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Intero Welcomes Darrell Johnson as Vice President and Co-Managing Officer of Intero Gardnerville

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Intero, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., is proud to announce the appointment of Darrell “DJ” Johnson as Vice President and Co-Managing Officer of the Gardnerville office.

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  • Intero, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., is proud to announce the appointment of Darrell “DJ” Johnson as Vice President and Co-Managing Officer of the Gardnerville office.
  • He is running the office with Jen Almeida, who took over the co-leadership role from Teddy Carlson-McKone in Q3 of 2022.
  • “Dennis started Intero Gardnerville with Teddy Carlson-McKone in 2010 and I speak for all of us when I say we are thankful to both of them for building such a successful business and office culture there,” said Brian Crane, Chief Executive Officer of Intero.
  • "I love my local community and I love working with buyers and sellers to achieve their real estate goals,” said Darrell Johnson, Vice President and Co-Managing Officer of the Gardnerville office.

TravelCenters of America Signs 30 New Franchise Agreements in 2022

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), the nationwide operator and franchisor of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center brands signed 30 new franchise agreements in 2022, reaching its annual target.

Key Points: 
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), the nationwide operator and franchisor of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center brands signed 30 new franchise agreements in 2022, reaching its annual target.
  • The company remains focused on franchising for accelerated network growth and continues to see year over year franchise signing growth.
  • In 2022, TA opened three new franchised sites and plans to open 20 franchised locations in 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230112005855/en/
    TA Express Riverton, Illinois, a franchise location that opened in 2022.

Spearmint Energy Names Peter K. Rood Chief Development Officer

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today announced that Peter K. Rood, former Chief Development Officer at GlidePath Power Solutions LLC (“GlidePath”), has joined the Company as Chief Development Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today announced that Peter K. Rood, former Chief Development Officer at GlidePath Power Solutions LLC (“GlidePath”), has joined the Company as Chief Development Officer.
  • In this role, Mr. Rood will oversee the development, construction, and operations of Spearmint’s battery energy storage projects.
  • Having deployed over $4 billion of capital across 2.9 gigawatts of developed capacity throughout his career, Mr. Rood will leverage his track record to advance Spearmint’s battery energy storage development pipeline.
  • “Peter is a seasoned battery energy storage project developer, whose proven construction management, project financing, transaction and off-take experience will play a critical role in the successful growth of Spearmint’s BESS portfolio,” said Andrew Waranch, Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Spearmint.

NFI announces additional order from Ohio’s COTA for 14 New Flyer zero-emission, long-range electric buses, and associated charging infrastructure

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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ST. CLOUD, Minn., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that its subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”) received a new order from Central Ohio Transit Authority (“COTA”) for 14 zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses, purchased off the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services contract.

Key Points: 
  • Supported by Federal Transit Administration funds, this order follows COTA’s previous purchase of eight battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses, announced in May 2022.
  • COTA is an award-winning regional public transit provider serving the greater Columbus area and Central Ohio, delivering nearly 19 million annual passenger trips.
  • NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 120 cities in six countries.
  • Since opening in late 2017, the VIC has hosted over 300 interactive events, welcoming 5,000 industry professionals for EV and infrastructure training.

NFI receives award for 46 zero-emission, high-capacity buses from Wisconsin’s Metro Transit

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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ST. CLOUD, Minn., Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that the City of Madison (“Metro Transit”) ordered 46 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 60-foot heavy-duty transit buses (92 equivalent units or “EUs”). The purchase was supported by Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) funds.

Key Points: 
  • The high-capacity, zero-emission articulated buses will be configured with five doors to operate on Metro Transit’s new East-West Bus Rapid Transit system, which is expected to begin its service in 2024.
  • In addition, the new battery-electric buses for Metro Transit will be equipped with high-power batteries, providing 410 kWh of power to deliver more energy-efficient and longer-range zero-emission buses.
  • Metro Transit provides public transportation service throughout the City of Madison, Wisconsin, delivering more than 4.6 million annual fixed route bus and paratransit rides.
  • “Metro Transit is excited to partner with New Flyer to help make our ambitious BRT plans a reality,” said Justin Stuehrenberg, General Manager, Metro Transit.

CapMetro orders 30 chargers from NFI Infrastructure Solutions™ to support zero-emission mobility in Austin

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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The purchase is part of CapMetro’s five-year contract with NFI subsidiary of New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”) for up to 171 battery-electric buses and 427 chargers.

