March, 2023

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J.D. Power: Rising Electricity Rates Affect Charging Satisfaction

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The growing electric vehicle marketplace has encountered rising electricity rates due in part to the recent U.S. inflationary period, resulting in lower satisfaction with home charging, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Home Charging Study. More than two-thirds (68%) of EV owners use a level 2 permanently mounted station, but their […] The post J.D.

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Stepping up: Becoming a high-potential CEO candidate

McKinsey

The road to becoming CEO is a difficult ascent for even the most seasoned leaders. Here are four keys to making the journey a success.

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‘Rocking Chair Rebellion’: Seniors Call On Banks to Dump Big Oil.

Energy Central

Older climate activists gathered in cities around the country for a day of action targeting banks that finance fossil fuel projects. NYT BY CARA BUCKLEY, PUBLISHED MARCH 21, 2023 They were parents, grandparents, great-aunts and great-uncles, ranging in age from their 50s to their 80s and beyond, and together they braved frigid temperatures to protest all through the night.

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Texas Supreme Court Holds that References to “One-Eighth” in Old Oil and Gas Conveyances Presumptively Refer to the Entire Mineral Estate

The Energy Law Blog

The Texas Supreme Court recently released its opinion in Van Dyke v. Navigators Grp. , No. 21-0146, 2023 WL 2053175 (Tex. Feb. 17, 2023), in which it re-affirmed the axiomatic principle that a text retains the same meaning in the present day as when it was drafted. In the context of antiquated oil and gas conveyances including a double fraction that includes “one-eighth,” the Court affirmed this principle by holding that such language gives rise to a rebuttable presumption that “one-eighth” ref

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NAFA Launches ESG Reporting Resource for Fleet Professionals

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NAFA Fleet Management Association, a fleet industry membership association, says it has a new environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting offering for the fleet community. Designed and vetted by fuel and fleet leaders specifically for fleet operations, this ESG reporting application allows fleet professionals to calculate and track their emissions and emissions reductions.

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CALSTART Launches EV Charging Infrastructure Incentives Project

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CALSTART has launched Communities in Charge, an incentives project funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program and supported by GRID Alternatives and Tetra Tech. This incentives project is designed to transform electric vehicle charging accessibility and accelerate the market with the rapid installation of light-duty electric vehicle charging infrastructure across California.

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Colorado Offers Grants for Clean Vehicle Fleets

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Colorado’s health department’s Air Pollution Control Division is accepting the first round of applications for two new grant programs to fund clean vehicles. The Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program is open to any business, local government or other organization that would like to use low- or zero-emission vehicles in its fleet operations.

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Universal EV Chargers Launches Software for EV Charging Stations

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Universal EV Chargers LLC, a provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has developed software for easier access and payment to EV charging stations. The software provides an easy-to-use platform for EV drivers to access and pay for charging services. It features a user-friendly interface, real-time data reporting and the ability for drivers to reserve a […] The post Universal EV Chargers Launches Software for EV Charging Stations appeared first on NGT News.

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Avolta Completes Two Renewable Natural Gas Projects

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Avolta says it has completed two dairy manure to renewable natural gas (RNG) projects at the Butterfield and Milky Way dairies. The projects have begun injecting RNG into the Southwest Gas pipeline for distribution. Avolta has partnered with U.S. Gain to distribute the RNG as an ultra-low carbon transportation fuel in California and other LCFS […] The post Avolta Completes Two Renewable Natural Gas Projects appeared first on NGT News.

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Blink Charging Providing Postal Service with 40,000+ EV Chargers

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Blink Charging Co., a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has been awarded an IDIQ contract by the United States Postal Service to sell up to 41,500 EV charging units to support EV charging infrastructure. “The Postal Service’s recent announcement of purchasing more EVs and building the necessary charging […] The post Blink Charging Providing Postal Service with 40,000+ EV Chargers appeared first on NGT News.

