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World's first announcement of B-sample shipment of solid-state battery cells to global automaker, Mercedes-Benz AG, by Factorial, Inc. an industry leader in the development of solid-state battery technology for electric vehicle (EV) applications. #electricvehicle (EV) applications #lithiumbatteries CleanTechnica #solidstatebatterytechnology #

New Fast-Charger Battery Plant Opens in North Carolina The first US DC fast charger factory opens in Durham, North Carolina. #EVbatteries #EVCHARGINGSTATIONS  #EVCHARGERS  #DCFASTCHARGING

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NYC's largest battery storage installation will power more than 10,000 homes during peak demand, and will be the region’s first power facility to be repurposed for battery storage. #batterystorage #NYC

US CLEAN TECH MANUFACTURERS GET NEW PROTECTION WITH NEW TARIFFS ON $18B IN CHINESE IMPORTS #china #evbatteries #semiconductors #imports #tariffs

GLOBAL INVESTMENT IN CLEAN ENERGY SKYROCKETS #cleanenergy #batterymanufacturing #solar #cleantech

CITY OF FREMONT & RK LOGISTICS PARTNER IN CALIFORNIA’S FIRST “BATTERY SUMMIT” Lily Mei, mayor of Fremont, CA, said the city is committed to supporting advanced cleantech manufacturing and supply chain support services. “We are incredibly excited for battery distribution facility in Fremont. We know creating a vibrant battery ecosystem takes a village, and we’re grateful to be in such great company with RK Logistics, its partners and our other supporters in local and state government at this inaugural California Battery Summit. The event spotlights RK’s new 210,000 sq. ft. lithium-ion battery production, secure storage, and distribution facility--California’s largest--and the first to be compliant with the latest state building and safety code standards for batteries. Joe Maclean, RK’s president and chief executive, noted that RK has been providing lithium-ion battery logistics to Silicon Valley clients since 2014. “This state-of-the-art facility will be the crown jewel in our growing network of high-tech warehousing facilities supporting lithium-ion-battery production, storage and distribution.” The new facility is RK’s 15th in the greater Bay Area and compliments the company’s national battery storage and distribution in Michigan, Texas, Arizona and New York. Based in Fremont for over 35 years, RK has grown into a 1.6 million square foot network of warehousing in Northern California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Austin, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona, and a growing presence in New York and the Northeastern U.S.. The facility, at 47020 Kato Road in Fremont, was developed by Link Logistics, and is set to open in June. For more information: (800) 821-7700 www.rklogisticsgroup.com Pictured at a recent city-sponsored Battery Summit(L-R): Rock Magnan, Sr. Vice-President and James Bryant, Chief Operating Officer, RK Logistics; Lily Mei, Mayor, City of Fremont; Michael Powell, Director, Business Development, RK Logistics; and Rebecca Crowley, a principal with permitting consultant firm Safety and Compliance Consulting LLC.

RK ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR EXECUTIVE SUMMIT April 3-4 In support of RK's 30+ years of focus and expertise on custom logistics solutions for the semiconductor industry, SVP Rock Magnan and Business Development Director Mike Powell are joining other industry executives in Arizona to share successes and challenges in supporting the growth of the semiconductor industry as part of a trusted network. To set a meeting time, reach out to Rock: rock.magnan@rklogisticsgroup.com, or Michael: michael.powell@rklogisticsgroup.com  #ISES #semiconductor

RK LOGISTICS GROUP CEO JOE MACLEAN ANNOUNCES EMPLOYEE PROMOTION TO HEAD SALES & SERVICE EXPANSION: "I'm thrilled to announce that our head of sales and business development, Mike Powell, will now lead a vital new initiative to build and lead a team of sales professionals for key regions like California, Texas, Michigan, and Arizona. Mike has been a key member of the RK team for over twenty years, building relationships with our valued clients, and contributing significantly to RK's growth. My vision is to establish RK as the premier provider of semiconductor and EV logistics services in the Western United States. RK has always been known for our exceptional service, and keeping customer relationships, even during tough economic times. Our employees' dedication has been crucial to RK's success, and I'm confident we'll achieve even more together." Please join us in congratulating Mike. #semiconductorlogistics #EVlogistics

Electric Vehicle Mandates fom New York City & Other Metro Areas Create New Supply Chain Challenges, Opportunities RK Logistics has recently acquired an east coast trucking company as part of an expansion plan using “tuck-in” acquisitions—a strategy of acquiring smaller complementary businesses to expand service offerings, and reach new geographic markets—which gives sellers capital and resources they need to survive and grow. This was the rationale behind California-based RK Logistics’ latest move, leaping across the country to acquire a small regional trucking company on Long Island. The deal gives RK a foothold in the New York City market and extends into New Jersey and Connecticut. The New York City area is a key market for electric vehicles and supporting EV technologies. The city wants all for-hire taxis and rideshare cars — more than 100,000 vehicles — to be EVs by 2030. That’s in addition to vehicles in the city’s fleet. On Time, which has a terminal on Long Island and specializes in delivering bulky less than-truckload goods, operates with team drivers in New York City’s five boroughs. According to Joe MacLean, chairman and CEO of RK Logistics Group, On Time trucking is the first of over 100 acquisitions considered. “With significant interest from customers who wanted EV technology logistics, the next logical place to go was the East Coast,” MacLean said. On Time’s founder Daniel Leitgeb will continue leading the trucking company as president, ensuring continuity in customer service, as they expand services into EV industries, as well as other high-tech, high-value goods. #evbatteries #newyork #lessthantruckload #logistics