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Wallbox and Bidirectional Energy Awarded Funding from the California Energy Commission

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목요일, 3월 21, 2024

Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, and Bidirectional Energy , a bidirectional EV energy management startup, today announced Phase 1 of their Bidirectional Residential V2X Demonstration Project had been awarded $2.2M in funding from the California Energy Commission ( CEC) REDWDS grant .

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  • Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, and Bidirectional Energy , a bidirectional EV energy management startup, today announced Phase 1 of their Bidirectional Residential V2X Demonstration Project had been awarded $2.2M in funding from the California Energy Commission ( CEC) REDWDS grant .
  • The project will install and operate Wallbox’s bidirectional charger, Quasar 2, in 120 residential locations across California.
  • The bidirectional chargers will be managed by Bidirectional Energy’s virtual power plant (VPP) platform to provide home energy backup, utility bill reduction, and additional financial rewards.
  • Bidirectional Energy and Wallbox estimate that Quasar 2 together with the Bidirectional Energy VPP platform can potentially earn users over $1,000* every year when combined with utility Demand Response programs and time-of-use utility rates.

Wallbox and Partners Awarded $25.6 Million to Deploy EV Chargers at 148 Multifamily Properties Across the State of Washington

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목요일, 3월 7, 2024

The awards, announced as part of the Department’s first round of the program, will be used to deploy Wallbox’s latest AC Level 2 charger, the Pulsar Pro, across 148 multifamily housing properties throughout the state of Washington.

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  • The awards, announced as part of the Department’s first round of the program, will be used to deploy Wallbox’s latest AC Level 2 charger, the Pulsar Pro, across 148 multifamily housing properties throughout the state of Washington.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307858646/en/
    “One of the most commonly cited concerns for prospective EV drivers is access to EV charging, especially for those who do not live in detached houses.
  • Wallbox and the State of Washington have a shared commitment of ensuring that chargers are deployed across all use cases, including multifamily housing, to ensure that benefits of going electric are accessible to all,” said Erik Fogelberg, General Manager of Wallbox North America.
  • The projects will be designed and installed by COIL in partnership with Resound Energy, a Washington-based energy efficiency contractor, at 148 multifamily housing properties, including 146 Greystar properties.

Generac and Wallbox Announce Strategic Investment and Commercial Agreement

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월요일, 12월 4, 2023

WAUKESHA, Wis. and BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced it has made a minority investment in Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), a global leader in smart electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions. The minority investment includes adding a Generac seat on Wallbox's board of directors and a global commercial agreement to provide Generac's residential and commercial customers with the next generation of energy management systems.

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  • The minority investment includes adding a Generac seat on Wallbox's board of directors and a global commercial agreement to provide Generac's residential and commercial customers with the next generation of energy management systems.
  • Through the execution of the commercial relationship, Generac will offer its customers Wallbox's full suite of EV charging solutions, including L2 AC chargers and its bidirectional charger, Quasar 2.
  • "This commercial relationship supports our Powering A Smarter World enterprise strategy and the continued build out of our residential, commercial and industrial energy ecosystems," said Aaron Jagdfeld, president and CEO of Generac.
  • "We believe the commercial relationship between Wallbox and Generac supports our joint vision of accelerating the energy transition through innovative and accessible energy solutions," said Enric Asunción, co-founder and CEO of Wallbox.

Wallbox and Bidirectional Energy Selected by California Energy Commission for Proposed Awards to Deploy V2X Chargers Across California

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목요일, 11월 2, 2023

The companies plan to offer Wallbox’s second-generation DC bidirectional charger, Quasar 2, with the Bidirectional Energy EV charger management platform, starting in the first half of 2024.

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  • The companies plan to offer Wallbox’s second-generation DC bidirectional charger, Quasar 2, with the Bidirectional Energy EV charger management platform, starting in the first half of 2024.
  • In a highly competitive process, Bidirectional Energy and Wallbox have been proposed recipients for awards of $2.2M in Phase 1 funding by the CEC Clean Transportation Program.
  • When the awards are confirmed, the partnership between Bidirectional Energy and Wallbox will be able to deploy Quasar 2 bidirectional chargers in California residential homes, as well as offer installation solutions via COIL, a Wallbox company.
  • The partnership between Bidirectional Energy and Wallbox unlocks access to the V2G programs, providing additional revenue streams to EV owners.

