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 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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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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Energy Central

JUNE 6, 2023

Every week, I host 'The KJ Show,' which offers a mix of breaking news and practical advice on how the energy industry affects the consumer. During this fast-paced show, I combine weekly energy updates with conversations with leaders in the energy efficiency community. After each show, I'll share it here with the Energy Central Community in case you were unable to join me.

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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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McKinsey

JUNE 8, 2023

Consumers already know what they want at the intersection of virtual and physical retail. It’s up to companies to evolve their strategies to capture growth and long-term value.

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JUNE 6, 2023

Nigeria’s potential for green hydrogen offers a way to solve its perennial energy crisis while creating jobs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Green hydrogen production could help decarbonise the economy and secure future growth, but coordinated investment needs to get the new venture on track. Samuel Ajala reports. Green hydrogen, which is created by splitting water molecules into hydrogen.

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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 7, 2023

McKinsey surveyed more than 7,000 students in 17 countries to find out which elements of online higher education they value most.

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Energy Central

JUNE 4, 2023

Hydrom - Hydrogen Oman A couple of years ago I was invited to examine the situation around the Gulf state of Oman regarding the energy transition, and particularly looking at opportunities around renewable energy and the newcomer of hydrogen, especially the green and renewable variety. Hydrogen Oman.

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The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

The 2023 Louisiana Regular Session has ended. HB 571 by Speaker Schexnayder was the only one of the nine CCS bills filed in the House to pass. HB 571 provided a balanced approach between providing additional protections for local governments and communities while permitting the CCS industry in Louisiana to move forward. HB 571 by Speaker Schexnayder added new provisions to Louisiana law on CCS as follows: Requires additional notice be provided to local governments in advance of future CCS proje

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NGT News

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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McKinsey

JUNE 4, 2023

Africa’s economy downshifted over the last decade, yet half of its people live in countries that have thrived on the continent. Africa has the human capital and natural resources to accelerate productivity and reimagine its economic growth, which is, more than ever, vital for the welfare of the world.

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Energy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

Renewable energy is “set to soar” to a record 440 gigawatts of new capacity this year, an eye-popping 107-GW increase over last year, with solar accounting for two-thirds of the total, the International Energy Agency reports in its annual Renewable Energy Market Update released June 1. The new installations will exceed the total power capacity of Germany and Spain combined, IEA.

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The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

The 2023 Louisiana Regular Session has ended. HB 571 by Speaker Schexnayder was the only one of the nine CCS bills filed in the House to pass. HB 571 provided a balanced approach between providing additional protections for local governments and communities while permitting the CCS industry in Louisiana to move forward. HB 571 by Speaker Schexnayder added new provisions to Louisiana law on CCS as follows: Requires additional notice be provided to local governments in advance of future CCS proje

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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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McKinsey

JUNE 6, 2023

When the world is broken down into microregions on a granular level, a true pattern of growth emerges.

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Energy Central

JUNE 6, 2023

In my podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” I’ve enjoyed chatting with economists who have been leaders in the realm of environmental, energy, and resource economics. My most recent guest fits in that group, because I was joined by Kathleen Segerson, who in addition to her academic and scholarly.

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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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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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NGT News

JUNE 7, 2023

Blink Charging Co., a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has completed the deployment of 34 chargers at eight locations in the Village of Tuckahoe, N.Y. Tuckahoe installed Blink IQ 200 Level 2 chargers, which are centrally located in Tuckahoe’s Fisher Ave., Lake Ave., Main St., and Oak […] The post Blink Provides EV Charging Network to New York Community appeared first on NGT News.

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McKinsey

JUNE 6, 2023

In this episode of The Quarterly Interview: Provocations to Ponder, Jony Ive, the former design head of Apple, talks about what it takes for the creative process to thrive at any company.

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McKinsey

JUNE 6, 2023

Dr. Sheena Iyengar unlocks the power of innovation in six easy steps.

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JUNE 8, 2023

Social media comprises the applications and websites that allow people to interact with other users, businesses, communities, and content.

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JUNE 5, 2023

When activist investors knock at the door, companies can do themselves a favor and let them in.

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McKinsey

JUNE 8, 2023

The founder and CEO of thermondo discusses how he launched and scaled a fully integrated home heating services company in Germany, and the challenges he faced building a green-tech business.

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McKinsey

JUNE 7, 2023

How is shared e-kickscooter regulation shaping the market? An overview of the top 100 global cities sheds some light.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Demand for lithium is expected to rise rapidly in the future, and Australia has a unique opportunity to make the most of it.

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McKinsey

JUNE 7, 2023

Melonn’s Andrés Felipe Archila says the company hopes to win over online sellers and shoppers by improving transparency and reliability.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Marie Lam-Frendo of the Global Infrastructure Hub discusses key strategies to help infrastructure leaders gain investor support to meet net-zero goals.

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McKinsey

JUNE 8, 2023

Consumer behaviors are diverging in sometimes paradoxical directions. How can companies quickly detect—and respond to—these trends?

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JUNE 8, 2023

A data mesh can help large organizations manage data successfully—if it’s understood that implementing one involves more than technology considerations.

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McKinsey

JUNE 5, 2023

Hopper has acquired 100 million mobile users by offering consumer-friendly financial products and a gamified app experience, according to cofounder Frederic Lalonde.

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JUNE 9, 2023

To succeed, incumbent organizations need to take five actions as they scale their product and platform model transformations.

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Energy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

It’s not terribly surprising. In spite of its hydro and wind power (not to mention fossil fuel) resources, Norway is in the process of considering small nuclear reactors (SMR) for some applications. Far flung population and industrial centers may make SMRs useful to, for example, towns in the far north (above the arctic circle) that rely on fossil fuel for power and/or for hydrogen.

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Energy Central

JUNE 3, 2023

The global potential for renewable energy production far exceeds global energy demand. However, the accessibility of renewable energy is constrained by existing land use, the need to preserve protected areas and the costs associated with transporting energy over large distances. As a consequence, finite renewable energy capacity must be carefully matched to.

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McKinsey

JUNE 9, 2023

Limited engineering and construction capacity could challenge America’s ability to quickly grow renewables. To win in an undersupplied market, renewables players can rethink project delivery.

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