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STAX Engineering Granted First California Air Resources Board Executive Order for Auto Carrier Vessels

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LONG BEACH, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STAX Engineering, a leader in maritime emissions capture and control, received the first California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order for emissions capture and control services on auto carrier (ro-ro) vessels.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STAX Engineering, a leader in maritime emissions capture and control, received the first California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order for emissions capture and control services on auto carrier (ro-ro) vessels.
  • STAX, a CARB grantee, is the only operator authorized to service two of the most common maritime vessel classes: container vessels and auto carriers in California.
  • “Auto-carrier vessels represent an important piece of the at-berth emissions puzzle in California and around the world,” said STAX Engineering CEO, Mike Walker.
  • To date, STAX has treated 55 at-berth vessels for a cumulative of 3,150 hours and 22.1 tons of pollutants controlled—and counting.

Class 4-5 RIZON Electric Trucks Officially Hit the Streets Throughout California

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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RIZON trucks, exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Velocity EV, are set to revolutionize urban delivery applications by driving both economic and environmental sustainability.

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  • RIZON trucks, exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Velocity EV, are set to revolutionize urban delivery applications by driving both economic and environmental sustainability.
  • RIZON trucks can be customized with several different load body options for local goods movement, urban deliveries, and refrigerated deliveries.
  • Equipped with an electric power take-off (ePTO) controllable from the cab, these trucks offer added versatility for specialized equipment such as reefer belt drives and hydraulic pumps.
  • Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing: To provide California businesses with accessible zero-emission commercial vehicle solutions, Velocity has five e18L RIZON box trucks available for immediate rental or lease.

Demand for REE Automotive Full By-Wire EVs Continues to Grow as Orderbook Value Surpasses $50 Million

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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TEL AVIV, Israel, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REE Automotive Ltd. (Nasdaq: REE), an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, today announced key business updates, leading with the current order value book value surpassing $50 million and the expansion of REE’s authorized dealer network, which now covers 66 locations of sales and service across the U.S. and Canada.

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  • REE continues to grow its presence in Canada adding new dealers - Kaizen Automotive Group and Macnab EV Sales Corp – and one new dealer in Washington, Pacific Mobility Group , to its North American Authorized Dealer Network.
  • All new dealers have placed orders for P7-C electric chassis cabs.
  • In Washington, fleets are eligible for federal IRA incentives and we expect Washington to adopt a state incentive program in the future.
  • To learn more about REE Automotive’s patented technology and unique value proposition that position the company to break new ground in e-mobility, visit www.ree.auto .

REE Automotive P7-C Receives CARB Certifications

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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TEL AVIV, Israel, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REE Automotive Ltd. (Nasdaq: REE), an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, which recently announced FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certification, today announced it has received two certifications from California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) on the Class 4 P7-C chassis cab. The two certifications include (1) Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) covering the complete vehicle and (2) the new Zero Emission Powertrain (“ZEP”) certification. In addition to California, several other states are expected to adopt the Phase 2 GHG and ZEP requirements in the coming years.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REE Automotive Ltd. (Nasdaq: REE), an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, which recently announced FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certification, today announced it has received two certifications from California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) on the Class 4 P7-C chassis cab.
  • The two certifications include (1) Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) covering the complete vehicle and (2) the new Zero Emission Powertrain (“ZEP”) certification.
  • CARB certification is a requirement for eligibility for several state incentives, which combined with federal can total over $100,000 per vehicle depending on customer location.
  • “Being CARB certified unlocks many doors for us and for our customers as we can now sell in California, and I am excited for our California dealers as they start to receive their Powered by REE trucks,” said Daniel Barel, CEO and co-founder of REE Automotive.

Redwood Logistics Identifies Key Climate Regulations Shippers Must Consider in 2024 in Initial ‘Sustainability in Logistics’ Report

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest growing fourth party logistics (4PL) providers in North America, today launched the company’s initial ‘Sustainability in Logistics’ report, identifying regulations and obstacles that shippers need to consider as part of their operations to track their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission footprints and sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest growing fourth party logistics (4PL) providers in North America, today launched the company’s initial ‘Sustainability in Logistics’ report, identifying regulations and obstacles that shippers need to consider as part of their operations to track their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission footprints and sustainability.
  • Under Governor Gavin Newsom's administration, this has only continued to expand in manners that will impact shippers, manufacturers, fleet owners, and brokers alike.
  • Redwood’s first ‘Sustainability in Logistics’ report also indicates a need for companies to continue shifting focus towards sustainable operations.
  • As a leading 4PL provider, Redwood is uniquely positioned to assist shippers as they strive to meet these upcoming challenges.

