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First Hydrogen-Fueled Vessel in the US Receives US Coast Guard Approval to Enter Commercial Service

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星期二, 五月 21, 2024
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The ceremony took place last Friday afternoon onboard the bow of the vessel, along with several members of the US Coast Guard and other project stakeholders.

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  • The ceremony took place last Friday afternoon onboard the bow of the vessel, along with several members of the US Coast Guard and other project stakeholders.
  • We are immensely grateful for the support from the US Coast Guard and all our partners along the path to completion,” said Pace Ralli, CEO of SWITCH.
  • After the initial demonstration period, SWITCH will put the vessel into a more permanent ferry route.
  • The SWITCH solutions are flexible and tailored for vessel operators needing to comply with emissions regulations, providing a streamlined path to achieving a carbon-neutral fleet over time.

Allied Climate Partners Makes Inaugural Catalytic Investment, Anchors SEACEF II First Close

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星期一, 一月 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Climate Partners (ACP), the innovative philanthropic investment organization recently launched at COP28 , today celebrated the first close of the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II), managed by Clime Capital .

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Climate Partners (ACP), the innovative philanthropic investment organization recently launched at COP28 , today celebrated the first close of the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II), managed by Clime Capital .
  • "Managed by Clime Capital, SEACEF II will provide the catalytic capital required for early-stage developers and businesses to deliver renewable energy, energy efficiency, and grid solutions across the region.
  • Allied Climate Partners is proud to be the anchor junior equity investor in SEACEF II, providing SEACEF II with catalytic, first-loss, capital and working alongside Clime Capital to mobilize other investors to participate.
  • As with SEACEF II, ACP anticipates providing catalytic, junior equity to initial investment managers in Africa, the Caribbean & Central America, and India.

SWITCH Maritime Secures $10M to Expand Hydrogen and Electric Ferry Fleet in US

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023
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SWITCH Maritime LLC, a US-based company developing electrified, zero-emission ferries powered by battery and hydrogen fuel cell, has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Nexus Development Capital to grow its fleet.

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  • SWITCH Maritime LLC, a US-based company developing electrified, zero-emission ferries powered by battery and hydrogen fuel cell, has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Nexus Development Capital to grow its fleet.
  • “Our objective is to take the stress out of the energy transition for ferry operators,” says Pace Ralli, CEO of SWITCH Maritime.
  • Establishing a regulatory framework for this technology unlocks the possibility of progressing to larger ferry designs capable of operating at higher speeds on longer routes.
  • SWITCH is actively working on additional expansion designs for 150-, 300- and 450-passenger zero-emission ferries, leveraging the lessons learned from its flagship vessel and is ready to grow its fleet in key ferry markets across the US.

Xavier Marlé joins Quickplay as Regional Sales Director, Southeast Asia & Australia/New Zealand

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星期二, 十一月 21, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Xavier Marlé, who has helped to shape technology transformations and business successes for media and entertainment companies throughout the Asia-Pacific and EMEA markets, has been named Regional Sales Director, Southeast Asia & Australia/New Zealand for Quickplay.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Xavier Marlé, who has helped to shape technology transformations and business successes for media and entertainment companies throughout the Asia-Pacific and EMEA markets, has been named Regional Sales Director, Southeast Asia & Australia/New Zealand for Quickplay.
  • "We are continuing to invest in Asia as demand for Quickplay's cloud native, modular platform continues to grow," said Paul Pastor, CBO and Co-Founder of Quickplay.
  • "Xavier Marlé has the strong engineering background, the keen understanding of customers' needs, and the deep relationships to help Quickplay customers build products that will deliver business success today and in the future."
  • "With Generative AI on every streaming provider's roadmap, architecture will matter more than ever to OTT success in the coming years," said Marlé.

Low-carbon Investor Nexus Development Capital Increases Capital Commitments to $50 Million, Funds North America's First Zero-Emission Hydrogen Ferry Fleet, SWITCH Maritime

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexus Development Capital today announced a second capital raise, bringing total managed capital to $50 million. A market leader in funding energy transition and low-carbon infrastructure assets, Nexus Development Capital will use the growth infusion to continue providing small-check investments to sustainable infrastructure solutions, helping to bridge the gap between project concept and implementation.

