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ONLY 29% OF AMERICAN AND CANADIAN WORKERS DESCRIBE THE INDOOR AIR AT THEIR WORKPLACE AS VERY CLEAN, ACCORDING TO FELLOWES' ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLEAN AIR SURVEY

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of the International Day of Clean Air on Sept. 7, Fellowes, a family-owned company providing trusted workplace solutions for 106 years, today announced results from a recent U.S. and Canadian survey around workplace wellness. This survey, canvassing 1085 U.S. and Canadian workers who work on-site indoors at least one full day a week, sheds light on the salient issue of indoor air quality (IAQ) in the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • This survey, canvassing 1085 U.S. and Canadian workers who work on-site indoors at least one full day a week, sheds light on the salient issue of indoor air quality (IAQ) in the workplace.
  • Advocacy for Clean Air: 91% of respondents expressed that clean air should be a fundamental right for all workers, underscoring the pressing nature of addressing IAQ concerns.
  • Chan School of Public Health that links clean indoor air to increased cognition and productivity.
  • With the average person spending 90% of their time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency , cleaner indoor air should be a critical focus for businesses on International Day of Clean Air.

FirstElement Fuel Prepares for 10th Anniversary Celebration

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel Inc .

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel Inc .
  • ("FEF" or the "Company"), a world leader in the construction and operation of hydrogen fueling stations and hydrogen supply chains, will celebrate its 10th anniversary this month at its headquarters in Irvine, California.
  • Hydrogen-powered vehicles have the capacity to transform modern transportation by eliminating tailpipe emissions, slashing carbon emissions, and more than doubling driving efficiency as compared to traditional combustion vehicles.
  • FEF's retail stations are operated under the Company's True Zero brand, which is synonymous with leading performance and availability for hydrogen-powered cars and trucks.

FirstElement Fuel Prepares for 10th Anniversary Celebration

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel Inc .

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel Inc .
  • ("FEF" or the "Company"), a world leader in the construction and operation of hydrogen fueling stations and hydrogen supply chains, will celebrate its 10th anniversary this month at its headquarters in Irvine, California.
  • Hydrogen-powered vehicles have the capacity to transform modern transportation by eliminating tailpipe emissions, slashing carbon emissions, and more than doubling driving efficiency as compared to traditional combustion vehicles.
  • FEF's retail stations are operated under the Company's True Zero brand, which is synonymous with leading performance and availability for hydrogen-powered cars and trucks.

NIKOLA SCORES BIG WIN IN HYDROGEN STATION REGULATORY GRANT FUNDING WITH AN ADDITIONAL $16.3M FOR A TOTAL OF $58.2M IN THE LAST 30 DAYS

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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PHOENIX, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, today announced an additional $16.3 million has been awarded to Nikola to support seven open-network hydrogen refueling stations.

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  • EnergIIZE West Sacramento California Energy Commission: $3.3 million*
    Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee: $1.6 million
    *Conditionally awarded pending final approval.
  • The additional awards build on the strategic partnership with Voltera to develop up to 50 HYLA stations throughout North America over the next five years.
  • "Building an integrated, hydrogen ecosystem to support hydrogen fuel cell electric truck deployment and creating a scalable energy business, is a top priority for us."
  • To support and achieve this growth, HYLA is also developing a fleet of hydrogen mobile fuelers to provide Hydrogen Flex Fueling (H2F2).

Orange EV Assists Warehouse Operators with Meeting and Exceeding WAIRE Compliance Obligations

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Kan., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange EV, the leading manufacturer of zero emission (ZE) yard trucks in the United States, is providing warehouse operators in Southern California with turnkey solutions to meet - and even exceed - their annual WAIRE compliance obligations.

Key Points: 
  • Operators acquiring and using just one Orange EV yard truck and charging cabinet are earning more than 1,400 WAIRE points in one compliance period.
  • Excess points earned above the operator's compliance obligation can be banked for use in future compliance periods.
  • One-time points are earned when installing Orange EV charging cabinets and acquiring Orange EV trucks through purchase, lease, or rental.
  • Orange EV offers a downloadable WAIRE information guide at https://orangeev.com/waire-program/ that outlines the potential WAIRE points earned and dollars saved by acquiring, operating, and charging Orange EV trucks and chargers.

