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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Can Hydrogen Cars Go Mainstream?

    We’ve all seen plug-in electric vehicles on the roads of California. Now the State is promoting another zero-emission vehicle: the hydrogen car. Tens of millions of taxpayer dollars are being spent on a network of hydrogen filling stations. But even some environmentalists are asking if California is succumbing to hydrogen hype.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 21, 2014 • 1 min read

    We’ve all seen plug-in electric vehicles on the roads of California. Now the State is promoting another zero-emission vehicle: the hydrogen car. Tens of millions of taxpayer dollars are being spent on a network of hydrogen filling stations. But even some environmentalists are asking if California is succumbing to hydrogen hype.

    Saul Gonzalez reports for KCRW.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Kareem Maddox

      Three-on-three basketball player in the final stages of qualifying for Olympics; former KCRW intern

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      Saul Gonzalez

      Reporter

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    The full episode

    2 of 2
    California's Top Fiscal Officer: Whom Do You Choose?
    1. 0:00California’s Top Fiscal Officer: Whom Do You Choose?
    2. 16:21Can Hydrogen Cars Go Mainstream?You’re reading this
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