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Boston Globe
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Bill Dellinger, runner and track coach who mentored stars, dies at 91
His coaching success followed a productive running career of his own. At Oregon, Mr. Dellinger started as a 5-foot-9, 137-pound miler and won the NCAA title in 1954. He later switched to the 5,000 meters (3.1 miles), which he ran in the 1956, '60 and '64 Olympics. After winning a bronze medal in 1964, he retired as a runner. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up As a coach, he was a laid-back philosopher whose athletes called him Bill, not Coach. Many went on to glory. Prefontaine set multiple long-distance records in the early to mid-1970s, won gold in the 1971 Pan American Games and competed in the 1972 Olympics in Munich. He died at 24 in an automobile crash in Eugene in 1975 while preparing for the 1976 Games. Advertisement The Cuban-born Salazar won three New York City Marathons in the 1980s and the 1982 Boston Marathon. Cruz took the gold medal in the 800-meter event at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. And another of Mr. Dellinger's runners, Matthew Centrowitz Jr., won the gold medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Advertisement Mr. Dellinger preached moderation in training. He told Runner's World magazine in 1980: 'Most runners have the false impression that the more miles they can run, the better they're going to be. Mileage is beneficial only to a certain point, and once that's reached, it becomes damaging. I do think holding a runner back is what the true art of coaching is about.' William Solon Dellinger was born March 23, 1934, in Grants Pass, in southwest Oregon, to Shirley and Avril (Swacker) Dellinger. His father worked for Shell Global delivering heating oil. Mr. Dellinger's introduction to track came as a high school freshman when the track coach asked the physical education teacher to have the class run three laps around the track. 'I can still remember the coach waving his arms at me as we came around the first lap, yelling for me to slow down,' he recalled. 'I came around again on the second lap and had a big lead on everyone else, and he's screaming at me to slow down again. I guess he figured I must've been pretty good, because my time for the three laps was faster than any of the guys on the track team.' Mr. Dellinger joined the team, and a few weeks later he placed high in the state mile championship. Before graduating, he won it. During college and after, he won three national and two NCAA titles as well as the 5,000 meters at the 1959 Pan American Games. He broke the world indoor records for 2 and 3 miles. And he set American records outdoors, once for 1,500 meters and three times for the 5,000. Advertisement At Oregon, Mr. Dellinger earned a bachelor's degree in 1956 and a master's in 1962, both in education. After college, he spent three years in the Air Force and then taught and coached in high school and briefly coached in junior college. From 1967 to 1973, he was assistant track coach at Oregon under his former college coach, Bill Bowerman, a co-founder of the Nike footwear brand, with Phil Knight. Mr. Dellinger coached the United States men's distance runners in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He was elected to several track and field halls of fame. His wife, Marol, died in 2014. In addition to his son Joe, he is survived by another son, David, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Dellinger was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1998, had a stroke in 2000, and underwent surgery in 2012 to have a malignant tumor removed from his stomach. He retired at 64, but he continued to work out every other day on the Oregon track for a time, preferring it to running on the campus grounds or in the streets of Eugene. 'I go to the track in the evening when no one's around,' he told the running magazine The Harrier in 1998. 'I don't like to jog.' This article originally appeared in
Global News
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Global News
EV interest is stalling over cost concerns. Could a consumer rebate help?
Demand for electric vehicles around the world appears to be on the decline, according to a recent survey from Shell that says cost and affordability are key concerns for buyers. At the same time, the Canadian government confirmed this week that it is exploring a new consumer rebate for electric vehicles. Statistics Canada reported that in the first quarter, or three months, of this year, 37,299 new zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) were registered, making up 8.7 per cent of all new motor vehicle registrations, down more than 23 per cent compared with one year prior. For the month of April, the latest update from Statistics Canada, EV sales accounted for just over 7.5 per cent of all vehicles sold in Canada. Why are consumers less interested in electric vehicles? New data shows that overall, consumers who haven't bought an EV already say it's primarily due to the costs of purchasing and owning one for the long term. Story continues below advertisement Shell Global released the results of a survey on Tuesday showing falling demand for electric vehicles, especially in Europe and the United States, with affordability the main reason cited, along with charging network reliability. Meanwhile, the report shows that more than two-thirds of current electric vehicle owners reported feeling less worried about charging concerns than a year prior, and nearly three-quarters say the options and availability of public charging points have improved. Although the Shell Global survey did not poll Canadians, there are consistent findings in other recent reports that did. An AutoTrader survey conducted in 2024 found that non-owners in Canada are hesitant to purchase an electric vehicle due to 'limited travel range/distance, inadequate availability of charging stations, higher purchasing costs, and the belief that EVs are unsuitable for cold weather.' 'Overall, while almost half of non-EV owners are open to buying an EV for their next vehicle, interest in EVs has declined for the second year in a row,' Tiffany Ding, director of Insights and Intelligence at AutoTrader, said last year. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy AutoTrader also confirmed at the time that there was a direct correlation between lower gas prices and lower demand for electric vehicles, and vice versa. 