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Fuel Retailers Urge Federal Highway Administration to Better Harmonize State Application Standards Under the NEVI Grant Program

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
SIGMA, EV, Federal Highway Administration, Convenience, Communication, EVS, Risk, Dots, FHWA, Food, Investment, NATSO, National Association, NACS, Pharmaceutical industry

The retail fuel industry supports the NEVI Program and is actively participating in the program in almost every state.

Key Points: 
  • The retail fuel industry supports the NEVI Program and is actively participating in the program in almost every state.
  • More than half of all EV charging stations under the NEVI grant program are set to be constructed at truck stops, travel centers, and other fuel retailers.
  • Differing state approaches to the NEVI grant application process, however, threaten to create a balkanized market with disparate, unpredictable consumer EV charging experiences between states.
  • Limiting the ability of fuel retailers to make a return on investment will discourage private businesses from applying for NEVI grants.

Fuel Retailers Respond to Administration's Final Rule for Lowering Carbon Emissions From Light-Duty Vehicles

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Electricity, SIGMA, EV, Congress, Convenience, Transport, Private sector, Carbon, EPA, Investment, NATSO, National Association, NACS, Administration, Renewable energy

"We share the Administration's objective of lowering transportation emissions and appreciate that the Biden Administration is trying to work toward a more viable approach to reducing carbon emissions from light-duty vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • "We share the Administration's objective of lowering transportation emissions and appreciate that the Biden Administration is trying to work toward a more viable approach to reducing carbon emissions from light-duty vehicles.
  • However, today's Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Regulations and Standards Final Rule represents only a modest improvement from the proposal.
  • "The fastest, most efficient way to lower carbon emissions remains through technology-neutral, market-oriented, consumer-focused policies that encourage all fueling technologies to improve their respective emissions.
  • Fuel retailers are at the forefront of investments in new refueling technologies and are actively investing in many technologies that reduce carbon emissions from transportation fuels.

Top Satellite Mobile Innovations of 2024 Revealed During MSUA's 2024 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Aircraft, Momentum, MEO, European Space Agency, Globalstar, HiSky, Transport, OBP, Award, MMIC, Telemetry, Starlink, Office of Space Commerce, Policy, Certification, Amazon, Partnership, Internet of things, HTS, Evolution, NMS, AWS, City, VSAT, COTM, Safety, ST Engineering, GEO, SpaceX, Video, Emergency, SIGMA, Organization, ESA, Agriculture, Internet, UAS, High-pass filter, Service, Use, NB, Globalsat Group, OQ, Inmarsat, Eutelsat, NOAA, Mining, LEO, VHF, Government, Growth, Apple Thunderbolt Display, Intelsat, SmarTone, Water, Human, Communications satellite

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), a global not-for-profit organization focused on amplifying the voice of satellite mobile solutions users and innovators, today celebrated with organizations earning satellite mobile innovation awards during SATELLITE 2024. Christine Joseph, Policy Advisor to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Space Commerce provided the keynote for the ceremony and Pacôme Révillon, Chief Executive Officer for Euroconsult, announced the mobile satellite initiatives earning awards.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mobile Satellite Users Association ( MSUA ), a global not-for-profit organization focused on amplifying the voice of satellite mobile solutions users and innovators, today celebrated with organizations earning satellite mobile innovation awards during SATELLITE 2024.
  • It was an honor to celebrate alongside all the finalists and the organizations that ultimately earned awards this year.
  • These highlighted innovations are enhancing connectivity, making it more secure, reliable, and accessible to a diverse range of users.
  • Aerospace Mobile Innovation – Iridium: Iridium Certus® aviation commercial service provides a secure cockpit domain with reliable voice and data capabilities.

NATSO, SIGMA Statement on National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
NATSO, SIGMA, Government, Joint, Investment, Interstate Highway System, Transport, Rail transport

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America's leading fuel marketers, issued the following statement today in response to the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation's National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, which aims to align investments and deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle infrastructure along national freight corridors.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America's leading fuel marketers, issued the following statement today in response to the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation's National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, which aims to align investments and deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle infrastructure along national freight corridors.
  • The following statement can be attributed to David Fialkov, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for NATSO and SIGMA.
  • "We are grateful that the Biden Administration is recognizing the critical link between how freight moves today and the efficient build out of a nationwide network of charging stations for medium and heavy-duty trucks.
  • For this to work, it needs to impose minimal disruption on how businesses operate today.

Highly Acclaimed by Global B2B Buyers, 16 Taiwanese SMEs Showcase Their International Trade Capabilities

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Yee, HSU, FMCG, LTD, Printing, ODM, Carbon, OEM, Competition, Golf, USD, Marketing, Alibaba Group, Certification, Data analysis, TIER, Electronics, The Hoffman Agency, SME, SIGMA, Textile, Communication, Motorcycle, ESG, DFK, AI, Ship, FUI, PEI, PAX, Growth, HARDWARE, Sports equipment, JET, OBM, CHIN, CNC, Ecosystem, ISO, Car, Online shopping

TAIPEI, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 16 finalists of the 10th "Taiwan E-Talent Competition" officially announced on 6 March. The selected finalists include internationally recognized hidden champions, seasoned manufacturing companies, and emerging stars in international trade. The diverse industries and product categories highlight the strong capabilities of Taiwan's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in products and services, earning widespread acclaim.

