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

NGT News

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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What is decision making?

McKinsey

Decision making is simply the process of making a choice. But decision making often isn’t easy and can be particularly complex in an organizational context.

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Texas Supreme Court Holds that Add-Back Provision in Oil and Gas Lease Required Royalties to be Paid on Prices in Excess of the Producers’ Gross Proceeds

The Energy Law

The Texas Supreme Court recently released its opinion in Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. v. Sheppard , — S.W.3d —, No. 20-0904, 2023 WL 2438927 (Tex. 2023), in which it held that lessees owed royalties in excess of their gross proceeds, specifically “adding back” costs incurred by third-party buyers that were enumerated in the sales contract and subtracted from the sales price.

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EU to revamp power market, aiming to blunt price spikes

Energy Central

By encouraging nations to employ more contracts that lock in stable, long-term power costs, draft versions of the EU plan detail measures to make consumers less vulnerable to short-term volatility in fossil fuel prices. REUTERS BY KATE ABNETT EDITING BY GERMÁN & CO Electrical power pylons of high-tension electricity power lines are seen in Brussels, Belgium, November 24, 2022.

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

NGT News

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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Climate investing: Continuing breakout growth through uncertain times

McKinsey

Investments in climate technology are still increasing, defying the headwinds that affected most capital markets. We identify eight factors for deploying capital in this resilient space.

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USEPA Announced Today That It Will Propose PFAS Drinking Water Limits with a 4 Parts Per Trillion Maximum for PFOS and PFOA

Vorys Energy

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Ford Pro Working to Help Customers Understand EV Tax Credits

NGT News

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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Meeting changing consumer needs: The US retail pharmacy of the future

McKinsey

In the face of industry headwinds, pharmacies can work to make the most of their distinct advantages to meet shifting consumer needs.

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SparkCharge Expands Mobile EV Charging Fleet Service Nationwide

NGT News

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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Sapphire Gas Solutions Implements PCS Software Platform

NGT News

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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Chart, ZEV Station to Collaborate on Hydrogen Refueling

NGT News

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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Hyzon Motors Places Interim CEO into Permanent Position

NGT News

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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Fenton Mobility Products, Ideanomics Building Hydrogen-Powered Buses

NGT News

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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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Buying Battery-Electric Buses

NGT News

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

NGT News

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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Volvo Delivers the First Heavy Electric Truck to Africa

NGT News

Refuse collection company Arma has taken delivery of the first electric vehicle that Volvo Trucks has put into commercial operation in Africa. Arma is replacing an existing Volvo FE diesel truck with a Volvo FE electric on a route in Rabat, Morocco. This deployment will save approximately 30 tons of CO2 from going into the […] The post Volvo Delivers the First Heavy Electric Truck to Africa appeared first on NGT News.

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Vicinity Motor Manufacturing Campus Is Ready for Business

NGT News

Commercial electric vehicle company Vicinity Motor Corp. says its new 100,000 square-foot manufacturing campus in Ferndale, Wash., has received its certificate of occupancy and is ready to host Vicinity’s operations. The Ferndale facility is located near the company’s headquarters in Aldergrove, B.C., with easy access to port, rail, and truck shipping and receiving facilities.

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HAM Group Builds CNG/LNG Refueling Facility

NGT News

HAM Group has opened a new combined liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station in Benavente, Zamora, located at Cañada Berciana 9A next to the A-6 (one of the six radial highways in Spain) and the N-630, one of the longest national highways in Spain. The new station, which was designed […] The post HAM Group Builds CNG/LNG Refueling Facility appeared first on NGT News.

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U.S. DOT Now Accepting Applications for Refueling Infrastructure Grants

NGT News

The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program, a new competitive grant program aimed at deploying publicly accessible alternative fueling infrastructure. CFI Program investments will make infrastructure accessible to all drivers of electric, hydrogen, propane and natural gas vehicles.

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Hino, Hexagon Purus Looking to Sell 10k Electric Trucks by 2030

NGT News

Hexagon Purus has signed a distribution agreement with Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. Inc. whereby Hexagon Purus will produce complete battery-electric heavy-duty trucks for the U.S. market, distributed exclusively through select qualifying dealers in Hino’s network. These vehicles will be based on Hino’s XL 4×2 truck chassis and upfitted with Hexagon Purus’ proprietary zero-emission technology, including […] The post Hino, Hexagon Purus Looking to Sell 10k Electric Trucks by 2030 appeared

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Core Development Installing More Than 6,000 EV Chargers for Fleet

NGT News

Core Development Group says it has been chosen by a large U.S. retailer fleet to design, engineer, procure and construct 6,000 large-scale Level 2 and hundreds of Level 3 EV fast-charge systems. The network includes 250 EV chargers per installation location, across 23 large commercial and industrial locations in the U.S. The company says one […] The post Core Development Installing More Than 6,000 EV Chargers for Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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The times for multiples: Why value creation always comes first

McKinsey

Beware of solving for enterprise multiples instead of value creation.

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Actions the best CEOs are taking in 2023

McKinsey

Corporate leaders are addressing the risks while finding the opportunities in digital disruption, the economy, and geopolitical uncertainties.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, February 2023

McKinsey

Some economic indicators strengthen amid persisting inflation and investor uncertainty; central banks keep to a tightening course.

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Virtual health for all: Closing the digital divide to expand access

McKinsey

Affordable broadband with wraparound support could expand access to cost-efficient virtual health for underserved communities. Seven actions could help state and local leaders unlock this opportunity.

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Author Talks: In the ‘age of AI,’ what does it mean to be smart?

McKinsey

As artificial intelligence gets better at predicting human behavior, a business psychologist encourages people to strengthen the uniquely human skills that machine learning has yet to tap.

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Upgrading medtech commercial operations in China

McKinsey

Growth in China’s buoyant medtech market is tapering as policy uncertainties persist. Five approaches to refocus commercial operations can help navigate these challenges.

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Bias Busters: The perils of executive typecasting

McKinsey

Decision making can be clouded when people attribute others’ actions and motivations to the societal roles that they play (such as parent, teacher, and manager).

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Travel startups: Disruption from within?

McKinsey

Travel startups may be well positioned to contribute to the industry’s next digital horizon—a new report examines who is investing, and why.

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Bridging the talent gap in state government postpandemic

McKinsey

Facing critical staff shortages, state Chief Administrative Officers are moving forward with newly invigorated strategies for attracting and retaining workers.

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Women Matter, Spain: Women are still far from top corporate-leadership positions

McKinsey

Women are well represented in the country’s workforce but are relatively scarce at the top—and that won’t change anytime soon given current promotion trends. Yet companies can act to turn the tide.

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Battery recycling takes the driver’s seat

McKinsey

Electric-vehicle demand is accelerating rapidly and so is the need for EV batteries. As these batteries reach end-of-life, significant growth opportunities in the recycling space are emerging.

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Great merchandising never goes out of fashion

McKinsey

Fashion companies that adapt to shifts in the industry’s merchandising model can create a competitive advantage.

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CEO alpha: A new approach to generating private equity outperformance

McKinsey

To create and sustain high performance, private equity sponsors must make building distinctive PE CEOs a priority. Here’s how.

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Marketing in healthcare: Improving the consumer experience

McKinsey

The time has come for healthcare providers to wake up to the modern consumer and start building the alignment, capabilities, and infrastructure to support next-gen marketing in healthcare.

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Fleet decarbonization: How an expanding value chain could reshape freight

McKinsey

Commercial road freight is trailing passenger vehicles on decarbonization. But the economic equation is shifting, with fueling services and battery recycling emerging as battlegrounds for new opportunities.