2:01 With Trump administration incoming, what will happen to Canada's EV plan? In early 2022, demand for electric vehicles peaked worldwide as the price of traditional gasoline spiked and consumers sought alternatives. Story continues below advertisement This was in addition to strained supply chains, which made traditional gas-powered vehicles more expensive along with other products, and a lack of preparedness for the change in consumer demands made it harder for car companies to keep up. By the end of 2022, things changed direction as supply chains caught up with demand, and affordability started to take a toll on households amid high inflation and rising interest rates. The AutoTrader survey found that drivers instead were looking more and more to hybrid options, including plug-in hybrids, which offer the benefits of both a gas engine and electric by not relying as much or at all on a charging network and consuming less traditional gasoline overall. 6:01 Where does Canada's EV industry currently stand? Prices have also been gradually declining for some electric vehicles, so it is possible car companies are taking note of a drop in demand and cost concerns. Story continues below advertisement In some cases, this has also meant delaying plans for expanding EV production. According to the average price for a new EV in Canada as of December 2024 was $70,682, which is down 7.8 per cent from a year earlier, while used options averaged $42,045, a drop of 18.4 per cent from 2024. Canadians can currently purchase some of the cheaper electric vehicle options brand new, starting at roughly $40,000. There is also the cost of charging, which may include the purchase and installation of a home charger, vehicle maintenance specific to electric vehicles, as well as depreciation over time, which differs compared with some gas-powered versions. AutoTrader's price index for the first quarter of 2025 pinned the national average price for a new vehicle at $65,564 — down almost three per cent year over year — and the national average price for a used vehicle at $36,823, a drop of 2.2 per cent year over year. Could a rebate help? Responding to reporters on Tuesday outside the House of Commons, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said 'there will be a consumer rebate,' with few other details given for now. Story continues below advertisement 'Will it be named, iZEV? That I can't tell you,' Dabrusin said when asked by reporters earlier this week about a future rebate program for EVs. This followed a meeting in which the Opposition Conservatives called for current electric vehicle mandates to be scrapped, including the Trudeau government's goal to have all new consumer passenger vehicles and light trucks sold in Canada be zero-emission by 2035, citing concerns about the Canadian auto sector and U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies. As of now, Canada and the United States have imposed on each other a 25 per cent tariff on all automotive imports that do not comply with the current North American trade deal known as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Canadian auto makers and other industry leaders also support ending these mandates, suggesting that the lack of consumer rebates or other incentives makes these goals unrealistic and a 'policy failure.' 2:32 BIV: Province pausing electric vehicle rebate program The iZev, or Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles, program was launched by the federal government in 2019 but ran out of funding by January of this year. Dabrusin's comments suggest it will be replaced with a new strategy aimed at making EVs more affordable for some Canadians. Story continues below advertisement The iZev was intended to act in addition to provincial electric vehicle rebates where available. Previously, the iZEV program offered up to $5,000 off the cost of a new electric vehicle, and over the nearly six-year life span, it cost the federal government nearly $3 billion.
New Straits Times
17-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Shell pledges over RM9bil investment
KUALA LUMPUR: Shell will invest over RM9 billion in Malaysia within the next two to three years, generating more high-skilled jobs for locals. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Shell Global chief executive officer Wael Sawan conveyed the commitment during a courtesy call after Anwar's engagement at Sasana Kijang. He said the multinational company expressed confidence in Malaysia's direction and reaffirmed its long-standing role as a key investment partner. Anwar said he outlined the government's strategy to position Malaysia as a stable, sustainable and resilient long-term investment hub. He said Shell's decision reflected strong confidence in Malaysia's leadership, policies and vision.
Al-Ahram Weekly
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
El-Sisi welcomes Egypt cooperation with Shell, urges more exploration
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi welcomed the ongoing cooperation between Shell and Egypt on Thursday, stressing the importance of intensifying its exploration and development activities in concession areas. President El-Sisi made his remarks during a meeting with Shell Global's Chief Executive Officer, Wael Sawan, in the presence of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi, and Chairwoman and CEO of Shell Egypt Dalia El-Gabry. El-Sisi also praised the role played by the company in partnership with the Egyptian petroleum sector. Meanwhile, Shell's CEO thanked the president for his continued support and reaffirmed the company's commitment to the strategic partnership with Egypt's oil and gas sector. Moreover, the president emphasized Egypt's efforts to improve the investment climate and eliminate any obstacles facing investors. He also affirmed the state's commitment to paying companies' dues, which helps build mutual trust. Additionally, both sides discussed ways to enhance the existing cooperation to unlock the full potential of the country's oil and gas sector for mutual benefit. Shell's CEO also expressed the company's eagerness to continue cooperating with Egypt and exploring further opportunities in the country's promising energy sector. He praised the Egyptian government's role in facilitating and overcoming challenges. Shell's presence in Egypt dates back to 1911, with the company operating two concessions in Gemsa and Hurghada. With over 93,000 employees in more than 70 countries, Shell is the world's second-largest investor-owned oil and gas company. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
