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Connecticut Announces Fall Foliage Forecast and Seasonal Experiences

HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With the longest fall foliage season in New England, and one of the most colorful in the world, Connecticut is poised to provide an unbeatable backdrop for months of seasonal fun—closer to home. From scenic drives through rolling hills and outdoor adventures by land or sea, to culinary delights on the farm and overnight getaways and camping, Connecticut provides a convenient fall getaway destination filled with both beloved and brand-new autumn experiences and events emphasizing safety at every turn. To learn more about responsible fall fun in Connecticut, visit: www.CTvisit.com.

Fall Foliage Forecast
Due to dry conditions this summer, Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is predicting leaf peepers will get to enjoy colors sooner—and for a longer period of time this year. «Current conditions are setting the stage for an earlier start to the fall foliage season, with ‘peak color’ happening not all at once, but lasting several weeks in parts of the state,» said Chris Martin, Connecticut State Forester. «Only a few regions of the world have seasonal displays of color like New England—and Connecticut offers some of the most diverse tree species in the region, which means a wider array of colors—yellow, bronze, orange, red and purple—for all to enjoy longer.»

Follow DEEP’s week-by-week Foliage Finder to learn more.

Seasonal Experiences
Fall is prime time to get out and explore Connecticut safely. Here are just a few ways to enjoy the season:

Book an overnight getaway. Reserve a room with a foliage view at Connecticut inns and B&Bs, including Manor House Inn in Norfolk, Wallingford Victorian Inn in Wallingford and Stonecroft Country Inn in Ledyard. Or, opt for a luxury resort cottage among the trees at Winvian Farm in Morris.
Take a road trip. While there are countless scenic drives across the state, these seven loops offer some of the finest leaf peeping, hiking, shopping, dining and lodging options nearby. Take the Litchfield Hills loop, which includes historic Route 7, or the «Quiet Corner» loop, featuring Route 169.
Hit the trails. With hundreds of miles of trails, hiking at a Connecticut park, forest or preserve is a must-do every fall. These 10 trails are well known for their views, but there are many lesser-known places to explore, too, including Mianus River State Park in Stamford and Mashomoquet Brook State Park in Pomfret.
Visit the farm. Picking apples and pumpkins is an autumn tradition, but Connecticut’s orchards and farm wineries, breweries and cideries also offer activities for the whole family, from hayrides and corn mazes to tastings and live music. Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm in Sharon, for example, features a 3.5-acre corn maze and vintage train display.
Leaf peep in new places. Hiking isn’t the only way to enjoy fall foliage in Connecticut—biking, boating, paddling and zipping can offer brand new perspectives. Try the new Rail-Bike Adventures in Haddam or Mystic Boat Adventures in Mystic. Or, dine with a view at Millwright’s in Simsbury.
Experience open air art. Plan a fall outing around new, open-air art exhibits across Connecticut, including the New Canaan Sculpture Trail, Hartford’s «Sculpture in the City» and Putnam’s «A Sculpture Affair.»
Explore a new town. Connecticut’s 169 towns all have something unique to offer, and some are particularly charming in the fall, with scenic lookouts, dining options and lodging. Here are a few to add to your list. Don’t miss Mansfield and Barkhamsted, home to two of the state’s drive-in movie theaters.
Save the date. Live events and Halloween-themed fun are great additions to any fall must-do list. Visit South Farms in Morris, a brand-new outdoor venue for socially distant events, featuring live concerts and comedy shows. Other upcoming events include Seaside Shadows’ Haunted History Tours and Connecticut Trolley Museum’s «Rails to the Darkside» in East Windsor.

Learn more about the steps Connecticut hotels, restaurants and attractions are taking to keep guests safe.

«Connecticut offers the quintessential fall getaway experience—without all the travel time,» said Randy Fiveash, director, Connecticut Office of Tourism. «State residents and visitors can plan the perfect day, weekend or week-long fall trip to Connecticut knowing that hotels, restaurants, attractions, parks and other destinations statewide are following strict safety protocols. At the same time, we ask that anyone traveling in Connecticut adhere to the current rules and guidance in order to keep themselves, and all of us, safe,» Fiveash said.

The latest information on Connecticut’s COVID-19 response, including guidance on face coverings and social distancing, as well as details about the state’s travel advisory, is available at www.ct.gov/Coronavirus.

