Mayors National Climate Action Agenda

ALLY Energy and Houston Energy Community Welcome the US Department of Energy to Discuss Environmental Justice and an Equitable Energy Transition

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To commemorate the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, the Houston energy community, brought together by ALLY Energy, is convening with the US Department of Energy (DOE) to explore the progress Houston has made since 2017 on climate resiliency and on ensuring a just energy transition. Hurricane Harvey was a significant recent reminder of the critical need for climate resilience and for the transition to net-zero economies to be inclusive and just – so no one is left behind.

Key Points: 
  • "A just and inclusive energy transition doesn't happen without a strong partnership between the private and public sector.
  • ALLY Energy will also present Mayor Houston with its first Lifetime Achievement GRIT Award for his work on climate resiliency.
  • "I am honored and humbled to accept the first ALLY Energy Lifetime Achievement GRIT Award," said Mayor Sylvester Turner.
  • ALLY Energy is the leading energy workforce platform that builds culture, careers, and skills for an equitable transition.

Audi Q4 e-tron is 2022 Green Car of the Year; Green Car Awards Winners Include Lucid, Tesla, Hyundai, BrightDrop, and Chevrolet

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

It's joined by an exceptional field of winners in five additional Green Car Awards categories including the Lucid Air, Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Hyundai IONIQ 5, BrightDrop EV600, and Tesla Model S Plaid.

Key Points: 
  • It's joined by an exceptional field of winners in five additional Green Car Awards categories including the Lucid Air, Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Hyundai IONIQ 5, BrightDrop EV600, and Tesla Model S Plaid.
  • "This is a well-earned win for Audi and its exceptional Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com .
  • Since the first Green Car of the Year was announced in 2005, the Green Car Awards have expanded to recognize an increasing array of 'greener' vehicles in categories important to consumers.
  • Two additional awards, 2022 Green Truck of the Year and 2022 Family Green Car of the Year, will be announced at the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show on November 12.

Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2022 Green Car of the Year's All-Electric Field, Other High-Profile Green Car Awards

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Friday, October 22, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Car Journal has announced finalists for six award categories in its prestigious 2022 Green Car Awards™ program, including the industry's coveted Green Car of the Year®. Finalists for the magazine's signature 2022 Green Car of the Year award are the Audi Q4 e-tron, BMW i4, Kia EV6, Rivian R1T, and Volvo C40 Recharge.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Car Journal has announced finalists for six award categories in its prestigious 2022 Green Car Awards program, including the industry's coveted Green Car of the Year.
  • "This marks the first time in Green Car of the Year's 17 year history that all finalists are battery electric vehicles, and the only time a truck has made the Green Car of the Year field," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com .
  • Green Car Journal'sannual Green Car of the Year winner is selected by an esteemed jury representing the nation's important energy efficiency and environmental organizations, plus celebrity auto expert Jay Leno and Green Car Journal staff.
  • Green Car of the Year has headlined the Green Car Awards since 2005 and has been joined by awards in other significant categories over the years.