Sustainable transport

AlphaStruxure, Montgomery County (MD), U.S. Senator Van Hollen, U.S. Representative Raskin, USDOT, USDOE & Corporate Leaders Celebrate Launch of Integrated Microgrid Powering County's Ride On Electric Bus Fleet--a First in the Washington Region

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Leaders from AlphaStruxure, a joint venture of Schneider Electric and Carlyle, were joined by County leadership, U.S.

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  • Leaders from AlphaStruxure, a joint venture of Schneider Electric and Carlyle, were joined by County leadership, U.S.
  • The 6.5 MW microgrid includes bus-height solar canopies, renewable natural gas-ready on-site generation, battery energy storage, and over 4.14 MW of charging capacity.
  • "The transportation infrastructure of tomorrow is up and running today in Montgomery County," said Juan Macias, CEO of AlphaStruxure.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Montgomery County on this holistic solution that delivers improved, cleaner services to County constituents.

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

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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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).

Welcome to join in the 6th Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp & Teacher Workshop

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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  • BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp & Teacher Workshop is jointly held by China Association for Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, Chongqing Municipal People's Government and People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from September to November 2022.
  • The Camp is a free international exchange event open to students and science teachers from both junior and senior high schools.
  • Online volunteers will be in touch with every registered participant to offer help through the whole event.
  • Participants who finish the final tasks will get certificates of Best Maker, Best Presentation and Best Teamwork.

Seaside Institute™ to Honor 2023 Seaside Prize™ Winner Donald Shoup

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seaside Institute is pleased to announce that Donald Shoup, Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Urban Planning at UCLA, will be honored as the 2023 Seaside Prize recipient for his radical rethinking of parking policy. In his groundbreaking 2005 book, The High Cost of Free Parking, and his work since then, Shoup changed the way cities view the relationship between parking and the built environment, traffic congestion, energy consumption, and local economic development. The Institute will hold the 29th Annual Seaside Prize on February 24-26, 2023.

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  • 29th Annual Seaside Prize Weekend to Take Place February 24-26, 2023
    SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seaside Institute is pleased to announce that Donald Shoup, Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Urban Planning at UCLA, will be honored as the 2023 Seaside Prize recipient for his radical rethinking of parking policy.
  • The Institute will hold the 29th Annual Seaside Prize on February 24-26, 2023.
  • The Seaside Institute awards the Seaside Prize annually to individuals, organizations, or places that have made major contributions to the quality of the built community.
  • The Seaside Prize Weekend will include guest lectures (some of which will be CEU accredited); the Seaside Prize Gala and awards ceremony; walking tours of Seaside, Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach; and social gatherings.

LG TEAMS UP WITH MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL TO EXPLORE INNOVATIONS THAT CAN IMPROVE HOTEL EXPERIENCES

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Business Solutions USA announced a groundbreaking alliance with the Marriott Design Lab to jointly develop and test advanced new technologies and solutions for the hospitality industry. The three-year collaboration between LG Electronics USA and Marriott International builds on LG's long history as the leading provider of televisions to Marriott properties across various brands and is expected to enhance LG's role as a hospitality industry technology leader.

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  • The LG collaboration exemplifies how Marriott is teaming up with industry leaders to explore new products, technologies and solutions for the hospitality industry.
  • "LG is a long-time strategic collaborator with Marriott International and is a global innovator in technology," said Jeff Voris, senior vice president, global design strategies, Marriott International.
  • "We look forward to expanding our relationship with LG to help explore ways to deliver better experiences for guests, associates and hotel owners and franchisees."
  • With the Marriott Design Lab, LG will evaluate early-stage innovations that benefit ownership, associates, and guests and align with the high expectations of modern travelers.

On Heels of US Supreme Court EPA Ruling, Denver's Office of Climate Action Releases 2021 Annual Report

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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DENVER, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) released its 2021 annual report , including the first-year investments of the Climate Protection Fund (CPF).

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  • DENVER, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) released its 2021 annual report , including the first-year investments of the Climate Protection Fund (CPF).
  • The annual report is issued on the heels of the US Supreme Courts decision to limit the regulatory powers of the Environmental Protection Agency over greenhouse gas emissions.
  • I urge cities and leaders across the nation to join us in taking strong action on climate to protect our future and our childrens future.
  • Two-thirds of the global population live in cities, so cities need to take action, said Grace Rink, Denvers chief climate officer.

