permanently-closes-all-of-its-hydrogen-refuelling-stations-for-cars-in-california/2-1-1596104

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