NGT News

MAY 3, 2023

Hyundai Motor Co. has unveiled its new XCIENT Fuel Cell tractor, the commercialized Class 8 6×4 fuel cell electric model, for the North American commercial vehicle market. First launched in 2020, XCIENT Fuel Cell has been deployed in five countries, including Switzerland, Germany, Israel, Korea and New Zealand, and has successfully accumulated over 4 million […] The post Hyundai Introduces Class 8 Hydrogen Truck to North American Market appeared first on NGT News.

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MAY 4, 2023

The travel industry is ripe for virtual disruption, and the metaverse presents a $20 billion opportunity—but some benefits are more assured than others.

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The Energy Law

MAY 5, 2023

In Point Energy Partners Permian, LLC v. MRC Permian Company , — S.W.3d —, No. 21-0461, 2023 WL 3028100 (Tex. 2023), the Texas Supreme Court held that the lessee could not invoke a force majeure clause to save its oil and gas leases when it inadvertently scheduled its operations to begin after the requisite deadline. The lessee, MRC Permian Company, received four identical oil and gas leases from certain lessors in 2014.

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Energy Central

APRIL 30, 2023

Stanford researchers have discovered a simple and environmentally sound way to make ammonia from tiny water droplets and nitrogen from the air. The researchers applied the catalyst to a graphite mesh that Xiaowei Song, a postdoctoral scholar, incorporated into a gas-powered sprayer. The sprayer blasted out microdroplets in which pumped water (H2O) and compressed.

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NGT News

MAY 3, 2023

Mack Trucks rolled out a compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite truck this week at the 2023 WasteExpo, presenting an option for refuse and recycling customers that want an alternative-fuel solution or that generate their own fuel. The Mack Granite CNG model features a 320 hp Cummins L9N engine paired with an Allison 4500 fully […] The post CNG-Powered Mack Granite Available for Refuse and Recycling Fleets appeared first on NGT News.

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McKinsey

MAY 2, 2023

The executive committee at Walmex had to lead differently to take the company into the digital age. They reflect on the changes in the organization and in themselves.

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The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

What started in 2020 as a proposed joint rulemaking between the DOI’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) was recently finalized as a stand-alone BSEE rule addressing decommissioning. BSEE’s new regulations focus on Rights-of-Use and Easements (“RUEs”) and predecessor enforcement practices.

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NGT News

MAY 3, 2023

Merge Electric Fleet Solutions has debuted an all-inclusive electric vehicle subscription package that includes the elements needed in order to add EVs to business fleets: duty-capable vehicles, charging services, data analytics, deployment planning, reporting and driver support. Building on Merge’s expertise in fleet electrification, FleetScription delivers a comprehensive set of services that reduce risk, complexity […] The post Merge Electric Fleet Solutions Announces FleetScription for

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McKinsey

MAY 5, 2023

Nearly a third of surveyed nurses still report an intent to leave their current jobs. Will hospitals’ efforts bend the curve?

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The Energy Law

MAY 3, 2023

On August 20, 2018, Noble House’s yacht lost its port-side rudder while entering a channel in the Bahamas. The following day, Noble House advised Underwriters at Lloyd’s, its insurer, of the casualty, whose policy allegedly covered the claim. Noble House purchased the policy from Underwriters by way of a Texas-based insurance broker in February 2018.

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Energy Central

MAY 1, 2023

NAS Report on Challenges Ahead for Advanced Reactors Posted on April 29, 2023 by djysrv U.S. Must Lay the Foundation for New and Advanced Nuclear Reactors New and advanced types of nuclear reactors could play an important role in helping the U.S. meet its long-term climate goals. A range of technical, regulatory, economic, and societal challenges must first be.

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NGT News

MAY 2, 2023

The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi), an ASE-accredited training provider, is launching the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi). AFVi will offer training courses to drivers, vehicle technicians and fueling station personnel involved with light-, medium- and heavy-duty fleets that operate hydrogen, propane and electric vehicles. “While we’ve spent the better part of 30 years specializing […] The post Natural Gas Vehicle Institute Expands Beyond Natural Gas appeared first on

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McKinsey

MAY 1, 2023

In this roundtable, leaders from AI-enabled analytics platform ZestyAI discuss how artificial intelligence could help US property insurers evolve their underwriting models to account for climate risk.

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The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

HB 571 was heard in the House Committee on Appropriations on Monday due to a tax feature applicable to extracted carbon dioxide. As anticipated, it received a quick and favorable vote after an uneventful hearing and will likely be set for a vote on the House floor next week. In stark contrast, an exciting and much longer day of hearings in the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment on Tuesday resulted in the following: HB 453 and HB 454 were involuntarily deferred, effectively leav

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Energy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Earlier this week I posted a video on the alarming trends with our planet’s oceans. Not only are they rising, but water temperatures have been escalating for almost a decade. Thanks to El Niño things are getting worse. Since mid-March the world’s oceans have been hotter than any time since 1982. On the plus side warmer ocean temps make for a pleasant swim.

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NGT News

MAY 1, 2023

ANGI Energy Systems has appointed Joel van Rensburg as president of alternative fuels and Danny Seals as general manager, hydrogen. van Rensburg was previously general manager of hydrogen, where he was focused on developing partnerships and technologies in the hydrogen vertical. In 2022, he spearheaded the launch of ANGI’s new hydrogen business unit, which was […] The post ANGI Makes Key Appointments in Alternative Fuels Business appeared first on NGT News.

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McKinsey

MAY 2, 2023

People analytics can provide real-time insights. Here’s how leaders can use them to identify critical needs, make decisions more quickly, and strengthen their employee value propositions.

