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Volvo Trucks Customer QCD orders 30 more VNR Electric trucks for Southern California fleet

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Volvo Trucks North America customer, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD)—a Golden State Foods (GSF) company—is increasing its commitment to zero-tailpipe emission freight transport with its latest order of 30 Volvo VNR Electrics. Located in the St.

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Electrify America, Walmart complete >120 ultra-fast charging stations at Walmart Stores

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Building upon the original commitment set forth in April 2018, the companies are planning to expand the relationship in the coming years with additional Electrify America charging stations located at Walmart stores across the country. Electrify America chargers at Walmart stores feature 150 kilowatt (kW) and 350kW DC Fast Chargers.

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Yes, Automakers Stand To Benefit From Installing Public EV Charging Stations

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These companies are realizing the importance of a robust — and open — EV charging infrastructure to support their new electric vehicles. They must work together with EV charging companies to create a vast network of charging stations that consumers feel confident can support their switch to electric.

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8 Toyota manufacturing facilities recognized by US EPA for reduction in energy intensity

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To gain recognition, the site’s company must be an ENERGY STAR partner. Installation of Ultra Constant Discharge lighting in the plant’s parking lot. Installation of new controls allowing proper mixture without numerous adjustments. Energy intensity is measured relative to efficiency improvements in process and equipment.

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DOE Investing Up to $78M Investment in Two Consortia Targeting Algae-Based and Biomass-Based Bio-Hydrocarbon Fuels and Infrastructure; $1.6M for Ethanol Blends Fueling Infrastructure

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Led by the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (St. Louis, MO), NAABB will develop a systems approach for sustainable commercialization of algal biofuel (such as renewable gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel) and bioproducts. National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts (NAABB) ($44 million). Ethanol Blend Fueling.

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3-Year Cruise Passengers Seek Fraud Charges Over Cancellation

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attorney for the Southern District of Florida, asking him to investigate whether Miray, a Turkish cruise company, defrauded them out of millions of dollars. They claim that the company collected an estimated $16 million and used it toward a deposit to acquire a new ship that it did not end up purchasing.

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Using Industrial Automation to Monitor Vertical Farms

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The event was hosted by AeroFarms , an indoor vertical farm company based in Newark, N.J, The IEEE senior member explained that Nokia set up a collaboration agreement with AeroFarms in 2020 and developed and installed monitoring systems at the facility in Newark. will be using the company’s autonomous inventory monitoring service.