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  • As its sixth investment, Nexus Development Capital has funded SWITCH Maritime , a pioneer that is bringing the first zero-emissions ferry fleets to North American waters.
  • After two years of sustained growth, Nexus Development Capital has established itself as a market leader in funding renewable and circular economy assets.
  • Nexus Development Capital has invested in sustainable agriculture, recycling, carbon capture, renewable natural gas, biochar, and hydrogen.
  • "This new capital infusion allows us to help companies, like SWITCH, achieve the scale required to make material environmental impacts."

Government of Canada recognizes postsecondary institutions for their work in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion

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星期四, 四月 27, 2023
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Informed by these sources of evidence, institutions set forth innovative and ambitious initiatives in their action plans that will help measure their progress over the years.

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  • Informed by these sources of evidence, institutions set forth innovative and ambitious initiatives in their action plans that will help measure their progress over the years.
  • "The Dimensions recipients have made a significant voluntary commitment to being change leaders for the Canadian post-secondary sector.
  • The work they have accomplished can assist the entire research ecosystem become more equitable, diverse, accessible and inclusive to attract and retain talent.
  • The recipients are part of a cohort of 17 Canadian postsecondary institutions that co-developed the Canadian program adapted to the country's realities.

Corey Stapleton & The Pretty Pirates Release Second Album 'Anchors Aweigh'

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星期五, 十二月 2, 2022
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BILLINGS, Mont., Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corey Stapleton & The Pretty Pirates continue their busy year, following up the critically acclaimed debut album 'Seachange' with another smashing country rock album, 'Anchors Aweigh'.

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  • BILLINGS, Mont., Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corey Stapleton & The Pretty Pirates continue their busy year, following up the critically acclaimed debut album 'Seachange' with another smashing country rock album, 'Anchors Aweigh'.
  • The 12-song album features Stapleton's fearless songwriting and vocals with a dynamic range of songs including 'I Believed You Then', 'Anchors Aweigh' and 'Summer in Montana'.
  • Stapleton stunned the Montana political scene last year when the 55-year-old politician released "Western Son", a somewhat biographical song contemplating America's potential by merging music and statesmanship.
  • 'Anchors Aweigh' by Corey Stapleton & The Pretty Pirates is available on all streaming platforms.

Former Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton Says 'Pay It Forward', Announces Bid for U.S. President 2024

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星期五, 十一月 11, 2022
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BILLINGS, Mont., Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton has formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for U.S. President in the 2024 election cycle.

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  • BILLINGS, Mont., Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton has formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for U.S. President in the 2024 election cycle.
  • Stapleton, 55, served in the Montana state senate from 2001-2009, and most recently was elected Montana Secretary of State from 2017-2021.
  • With a 'Pay it Forward' campaign slogan, Stapleton says it's time for America to shift our focus to the economic future of the next generation.
  • "We're failing our children and grandchildren by racking up massive national debt, stealing part of their future.

Zero Emission Industries Announces First Close of Series A Funding Round by Chevron New Energies, Crowley

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星期四, 九月 8, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zero Emission Industries (ZEI), a leading hydrogen technology company for maritime, announced today the first close of its Series A funding round. The round is led by Chevron New Energies with additional investment from U.S.-based shipping and logistics company Crowley. The new funds are expected to enable ZEI to roll out their next generation fully integrated marine power system and scale quickly to meet the demand within the maritime industry for their zero emission propulsion solutions.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zero Emission Industries (ZEI), a leading hydrogen technology company for maritime, announced today the first close of its Series A funding round.
  • The round is led by Chevron New Energies with additional investment from U.S.-based shipping and logistics company Crowley.
  • Chevron and Crowley bring a wealth of global experience and an ability to scale deployment across the marine market.
  • Zero Emission Industries formerly Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine, launched 2017, is a cutting edge hydrogen technology company that develops and sells power systems for a range of marine applications.

ZERO EMISSION INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES FIRST CLOSE OF SERIES A FUNDING ROUND BY CHEVRON NEW ENERGIES AND CROWLEY

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星期四, 九月 8, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Emission Industries (ZEI), a leading hydrogen technology company for maritime, announced today the first close of its Series A funding round.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Emission Industries (ZEI), a leading hydrogen technology company for maritime, announced today the first close of its Series A funding round.
  • The round is led by Chevron New Energies with additional investment from U.S.-based shipping and logistics company Crowley.
  • Chevron and Crowley bring a wealth of global experience and an ability to scale deployment across the marine market.
  • Zero Emission Industries formerly Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine, launched 2017, is a cutting edge hydrogen technology company that develops and sells power systems for a range of marine applications.