Stellantis and California Partner to Drive Carbon Emissions Reduction Efforts

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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As part of the agreement with CARB, Stellantis pledged to expand its ongoing commitment to strengthen its electrification offensive through educational efforts for U.S. consumers and dealers on the benefits of electric vehicles (EV).

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  • As part of the agreement with CARB, Stellantis pledged to expand its ongoing commitment to strengthen its electrification offensive through educational efforts for U.S. consumers and dealers on the benefits of electric vehicles (EV).
  • This includes collaborating with Veloz, the leader in promoting EV awareness efforts, providing discounted EVs to organizations in disadvantaged communities, and building upon ongoing efforts and contributing an additional $10 million for the installation of public EV chargers.
  • “Together, we have found a win-win solution that is good for the customer and good for the planet,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.
  • Stellantis is on track to become a carbon net zero corporation by 2038, all scopes included, with single-digit percentage compensation of remaining emissions.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Dropping in Key Sectors, but California Still Not on Pace to Achieve 2030 Climate Goal as Emissions Rebound Following Lockdown

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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If you look at the trajectory since 2010, California won’t meet our 2030 climate goal until 2047.

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  • If you look at the trajectory since 2010, California won’t meet our 2030 climate goal until 2047.
  • But overall, greenhouse gas emissions from passenger cars, heavy-duty trucks, and other vehicles were more than 10% lower in 2021 compared to 2019.
  • California’s cement plants account for two percent of total statewide carbon emissions and almost 10 percent of industrial emissions.
  • Despite light-duty vehicles emissions increasing 10.6% (+10.0 MMTCO2e) from 2020 to 2021, overall transportation emissions are trending downward in California.

City of Richmond in California Selects Beam Global EV ARC™ Product to Power Car Share Program in Underserved Community

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 29, 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 that the City of Richmond in California has selected EV ARC™ sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging to power their car share program, which offers flexible transportation benefitting underserved communities. EV ARC™ systems are purchased through the California Department of General Services (DGS) Contract #1-22-61-16, which serves to simplify the government procurement process and make select solutions available statewide at the best negotiated pricing.

Key Points: 
  • Because EV ARC™ systems generate and store their own clean electricity, there is no utility bill to pay, making them an ideal solution for car share programs especially in underserved communities.
  • This initiative is part of the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Project (CMO) program, made possible by Richmond Community Foundation, Miocar and funding from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
  • The program includes electric vehicles and sustainable charging to provide underserved community members access to clean transportation.
  • “We’ve seen an increase in car share programs across the country and they can be especially life-changing in underserved communities,” said Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global.

Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) Partners Celebrate Milestone as NFI Deploys 50 Zero-Emission Trucks and Powers Up Electric Charging Depot

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Ontario, California, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, partners of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) proudly announce a significant achievement in sustainable transportation.

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  • Ontario, California, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, partners of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) proudly announce a significant achievement in sustainable transportation.
  • JETSI project partner, NFI, a leading North American third-party supply chain solutions provider, has officially received all 50 Class 8 battery-electric trucks funded through the project—including 30 Freightliner eCascadia trucks and 20 Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
  • "NFI is committed to driving innovation and sustainability in the logistics and trucking industries," said Brian Webb, president of port services, NFI.
  • "Daimler Truck North America congratulates NFI on the successful deployment of Freightliner eCascadia trucks as part of the JETSI project.

Hexagon Agility receives orders for Class 8 series trucks piloting the new Cummins X15N CNG engine

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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The orders come in addition to existing pilots that are already on the road with Hexagon Agility fuels systems.

Key Points: 
  • The orders come in addition to existing pilots that are already on the road with Hexagon Agility fuels systems.
  • As of February, Kenworth Truck Company, one of the top three truck OEMs in North America, is the first to open its order books for trucks powered by the Cummins X15N engine.
  • Kenworth and Cummins have stated that trucks equipped with the X15N engine will be in serial production by mid-2024 with initial deliveries expected early in the third quarter.
  • “The launch of the Cummins X15N, 15-liter engine will triple the addressable market for heavy-duty natural gas trucks over the next few years,” says Eric Bippus, EVP Sales and Systems, Hexagon Agility.