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Universal EV Chargers Launches Software for EV Charging Stations

NGT News

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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What is Gen Z?

McKinsey

Generation Z comprises people born between 1996 and 2010. This generation’s identity has been shaped by the digital age, climate anxiety, a shifting financial landscape, and COVID-19.

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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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NBS Raises Concern Over Rising Cost Of Petrol, Profiteering Activities Of POS operators

Orient Energy Review

The Price Watch of Nigerias National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has said that a combination of high petrol and diesel costs, added profiteering activities of Point of Sales [POS] operators kept energy prices high in February. According to the group, the average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit [PMS], popularly known as petrol, rose by 54.76% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) from N170.42 per litre in February 2022 to N263.76 per litre in February 2023, a deviation from the recently approved price of N18

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Trucking Stakeholders Launch Clean Freight Coalition

NGT News

A group of truck transportation stakeholders launched the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC) to serve as a collective voice for key trucking industry stakeholders. Made up of motor carriers of every size and sector, truck manufacturers and truck dealers, the CFC’s mission has several components. The group aims to educate policy makers on how the trucking […] The post Trucking Stakeholders Launch Clean Freight Coalition appeared first on NGT News.

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What will it take for nuclear power to meet the climate challenge?

McKinsey

Nuclear power can be an important part of the energy transition. Scaling the industry to meet increasing electricity demand will require leaders to mobilize quickly and efficiently.

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European Hydrogen Backbone, 2040 | Financial modelling

Energy Central

European Hydrogen Backbone Financial modelling Hydrogen Networks [link]

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Peterbilt Delivers Model 579EVS to Truck King

NGT News

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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A technology survival guide for resilience

McKinsey

Resilience means understanding the criticality of a business process, the capability of the underlying technology, the business impact if the technology fails, and the organization’s risk tolerance.

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This is why we need a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

Energy Central

This week, the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change once again made it clear: no more fossil fuel sources can be opened if the world is serious about living up to its commitments and avoiding a significantly worsening climate crisis. Despite experts ringing the alarm on the threat of fossil fuels, governments are still approving new coal, oil and gas projects even.

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NERC, NBET’s 5000mw Deal With Power Vendors, Regulators Collapses

Orient Energy Review

The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC), an umbrella body of the Gencos, has confirmed the collapse of the anticipated minimum 5000 megawatts (mw) Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) activated by market participants in the second quarter of 2022. The PPA was packaged under the coordination of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET).

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Velocity Vehicle Group Purchases 200 Battery-Electric Trucks

NGT News

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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How to enhance the cybersecurity of operational technology environments

McKinsey

Cyberattacks on operational technology systems have been on the rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their huge impact on industrial operations means that organizations must find answers—quickly.

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Global Floating Wind & Hydrogen

Energy Central

DolpHYn [link] Floating Wind and Hydrogen

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FG Flaunts Scorecard On Maritime, Cross Border Oil Related Crimes Fight In 5yrs

Orient Energy Review

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that over 220 vessels involved in maritime criminality within Nigeria’s Exclusive Economic Zone, up to the Republic of Togo, between August 2018 and March 2023, have been prosecuted. He also said over 87 oil tankers involved in various crude oil and product theft had been arrested, as theft of over three million barrels of crude oil was prevented, while 15 million litres of petrol and diesel were recovered.

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Hyundai Motor Group Develops Automatic Charging Robot for EVs

NGT News

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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Skinny design: Smaller is better

McKinsey

The ability to improve cost savings, sustainability, and consumer benefits has proven skinny design packaging to be a powerful tool to maximize product volume and performance.

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Lhyfe, Centrica to develop offshore green hydrogen in the UK

Energy Central

March 20 (Reuters) - Energy companies Lhyfe and Centrica signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-develop offshore renewable green hydrogen for the first time in the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, both firms will collaborate on a pilot green hydrogen production site in the Southern North Sea, Lhyfe said in a statement. An additional.

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Detroit Mobilizes Fully Electric Vehicle Fleet for Municipal Parking Department

NGT News

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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Xos Selected as Approved Manufacturer With N.J. Zero-Emission Incentive Program

NGT News

Xos Inc., an electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider, says it has been selected as an approved manufacturer with the New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP). With NJ ZIP, purchasers of the Xos Stepvan in the state are eligible to receive up to $90,000 per vehicle as a base voucher amount. Xos joins […] The post Xos Selected as Approved Manufacturer With N.J.

