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Energy and tech jobs: Shapiro said that Pennsylvania must be a leader in the creation of a “regional hydrogen hub” through the $7 billion federal program in President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Applicants to build the hubs have until April 7 to apply for approval. Shapiro pledged his support for all Pennsylvania applicants.

There is a risk that Canada could miss out on the huge opportunities available in the low-carbon transition because our investment environment is less attractive than that in the United States. In particular, the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has opened up a wide gap between the revenue available from public-policy sources for new low-carbon technology deployment in Canada versus the US.

Honda today began operation of a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., marking the company's first step toward future commercialization of zero-emission backup power generation. The initiative leverages Honda's hydrogen fuel cell technology expertise and contributes to the company's global goal to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050. Watch a video of Honda's stationary FC power station at https://honda.us/StationaryFuelCell.

General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. are moving forward with their joint-venture fuel cell operation slated for Brownstown Township, six years after the companies first announced their plans to create an industry-first fuel cell manufacturing operation in Michigan.

On Tuesday, the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s Michigan Strategic Fund board awarded a $2 million state grant for the $48.9 million project that could create up to 70 total new jobs. The MSF board in 2017 approved a $2 million grant but the companies weren’t able to meet certain timing requirements to receive it, according to the MEDC.

“Over the last two decades, SEPTA has led the transit industry in transitioning to hybrid buses, and that has resulted in a fleet that is cleaner and more efficient to operate,” said SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale Deon, in a statement. “With this pilot program for fuel cell electric buses, we will similarly be on the cutting edge of zero-emission technology.”

The new vehicles are expected to be put into use in the city by the summer of 2024.

We as Daimler Truck strive to lead sustainable transportation with a clear commitment to two drive technologies: battery-electric and hydrogen-powered trucks and buses. As a result, we invest in hydrogen technology on a grand scale.

By 2026, cellcentric, our joint venture with Volvo Group, will put in operation one of Europe’s largest production facilities for fuel cells. Moreover, in the second half of this decade, our Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck will hit the road, undergoing rigorous testing already.

The RONN truck line will include cab-over, box delivery, cutaway delivery, walk-through parcel delivery, and drop roof walk-through parcel delivery trucks. RONN Motor Group anticipates delivering proto-types Q4 2023 and showcasing the vehicles to US fleets Q2 of 2024.