Port of Long Beach

Nikola Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
BEV, Partnership, HVIP, Transport, Original equipment manufacturer, Geography, Z-Trip, Nikola Corporation, HYLA, Port of Long Beach

"In California, we have 99% of all the hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor HVIP vouchers requested in 2023 through January 2024," Girsky continued.

Key Points: 
  • "In California, we have 99% of all the hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor HVIP vouchers requested in 2023 through January 2024," Girsky continued.
  • It's a testament to our market leading position, quality of our products, and the high level of Nikola fleet success.
  • In Q4 2023, we demonstrated our ability to produce, manufacture, and deliver the hydrogen fuel cell electric truck .
  • In Q4 2023, we delivered what we believe is the first production hydrogen fuel cell electric truck available in North America.

Tritium Completes Installation of North America’s First Mechanized Large-Scale Port EV Charging Program at Port of Long Beach

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Partnership, QCC, Matson, Inc., CARB, EVS, Investment, Pier, Port of Long Beach, Public, BNC connector, EV, Environment, Intermodal freight transport

The project is the first large-scale port EV charging program using mechanized charging connectors in North America.

Key Points: 
  • The project is the first large-scale port EV charging program using mechanized charging connectors in North America.
  • “Tritium’s partnership with SSA Terminals and the Port of Long Beach is a project we are immensely proud of,” said Tritium CEO Jane Hunter.
  • “Autonomous charging is the future for EV depots and we’re excited to be leading the fast charger manufacturers in operationalizing hands-free charging for the Port of Long Beach.
  • “With their reliability, small footprint, and high-powered charging capabilities, Tritium’s technology was an ideal fit for the Port of Long Beach.

Graham Christie Named COO of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Public Transport, Rail, Transport, Other Transport, University of California, Davis, Civil engineer, Port of Long Beach, Safety, Federal Railroad Administration, Congestion, ACTA, Multimedia, City, California Public Utilities Commission, Corridor, University, Public utilities commission, Alameda Street, Rail transport by country, Disinformation Governance Board, Port, AECOM, Management, Rail transport

The Governing Board of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) has appointed Graham Christie, a Southern California rail leader and seasoned project manager, as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • The Governing Board of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) has appointed Graham Christie, a Southern California rail leader and seasoned project manager, as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231214300214/en/
    Rail industry veteran Graham Christie has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority.
  • This background and proven success make Graham the ideal choice as COO,” said Michael Leue, ACTA Chief Executive Officer.
  • The addition of a COO to ACTA’s leadership structure was the result of an analysis of the Authority’s operation.

Forum Mobility Announces New Charging Depot for Electric Drayage Trucks in the Port of Long Beach

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Mobility, a leading freight electrification provider, announced a new heavy-duty truck charging depot in the Port of Long Beach. This new depot will provide high-speed charging infrastructure for hundreds of drayage trucks per day, supporting the transition of the state's drayage fleet to zero-emission. Forward thinking drayage carriers are already reserving chargers because of the strategic location, adjacent to terminals.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Mobility, a leading freight electrification provider, announced a new heavy-duty truck charging depot in the Port of Long Beach.
  • This new depot will provide high-speed charging infrastructure for hundreds of drayage trucks per day, supporting the transition of the state's drayage fleet to zero-emission.
  • With the support of the Port of Long Beach, the FM Harbor depot will provide drayage truckers a turn-key solution to comply with California Air Resource Board regulations.
  • At Forum Mobility facilities like this one, fleets can make the transition simply and without using their own capital," said Matt LeDucq, CEO and co-founder of Forum Mobility.

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

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Apollo Funds and Vitol Announce WattEV Financing Partnership

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, HOUSTON and LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Vitol today announced that Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) and Vitol have agreed to provide a structured debt and equity financing to WattEV (“WattEV” or the “Company”), an industry leader in heavy-duty freight electrification providing end-to-end solutions to customers through the development of electric charging infrastructure and provisioning of electric vehicle trucks.