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Ronn Motor Group Selects commerTECH for Technology, Telematics and Infrastructure

NGT News

RONN Motor Group says it has selected commerTECH to exclusively create and manage the software development for its hydrogen fuel cell logistic medium-duty trucks globally. commerTECH is a global software and IT firm that builds customized solutions within the automotive, healthcare, banking and nutraceutical industries. “We selected commerTECH based on their team’s extensive experience in […] The post Ronn Motor Group Selects commerTECH for Technology, Telematics and Infrastruc

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Revolv Closes Funding Round for Fleet Expansion

NGT News

Revolv, a full-service provider of electric medium-to-heavy commercial fleets, has closed a $15 million Series A funding round led by an affiliated fund of Greenbacker Capital Management LLC, which provides growth capital and guidance for clean energy companies. With the investment, Revolv will expand its operations across North America to support the growing demand for […] The post Revolv Closes Funding Round for Fleet Expansion appeared first on NGT News.

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ACE Parking Surpasses One Million Miles With Lightning eMotors 

NGT News

Lightning eMotors, a provider of zero-emission, medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, says ACE Parking’s San Diego Airport fleet of ZEV4 and ZEV5 shuttle buses have surpassed one million all-electric, zero-emission miles. Lightning delivered 16 Class 4 ZEV4 and 8 Class 5 ZEV5 electric shuttle buses to ACE Parking in 2020.

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U.S. Gain, EnTech Solutions Bring Renewable Energy to Dairy Digester

NGT News

U.S. Gain, a developer and distributor of alternative fuel and renewable energy, completed its first integration of a solar microgrid at its Dallmann East River Dairy digester in Brillion, Wisc. This U.S. Gain-owned digester has been producing renewable natural gas (RNG) for the transportation industry since August 2020. This project highlights the integration of sustainability […] The post U.S.

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Eaton, Charge Enterprises Partner to Accelerate EV Charging 

NGT News

Intelligent power management company Eaton and Charge Enterprises Inc., through its portfolio company Charge Infrastructure, have formed a collaboration to fast-track electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment for fleets and car dealers. With the U.S. aiming for EVs to make up 50% of all vehicle sales by 2030 and the Inflation Reduction Act providing tax credits […] The post Eaton, Charge Enterprises Partner to Accelerate EV Charging appeared first on NGT News.

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The Committed Innovator: Working with start-ups

McKinsey

Innovators from large organizations talk about working with start-ups, and how each can support the other.

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Experience-led growth: A new way to create value

McKinsey

A strategy focused on improving the experience of existing customers can deliver breakthrough growth for incumbent companies—often more than double that of their industry peers.

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How to merge talent, skills, and purpose: A chat with the Group CEO of Singlife

McKinsey

Pearlyn Phau, Group CEO of Singlife, reveals some of the ins and outs of merging an insurtech start-up and a legacy player.

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Homelessness in Los Angeles: A unique crisis demanding new solutions

McKinsey

LA’s homelessness crisis is unlike any other. Solutions should be fact-based and mindful of diverse journeys of those experiencing homelessness—and businesses have a role in resolving the crisis.

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How to improve liquidity accuracy at a time of economic uncertainty

McKinsey

To address rising interest rates and continued economic uncertainty, now is the time for CFOs and treasurers to take a more structured and systematic approach to liquidity accuracy.

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One year into the BIL: Catalyzing US investments in energy

McKinsey

The legislation provides an opportunity to improve the country’s clean-power infrastructure. More than a year since its signing, we take stock of announced funding, programs, and the road ahead.

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The ongoing crisis of homelessness in the Bay Area: What’s working, what’s not

McKinsey

Envisioning a response to homelessness that reflects understanding that the journey into—and out of—a home is often unique to the individual.

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Reimagining public health programs to deliver equitable impact

McKinsey

By placing equity at the center of public health programs, government agencies could more effectively address disparities and improve health outcomes for all Americans.

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How to entice travelers to change tack to track

McKinsey

Understanding what informs transport choices is the first step to encouraging a shift to trains.

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Online sales and subscriptions will shape tomorrow’s car financing journey

McKinsey

New tech and emerging trends will enable consumers to move toward a more complete online car-buying experience.

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Forward Thinking on ‘megathreats,’ ‘polycrises,’ and ‘doom loops’ with Nouriel Roubini

McKinsey

“Let’s stop putting our heads in the sand like ostriches, pretending that problems don’t exist,” says an economist noted for his early warning about the global financial crisis. “If you don’t address them individually and collectively, eventually they will overwhelm us.

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Big Oil Eyes New Deals in North Africa Amid Rising Energy Demand

Energy Central

Halliburton and Honeywell in advanced talks to develop oil fields and refineries in Libya; Eni importing more oil and gas from Algeria “North Africa’s massive oil-and-gas reserves and its proximity to Europe make it an attractive alternative energy supplier to Russia. BY CHAO DENG AND BENOIT FAUCON, MARCH 23, 2023 CAIRO—After years of underinvestment in.

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