Key Points: 
  • The purchase is part of CapMetro’s five-year contract with NFI subsidiary of New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”) for up to 171 battery-electric buses and 427 chargers.
  • The Heliox depot overhead chargers will support CapMetro's initiative of transitioning to a battery-electric bus fleet.
  • NFI now continues to enable CapMetro’s transition to zero-emission mobility through its reliable, safe, and sustainable infrastructure services,” said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI.
  • “By leveraging NFI’s extensive experience in smart charging infrastructure, CapMetro will support zero-emission bus deployment in Austin, ultimately delivering cleaner, quieter mobility in Texas.”
    NFI Infrastructure Solutions is a service dedicated to providing safe and reliable infrastructure services for smart, sustainable mobility projects with more than 330 chargers installed to date.

NFI receives new contract for up to 157 buses from Pennsylvania’s PRT

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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In total, NFI will add 157 sixty-foot buses (314 EUs) to its backlog.

Key Points: 
  • In total, NFI will add 157 sixty-foot buses (314 EUs) to its backlog.
  • “Since 2011 NFI has delivered more than 130 vehicles to PRT, eight of which were battery-electric buses.
  • NFI continues to deliver the most advanced transit technology available in North America,” said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI.
  • NFI offers the widest range of zero-emission battery and fuel cell-electric buses and coaches, and its vehicles have completed over 85 million EV service miles.

TÜV SÜD America Announces Acquisition of Ruby Canyon Environmental, Inc., and Ruby Canyon México S.A. de C.V.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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TÜV SÜD America Inc. today announced the acquisition of Ruby Canyon Environmental, Inc., and Ruby Canyon México S.A. de C.V., an independent Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting, reporting, and auditing company, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and Mexico City, Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • TÜV SÜD America Inc. today announced the acquisition of Ruby Canyon Environmental, Inc., and Ruby Canyon México S.A. de C.V., an independent Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting, reporting, and auditing company, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and Mexico City, Mexico.
  • This acquisition will facilitate the growth of TÜV SÜD’s sustainability services under its Climate Action Certification (CAC) business and TÜV SÜD’s Green Energy & Sustainability strategy.
  • With the acquisition of Ruby Canyon Environmental, TÜV SÜD will strengthen its position within the growing market of decarbonization and sustainability in the USA, Mexico, and South America.
  • “We are excited about the addition of Ruby Canyon to TÜV SÜD.

SGS is Awarded the USGS Contract for Chemical Analysis of Geologic Materials

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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"SGS is proud to be considered a trusted partner to execute a key part of this important initiative," said Carlos Cordoba Piñeres, SGS North America Vice President of Natural Resources.

Key Points: 
  • "SGS is proud to be considered a trusted partner to execute a key part of this important initiative," said Carlos Cordoba Piñeres, SGS North America Vice President of Natural Resources.
  • "Finding avenues to support science, ongoing exploration, and discovery of information that benefit our clients and the mining industry is our utmost priority."
  • The contract was awarded to SGS based on 5 key parameters with the leading measure being technical merit through proficiency testing.
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Modine Battery Thermal Management System Selected for New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ All-Electric Bus

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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RACINE, Wis., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As health and environmental concerns accelerate the shift to zero-emission technologies, Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD, "Modine" or the "Company"), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today announced that leading global bus manufacturer, New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), has selected the Company's EVantage Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) in New Flyer's zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ heavy-duty transit bus model. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI),  a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions.

Key Points: 
  • With more than 300 US-made units in use, the Modine EVantage Battery Thermal Management System provides a rugged and dependable solution for New Flyer's battery-electric, zero-emission transit bus.
  • RACINE, Wis., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As health and environmental concerns accelerate the shift to zero-emission technologies, Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD, "Modine" or the "Company"), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today announced that leading global bus manufacturer, New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), has selected the Company's EVantage Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) in New Flyer's zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE NG heavy-duty transit bus model.
  • As a long-trusted supplier for our internal combustion platforms, Modine now delivers a battery thermal management solution aligned with the operational needs of our electric transit bus platform," said David White, Executive Vice President of Supply Management, NFI.
  • "Modine has provided New Flyer with thermal management systems for its internal combustion engine (ICE) buses for over five years.