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The University of Alberta has partnered with the City of Edmonton and Diesel Tech Industries to research the integration of hydrogen fuel into the city's vehicle fleet, focusing on retrofitting diesel engines for improved hydrogen combustion. Supported by grants from Emissions Reduction Alberta and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, the initiative aligns with Alberta's goal to enhance hydrogen usage, as the province is Canada's largest hydrogen producer. Edmonton's fleet currently includes 60 electric buses and one hydrogen fuel-cell bus, while the University of Calgary is also pursuing related hydrogen fuel research with a $1.27 million grant.