NGT News

MAY 18, 2023

Vanderbilt University is taking delivery of six Lightning eMotors ZEV4 electric shuttle buses, expected to be delivered and deployed by mid-year for the school’s intercampus transportation service, VandyRide. The zero emission shuttle buses are built on the GM-based Lightning ZEV4 platform and feature 120 kWh of thermally managed Proterra battery packs that deliver up to […] The post University Fleet to Pilot-Run Lightning eMotors Electric Shuttle Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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McKinsey

MAY 19, 2023

Rising cap rates could erode CRE’s power to outperform amid inflation. Real estate players can still take steps to thrive.

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Energy Central

MAY 15, 2023

PEM fuel cells use pure hydrogen (H2) as fuel.

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Texron Operating

MAY 17, 2023

From Drill Bits to Drones: Innovations in Texas Oil and Gas Production Introduction: As the energy demand continues to grow, so does the need for more efficient and sustainable oil and gas production methods. In this blog post, we will explore some of the latest innovations in the industry, including new drilling technologies, automation, drones, and other advanced tools.

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NGT News

MAY 15, 2023

BP Products North America Inc. has completed its $1.3 billion acquisition of TravelCenters of America Inc., “marking a milestone for the U.S. in the growth of bp’s strategic convenience and mobility business,” the company says. Emma Delaney, executive vice president customers & products, bp said: “We are thrilled to welcome the TravelCenters of America team […] The post bp Wraps Up TravelCenters Acquisition; Spotlight on EVs, Biofuels and RNG appeared first on NGT News.

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McKinsey

MAY 15, 2023

Semiconductors are the unsung heroes of the technology world: parts manufactured from pure elements that work behind the scenes to power and connect everything from smartphones to cars.

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Energy Central

MAY 18, 2023

Maintaining a balance between preserving the environment and making sure that people have access to the resources they require to survive is difficult. Why Greta Thunberg and Other Climate Activists Are Protesting Wind Farms in Norway… “The scene in downtown Oslo this week is hardly unusual in the era of climate protest: chained to doorways and bundled up in thick.

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NGT News

MAY 15, 2023

Lightning eMotors has signed a contract with Canadian commercial vehicle distributor Macnab EV Sales Corp. to deliver 126 vehicles by the end of this year. Deliveries of Lightning’s ZEV3 electric vans to Macnab have already begun. The full order includes ZEV3 cargo and passenger van configurations and ZEV4 shuttle buses. “It’s an honor – and […] The post Distributor Places Large Order for Lightning eMotors Vans and Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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MAY 18, 2023

Which sustainability attributes matter most at the point of sale? Do consumers pay attention to sustainability claims? A new report from McKinsey and NielsenIQ provides answers.

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Energy Central

MAY 17, 2023

The idea isn’t gaining much traction in Brussels, but Kyiv is pushing hard for sanctions to cover gas pipelines. POLITICO EU BY GABRIEL GAVIN AND VICTOR JACK, MAY 16, 2023 The EU is unlikely to amend its 11th Russia sanctions package to permanently shut natural gas pipelines the Kremlin turned off following its invasion of Ukraine, even though it's up for discussion at the.

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NGT News

MAY 17, 2023

Cummins Inc. and Heliox, a supplier of fast-charging solutions, have signed an agreement for the sale and service of EV chargers in North America, including the Mobile 50 (50 kW DC) and Flex 180 (180 kW DC) products. The Mobile 50 plugs into 480 V AC wall sockets and can be used anywhere there is […] The post Cummins to Support Heliox EV Charging Products for Fleet Customers appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

MAY 19, 2023

Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc., has initiated operations for electrolyzer production in Fridley, Minn. – its first electrolyzer production site in the U.S. “Large-scale electrolysis to produce green hydrogen is a key piece in the decarbonization of transportation and industry,” says Amy Davis, president of Accelera.

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NGT News

MAY 15, 2023

Chevron Products Co. says its Delo 600 ADF 10W-30 and Delo 600 ADF 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oils have been approved for use in Cummins mobile natural gas engines. The Cummins’ approval process requires two years of field testing in Cummins engines sold to the on-highway market, followed by a tear-down of the engines and review […] The post Cummins Approves Chevron Delo Oils for Use in Natural Gas Engines appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

MAY 18, 2023

A new report that evaluates the NYC DOT Curbside Level 2 EV Charging Pilot Program shows FLO curbside chargers maintained an uptime of more than 99% during the first 18 months of the program. The program, which was launched by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), Consolidated Edison and FLO in June 2021, […] The post New York DOT EV Charging Program Yielding Encouraging Results appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

MAY 16, 2023

Volvo Group has developed an augmented reality (AR) safety app for electric trucks, designed specifically to support first responders in an emergency. The app is developed to deliver instant, valuable information from the electric truck to the emergency services team arriving on the scene to guide them in real time and ensure safe rescue conditions. […] The post Volvo Introduces App to Protect First Responders appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

MAY 16, 2023

SVT Fleet Solutions has entered the industry with an end-to-end fleet optimization solution created to help companies and municipalities maximize vehicle efficiency, productivity and total value. The company provides a range of in-house resources to optimize a fleet, including: SVT is led by industry expert Don Kelley, who is supported by an executive team comprising […] The post Industry Veteran Launches SVT Fleet Solutions appeared first on NGT News.