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Peterbilt Delivers Model 579EVS to Truck King

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Peterbilt Motors Company and PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) have partnered to deliver two Model 579EV Day Cabs to Truck King, a Texas trucking company, for use in its line-haul operations. Truck King operates 65 trucks in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex hauling components used in manufacturing for local companies. Truck King’s Model 579EVs will be used […] The post Peterbilt Delivers Model 579EVS to Truck King appeared first on NGT News.

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Mike Albert Fleet Solutions Launches Referral Program

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Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, a mobility company, has begun a new fleet electrification referral program designed to pair customers considering electrifying their fleets with charge point providers. The program, which includes new partnerships with ChargePoint, Blink Charging Co. and Enel X Way, will help fleet managers navigate the logistics of electrification, including charging infrastructure, navigating […] The post Mike Albert Fleet Solutions Launches Referral Program appeared first o

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Ford Pro Working to Help Customers Understand EV Tax Credits

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Ford Pro is expanding its one-stop shop for commercial customers with the announcement of a new program designed to help fleets understand Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) electric vehicle tax credits. Ford’s commercial division is working with professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP to help provide customers with information on potentially valuable tax credits and […] The post Ford Pro Working to Help Customers Understand EV Tax Credits appeared first on NGT News.

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Cummins Debuts Accelera: A Focus on Zero Emissions

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Cummins Inc. has introduced its new “Accelera by Cummins” brand within its New Power business unit. The company says the launch of Accelera is a significant step forward in its efforts to achieve its Destination Zero strategy, focused on evolving Cummins technologies to reach zero emissions across its product portfolio. Over the past several years, […] The post Cummins Debuts Accelera: A Focus on Zero Emissions appeared first on NGT News.

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Xos Brings Electric Step Van to the Fleet Market

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Xos Inc. has debuted its 2023 battery-electric step van, built on the company’s medium- and heavy-duty X-Platform chassis. Xos says the step van operates with a centralized liquid thermal management system and includes several structural changes to the chassis system. Together, these optimize the performance of the battery systems and allow for more compact packaging […] The post Xos Brings Electric Step Van to the Fleet Market appeared first on NGT News.

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Detroit Mobilizes Fully Electric Vehicle Fleet for Municipal Parking Department

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The Municipal Parking Department has become the first city department to fully convert its fleet to all electric, says Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. Last year, DDOT unveiled its first four all-electric buses; the city now has over 250 electric and hybrid vehicles in the fleet. 48 new Chevy Bolt EVs and 25 on-site Level 2 […] The post Detroit Mobilizes Fully Electric Vehicle Fleet for Municipal Parking Department appeared first on NGT News.

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Mack Trucks Adds Class 6/7 Electric Truck to Vehicle Lineup

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Mack Trucks is expanding its range of clean-fuel vehicles with the Mack MD Electric, the company’s first electric vehicle in the medium-duty segment. The Mack MD Electric will be available in Class 6 and Class 7 ratings. The Class 6 model has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 25,995 pounds, and the Class 7 […] The post Mack Trucks Adds Class 6/7 Electric Truck to Vehicle Lineup appeared first on NGT News.

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Hyzon Motors Places Interim CEO into Permanent Position

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Hyzon Motors Inc., a supplier of zero-emission fuel-cell electric heavy-duty vehicles, has named Parker Meeks as its CEO. During his tenure as interim CEO and after nearly two years in company leadership, Meeks achieved significant milestones for Hyzon, such as fostering a collaborative technology development effort to bring a complementary heavy-duty fuel-cell truck to the […] The post Hyzon Motors Places Interim CEO into Permanent Position appeared first on NGT News.

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Velocity Vehicle Group Purchases 200 Battery-Electric Trucks

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Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing, a division of Velocity Vehicle Group, is adding 200 battery-electric trucks – including 125 Class 8 Freightliner eCascadia’s and 75 Class 6 and 7 Freightliner eM2s from Daimler Truck North America – to its commercial truck rental and full-service truck leasing business. The new rental and leasing fleet, along with […] The post Velocity Vehicle Group Purchases 200 Battery-Electric Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Denver Becomes First City to Establish Hertz Electrifies EV Initiative

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Hertz and the City of Denver have launched Hertz Electrifies, an initiative aimed at expanding the availability of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and EV education and training opportunities in the Denver community. Denver is the first city in this new public-private initiative with Hertz, which is expanding to other cities across the country. “Hertz is […] The post Denver Becomes First City to Establish Hertz Electrifies EV Initiative appeared first on NGT News.

