ZEVS

Federal Investment for New EV Chargers Across Ontario

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The chargers are expected to be installed by November 2025 and will help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease.

Key Points: 
  • The chargers are expected to be installed by November 2025 and will help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease.
  • To date, federal investments are helping to deploy over 47,000 EV chargers across the country.
  • The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program provides funding to support the installation of EV chargers in multi-use residential buildings, at workplaces, on-street, at public places and where EV fleets are serviced.
  • Over 50 models qualify for the federal iZEV purchase incentive in 2023, which is an 80 percent increase from 2019.

Beam Global Announces New Federal Customers Placed First-Time Orders for EV ARC Solar-Powered EV Charging Systems

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, announced six federal customers have placed first-time orders, expanding the Beam Global footprint among its existing federal customers.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, announced six federal customers have placed first-time orders, expanding the Beam Global footprint among its existing federal customers.
  • The new federal customers, most of which are receiving numerous sustainable EV ARC™ charging systems powered 100% by renewable energy, are:
    United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR, federal contractor)
    “Rapid deployment, energy resiliency, energy security and disaster preparedness are becoming key decision factors in the EV charging infrastructure build out, for federal, state and local government entities.
  • The continued expansion of EV ARC deployments demonstrates the increasing need for rapidly deployed, energy resilient and highly scalable solutions,” said Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global.
  • We agree with the goal to have 25% of EV charging infrastructure be off-grid, locally generated, locally stored and locally delivered, powered by 100% renewable energy.

Cross-Industry Coalition, Powering America’s Commercial Transportation, Launches to Accelerate Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Deployments

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Coalition membership is open to all stakeholders with an interest in accelerating the deployment of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the requisite infrastructure, including other OEMs, infrastructure developers, electric utilities and grid operators, and others.

Key Points: 
  • Coalition membership is open to all stakeholders with an interest in accelerating the deployment of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the requisite infrastructure, including other OEMs, infrastructure developers, electric utilities and grid operators, and others.
  • Quickly deploying reliable and accessible ZEV infrastructure to power the nation’s commercial transportation fleet necessitates distinct considerations for capital investment, electrical grid upgrades and dedicated charging equipment.
  • "Commercial vehicle customers require fast, reliable, affordable, and convenient power to effectively deploy ZEV fleets at scale," said Mathias Carlbaum, president and CEO of Navistar.
  • The Coalition also champions practical and efficient infrastructure solutions capable of supporting increasing M/HD ZEV deployments.

Beam Global Receives $4.8M Order from U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Sustainable EV Charging Infrastructure Products

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered 47 Beam EV ARC™ sustainable off-grid charging systems and 16 ARC Mobility™ trailers to enable efficient transportation of the products.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered 47 Beam EV ARC™ sustainable off-grid charging systems and 16 ARC Mobility™ trailers to enable efficient transportation of the products.
  • Executive Order (EO) 14057 , Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, prioritizes federal investment in energy-resilient infrastructure for EV charging, powered by locally produced and delivered renewable energy for America’s next-generation electricity supply.
  • The Beam EV ARC™ systems are off-grid and powered by renewable energy, generating and storing their own clean electricity.
  • Each system is deployed with no construction, no electrical work, no utility connection and is delivered as a turnkey sustainable charging solution.

Beam Global Receives $7.4M Order from the U.S. Army for 88 Off-Grid EV ARC™ Electric Vehicle Charging Systems

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The purchase was made through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract Number 47QSWA21D0006 which simplifies the federal procurement process and ensures best pricing.

Key Points: 
  • The purchase was made through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract Number 47QSWA21D0006 which simplifies the federal procurement process and ensures best pricing.
  • The U.S. Army is building a more sustainable and energy-resilient future for its fleet and its facilities across the country.
  • The EV ARC™ systems support Executive Order 14057 calling for 100% zero-emission federal fleet light duty vehicle acquisitions by 2027 and will support the growing fleet of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs).
  • “As federal fleet electrification initiatives like Executive Order 14057 gain momentum, we expect continued growth in the federal sector.

