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IMC UNVEILS DESIGN OF ITS 50 NIKOLA HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCKS AT GRAND OPENING OF SUSTAINABLE FACILITY

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

PHOENIX, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, proudly marked a significant milestone as IMC, the largest marine drayage company in the U.S., unveiled the inaugural livery that will adorn its fleet of 50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks. This milestone follows a strategic deal that has been in progress since early 2023 and was formally commemorated during the grand opening of IMC's state-of-the-art sustainable Compton facility.

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  • This milestone follows a strategic deal that has been in progress since early 2023 and was formally commemorated during the grand opening of IMC's state-of-the-art sustainable Compton facility.
  • "Nikola is proud to be at the forefront of sustainable transportation alongside IMC," said Nikola President and CEO Steve Girsky.
  • In a forward-thinking move, IMC initiated the purchase of 50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks through Tom's Truck Centers, a valued member of the Nikola sales and service dealer network .
  • "Our order for 50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks signifies our commitment to innovation and sustainability in drayage operations," said IMC CEO Joel Henry.

Stäubli and Partners Complete North America's First Mechanized Large Scale Port EV Charging Program

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

WINDSOR, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stäubli Electrical Connectors, a leading global manufacturer of electrical connector solutions, has completed its agreement with SSA Terminals, LLC, a joint venture with Matson Navigation Company, to provide EV automated charging connections for 33 terminal tractors at the Port of Long Beach, California. This project is one of the biggest mechanized charging programs for electric vehicles at active ports in the United States. SSA Terminals and Stäubli are also currently implementing five additional units with QCCs at the Port of Oakland.

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  • This project is one of the biggest mechanized charging programs for electric vehicles at active ports in the United States.
  • SSA Terminals and Stäubli are also currently implementing five additional units with QCCs at the Port of Oakland.
  • Stäubli Installs 33 Electric Quick Charging Connectors for Rapid Charging at the Port of Long Beach for Cleaner Air.
  • For this project, 33 tractors designed to transport shipping containers around the terminal were built with an EV powertrain.

HYZON MOTORS INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN) (Hyzon or the Company), a leading hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), today announced its third quarter 2023 financial and operational results.

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  • Announces First Commercial Delivery of Fuel Cell Electric Truck in U.S.
    ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN) (Hyzon or the Company), a leading hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), today announced its third quarter 2023 financial and operational results.
  • By the end of the third quarter, Hyzon had deployed 13 vehicles under commercial agreements to customers in 2023; one additional vehicle was deployed subsequent to the quarter end.
  • Hyzon also has collected approximately $3.6 million in cash in the first three quarters of 2023 against those vehicles.
  • The Hyzon management team will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2023 financial results on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Equinor and Captura partner to develop ocean carbon removal

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES and STAVANGER, Norway, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, multinational energy company Equinor, and Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) company Captura, announced a partnership to develop industrial scale solutions to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the ocean.

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  • LOS ANGELES and STAVANGER, Norway, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, multinational energy company Equinor, and Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) company Captura, announced a partnership to develop industrial scale solutions to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the ocean.
  • Captura’s DOC solution enhances this natural carbon removal capability, without increasing CO2 levels in the ocean.
  • We’re thrilled to be joining forces with the Equinor team to continue driving towards climate relevant carbon removal."
  • Captura is also working with Deep Sky, a Montreal-based carbon removal project developer, to build DOC plants in Canada.

D-Wave Supports New Congressional Legislation Designed to Expand U.S. Quantum Program

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Monday, November 6, 2023

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, today announced its support for legislation intended to expand the National Quantum Initiative (NQI).

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  • D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, today announced its support for legislation intended to expand the National Quantum Initiative (NQI).
  • The newly introduced language pushes for additional commercialization efforts, support for industry engagement within U.S. quantum programs, a dedicated near-term quantum application development program, and an overarching inclusion of all quantum computing systems and quantum-hybrid technologies.
  • This legislation will rebalance the U.S. quantum programs to include important application development that is occurring daily via annealing quantum computing systems and quantum-hybrid technologies.
  • “We commend the House Science Committee for introducing NQI legislation that is inclusive of all quantum technologies, including quantum annealing and quantum-hybrid technologies,” said D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz.

