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Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite infrastructure issues

Hydrogen fuel cell cars could overcome some buyers’ reluctance to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles, but whether fueling infrastructure can deliver is iffy.

A United States Postal Service (USPS) collection box is pictured in Washington, U.S., December 18, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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States, environmental groups drop lawsuit over US Postal Service EV purchase plans

The lawsuit sought to block the U.S. Postal Service's plan to buy mostly gas-powered, next-generation delivery vehicles.

FILE PHOTO: Cars ride in traffic along the I5 freeway is shown in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 12, 2023.   REUTERS/Mike Blake//File Photo
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US Supreme Court to hear dispute over California tailpipe emissions, EV standards

Supreme Court to hear fuel producers' challenge to California's vehicle emissions standards, testing state power under federal law.

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How to successfully integrate solar and wind into electricity grids — anywhere

What Alberta and the world can learn from six global leaders in renewable energy integration on how to fit wind and solar power...

FILE - Trucks line up to enter a Port of Oakland shipping terminal on Nov. 10, 2021, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)
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EPA awards $144 million to California to phase out big diesel trucks

EPA grants $144M to CA for zero-emission trucks, targeting diesel pollution and climate change in transportation sector.

FILE PHOTO: Gasoline prices are shown at a local gas station as Southern California prices move towards record highs in Carlsbad, California, U.S., September 18, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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California law, refinery exit reflect ongoing fuel market challenges, EIA says

Fuelmakers in California could face more headwinds next year as new legislation takes effect and refining margins remain weak.

FILE - Members of Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California coalition campaign for Keep The Law (SB 1137) next to the Inglewood Oil Field in Inglewood, Calif., March. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
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Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations

A California law gave local governments more authority to restrict oil and gas operations — but it now faces a legal challenge.

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California could offer EV rebates if Trump eliminates tax credit, Newsom says

California plans state tax rebates for electric vehicle buyers if federal EV credits end, aiming to boost clean car adoption.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of American multinational oil and gas corporation ExxonMobil is seen during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
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Exxon goes forward with $200-million expansion of Texas plants

California filed a lawsuit against Exxon alleging the company was deliberately misleading the public about the limitations of recycling.

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