Technology Briefs - Dec. 9 - 16
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- Calif. Fuel Cell Partnership Plans to Triple Number of Vehicles in State
- AmeriQuest Buys E-Procurement Firm
- Nissan Cleared to Sell Fuel-Cell Vehicles in Japan
- AmeriQuest Buys E-Procurement Firm
Calif. Fuel Cell Partnership Plans to Triple Number of Vehicles in State
The California Fuel Cell Partnership said recently that it plans to triple the number of vehicles in the state that use the low-emissions power source, Bloomberg reported.Fuel cells, which convert hydrogen and oxygen to electricity and water, are seen by some as an answer to new government restrictions on engine emissions.
The CFCP, the largest fuel-cell evaluation group in the United States, said that in 2003, at least 60 fuel-cell vehicles will run on California’s roads – up from the 20 that ran in 2002, Bloomberg said. Transport Topics
AmeriQuest Buys E-Procurement Firm
AmeriQuest Transportation and Logistics Resources Corp said it acquired Corcentric, the company that helped AmeriQuest develop its online procurement program.Cocentric’s electronic equipment hub includes tires, parts, lubricants, batteries, oil and maintenance service from suppliers such as Freightliner LLC, Continental General Tires and Bandag. Transport Topics
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Nissan Cleared to Sell Fuel-Cell Vehicles in Japan
Nissan Motor Co. said last week that it received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation to sell fuel-cell-powered vehicles in that country, Bloomberg reported.The Japanese-based automaker would become the third company to market the low-pollution vehicles commercially, Bloomberg reported.
Fuel cells convert hydrogen into electricity, while only producing water as a by-product. The technology has been touted as a way for car and truck manufacturers to meet new, tougher emissions standards.
Nissan will start limited marketing of a fuel-cell vehicle based on its X-Trail sport-utility vehicle in 2003, a spokesman told Bloomberg. Transport Topics
