Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies

Fast-Track to the Future: EVs, Infrastructure, and Job Creation

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consensus Digital Media presents episode #9 of Made In America: American Innovators, featuring researchers and engineers at Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE), innovators and experts working for Cummins that are paving the way for infrastructure solutions, and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). 

Key Points: 
  • In this episode, we meet Dr. Nadia Gkritza, Purdue campus director for ASPIRE and adoption lead.
  • She is at the helm of this major ASPIRE center (with many others across the country), creating and sustaining the infrastructure needed to unleash widespread consumer and fleet adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
  • "Consensus is excited to share this story of innovation," said Conor Gaughan, Consensus publisher and CEO.
  • View this episode of Made In America: American Innovators at https://youtu.be/Zx2-Mza1l1I

GoFor and Odin Automotive Partner to Launch New Last Mile Commercial EV Delivery Platform in North America

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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TORONTO and LUXEMBOURG, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoFor, North America's leading sustainable delivery company committed to carbon-negative last mile services, and Odin Automotive announce today a preferred partnership to deploy Odin's electric delivery vehicle ecosystem in the US and Canada starting in Q2 of 2022. The partnership gives GoFor a turnkey solution for electric deliveries and secures preferred access to the rapidly filling production capacity for Odin's electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs), which have been in scale production in Germany for over 7 years. As part of the agreement, for certain vehicle classes, Odin will have binding first right of refusal to provide electric vehicles for GoFor's crowdsourced delivery services, starting with up to 3,266 vehicles planned by the end of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The transformative collaboration with Odin will make GoFor one of the first eFleet-As-A-Service providers in North America.
  • Earlier this year, Odin announced their acquisition of IP and production rights for StreetScooter Engineering (StSE) eLCVs from Deutsche Post DHL in Germany.
  • Odin Automotive is an automotive holding company with employees working together across Europe, Asia, and North America to transform last mile transportation of people and goods to zero emissions.
  • Odin is led by experienced leaders who have been at the forefront of the automotive industry for the last 30 years.

Alcoa Recognized for Sustainability Leadership

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) has been recognized by S&P Global via inclusion in The Sustainability Yearbook 2022 , an influential guide that provides in-depth analysis on corporate sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) has been recognized by S&P Global via inclusion in The Sustainability Yearbook 2022 , an influential guide that provides in-depth analysis on corporate sustainability.
  • Companies must score within the top 15 percent of their industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) to be included in The Sustainability Yearbook 2022.
  • The CSA is used to guide prominent rankings for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, including the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.
  • Those listed in the Sustainability Yearbook also had to achieve a S&P Global ESG Score within 30 percent of their industrys top-performing company.

Allego to Begin Installation of Over 250 Charging Stations Across France

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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The project will install over 250 charging stations in France, across 36 Casino Group hypermarket sites located on high-density roads, motorways, and in active shopping areas.

Key Points: 
  • The project will install over 250 charging stations in France, across 36 Casino Group hypermarket sites located on high-density roads, motorways, and in active shopping areas.
  • By the end of 2021, 74 additional charging stations, currently under construction at nine sites, are expected to become operational, including 26 ultra-fast charging stations and 20 fast charging stations.
  • The charging stations are expected to be open 24/7 and will provide a variety of charging speeds with different equipment to cater to each customers needs, including accelerated charging, fast charging, and ultra-fast charging.
  • This partnership is part of the overall goal of Meridiam and its subsidiary Allego to install over 2,000 charging stations across France by 2023.

Quark Expeditions Unveils Industry's Most Immersive Polar Helicopter Program

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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SEATTLE, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, unveiled details today of its immersive helicopter program made possible with the acquisition of two twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopters that are designed to take travelers deeper into the Polar Regions than any other helicopter in its class.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, unveiled details today of its immersive helicopter program made possible with the acquisition of two twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopters that are designed to take travelers deeper into the Polar Regions than any other helicopter in its class.
  • As with all of its polar-based operations, Quark Expeditions applies the same high standards to the helicopter personnel.
  • Highlights of Quark Expeditions' helicopter program:
    Unbeatable Polar Helicopter Experiences: Quark Expeditions' two twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopters, which are the fastest in their category, are able to take guests further over the polar landscape than any other helicopter in its category, and deliver the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industrybeyond flightseeingallowing guests to fully customize their polar experience.
  • About Quark Expeditions:Specializing in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions has been the leading provider of polar adventure travel for three decades.