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SparkCharge Expands Mobile EV Charging Fleet Service Nationwide

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SparkCharge, a mobile EV charging system and network provider, says its new charging-as-a-service option, SparkCharge Fleet, is now available to offer immediate charging access for businesses utilizing electric vehicles. SparkCharge has created a cost-effective charging service by bundling CapEx, OpEx and energy costs into a fixed rate, enabling fleet operators to forecast and manage costs […] The post SparkCharge Expands Mobile EV Charging Fleet Service Nationwide appeared first on NGT Ne

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Hyundai Motor Group Develops Automatic Charging Robot for EVs

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Hyundai Motor Group has developed an automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles. The ACR for EVs is a one-arm robot capable of plugging a cable into an EV’s charging port and removing it again once charging is complete. Once the vehicle is stationary in the EV-charging bay, the ACR communicates with the vehicle to […] The post Hyundai Motor Group Develops Automatic Charging Robot for EVs appeared first on NGT News.

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Sapphire Gas Solutions Implements PCS Software Platform

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PCS Software, an artificial intelligence transportation management platform for shippers, carriers and brokers, says Sapphire Gas Solutions has gone live with PCS’ Shipper Transportation Management System (TMS) platform. Sapphire supplies mobile liquefied natural gas (LNG), compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) with turnkey services across the United States, with over 60 years […] The post Sapphire Gas Solutions Implements PCS Software Platform appeared first on NGT

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Synop, BorgWarner Partner to Offer Fleet Managers Increased Revenue Opportunities

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Synop, the operations platform built to optimize charging and energy management for commercial electric fleets, says it entered into a partnership with BorgWarner, to accelerate the next generation of revenue-generating opportunities for EV fleets using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities. The partnership accelerates bidirectional V2G technology and provides monetization opportunities for fleet operators, lowering the overall cost […] The post Synop, BorgWarner Partner to Offer Fleet Manage

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Calif. Offers Electric Medium-, Heavy-Duty Vehicle Chargers at Truck Stop 

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San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), along with local and state officials, says there are now four public DC fast chargers at a busy truck stop north of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. While these chargers are designed to provide high-power charging for trucks, delivery vans, buses and other large vehicles, they can also […] The post Calif.

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The Shyft Group Debuts Class 5 Crew Cab EV

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The Shyft Group has introduced an all-electric Class 5 crew cab built on the company’s modular commercial-grade EV chassis. Shyft says the vehicle is optimized for crews, with a walk-in-van-style cab that features a sliding door and weather-protected steps for safe curbside entrance and exit. The interior, at 85 inches high and 88.5 inches wide, […] The post The Shyft Group Debuts Class 5 Crew Cab EV appeared first on NGT News.

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J.D. Power: Rivian R1T Ranks Highest Among EVs

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According to the new J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, owners’ satisfaction with their overall experience is shifting to more traditional factors such as quality and styling as more battery electric vehicle (BEV) models become available for purchase. In its first year of eligibility, the Rivian R1T ranks highest overall, with […] The post J.D.

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Schindler Elevator to Roll Out 50 Canoo Battery-Electric Vans

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Schindler Elevator Corp. will be deploying 50 Canoo Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) battery-electric vans in the U.S. as a part of its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. “We understand that companies like ours play a crucial role around climate change,” says Ray Bisson, Schindler CEO – United States. “Deploying these vehicles brings us […] The post Schindler Elevator to Roll Out 50 Canoo Battery-Electric Vans appeared first on NGT News.