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  • NEW YORK, HOUSTON and LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Vitol today announced that Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) and Vitol have agreed to provide a structured debt and equity financing to WattEV (“WattEV” or the “Company”), an industry leader in heavy-duty freight electrification providing end-to-end solutions to customers through the development of electric charging infrastructure and provisioning of electric vehicle trucks.
  • New financing from the Apollo Funds and Vitol will help WattEV fund the development of its near-term truck charging depots throughout California, including locations in warehouse districts in nearby Gardena, San Bernadino, and Bakersfield.
  • The transaction underscores Apollo’s commitment to driving a more sustainable future and long track record of investing in or lending to companies supporting the energy transition.
  • Marathon Capital served as financial advisor to WattEV on the transaction.

Mayor Rex Richardson Promotes, Explains Grow Long Beach Plan

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson talked about increasing jobs and building the economy at his first Grow Long Beach forum last Thursday, then helped announce the launch of the Long Beach Venture Fund with Sunstone Management, Inc.

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  • Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson talked about increasing jobs and building the economy at his first Grow Long Beach forum last Thursday, then helped announce the launch of the Long Beach Venture Fund with Sunstone Management, Inc.
    Mayor Richardson fleshed out plans he first proposed in January, at his first State of the City address.
  • The discussion focused more specifically on the Long Beach Venture Fund and the Launch Beach: 100 Startups campaign at a reception following the Grow Long Beach presentation.
  • We are going to make a difference in our community.”
    To help facilitate the coalition and the Long Beach Venture Fund, Sunstone has opened an office in Long Beach at 1 World Trade Center, Suite 831.
  • For more information about the Long Beach Venture Fund, including a summary of risks, please request a Private Placement Memorandum from Sunstone Management, Inc.

Air Emissions Show Significant Reductions at San Pedro Bay Ports

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Other Transport, Environmental Health, Environment, Maritime, Transport, Sulfur, Partnership, NOx, DPM, Sulfur oxide, Port of Long Beach, Multimedia, Nitrogen, Particulates

Reductions were captured across all port sources, including ocean-going vessels, cargo handling equipment and trucks.

Key Points: 
  • Reductions were captured across all port sources, including ocean-going vessels, cargo handling equipment and trucks.
  • Notably, the Clean Air Action Plan emission reduction targets have been met ahead of schedule.
  • “The impressive reductions at the San Pedro Bay Ports over the past two decades is the model success story involving the commitment, partnership and resources of the ports, tenants and industry partners,” stated Jacqueline Moore, Vice President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association.
  • “Much of the success is due to collaborative, voluntary efforts to achieve the emission reduction goals ahead of schedule as outlined in the ports’ Clean Air Action Plan.”

Run on Less - Electric DEPOT Showcases Leading Fleets Electrifying Their Operations

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The trucking industry is making strides in decarbonizing its operations. More fleets are making investments in alternative fueled vehicles, especially battery electric trucks. In an effort to help fleets understand the benefits and challenges of battery electric trucks in larger numbers, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), is conducting Run on Less – Electric DEPOT September 11-30 where it will not only track the activity of the 21 electric trucks — including two Tesla Semis — but will also look at total depot electric energy and fuel for all the trucks per day and what that will mean in total electrical energy if all trucks at the depot are converted to electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • Tesla Semi among 21 electric vehicles being tracked as part of NACFE's research on scaling electric trucks at fleet depots.
  • More fleets are making investments in alternative fueled vehicles, especially battery electric trucks.
  • Tesla Semi among 21 electric vehicles being tracked as part of research on scaling electric trucks at fleet depots.
  • "Yet leading fleets are tackling those challenges and are giving us access to their operations so we can share what they are learning with the rest of the industry."

FuelCell Energy and Toyota Announce Completion of World's First "Tri-gen" Production System

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The Tri-gen system, owned and operated by FuelCell Energy, produces renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and water from directed biogas.

Key Points: 
  • The Tri-gen system, owned and operated by FuelCell Energy, produces renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and water from directed biogas.
  • FuelCell Energy has contracted with Toyota to supply the products of Tri-gen under a 20-year purchase agreement.
  • FuelCell Energy CEO Jason Few said, "FuelCell Energy is committed to helping our customers surpass their clean energy objectives.
  • By working with FuelCell Energy, Toyota is making a powerful statement that hydrogen-based energy is good for business, local communities, and the environment.