CALIFORNIA EYES GAS TAX TO FUND HYDROGEN VEHICLE INITIATIVE

A California panel of experts formed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) to advise the state on accelerating the commercialization of hydrogen-powered vehicles is expected to recommend a new gasoline tax to pay for the project. The proposal is likely to be controversial but could end up in legislation being developed for introduction next year by the California Environmental Protection Agency. In addition to funding, another key issue being considered to promote widespread use of hydrogen vehicles is standardizing the environmental...