White House National Climate Advisor

An Inside Look At The United States Automotive Industry

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

This crucial segment of the annual auto show consists of special auto industry-focused events and announcements that address the current state of the country’s essential automotive sector and its future initiatives.

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  • This crucial segment of the annual auto show consists of special auto industry-focused events and announcements that address the current state of the country’s essential automotive sector and its future initiatives.
  • With a major focus on the electric vehicle market and how the automotive industry as we know it is evolving today, the day's events will kick-off with a keynote speech by White House National Climate Advisor, Ali Zaidi.
  • These showstopping models are just another glimpse into the future of the automotive product line.
  • The Washington, D.C. Auto Show is the region’s largest indoor event and one of the top auto shows in the United States, featuring hundreds of new vehicles from the world’s top manufacturers.

Electric Is Back At The 2023 Washington, D.C. Auto Show

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Top manufacturers are hard at work reimagining and, at times, reinventing themselves to adapt to the big changes ahead for the automotive industry.

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  • Top manufacturers are hard at work reimagining and, at times, reinventing themselves to adapt to the big changes ahead for the automotive industry.
  • Arcimoto, the groundbreaking electric vehicle company is back with their three-wheel ‘fun utility vehicles’ and its engaging test track.
  • Von Mercier brings an all-new element to the show floor as they demonstrate its first ever Arosa Electric Sports Hovercraft.
  • This key political and industry led event adds to the Washington, D.C. Auto Show’s ability to remain aligned with the people and policies shaping the U.S. auto industry.

David J. Hayes, Former Special Assistant to the U.S. President for Climate Policy Joins Hydrostor as Strategic Advisor to the Board

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Most recently, Hayes served in the Biden Administration as Special Assistant to the President for Climate Policy where he worked on clean energy deployment issues.

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  • Most recently, Hayes served in the Biden Administration as Special Assistant to the President for Climate Policy where he worked on clean energy deployment issues.
  • During this time he was also a senior member of National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy’s White House team, which is advancing the Biden administration’s climate, conservation, and clean energy priorities.
  • Hydrostor is a leading large-scale, long duration energy storage solution provider supporting the energy transition to sustainable, low-impact, cost-effective, and reliable electricity system.
  • Hydrostor is advancing a significant pipeline of projects internationally using its patented Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) technology.

Washington, D.C. Auto Show Welcomes National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi As Keynote Speaker During Their Public Policy Day

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Washington, D.C., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For immediate release | December 1, 2022 | Washington, D.C. - The Washington, D.C. Auto Show announced today that White House National Climate Advisor, Ali Zaidi, will be the keynote speaker for their Public Policy Day on January 19, 2023.

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  • Washington, D.C., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For immediate release | December 1, 2022 | Washington, D.C. - The Washington, D.C. Auto Show announced today that White House National Climate Advisor, Ali Zaidi, will be the keynote speaker for their Public Policy Day on January 19, 2023.
  • Zaidi and his team have successfully taken instrumental steps forward in the fulfillment of clean energy and climate in our history.
  • We are thrilled to have Ali Zaidi speaking during our Public Policy Day of the 2023 Auto Show, said John O Donnell, CEO and President of the Washington, D.C. Auto Show.
  • Nikola CEO, Michael Lohscheller, is also scheduled to speak during the shows 2023 Public Policy Day.

Minister Wilkinson Releases Report on Public Charging Needs for Electric Vehicles in Canada

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Friday, August 26, 2022

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, released that report, entitled Canada's public charging needs Updated projections (the "Report"), conducted by Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors .

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  • Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, released that report, entitled Canada's public charging needs Updated projections (the "Report"), conducted by Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors .
  • This Report is an important piece of the puzzle to assess the country's charging landscape, guide decision-making and inform investment needs.
  • The Report provides an updated analysis of the 2018 Optimal charging ratio for Canada Report , also completed by Dunsky, to reflect an accelerated timeline for achieving 100-percent zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) market share of new sales.
  • "The independent findings in this report are consistent with Canada's targets for charging infrastructure we are on the right track.

