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NAFA Launches ESG Reporting Resource for Fleet Professionals

NGT News

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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Taking fear out of innovation

McKinsey

The risk and ambiguity inherent in innovation can make employees shy away from it. Creating an innovation culture where risk-taking is embraced must start at the top.

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Green Hydrogen - energy evolution or revolution?

Energy Central

Introduction As Green Hydrogen gains more and more of a technical, commercial and environmental foothold in the modern net zero European energy equation; the question is do we need an energy evolution, a revolution or a mixture of both? The answer all depends on your starting point and that of your sector. Hydrogen for many is not a competitor, not an energy invader and not part of an.

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Sailing into the wind? Supply chain support versus free trade in global offshore wind markets

Global Energy

The UK and Europe have set highly ambitious targets for developing offshore wind over the coming decade, yet the industry is currently suffering supply chain challenges which threaten new projects.

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Colorado Offers Grants for Clean Vehicle Fleets

NGT News

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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Space: The missing element of your strategy

McKinsey

The space sector is at an inflection point similar to what commercial air travel experienced after World War II and the internet saw in the 1990s. Is your company ready to capture the opportunity?

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CLEAN AMMONIA IN THE FUTURE ENERGY SYSTEM

Energy Central

A techno-economic analysis of alternative and cleaner pathways for ammonia production, looking both at carbon capture technology and renewable energy-based electrolysis. The analysis is based on a comparative levelized cost of product approach, with natural gas steam methane reforming serving as a benchmark for the counterfactual scenario. It also analyses different emerging applications.

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CALSTART Launches EV Charging Infrastructure Incentives Project

NGT News

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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The next frontier of customer engagement: AI-enabled customer service

McKinsey

AI-enabled customer service is now the quickest and most effective route for institutions to deliver personalized, proactive experiences that drive customer engagement.

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News round-up, March 29, 2023 by GERMÁN & CO

Energy Central

A word from the Editors… Bad memories from the future… It is said that we so-called human beings have short memories not because of neurodegenerative problems that come with age but because our personal interests, especially our political ambitions, outweigh those of humanity. Time and time again, we make blunders that have ruthless repercussions on society, especially.

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Court Throws Out Money Laundering Against NLNG

Orient Energy Review

A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a lawsuit alleging collusion with foreign companies and agencies, corruption and money laundering against Nigeria LNG, the managing director, Tony Attah, and three others. The others include the general manager commercial, Ufuoma Otemowo, former general manager commercial and non-executive director, Patrick Olinma.

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Avolta Completes Two Renewable Natural Gas Projects

NGT News

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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What is agile?

McKinsey

Agile is a way of working that seeks to harness the inevitability of change, rather than resist it.

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Our stove is the first appliance to get a battery, but not the last…

Energy Central

It's going to revolutionize the game, says Baker. "Absorbing this [electricity] locally actually makes financial sense. Using appliances to complete the task is optimal. TWP Advice by Michael J. Coren, March 28, 2023 Your appliances, you should know, will come loaded with batteries. We’ll probably have energy storage in our stoves and water heaters, perhaps even our.

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Protests Escalate In France, Force Exxon To Shut Down Operations

Orient Energy Review

Tolls are beginning to fall in Frances energy sector with the lingering strike action by protesting workers. An extension of the current strikes at Frances Le Havre port has cut off crude oil deliveries to ExxonMobils nearby Port Jerome refinery, according to the CGT trade union. Argus said the 236,000bpd Exxons Port Jerome refinery, in northern Franceand the Gravenchon petrochemicals plant will stop operations today, Argus quoted the CGT.

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Mike Albert Fleet Solutions Launches Referral Program

NGT News

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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Fulfilling the potential of US higher education

McKinsey

With bold, decisive action, the US higher education sector could expand its impact, deliver on its promise of more-equitable outcomes, and improve the nation’s economic competitiveness.

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News round-up, March 30, 2023 by GERMÁN & CO

Energy Central

Most read… How Christian Is Christian Nationalism? Many Americans who advocate it have little interest in religion and an aversion to American culture as it currently exists. What really defines the movement? THE NEW YORKER BY KELEFA SANNEH, MARCH 27, 2023 Chile detects first case of bird flu in a human Avian (bird) influenza (flu) A viruses usually do not infect.

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Total, BP Lead Other Revolutionaries In UK’s Decarbonization Plot

Orient Energy Review

…13 Win Wind Power Contracts To Decarbonize North Sea Oil Operations Thirteen firms have won contracts from Crown Estate Scotland, for offshore wind leases to support North Sea oil and gas decarbonization. The companies include British and French majors, BP and TotalEnergies respectively. Last Friday, Crown Estate Scotland, an independent commercial organization responsible for managing the British seabed, announced that it had awarded leases to 13 companies, including Big Oil’s BP a

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Synop, BorgWarner Partner to Offer Fleet Managers Increased Revenue Opportunities

NGT News

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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Business’s ‘It’s not my problem’ IT problem

McKinsey

For IT to function better, the business side of the company has to get more involved.

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EU countries seek legal option to stop Russian LNG imports

Energy Central

This month, EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson advised European businesses not to enter into new LNG contracts with Russia, a recommendation from Spanish Energy Minister Teresa Ribera. REUTERS By Kate Abnett LNG tanker SCF La Perouse sails along Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia June 13, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel BRUSSELS, March 28 (Reuters) - European Union.