The world congress on sustainable mobility Global Mobility Call kicks off in Madrid

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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MADRID, June 14, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- The Minister of Transport of Spain, Raquel Sánchez, and José Vicente de los Mozos, Chairman of IFEMA MADRID, opened Global Mobility Call today in Madrid. The congress will showcase major international mobility solutions and will bring together all stakeholders with the goal of boosting decarbonization, connectivity and digitalisation, building on the opportunities offered by post-pandemic recovery plans.

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  • MADRID, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minister of Transport of Spain, Raquel Snchez, and Jos Vicente de los Mozos, Chairman of IFEMA MADRID, opened Global Mobility Call today in Madrid.
  • Spain is committed to leading the global race for sustainable mobility by convening all economic sectors and institutions driving the transformation of mobility.
  • This is the goal of Global Mobility Call, the world congress on sustainable mobility organised by IFEMA MADRID and Smobhub, and sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, that takes place in Madrid until 16 June.
  • The Chairman of IFEMA MADRID, Jos Vicente de los Mozos, said that the goal of Global Mobility Call is "set to be the world landmark event in sustainable mobility" and "the top business platform for projects that will transform sustainable mobility" driving join initiatives among all sectors, institutions, regulators, companies, SMEs and entrepreneurs.

The world congress on sustainable mobility Global Mobility Call kicks off in Madrid

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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MADRID, June 14, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- The Minister of Transport of Spain, Raquel Sánchez, and José Vicente de los Mozos, Chairman of IFEMA MADRID, opened Global Mobility Call today in Madrid. The congress will showcase major international mobility solutions and will bring together all stakeholders with the goal of boosting decarbonization, connectivity and digitalisation, building on the opportunities offered by post-pandemic recovery plans.

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  • MADRID, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minister of Transport of Spain, Raquel Snchez, and Jos Vicente de los Mozos, Chairman of IFEMA MADRID, opened Global Mobility Call today in Madrid.
  • Spain is committed to leading the global race for sustainable mobility by convening all economic sectors and institutions driving the transformation of mobility.
  • This is the goal of Global Mobility Call, the world congress on sustainable mobility organised by IFEMA MADRID and Smobhub, and sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, that takes place in Madrid until 16 June.
  • The Chairman of IFEMA MADRID, Jos Vicente de los Mozos, said that the goal of Global Mobility Call is "set to be the world landmark event in sustainable mobility" and "the top business platform for projects that will transform sustainable mobility" driving join initiatives among all sectors, institutions, regulators, companies, SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Soon to be Released Children's Book Honors Women in the Energy Industry Breaking the Bias

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Women's History Month comes to an end, award-winning children's book authors Erin Twamley and Joshua Sneideman, along with Katie Mehnert, seek to honor 34 energy superheroes -- women who are breaking the bias in the energy industry. These women are featured as Energy Superheroes in the upcoming children's book, "Everyday Superheroes: Women in Energy Careers."

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  • These women are featured as Energy Superheroes in the upcoming children's book, "Everyday Superheroes: Women in Energy Careers."
  • The women featured in the new book share their stories, career, and superpowers to help break the bias towards women in the energy industry.
  • But we know that this push for breaking the bias in energy does not end with Women's History Month.
  • Pre-order the book ALLY Energy website to help break the bias in energy.

Neology has been Appointed onto England’s National Highways Operational Technology Commercial Framework

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neology UK Limited, a global innovator that is re-imagining mobility for smart cities and safer communities, today announced it has been appointed onto the National Highways Operational Technology Commercial Framework (OTCF).

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neology UK Limited, a global innovator that is re-imagining mobility for smart cities and safer communities, today announced it has been appointed onto the National Highways Operational Technology Commercial Framework (OTCF).
  • The OTCF is a commercial vehicle to support the delivery of the second roads investment strategy (RIS2) technology pipeline and meet the strategic aims of National Highways.
  • Neology UK Limited will have the opportunity to provide its full, turn-key smart mobility services and solutions covering Transportation Systems, Data Services, Clean and Sustainable Transport Technologies to National Highways through the OTCF.
  • Neology is re-imagining mobility to help our customers accelerate their vision for smart cities and safer communities.