TeraWatt Infrastructure Breaks Ground on Rancho Dominguez, CA EV Charging Site For Port of Long Beach Trucking Operations

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Friday, November 3, 2023

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging solutions, today announced the groundbreaking of its heavy duty electric vehicle (EV) charging site based in Rancho Dominguez, California. Located less than 15 miles north of the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the site is strategically positioned to support sustainable trucking fleet operations in and out of the largest container ports in the United States.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWatt Infrastructure , a company powering electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging solutions, today announced the groundbreaking of its heavy duty electric vehicle (EV) charging site based in Rancho Dominguez, California.
  • The site will also feature a driver amenities building, complete with a lounge, food and beverage services, and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • At the groundbreaking event, a Volvo truck was provided to preview TeraWatt's proprietary charging software and made available for test rides.
  • "Deploying the industry leading Class 8 VNR Electric takes an entire electromobility ecosystem," said Derik Wilson, commercial electromobility charging and infrastructure manager, Volvo Trucks North America.

Acrisure Forms Southwest Region

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Acrisure , a global Fintech leader, today announced the formation of the Company’s Southwest Region.

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  • Acrisure , a global Fintech leader, today announced the formation of the Company’s Southwest Region.
  • Centered around offices in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA the Southwest Region will be led by long-time Acrisure Partner Patrick Thomas.
  • Acrisure’s Southwest Region serves clients in these and other vital industries with a growing number of insurance and financial products and services.
  • To access more information about the Southwest Region, visit www.Acrisure.com/Southwest .

13 Innovators Awarded Grants through the SoCal Climate Champions Grant from SoCalGas

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoCalGas announced today that 13 innovative organizations were awarded project grants of up to $40,000 each through the company's SoCal Climate Champions Grant. These grants aim to support projects that focus on resilient energy, clean air, and organic waste to reduce, mitigate, or sequester greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • With a total of $400,000 grant funds awarded, SoCalGas is supporting 13 nonprofits' innovative climate solutions in communities throughout Southern California
    LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoCalGas announced today that 13 innovative organizations were awarded project grants of up to $40,000 each through the company's SoCal Climate Champions Grant .
  • The SoCal Climate Champions Grant recognizes programs, projects and research submissions that address climate solutions for communities in SoCalGas' service areas.
  • The SoCal Climate Champions Grant is part of a renewed focus on SoCalGas' Environmental Champions Initiative that began in 2015.
  • Since then, the SoCalGas' Environmental Champions Initiative has awarded more than 200 grants, totaling over $3.8 million to support projects that improve the environment or lower emissions.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Historic Wave Energy Legislation into Law

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Monday, October 9, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy developer, applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing California Senate Bill 605 ("SB 605") into law - a historic moment for wave energy in America.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy developer, applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing California Senate Bill 605 ("SB 605") into law - a historic moment for wave energy in America.
  • The legislation directs the California Energy Commission to evaluate the feasibility of wave and tidal energy in California, including the costs and benefits of implementing the technology across the state's coastline.
  • I thank Governor Newsom for signing this important legislation into law," said Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), who introduced and authored SB 605.
  • The California Energy Commission will work with various state agencies and stakeholders to identify suitable locations for wave energy and tidal energy projects in both Californian and federal waters.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Historic Wave Energy Legislation into Law

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Monday, October 9, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy developer, applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing California Senate Bill 605 ("SB 605") into law - a historic moment for wave energy in America.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy developer, applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing California Senate Bill 605 ("SB 605") into law - a historic moment for wave energy in America.
  • The legislation directs the California Energy Commission to evaluate the feasibility of wave and tidal energy in California, including the costs and benefits of implementing the technology across the state's coastline.
  • I thank Governor Newsom for signing this important legislation into law," said Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), who introduced and authored SB 605.
  • The California Energy Commission will work with various state agencies and stakeholders to identify suitable locations for wave energy and tidal energy projects in both Californian and federal waters.