Costa Rica showcases its selection of educational services at the NAFSA 2023 Annual Conference & Expo

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금요일, 6월 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Costa Rican foreign trade promoter, PROCOMER, in conjunction with the universities Veritas, UH, UC, UIA, ULACIT, UISIL and UNIBE, and the Consorcio Global Edu promotes the Costa Rican education proposals to professionals from more than 100 countries at the trade fair for education, NAFSA 2023, taking place from May 30 to June 2 in Washington D.C., USA.

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  • This trade fair, aimed at the higher education sector, brings together hundreds of experts representing academic institutions, consulting companies, suppliers, and other stakeholders of great importance to the sector, thus offering the chance to address issues pertaining to the internationalization of educational services in Costa Rica.
  • The Costa Rican delegation presents itself at the country stand,Esencial COSTA RICA, with business programs for each participant and where the delegation provides information on the Costa Rican higher education proposals.
  • The goal of participating in NAFSA is to discover emerging trends in student mobility, establish new relationships with university partners,create networking opportunities in education, and identify global market needs.
  • Currently, Costa Rica stands out for its focus on sustainability and the stewardship of the environment as part of its education proposal, aspects that have been differentiating Costa Rica from other destinations, contributing to its positioning worldwide.

CO-OPERATORS LEVERAGES FINANCIAL STRENGTH TO INVEST IN CLIMATE-RESILIENT, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

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화요일, 5월 9, 2023

Committed to going further, Co-operators will increase its impact investing efforts in the future.

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  • Committed to going further, Co-operators will increase its impact investing efforts in the future.
  • "By 2026, 50% of our portfolio will be impact investments or investments that support the transition to a sustainable, resilient, low-emissions society.
  • We've made the conscious and strategic business decision to put our financial weight behind building a net-zero, climate-resilient, sustainable future."
  • For all Co-operators annual reports, including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures report, visit cooperators.ca/reports .

Inventors List the Do's & Don'ts for Launching New Products

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목요일, 4월 20, 2023

Santa Monica, Calif., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Six inventors share their experiences and advice as they launch new products including RV accessories, pet related gadgets and athletic and wellness equipment.

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  • Six inventors share a list of do's and don'ts to follow when inventing, prototyping and launching new products to the marketplace.
  • Santa Monica, Calif., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Six inventors share their experiences and advice as they launch new products including RV accessories, pet related gadgets and athletic and wellness equipment.
  • The Big Joe is lightweight and durable, perfect at home and terrific to take on the road, camping in an RV.
  • Andrew brought his invention idea to T2 Design & Prototype and they refined and developed his invention with him.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Coil Stabilizer for Flatbed Trailers (DAL-229)

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수요일, 12월 28, 2022

I thought there should be a way to secure coils and prevent this potential hazard," said an inventor, from Canton, Texas, "so I invented the COIL SECURE.

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  • I thought there should be a way to secure coils and prevent this potential hazard," said an inventor, from Canton, Texas, "so I invented the COIL SECURE.
  • My design would brace and immobilize the coil."
  • The invention provides an effective way to stabilize a heavy metal coil carried on a flatbed trailer.
  • As a result, it prevents the steel coil from rolling forward and smashing into the cab.

Wallbox and Lyft Announce Partnership to Boost Home EV Charging Access in North America

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화요일, 12월 13, 2022

The partnership gives Lyft drivers a discount on L2 EV chargers from Wallbox.

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  • The partnership gives Lyft drivers a discount on L2 EV chargers from Wallbox.
  • This is the first such partnership between Wallbox and Lyft and highlights the commitment of both companies to lower barriers to EV ownership in North America.
  • Were excited to partner with Lyft to make access to EV charging easier for drivers across North America, said Douglas Alfaro, General Manager of Wallbox North America.
  • Wallbox goes beyond charging electric vehicles to give users the power to control their consumption, save money and live more sustainably.

Scotiabank Announces 2022 Net-Zero Research Fund Winners to Advance Low-Carbon Transition

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목요일, 10월 20, 2022

This year's winners focused on sustainable agriculture and carbon measurement, capture and reduction

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  • This year's winners focused on sustainable agriculture and carbon measurement, capture and reduction
    TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is proud to announce the 10 winners of its global 2022 Net-Zero Research Fund.
  • The Net-Zero Research Fund provides $10 million in grants over 10 years to organizations conducting research in support of the transition to a low-carbon economy.
  • "Scotiabank has an important role to play in supporting the global transition to a low-carbon economy," says Meigan Terry, SVP and Chief Sustainability, Social Impact and Communications Officer at Scotiabank.
  • List of 2022 Net-Zero Research Fund Winners with Grants of $100,000 each:
    Centre for Sustainable Transport of Mexico to support decarbonization of the State of Mexico's automotive cluster (CLAUTEDOMEX).