NGT News

JUNE 26, 2023

Miami-Dade Transit (MDT), operated by Miami-Dade County Transportation and Public Works, has awarded New Flyer of America Inc. a firm order for 100 zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG 60-foot, heavy-duty transit buses. The order also includes two on-route Heliox 450 kW chargers and 50 Heliox Flex 180 kW depot power cabinets by NFI Infrastructure Solutions […] The post Miami Transit Agency Buying 100 Battery-Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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JUNE 14, 2023

Digital transformation is the rewiring of an organization, with the goal of creating value by continuously deploying tech at scale.

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JUNE 29, 2023

By the end of 2022, Romania had met only 33 of the 55 milestones established in its multi-billion euro National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). Most problematically, major provisions around lignite-fired power plant closures remain blocked. Days before the first coal units were set to shutter, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine, lawmakers in Bucharest decided to delay closure until October.

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Energy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

In February 2016, National Geographic published an article discussing the occurrence of Hawaii's largest waves in years attributed to changing weather patterns. This phenomenon is a consequence of the significant storms generated in the Pacific Ocean due to the El Niño phenomenon. BY GERMÁN & C0, KARLSTAD, SWEDEN, JUNE 2, 2023 Hawaii is a group of volcanic islands in the.

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JUNE 29, 2023

In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel of the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed the authority of the Louisiana Tax Commission to correct property tax assessments of pipelines when a local assessor uses values that are too high or do not reflect fair market value. In Enerfin Field Services v. Vernon Parish Board of Review , No. 22-740 (La.

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NGT News

JUNE 19, 2023

When people learn what line of work I’m in, one of two things happens. Either they ask me to make predictions about the future of electric vehicles, or they offer up their own. The second scenario is more interesting, so I always hope that’s where the conversation leads. Everyone’s perspective is valuable, and I’ve found […] The post EV Fleet Management: The Importance of Monitoring the Compliance Landscape appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JUNE 16, 2023

Mullen Automotive Inc. says it is working with Phenix Truck Bodies & Van Equipment to develop a lightweight truck body for its Class 3 electric vehicle. Phenix will develop a body configuration designed to satisfy the needs of Class 3 service body truck fleets, with the goal of offering an EV alternative to ICE vehicles. […] The post Phenix Building Upfit Bodies for Mullen Electric Truck appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JUNE 9, 2023

Performance Food Group Inc. (PFG), a large food and food-service distribution company, is acquiring five heavy-duty fuel-cell electric vehicles from Hyzon Motors Inc. The first five vehicles will be upfitted with Hyzon Class 8 110 kW fuel cell systems, and an additional 15 FCEVs will be upfitted with Hyzon’s next-generation single 200 kW fuel cell […] The post Performance Food Group Deploying Hyzon Class 8 Hydrogen Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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JUNE 2, 2023

NOVA Infrastructure has partnered with Nopetro Energy to create a renewable energy platform focused on renewable natural gas and biofuels called Nopetro Renewables. As a part of the transaction, Nopetro Renewables will construct one of Florida’s first landfill-gas-to-RNG facilities, in Vero Beach, Fla. “Our joint venture will generate significant ESG benefits to all stakeholders, as […] The post Nopetro, NOVA Turn Focus to Renewable Natural Gas appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JUNE 15, 2023

ANGI Energy Systems, a supplier of solutions for compressed natural gas and hydrogen refueling systems, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since the company was founded in 1983, ANGI has been at the forefront of technological advancements for the CNG and hydrogen sectors across the globe, while fostering and supporting a strong community in Wisconsin, where […] The post ANGI Marks 40 Years in Natural Gas Refueling Sector appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JUNE 7, 2023

TRC Companies Inc. (TRC) has acquired Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), a major consulting firm specializing in low- and zero-emission transportation technologies and the organizer of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. During the past 30 years, GNA has managed the design and development of more clean fleet deployment projects than any other firm in […] The post TRC Companies Acquires Gladstein, Neandross & Associates appeared first on NGT News.

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JUNE 5, 2023

A chatbot may not take your job—but it will almost certainly change it. Here’s how to start thinking about putting gen AI to work for you.

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NGT News

JUNE 29, 2023

Mack Trucks says its new Mack MD Electric – the brand’s first medium-duty electric vehicle – is now available for order from fleets’ local Mack dealers. The Mack MD Electric will be available in Class 6 and Class 7 ratings. The Class 6 model has a GVWR of 25,995 pounds, and the Class 7 model […] The post Mack MD Electric Now Available to Order appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JUNE 29, 2023

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has selected PowerFlex, a provider of electric vehicle technology, to provide software and support services for a large-scale deployment of EVs in California. The software, PowerFlex X, will monitor and control nearly 4,000 charging stations currently in development to increase operational efficiency and reduce overall energy costs.