Federal Investment to Deliver 56 New EV Chargers across Halifax

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The installation of the chargers is expected to begin in the spring of 2024 to help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease.

Key Points: 
  • The installation of the chargers is expected to begin in the spring of 2024 to help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease.
  • Today's announcement of 56 new chargers in the HRM will help ensure EV drivers can get where they need to go with confidence and ease."
  • This funding will help us deliver chargers to communities throughout the municipality as we work to decarbonize transportation."
  • Over 50 models qualify for the federal iZEV purchase incentive in 2023, which is an 80 percent increase from 2019.

Thailand has approved the second phase of EV subsidy measures for the 4-year period (2024 - 2027)

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The EV Board has approved the second phase of EV Package, known as EV 3.5, for 4 years (2024-2027) to promote EV industry's continuous growth and to facilitate investment opportunities in EV manufacturing in Thailand for new players.

Key Points: 
  • The EV Board has approved the second phase of EV Package, known as EV 3.5, for 4 years (2024-2027) to promote EV industry's continuous growth and to facilitate investment opportunities in EV manufacturing in Thailand for new players.
  • The package aims to support investment covering the entire EV industry ecosystem.
  • Companies who have already participated in EV 3 are eligible to apply these measures complying with the conditions and regulations.
  • The first nine months of the program (January- September 2023) recorded new EV registrations for 50,340 units, marking 7.6 times higher compared to the same period last year.

Success of Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales Regulation Depends on Enhanced Efforts to Address Consumer Affordability and Charging Concerns

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 15, 2023) - Automakers are committed to electrification, investing over USD $1.2 trillion globally into the transformation.

Key Points: 
  • Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 15, 2023) - Automakers are committed to electrification, investing over USD $1.2 trillion globally into the transformation.
  • However, the regulated sales targets for zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) soon to be released by Environment and Climate Change Canada Minister, Steven Guilbeault, will not be achievable without more ambitious government efforts to address Canadians' concerns with vehicle affordability and charging infrastructure.
  • "Regulating vehicle sales will make life even more unaffordable for Canadians," said Brian Kingston, President & CEO, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association.
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Beam Global Announces Continuing Orders for EV ARC Solar-Powered EV Charging Systems from Multiple Federal Agencies

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

“Rapid deployment, energy resiliency, energy security and disaster preparedness are becoming key decision factors in the EV charging infrastructure build out, for federal, state and local government entities.

Key Points: 
  • “Rapid deployment, energy resiliency, energy security and disaster preparedness are becoming key decision factors in the EV charging infrastructure build out, for federal, state and local government entities.
  • The continued expansion of EV ARC deployments demonstrates the increasing need for rapidly deployed, energy resilient and highly scalable solutions,” said Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global.
  • We agree with the goal to have 25% of EV charging infrastructure be off-grid, locally generated, locally stored and locally delivered, powered by 100% renewable energy.
  • Beam products can be procured through the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract Number 47QSWA21D0006 which simplifies the federal procurement process and ensures best pricing.

Collaboration between government, industry, and educational institutions is a must for communities and workers to benefit from Ontario’s growing zero-emissions vehicle sector, says Smart Prosperity Institute

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

OTTAWA, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the past two years alone, Ontario has attracted $16.5 billion in investments from global automakers, the Canadian federal government, and ZEV batteries and battery materials suppliers to grow the province’s emerging ZEV and battery manufacturing supply chain. This is a big opportunity for the province, and for workers to have good, high-quality careers in communities throughout Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • This is a big opportunity for the province, and for workers to have good, high-quality careers in communities throughout Ontario.
  • But does Ontario have the workforce with the skills needed to support the growth of this opportunity?
  • Policymakers need to address these needs if individuals, their communities, and Ontario are to benefit from this clean growth opportunity.
  • If the province, communities, and workers are to benefit from this growing economic opportunity, governments, industry, and educational institutions will need to work together to tackle the big challenges.