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Which Way, L.A.?

Christmas Tree Fuelled by Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Christmas trees on the West Lawn of the State Capitol are nothing new, but on this year's 56-foot-tall white fir, 6500 lights are powered by a type of generator that's never been used before.  Governor Schwarzenegger pushed the button on a hydrogen fuel cell .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Christmas trees on the West Lawn of the State Capitol are nothing new, but on this year's 56-foot-tall white fir, 6500 lights are powered by a type of generator that's never been used before. Governor Schwarzenegger pushed the button on a hydrogen fuel cell.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Dan Konecky

    Producer, To the Point

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    Clint Swett

    Staff writer for the Sacramento Bee

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