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NGT News

JUNE 29, 2023

UPS has signed a follow-on order with Hexagon Agility totaling approximately $20 million for the delivery of natural gas fuel systems for heavy- and medium-duty trucks. This new order is in addition to one placed in February; both are a part of a master services agreement that UPS and Hexagon Agility signed in October 2019. […] The post UPS Buying More Natural Gas Fuel Systems from Hexagon Agility appeared first on NGT News.

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Energy Transition

JUNE 27, 2023

In their quest for sustainable advancement, developing countries in Africa are struggling to switch from traditional dirty energy sources to cleaner alternatives without climate finance from abroad. Going green in the power sector has proven costly, but also very important in reducing pollution and environmental degradation across the continent. In this blog, Kennedy Nyavaya looks at how a.

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NGT News

JUNE 26, 2023

Cenntro Electric Group Ltd. says its all-electric Class 4 Logistar 400 (LS400) has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as a zero-emission vehicle in the state of California. The certification is awarded to vehicle manufacturers who meet specific emissions standards in compliance with CARB regulations. In December 2022, the LS400 received a […] The post Cenntro All-Electric Class 4 Truck Receives CARB Certification appeared first on NGT News.

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Energy Transition

JUNE 22, 2023

In response to Russia’s invasion and brutal war of aggression against Ukraine in 2022, many European nations, particularly Germany, have banned Russian fossil fuels imports. For Germany this has meant not only finding new sources of liquified natural gas (LNG), but also spurred the government to establish several new LNG terminals. However, LNG, which is mainly cooled and compressed methane.

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NGT News

JUNE 22, 2023

Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota (UMN) to conduct extreme weather testing for its Class 8 VNR Electric model to analyze the impact of ambient temperature on a truck’s battery life. UMN has teamed up with Murphy Logistics Solutions to test the trucks in Minnesota with cold winter temperatures and […] The post Volvo Trucks Performing Extensive Real-World Extreme-Weather Tests on Class 8 EVs appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JUNE 21, 2023

Navistar says the International SuperTruck II yields 16 miles per gallon fuel efficiency through hybridization and a 170% improvement in freight efficiency, among other advancements, over the 2009 baseline vehicle, its International SuperTruck I. SuperTruck II also proves innovative technical approaches to weight reduction from rolling resistance technologies, aerodynamic improvements and powertrain technologies designed to […] The post Navistar’s Class 8 International SuperTruck II Shows

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NGT News

JUNE 21, 2023

Desert Cab, a taxi service provider in Las Vegas, has selected TeraWatt Infrastructure to further enable its fleet’s electrification with software, operations and maintenance services. TeraWatt will provide charging management software, O&M service, and EV education and training for Desert Cab drivers. Data acquired from TeraWatt’s platform will be used to improve the efficiency of […] The post Taxi Fleet Using TeraWatt Infrastructure to Support Electric Vehicle Growth appe

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NGT News

JUNE 21, 2023

Autotrader, a Cox Automotive company, has named the Best Electric Vehicles of 2023: a year during which EV sales will surpass the 1 million mark in the U.S., the company says. EV sales have grown from a share below 1% in 2018 to representing 3.2% of sales in 2021, 5.8% in 2022 and 7.2% in […] The post Autotrader Reveals Its Top-10 Picks for Pure EVs appeared first on NGT News.

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Energy Transition

JUNE 20, 2023

One of the most methane emitting events ever recorded, the Nord Stream pipeline explosions in 2022, released a huge amount of this very potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere. What is striking, though: Normal oil and gas operations globally emit the same amount of methane as the explosion every single day. These emissions are in large parts preventable, they are unacceptable from a climate and.

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NGT News

JUNE 16, 2023

PowerOptions, a New England-based energy consortium, has selected Highland Electric Fleets to serve its 495 member organizations as a charging-as-a-service provider. Under the program agreement, Highland will provide PowerOptions members with a new procurement alternative to make accessing electric vehicle supply equipment and charging services simple and affordable. “Charging-as-a-service allows us to deliver even better […] The post Highland Electric Fleets to Begin Work with Power

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NGT News

JUNE 15, 2023

Registration for NGVAmerica’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Industry Summit, scheduled for October 23-25 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, is now officially open at ngvshow.com. Attendees will learn how natural gas vehicles are an affordable and practical solution to lower fuel costs and reduce emissions impact, how to order and accurately spec vehicles based […] The post NGVAmerica Opens Registration for Annual Event appeared first on NGT News.