Key Points: 
  • The selected finalists include internationally recognized hidden champions, seasoned manufacturing companies, and emerging stars in international trade.
  • Taiwan E-Talent Competition announced the top 16 finalists, demonstrating Taiwan enterprises' solid quality trusted by international buyers.
  • The top 16 SMEs selected have witnessed the pivotal role of AI technology, data analysis, and short video content in business transformation.
  • They have also challenged conventional operations to achieve remarkable results in the international market, some even have developed a "one-stop" service and integrated trade model.

FUEL RETAILERS URGE EPA TO ISSUE WAIVER FOR E15

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
National Association, Ethanol, Gasoline, Transport, Sale, Letter, Season, NATSO, NACS, Biofuel, Convenience, EPA, Pressure, SIGMA

Circumstances emanating from the war in Ukraine coupled with recent unrest in the Middle East risk generating shipping disruptions, which will lead to a volatile fuel supply market.

Key Points: 
  • Circumstances emanating from the war in Ukraine coupled with recent unrest in the Middle East risk generating shipping disruptions, which will lead to a volatile fuel supply market.
  • "These circumstances create ongoing supply chain challenges, including a volatile fuel supply market," the fuel retail industry said.
  • Access to summertime E15 sales will help to insulate the United States from these geopolitical threats by allowing additional, domestically produced biofuels to be blended into the fuel supply.
  • While current fuel supplies are adequate to meet demand, Americans drive much more during the summer months.

Fuel Retailer Statement on Minnesota and Iowa National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program Request for Proposals

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Transport, Convenience, Public expenditure, Private sector, NATSO, Investment, EV, Public affairs, SIGMA, National Association, Renewable energy

The following statement can be attributed to Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman, Vice President of Public Affairs for NATSO.

Key Points: 
  • The following statement can be attributed to Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman, Vice President of Public Affairs for NATSO.
  • "As national trade associations, we generally refrain from engaging in state advocacy initiatives.
  • But we have serious concerns that the NEVI proposals put forth in Minnesota and Iowa will jeopardize private sector participation in a program that was clearly intended to kick start a cohesive, national charging network.
  • We have the locations, transparent pricing, security, and amenities that drivers have come to expect when they refuel.

SIGMA LITHIUM SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED AUDITED MINERAL RESOURCE BY 27% TO 109Mt: GROTA DO CIRILO IN BRAZIL BECOMES WORLD'S 4TH LARGEST OPERATING INDUSTRIAL PRE-CHEMICAL LITHIUM BENEFICIATION & MINING COMPLEX; GROTA DO CIRILO EXPECTED TO FURTHER INCREASE TO

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Lithium, NDC, National Instrument 43-101, Growth, MAIG, Resource, Mine, Exercise, Zoom, 50 metres, PRO, ELV, Carbon, DH, Figure, Technical report, Phase, RC, Exploration, Mining, Indication (medicine), SAO, SIGMA, LDM, National instrument

Newly revised NI 43-101 Mineral Resource estimate represents an increase of 27% from the previous technical report dated January 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Newly revised NI 43-101 Mineral Resource estimate represents an increase of 27% from the previous technical report dated January 2023.
  • Contained lithium carbonate equivalent tonnage also increased by 27% as Sigma Lithium maintained the high quality of its mineral resource while substantially increasing its scale.
  • Grota do Cirilo now becomes world's 4th largest operating industrial pre-chemical lithium beneficiation complex, fully integrated with 100% wholly-owned spodumene mining operations.
  • The revised audited mineral resource estimate represents a 27% increase when compared to the last technical report, dated January 2023.

Sigma Additive Solutions Announces Filing of Definitive Proxy Statement Relating to Proposed Acquisition and Shareholder Vote

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Hardware, Electronic Design Automation, Robotics, Technology, Software, Webcast, Annual, Acquisition, Annual general meeting, Telephone, Notice, SASI, Internet, 3D, SIGMA, Security (finance), Shareholder, Sigma

To vote in advance of the Annual Meeting through the internet, go to www.FCRVote.com/SASI to complete an electronic proxy card.

Key Points: 
  • To vote in advance of the Annual Meeting through the internet, go to www.FCRVote.com/SASI to complete an electronic proxy card.
  • INVESTORS AND SIGMA SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY SIGMA WITH THE SEC BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION.
  • Investors and Sigma security holders may obtain free copies of these documents at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html or by contacting the Sigma Additive Solutions Contact below.
  • Information regarding the interests of the directors and executive officers in the proposed transaction is included in the definitive proxy statement described above.

NATSO, SIGMA Statement on Department of Treasury Guidance for Implementation of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit

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Friday, December 15, 2023
Aviation, Eye, Government Affairs Institute, SIGMA, Treasury, Politics, Government, NATSO, SAF, Science, Airline, Renewable energy

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NATSO and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers issued the following statement today in response to the Department of the Treasury's December 13 guidance document governing the implementation of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blenders' tax credit.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NATSO and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers issued the following statement today in response to the Department of the Treasury's December 13 guidance document governing the implementation of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blenders' tax credit.
  • The following statement can be attributed to David Fialkov, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for NATSO and SIGMA.
  • "The truck stop, fuel marketing, trucking and rail industries along with the environmental community have long observed that the present statutory language of the sustainable aviation fuel tax credit does not create a pathway for applying the current GREET life-cycle model to SAF.
  • In today's announcement, the Department of Treasury makes clear that it agrees.