AVANGRID Joins President Biden in Support of Efforts to Advance Offshore Wind, Address Climate Change

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

As a company truly committed to building a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, we support the Administrations action to advance the U.S. offshore wind industry and build climate resilient communities, taking crucial steps to tackle the urgent crisis of climate change, said Ignacio Galn.

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  • As a company truly committed to building a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, we support the Administrations action to advance the U.S. offshore wind industry and build climate resilient communities, taking crucial steps to tackle the urgent crisis of climate change, said Ignacio Galn.
  • The investment we are making in our three advanced offshore wind farms off the coast of Massachusetts alone will exceed $10 billion.
  • During the event, President Biden outlined a series of actions to advance the U.S. offshore wind industry and promote climate resilience while also creating jobs and lowering energy costs for families.
  • About AVANGRID: AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States.

Readout: Minister Guilbeault concludes first visit to Washington, D.C., focused on environmental collaboration with the U.S.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

The Minister met with White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy to discuss the urgency for climate action and the need for continued advancement of climate cooperation.

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  • The Minister met with White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy to discuss the urgency for climate action and the need for continued advancement of climate cooperation.
  • The Minister also met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to discuss environmental issues, and the devastating impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change, which know no borders.
  • The Minister highlighted Canada's efforts to raise global ambition to stop biodiversity loss, including through nature-based solutions.
  • The Minister met separately with Senators Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisianato discussclimate action and carbon pricing.

Job Creators Network Calls Out Biden for Inflation Spin

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Job Creators Network (JCN) is reacting to news that the Biden administration is shaking up the White House's economic spin team.Below is a statement from Elaine Parker, JCN Chief Communications Officer:

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  • WASHINGTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Job Creators Network (JCN) is reacting to news that the Biden administration is shaking up the White House's economic spin team.Below is a statement from Elaine Parker, JCN Chief Communications Officer:
    "If the Biden administration thinks that their policies are helping the economy and inflation, they are truly living in a fantasy land.
  • In their fairy tale, they blame anything and anyone for their current economic failure.
  • We wouldn't be surprised if they start blaming Republican leprechauns for gold inflation, the Easter Bunny for price gouging consumers for chocolate eggs, and Santa's Elves for supply chain issues caused by poor management of reindeer routes.
  • We nowhear that instead of actually fixing these problems with a team of economicand supply chain experts, the Biden administration is putting together a new communications team to betterspin thebad news.

Global Warming Solutions, Inc. Announces Design Implementation Moving Forward in the US With Distinguished Firm AQST

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Global Warming Solutions, Inc., (OTC: GWSO), a worldwide developer of technologies that help mitigate global warming and its effects on the planet announces a deal has been reached with AQST a prestigious American design institute.

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  • Global Warming Solutions, Inc., (OTC: GWSO), a worldwide developer of technologies that help mitigate global warming and its effects on the planet announces a deal has been reached with AQST a prestigious American design institute.
  • AQST-USA.COM specializes in aviation, aerospace, design implementation and is strategically located inside NASAs: John C. Stennis Space Center.
  • We have had difficulties finalizing our initial prototype due to geo-political instabilities and AQST will take over design as well as the prototype development.
  • It is my feeling that with this team, our battery will be built better than I had ever imagined possible.

Trane Technologies Joins U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge to Reduce Operational Emissions by 50% Within 10 Years

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Monday, February 28, 2022

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, today announced it has joined the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Better Climate Challenge, a national initiative aimed at mitigating climate change impacts while bolstering the clean energy economy.

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  • Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, today announced it has joined the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Better Climate Challenge, a national initiative aimed at mitigating climate change impacts while bolstering the clean energy economy.
  • Better Climate Challenge partners like Trane Technologies are committing to decarbonize their portfolio of buildings, plants, and fleets and share effective strategies to transition our economy to clean energy, said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm.
  • Managing and reducing energy use for positive environmental impacts has been a long-standing priority for Trane Technologies.
  • Throughout many years of collaboration with Trane Technologies, including the Better Plants Challenge, the DOE has supported our sustainability leadership.