NIKOLA SECURES $41.9 MILLION GRANT, ACCELERATING ZERO-EMISSIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FOR HEAVY-DUTY HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCKS IN CALIFORNIA

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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PHOENIX, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation, and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has awarded Nikola and sponsor California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), a $41.9 million grant under the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) to build six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations across Southern Calif.

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  • Each hydrogen refueling station will be designed to support and scale up over time with the growth of heavy-duty hydrogen refueling needs while attempting to maximize truck parking at each site.
  • Increased refueling capability: Each hydrogen refueling station is intended to facilitate refueling for approximately 80 to 100 trucks per station per day.
  • Future-ready infrastructure: Nikola's zero-emissions infrastructure is expected to be established in advance of the anticipated surge in adoption of Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles , demonstrating the Company's commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.
  • "This award, in collaboration with Caltrans, will allow us to accelerate the deployment of zero-emissions hydrogen refueling infrastructure, which is vital for the successful launch our hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in July."

Schneider opens large-scale zero emission electric charging depot in Southern California

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Schneider National Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, today announced the completion of an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in Southern California.

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  • Schneider National Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, today announced the completion of an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in Southern California.
  • The depot will power its battery electric truck (BET) fleet, which will include nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias by year’s end, making it one of North America’s largest zero emission fleets.
  • “Schneider decided to lead the way by building our own depot in South El Monte," said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke.
  • “It was important to develop onsite charging because it is the most efficient solution to power our growing electric fleet.

NFI Expands Class 8 Electric Truck Fleet in Southern California Through the JETSI Project

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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CAMDEN, N.J. 04/12/2023 – NFI, one of the nation’s oldest and largest third-party supply chain solutions providers , is expanding its fleet of Class 8 battery-electric trucks (BETs) in Southern California as part of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) project.

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  • CAMDEN, N.J. 04/12/2023 – NFI, one of the nation’s oldest and largest third-party supply chain solutions providers , is expanding its fleet of Class 8 battery-electric trucks (BETs) in Southern California as part of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) project.
  • NFI has taken delivery of the first 15 of its Class 8 BETs funded through the project, with the remaining ordered trucks set to be delivered by the end of June 2023.
  • “NFI has worked closely with its OEM partners — Volvo Trucks and Daimler Truck — during the last several years to put battery-electric trucks to the test on our routes across Southern California,” said Sid Brown, CEO, NFI.
  • “Through the JETSI project and other innovative fleet electrification efforts, we are excited to apply our early learnings and both lead the industry and accelerate progress toward achieving our sustainability goals.

Carbon Management Software Global Market Report 2023: Stringent Governmental Regulations Regarding Ecological Conservations Fuel Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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The global carbon management software market size reached US$ 13.4 Billion in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The global carbon management software market size reached US$ 13.4 Billion in 2022.
  • Carbon Management Software Market Trends:
    The increasing environmental consciousness represents one of the key factors driving the market growth.
  • Stringent governmental regulations regarding ecological conservations are acting as a major growth-inducing factor.
  • The report has also provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the carbon management software market based on the component.

US Foods Supports Emissions Reduction Efforts With Initial Delivery of Battery-Electric Trucks

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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The company previously announced plans to add 30 electric trucks to its La Mirada fleet in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The company previously announced plans to add 30 electric trucks to its La Mirada fleet in 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005271/en/
    US Foods announces initial delivery of battery-electric trucks (Photo: Business Wire)
    The addition of the electric trucks reinforces the company’s commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of its growing fleet and will support the company’s near-term science-based emissions reduction target recently approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • Additionally, these zero-emission battery-electric trucks will help to reduce harmful fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions throughout Southern California.
  • To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments, visit the company’s CSR website at usfoods.com/csr .