Electric Cars to Dominate the Market in 2040

A dedicated member of the Beaver, Utah, community, Mark J. Yardley serves as the CEO of High Country Fuels where he manages a portfolio of truck service stations, hotel inns, and convenience stores. To cater to the needs of his customers, Mark J. Yardley plans to install electric charging units at several branch stations.

According to a newly released annual long-term forecast report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, electric vehicles will account for 57 percent of all passenger car sales around the world in 2040. Additionally, the Electric Vehicle Outlook 2019 report indicates that the total sale of electric vehicles will increase from 2 million as of 2018 to 56 million in 2040. Consequently, the global sale of traditional vehicles will decrease from 85 million in 2018 to 42 million in 2040.

The main driver of the major shift is the continuous decline in battery prices, which are already 85 percent less expensive than they were in 2020. The retail price of electric cars has also decreased significantly over the years, which have made them comparable and even more desirable to buy than gasoline or diesel-powered cars.

Survey Ranks SUU as One of the Top Colleges to Work for in the US

As the CEO of High Country Fuels in Beaver, Utah, Mark J. Yardley supervises about 75 employees across the various truck service stations that the company owns. A Beaver, Utah, resident and former mayor, Mark J. Yardley graduated with a degree in education from Southern Utah University (SUU).

Dedicated to academic excellence, SUU is known for its diverse initiatives and learning opportunities made available to students, administrators, and members of the faculty. In fact, SUU was ranked among the top 85 universities and colleges by the 2019 Great Colleges to Work For survey. SUU was recognized in three categories: Job Satisfaction, Confidence in Senior Leadership, and Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship. According to Scott L. Wyatt, president of SUU, the university has provided a safe, collaborative, and vibrant environment where people are encouraged to support one another, be creative, and learn from their mistakes.

The Great Colleges to Work For survey was developed by the management consulting firm ModernThink, to highlight the importance of achieving a quality workplace in an organization. The survey was divided into two assessments: an institutional questionnaire and employee feedback. The former evaluated workplace policies and employment information of each college or university, while the latter focused on the individual experience of the administrators, members of faculty, and support staff.

Dixie State Men’s Golf Voted Second in RMAC Preseason Poll

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A longtime resident of Beaver, Utah, Mark J. Yardley is the CEO of High Country Fuels, where he supervises his various businesses, including truck service stations, auto shops, and convenience stores. Mark J. Yardley also contributes to the Dixie State University (DSU) Athletics golf program.

In August, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II conference, released the results of the coaches’ poll for the 2019-2020 Preseason Men’s Golf and Players to Watch. The DSU men’s golf team was voted second in the poll. The team returned six players off of the 2018-2019 team, which won during the 2019 NCAA Division II Regional Championship.

In the poll, DSU garnered 69 points, second only to the Colorado School of Mines (the defending RMAC champion), which earned 76 points. Brad Sutterfield, who was head coach of the DSU men’s golf program for the past seven seasons, will continue in this role for an eighth season.

New Eagle’s Landing Travel Plaza in Desert Springs, Arizona

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A former mayor of Beaver, Utah, Mark J. Yardley serves as the CEO of High Country Fuels, a company with an annual sales revenue exceeding $75 million. Mark J. Yardley led the construction and development of the new Eagle’s Landing Travel Plaza in Arizona.

Opened in May 2019, Eagle’s Landing Travel Plaza is on Interstate 15 at Exit 9 in Littlefield, Arizona. Eagle’s Landing Travel Plaza partnered with Pilot-Flying J to develop the travel center, which sits on seven acres that accommodate 12 auto lanes, three diesel lanes, two pull-through lanes for RVs, and a lane with ethanol-free E-91 gas for on- and off-road vehicles.

The building, measuring 10,000 square feet, is equipped with amenities such as showers and restrooms to serve traveling customers. The convenience store sells a variety of drinks and snacks. Subway has also opened a branch at the center to serve made-to-order sandwiches.