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The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

HB 571 was heard in the House Committee on Appropriations on Monday due to a tax feature applicable to extracted carbon dioxide. As anticipated, it received a quick and favorable vote after an uneventful hearing and will likely be set for a vote on the House floor next week. In stark contrast, an exciting and much longer day of hearings in the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment on Tuesday resulted in the following: HB 453 and HB 454 were involuntarily deferred, effectively leav

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Energy Central

MAY 5, 2023

medium.com Turning a Pain in the [Coal] Ash into an Asset (2) - Age of Awareness - Medium Joel B. Stronberg 17–21 minutes For economic and environmental reasons, the reign of Old King Coal is coming to an end. The royal’s reign has crossed centuries. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), coal was first used to generate electricity for homes.

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NGT News

MAY 5, 2023

The Lion Electric Company, a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has launched the Lion5, an all-electric Class 5 truck powered by LionBattery packs, Lion’s new in-house engineered and manufactured 800 V battery packs. The Lion5 has a maximum payload of up to 12,500 lbs. and is slated for production before the end of […] The post Lion Electric Debuts Class 5 All-Electric Truck appeared first on NGT News.

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McKinsey

MAY 5, 2023

Creating a clever detour may bring greater rewards than taking the path of least resistance.

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The Energy Law

MAY 2, 2023

On April 21, 2023, the Biden administration reinforced and expanded its commitment to promoting environmental justice by signing new Executive Order 14096, “Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All.” This executive order is the latest in a series of actions under the Biden Administration that build upon Executive Order 12898, signed in 1994, which established the consideration of environmental justice in federal government decision-making.

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Energy Central

MAY 4, 2023

The budget battle brewing in Congress could see the US become a dead-beat debtor if the warring factions can’t come to some arrangement on raising the nation’s debt ceiling. In a proposed tit-for-tat deal, House Speaker McCarthy (R-CA) and members of the Freedom Caucus are looking to claw back the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) climate-related provisions, e.g., tax credits.

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NGT News

MAY 5, 2023

WattEV says its new 26-truck charging plaza at the Port of Long Beach is complete and scheduled to be open for public use the week of May 15. The growing population of heavy-duty electric trucks running in and out of the nation’s busiest ocean port complex now can charge up at the nation’s largest public […] The post WattEV Opens Large Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging Depot appeared first on NGT News.

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McKinsey

MAY 2, 2023

Companies have an opportunity to build lasting relationships with consumers who are blind or low vision. Doing so requires a proactive, inclusive approach to digital.

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NGT News

MAY 5, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a request for information in order to improve the agency’s understanding of zero-emission trucks and port equipment, as well as their associated charging and refueling infrastructure requirements. The RFI is the jumping-off point for a $4 billion investment from the Inflation Reduction Act: $3 billion for the […] The post $4 Billion for Clean Vehicles and Ports: EPA Seeking Feedback appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

MAY 2, 2023

Following the successful pilot of seven vehicles across three states last year, Cintas has contracted with Motiv Power Systems for 30 additional zero-emission all-electric delivery vans to be deployed on existing Cintas routes. The new order brings the number of Motiv-powered EVs in the Cintas fleet to 37 vehicles driving daily routes across Michigan, New […] The post Cintas to Deploy 30 Electric Delivery Vans from Motiv Power Systems appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

MAY 5, 2023

Hexagon Agility has introduced Hexagon Agility FleetCare, its comprehensive total life cycle service portfolio for fleets of compressed natural gas vehicles and other alternative-fuel options. “Maintaining and servicing a clean fuel vehicle must be as easy as – if not easier than – for vehicles powered by traditional fuels,” says Hexagon Agility’s Eric Bippus.

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NGT News

MAY 3, 2023

Luxfer Gas Cylinders has introduced the G-Stor Go H2 hydrogen high-pressure cylinder utilizing Type 4 technology. Designed with high volumes and lightweighting in mind, this highly engineered cylinder features a polymer liner and is capable of storage pressures up 350 bar (5,000 PSI). The G-Stor Go H2 features a boss-to-liner interface that results in minimal […] The post Luxfer Offering New G-Stor High-Pressure Hydrogen Cylinders appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

MAY 2, 2023

Randy Marion Isuzu LLC, a member of the Randy Marion Automotive Group, has ordered 1,000 Mullen THREE electric vehicles from Mullen Automotive Inc. Deliveries are expected to begin in August. The Mullen THREE is a Class 3 low cab forward EV with a versatile chassis that provides a clean top-of-rail for easy upfitting with bodies […] The post Randy Marion Isuzu Orders 1,000 Mullen THREE Electric Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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MAY 3, 2023

To achieve scale, founders, executives, and investors in construction technology need to eliminate the barriers to efficient growth. Here’s how.

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McKinsey

MAY 4, 2023

Five leadership shifts can unleash an era of sustainable, inclusive growth for companies looking to outperform in this era of disruption.

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McKinsey

MAY 5, 2023

Addressing Scope 3 emissions across industries can be complex but has the potential to radically transform business models and create real business value.

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McKinsey

MAY 5, 2023

Animal production will continue to play an important role in feeding a growing world population. Biotechnology can help make it more sustainable, supporting a global path to net zero.

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McKinsey

MAY 2, 2023

How listening, critical thinking, tech savvy, and diverse teams help pioneers build innovation engines and ecosystems.

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McKinsey

MAY 3, 2023

As regulators encourage new players to enter the digital financial services sector, firms that take the initiative can gain an early advantage in one of the world’s largest greenfield markets.

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MAY 4, 2023

In today’s business environment, companies seeking to transform all or part of their businesses need to create value quickly.

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