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JUNE 14, 2023

In so many ways, Alpine skiing is an assault on the natural world. This will only become more pronounced as our highlands see less and less snow as a result of the climate crisis. In the short run, a dying industry is trying to save itself by means that exacerbate its toll on the environment. Paul Hockenos reports. Global heating is stealing snow from ski resorts around the world.

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NGT News

JUNE 14, 2023

U.S. Oil, a company focused on retail, commercial and wholesale fuel distribution; supply and trading; logistics; and terminal operations of refined products and renewable fuels, and U.S. Gain, an organization that develops and distributes of alternative fuels and environmental credits, have formed a combined company: U.S. Energy. U.S. Energy is a vertically integrated energy solutions […] The post U.S.

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NGT News

JUNE 14, 2023

GFL Environmental Inc. and OPAL Fuels Inc. have completed construction of their new renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility, Emerald RNG, at GFL’s Arbor Hills landfill in Michigan. The Emerald RNG facility will capture naturally occurring biogas from the decomposition of organic material at the landfill and refine it into RNG. The facility has a […] The post GFL, OPAL Fuels Finish Michigan RNG Facility appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JUNE 14, 2023

Merchants Fleet, a North American fleet management company, has agreed to purchase 12,500 Ram ProMaster electric vans over the next several years, allowing Merchants to provide fleet managers with short- and long-term EV leasing options and to pilot new solutions. “At Ram, we are laser-focused on offering our customers electrified solutions with disruptive, leading-edge, advanced […] The post Merchants Fleet Buying 12,500 Ram ProMaster Electric Vans appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JUNE 14, 2023

Creative Bus Sales, a bus and transportation services dealer, has rebranded to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles. The company says the new name and brand identity reflects the evolution beyond bus sales to also include distribution, service, parts, financing and insurance for a variety of internal combustion, alternative fuel and electric commercial vehicles.

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NGT News

JUNE 12, 2023

ABB E-mobility, an EV charging infrastructure company, has debuted new AC and DC charging solutions in North America: the Terra 360, Terra AC Wallbox 40/80A, and HVC360 power cabinet. The Terra 360 all-in-one charger delivers up to 360 kW of power for a full charge in less than 15 minutes. The UL-certified product is equipped […] The post ABB E-mobility Rolls Out AC, DC EV Charging Products for North America appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JUNE 9, 2023

Daphne Dixon and Alyssa Murphy of the Connecticut Southwestern Area Clean Cities Coalition have started a 27-day Coast-to-Coast EV Road Trip, leaving from Sacramento, Calif., and rolling 5,100 miles through 33 cities in 25 states. On June 12, their Chevrolet Bolt will stop in Arlington, Texas, to participate in a meeting at the North Central […] The post Clean Cities Reps Take Off on 5,100-Mile EV Journey appeared first on NGT News.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Transportation and logistics company Schneider National Inc. has completed an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in Southern California. The depot will power its battery electric truck fleet, which will include nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias by year’s end, making it one of North America’s largest zero-emission fleets.

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NGT News

JUNE 9, 2023

Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) is expanding its footprint in North America with the establishment of an office in in Fort Worth, Texas, that is dedicated to setting up the company’s first autonomous freight corridors, which will run from Dallas-Fort Worth to El Paso and from Dallas to Houston. To prepare for commercial launch, V.A.S. has […] The post Volvo Autonomous Solutions Setting Up Shop in Fort Worth appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

JUNE 9, 2023

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. recently completed a number of natural gas fuel deals with notable transit agencies and companies, including Liberty Coca-Cola, one of the country’s largest bottlers and distributors of Coke and other brands and serving the Northeast U.S. Liberty Coca-Cola has signed a fueling contract with Clean Energy to power trucks in New […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Signs a Dozen Natural Gas Refueling, Maintenance Contracts appeared first on NGT News.

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Energy Transition

JUNE 8, 2023

Horsepower-flush automobiles and the 7,200-mile highway system that accommodates those vehicles, called the autobahn, belong to Germany’s national mythology. For decades, German drivers have relished the ostensible perk of its long stretches of asphalt without a speed limit. But the climate crisis has called this cherished tradition into question, prompting Germans to rethink their relationship to.

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NGT News

JUNE 7, 2023

Goodyear has introduced the new Urban Max BSAEV (Bus Service All-Position) tire, which was specially designed in partnership with heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer GILLIG and engineered with low rolling resistance for electric transit and metro buses to help extend range and handle increased load. The Urban Max BSAEV 315/80R22.5 is available now and offers an […] The post Goodyear, GILLIG Develop Special Tire for Battery-Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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