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McKinsey

MAY 19, 2023

Inflation remains high while trending down; the International Monetary Fund lowered global growth projections to 2.8% for 2023; US banking sector challenges persist; output indicators in services stay strong.

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McKinsey

MAY 16, 2023

To achieve its decarbonization targets, the European Union will need to expand renewable-energy capacity. Identifying and allocating sufficient land will be foundational to the effort.

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McKinsey

MAY 15, 2023

More efficiency in operations means more agility—and more profitable growth—in an uncertain world.

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McKinsey

MAY 15, 2023

Automotive incumbents and their suppliers need to develop new growth opportunities to fend off innovating attackers.

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McKinsey

MAY 17, 2023

New types of infrastructure will be essential for supporting battery- and hydrogen-powered aircraft that will begin operating this decade.

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McKinsey

MAY 17, 2023

Persistent inflation and shifting consumer preferences will test grocery retailers across the region. Four imperatives—supported by investments in advanced analytics—could be critical to keeping pace.

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McKinsey

MAY 18, 2023

Retail media networks are booming, but increasing innovation is spurring competition. Here’s how to unlock the true potential of retail media.

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MAY 17, 2023

“A boring world might lead us to terrible stagnation, which we don't want. We need innovation in front of all the issues we are dealing with.” A former central banker and economist talks about the difficult balances that need to be struck.

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McKinsey

MAY 15, 2023

Travis Katz, CEO of BrightDrop, shares how he navigates the challenges of developing a cutting-edge enterprise, while strategically leveraging GM’s powerhouse capabilities and maintaining agility every step of the way.

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McKinsey

MAY 17, 2023

Copenhagen partner Klaus Dallerup discusses the global forces shaping Denmark’s economic future, which he says which will revolve to a large extent around the green transition and traditional Danish dominance in the export of wind turbines.

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McKinsey

MAY 16, 2023

Funding for logistics start-ups tightened in 2022. Where are investors focusing their interest now?

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MAY 16, 2023

The PaperLens Index shows that global pulp and paper productivity has declined by 1.6 percent per year over the past six years. Addressing this challenge requires actions beyond new production lines.

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McKinsey

MAY 16, 2023

After a rough first quarter, will skies brighten for global deal activity?

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Energy Central

MAY 17, 2023

To achieve its net-zero carbon emission targets and ensure energy security, Japan, the world's largest LNG consumer, is committed to using gas as a transition fuel. However, this commitment contrasts with the demands of the other G7 nations to immediately reduce all fossil fuel consumption. REUTERS BY KATYA GOLUBKOVA, YUKA OBAYASHI AND KATE ABNETT TOKYO, May 17 (Reuters).

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Energy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Outlook highlights widening divide between booming demand in the developing world and lackluster requirements in Europe and North America WSJ BY WILL HORNER, MAY 16, 2023 China’s insatiable demand for oil is growing at a faster-than-expected pace, threatening to tighten crude markets and send oil prices higher as supplies struggle to keep up, the International Energy Agency said.

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McKinsey

MAY 15, 2023

Philipp Kampshoff shares his thoughts on the changing mobility landscape for the new podcast Drivers of Disruption.

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Energy Central

MAY 19, 2023

An alarming turn of events is occurring in two markets key to climate change. Solar remains hot among investors, but all other sectors saw funding slow in Q1 2023. That’s according to data from the Mercom Capital Group. One sector of concern is storage. Storage is a game-changer for renewable energy because from a utility’s perspective, it transforms.

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Energy Central

MAY 19, 2023

Helion is using pulse fusion with deuterium (D2O) and helium-3 (3He) as fuel. The company has developed the Trenta Magneto-Inertial system to generate a fusion reaction and excess energy. Pulsed, non-ignition magneto-inertial fusion doesn’t require big structures and big budgets to build a reactor. With Microsoft as its first signed customer, the plan is to have a 50-megawatt reactor in.

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Energy Central

MAY 19, 2023

I often wonder about the rigor of assessments and the lack of a common approach when evaluating or assessing the contributions of new concepts or innovation solutions in any Energy Transition and the broader impacts these can have. So does this 18S framework provide this? So what makes up the 18S framework to assess any change and innovation in the Energy transition?

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McKinsey

MAY 17, 2023

Kyiv partner Oleksandr Kravchenko explains the elements necessary for the rebuilding of Ukraine’s war-torn economy, which include a holistic economic development approach, private capital and expertise, and close coordination between all parties involved to ensure a successful outcome.

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Energy Central

MAY 18, 2023

I believe that I got the original lead for part 1 from Motor Trend. I’ve subscribed to this magazine for many years, but recently it has morphed from an “enjoyment-read” to a “professional-information-source” as EVs have proliferated. Well, they wrote about this new motor design again, and provided much additional information.

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