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Nigeria’s Oil Roam EU International Waters, Searching For Buyers

Orient Energy Review

A report quoting unnamed four traders, has said that between 20 and 25 shipments of Nigerian crude for April loading are still floating on the high seas in Europe, searching for buyers. This development comes on the heels of another report that lingering strikes and protests in the French refining sector and seasonal maintenance at plants elsewhere in Europe cut into the OPEC producers sales.

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

NGT News

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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Private equity turns to resiliency strategies for software investments

McKinsey

As CIOs report shifts in software spending, investors may want to refocus their efforts on growing opportunities in cybersecurity, data and analytics, and automation.

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The #energy and #climate discussion desperately needs some objectivity and moderation.

Energy Central

The comment threads below these kinds of posts always gives me an odd sense of dejected amusement. Extremism rules, whether it is "a total #renewables disruption is right around the corner" or "renewables are useless and #nuclear is our only hope" or "#oilandgas subsidies are the only reason why they still compete" or "#climatechange is a hoax" or.

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

NGT News

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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Thomas Built Buses, Proterra to Supply Electric School Buses in South Carolina

NGT News

The South Carolina Department of Education will deploy 160 Thomas Built Buses (TBB) electric school buses in school districts across the state over the next year under a new procurement between the Department of Education and Thomas Built Buses dealer Interstate Transportation. “Knowing that the EV technologies we’re building at our Powered 1 battery factory […] The post Thomas Built Buses, Proterra to Supply Electric School Buses in South Carolina appeared first on NGT News.

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Club Car Launches Street Legal Utility Vehicle

NGT News

Club Car, a manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, is rolling out its latest street-legal electric vehicle. The Club Car Urban LSV and XR are now available through the North American commercial distributor network. Featuring automotive styling, ergonomic design, a top speed of 25 mph for use on roads, and the ability to customize the […] The post Club Car Launches Street Legal Utility Vehicle appeared first on NGT News.

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Mullen, Randy Marion Deliver EV Cargo Vans to MGT 

NGT News

Mullen Automotive Inc., an EV manufacturer, says Class 1 electric cargo vans were delivered to MGT Company in Highpoint, N.C., with the vehicle order fulfilled by Randy Marion Automotive Group. MGT’s primary customer base focuses on last-mile segments, such as package delivery and retail, and vocations such as plumbing and electrician. MGT currently provides commercial […] The post Mullen, Randy Marion Deliver EV Cargo Vans to MGT appeared first on NGT News.

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First Hydrogen, Rivus Work Together on LCV Trials

NGT News

First Hydrogen Corp. has partnered with fleet management provider and member of the UK Aggregated Hydrogen Freight Consortium Rivus to start operational trials for hydrogen-fuel-cell powered vehicles (FCEV). The consortium works together with large UK fleet operators to accelerate the commercial rollout of fuel cell vans and trucks and hydrogen refueling infrastructure.

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Unitil Adds More Hybrid Vehicles to Fleet

NGT News

Unitil Corporation, a provider of natural gas and electricity delivery service to customers in New England, is continuing its transition to a sustainable fleet by adding more hybrid electric vehicles and launching a program to reduce vehicle idling time. Following the introduction of its first hybrid bucket truck in early 2022 at its electric operations […] The post Unitil Adds More Hybrid Vehicles to Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Klean Industries, Nikola Partner to Convert Fleets and Develop Green Energy Projects

NGT News

Klean Industries Inc., a company focused on the recovery of clean energy and resources from waste, has executed a memorandum of understanding with Nikola Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, and energy supply and infrastructure solutions via its HYLA brand.

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Mass. Mayor, MoveEV Partner to Transition City Fleet to EVs

NGT News

Easthampton, Mass., Mayor Nicole LaChapelle has partnered with MoveEV, a company focused on making electric vehicle adoption accessible and affordable for municipalities and municipal employees, to enable the city to offer its employees an electric vehicle adoption benefit and transition all city-owned vehicles to electric vehicles at the same time.

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Cenntro Begins Production of Electric Commercial Trucks

NGT News

Cenntro Electric Group Limited, an EV technology company, has started production of the LS400, Teemak and Metro electric commercial trucks at the company’s new assembly facility in Jacksonville, Fla. Operations at the facility will include electric vehicle assembly, upfitting and pre-delivery inspections. The new facility joins the recently expanded assembly facility in Howell, N.J.

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Grants Available for Propane Refueling and Recharging Infrastructure

NGT News

Newly released details on the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) provide an opportunity for communities to drastically reduce emissions and provide access to clean transportation by investing in propane autogas refueling infrastructure or propane-powered recharging stations. As part of the program, $700 million will be made available through grants for publicly […] The post Grants Available for Propane Refueling and Recharging Infrastructure appea

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Ideanomics Consolidates Charging Solutions as WAVE Charging

NGT News

Ideanomics, a company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of zero-emission vehicles, says the company has created a single touch point to the market for its charging solutions – WAVE Charging. By naming the company WAVE Charging, Ideanomics is capitalizing on the brand recognition built by WAVE wireless charging. Technologies and services that will be […] The post Ideanomics Consolidates Charging Solutions as WAVE Charging appeared first on NGT News.

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