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Chart, ZEV Station to Collaborate on Hydrogen Refueling

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Chart Industries Inc. and ZEV Station Co. have executed a memorandum of understanding that enables the companies to collaborate on the deployment of U.S.-based, multimodal hydrogen refueling stations with Chart equipment. Working together, the companies’ goal is the development of fast-fuel multiple modes for heavy-duty transportation at the same station, uniting different standards of gaseous […] The post Chart, ZEV Station to Collaborate on Hydrogen Refueling appeared first on NGT News.

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Propane Fueling Solutions Debuts Innovative Autogas/EV Refueling System

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Propane Fueling Solutions has introduced a new portable, dual-purpose standalone fueling system that allows fleets with various alternative fuel vehicles to refuel with propane autogas or recharge with DC Level 3 fast chargers independent of the grid. The skid infrastructure combines an efficient 60 kW propane generator with wind and solar power to create a […] The post Propane Fueling Solutions Debuts Innovative Autogas/EV Refueling System appeared first on NGT News.

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Shyft Group Attains EPA Certification, Rating for Blue Arc EV

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The Shyft Group Inc. says it has completed testing and received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company’s Blue Arc EV Class 3 electric delivery vehicles. EPA test results have revealed the Blue Arc Class 3 all-electric delivery vehicle can achieve up to a 200-mile range based on the EPA cycle […] The post Shyft Group Attains EPA Certification, Rating for Blue Arc EV appeared first on NGT News.

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Fenton Mobility Products, Ideanomics Building Hydrogen-Powered Buses

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Fenton Mobility Products has selected Ideanomics as its partner to build five hydrogen-powered, zero-emission transit vans for the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA). Under the terms of the agreement, Fenton Mobility will deliver a pilot hydrogen fuel cell battery electric-powered high-headroom van to the RGRTA. Once the pilot vehicle completes the FTA-mandated Altoona durability testing […] The post Fenton Mobility Products, Ideanomics Building Hydrogen-Powered Bu

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FirstElement Fuel, Hyundai Motor Testing Real-World Fuel-Cell Truck Operations and Refueling

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FirstElement Fuel and Hyundai Motor Co. have partnered to fuel and test Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT fuel-cell trucks in California. Through the partnership, FirstElement Fuel is leveraging its True Zero network of hydrogen refueling stations to fuel three XCIENT prototypes at full 700 bar pressure. In addition, FirstElement Fuel is deploying its high-capacity mobile refueler, which […] The post FirstElement Fuel, Hyundai Motor Testing Real-World Fuel-Cell Truck Operations and Refueling ap

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The Routing Company Names Dick Alexander Chief Development Officer

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The Routing Company (TRC), a global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform, has appointed Dick Alexander as chief development officer after serving as TRC’s vice president of business development. In the new role, he will continue leading TRC’s business development functions and expanding its international market presence. “Dick is an outstanding, humble leader and a […] The post The Routing Company Names Dick Alexander Chief Development Officer appeared first on NGT News.

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ENC to Supply Three Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses to NY Transit Fleet

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ElDorado National California (ENC), a subsidiary of REV Group Inc. and a provider of heavy-duty transit buses and emission-free technology, has secured an order for three Axess EVO-FC zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell buses from the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority. The buses will help RGRTA as it works toward a goal of transitioning to a zero-emissions […] The post ENC to Supply Three Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses to NY Transit Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Buying Battery-Electric Buses

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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has awarded a contract to Volvo Group member company Nova Bus for five LFSe+ 40′ battery-electric buses. These buses will be assembled at the Nova Bus facility in Plattsburgh, N.Y., and will be part of Metro’s Battery-Electric Bus Test and Evaluation program. This electric bus pilot program will […] The post Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Buying Battery-Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Viridi Energy Building Renewable Natural Gas Project in Wisconsin

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Viridi Energy has begun construction on a landfill renewable natural gas project at the Marathon County Solid Waste Department’s landfill in Ringle, Wis. The company says the project will convert landfill gas into RNG – more than 3 million GGE annually – that will be used for the transportation sector and other end uses. “As […] The post Viridi Energy Building Renewable Natural Gas Project in Wisconsin appeared first on NGT News.