For more information about safe fall fun in Connecticut, visit www.CTvisit.com and join the social media community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

About the Connecticut Office of Tourism
The Connecticut Office of Tourism, a division of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), is dedicated to enhancing the economic growth of Connecticut’s tourism industry. Together with its many state and industry partners, the Office of Tourism works to bolster the state’s reputation as a destination that offers a diverse mix of activities and attractions, all in close proximity to each other—from the exciting and relaxing to the historic and innovative to the culture and nature-focused. For more information, visit www.CTvisit.com.

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Collins Aerospace eliminates the need for touching airport kiosks with new mobile phone check-in and baggage drop offering

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Collins Aerospace Systems, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX), is eliminating the need to physically touch kiosk screens during airport check-in and baggage drops. The company’s new Kiosk Connect solution provides the first full, end-to-end, contactless airport journey — a high demand as passengers return to travel.

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By simply scanning a QR code with their mobile device, passengers can quickly connect to a common use kiosk using either the airport’s public Wi-Fi or the kiosk’s built-in Wi-Fi, with no requirement to download any apps. From there, users complete the check-in process on their phones and produce boarding passes and bag tags without ever touching the kiosk screen.

«When combined with our secure biometric solutions and self-service airport products, this new feature enables travelers to experience a contactless airport journey all the way from check-in to boarding,» said LeAnn Ridgeway, vice president and general manager, Information Management Services for Collins Aerospace. «As we work to help the aviation industry rebuild passenger confidence in flying, it’s incredibly important to us to provide solutions to improve safety and which are easy to use.»

Collins Aerospace’s ARINC SelfPass™ system is able to complete a passenger’s contactless journey through the use of a single token ID driven by secure biometrics. SelfPass can be applied to multiple points in the process, including check-in, immigration and security, lounge access and boarding. Each step can be completed in a matter of seconds with no need to present traditional boarding and identification documents. Air travelers simply step up to the camera for a facial match against the biometrics database then proceed.

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. For more information, visit CollinsAerospace.com.

About Raytheon Technologies Corporation

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With 195,000 employees and four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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Blue Shield of California and mySidewalk Unveil Innovative «Neighborhood Health Dashboard» To Help Improve Community Health Across the State

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California today announced its new «Neighborhood Health Dashboard,» an online tool that will advance public health services, and increase transparency…

The Neighborhood Health Dashboard uses data intelligence from dozens of sources to create a comprehensive picture of a community’s health including: health outcomes, preventative health care, utilization and access, health behaviors, social risk factors, and environment and economic health conditions.

The innovative online tool is available free to the public. The goal is to provide support to organizations and individuals such as community organizations, health advocates, hospitals, physicians, public health officials and policymakers to better understand the health of their neighborhoods and address the needs within their communities. The tool was developed in collaboration with mySidewalk and initially made available to Blue Shield’s Community Health Advocates, including those serving in the L.A. Care Health Plan/Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Community Resource Center.

«Community health needs assessments are important tools in helping to align disparate organizations in a common strategy to improve the health of the community and address health disparities,» said Peter Long, senior vice president of Healthcare and Community Health Transformation at Blue Shield of California. «By making the data publicly available, anyone can gain a deeper understanding of the unmet social needs in their community and serve the population with increased knowledge about issues that have an impact on people’s health and wellbeing.»

A user can simply enter an address or zip code to generate an interactive, Web-based dashboard that is customized to a zip code level with a unique URL that can be shared with others. The tool includes nearly 100 data indicators that capture a holistic view of a community’s health to help inform advocacy and action for improvement.

«We are proud to work with Blue Shield of California to provide this opportunity to democratize data and align our vision for improving community health across the state,» said Sarah Martin, vice president of Health Solutions for mySidewalk. «Our mission is to empower city leaders and the public with the most complete, clear and real-time understanding of their communities so they can improve and innovate together.»

Most recently, the platform was used to produce California’s Vulnerability Index, which focuses on social and economic vulnerability of communities to start conversations about equitably prioritizing the allocation of resources for COVID-19 recovery efforts. In addition to the health impact of the pandemic on different communities, the report also considers which areas are likely to have a more difficult time recovering from the coronavirus-related shutdowns, job reductions and layoffs.

«The Neighborhood Health Dashboard is a critical resource that will help Community Health Centers in California identify community health needs and align programming and resources accordingly,» said Mike Witte, chief medical officer, California Primary Care Association. «Ultimately, patients and providers of Community Health Centers will benefit when our members and communities are able to collectively work to identify opportunities to improve individual and community level health.»

The Neighborhood Health Dashboard is the latest example of Blue Shield of California’s Health Reimagined initiative. The collaboration with mySidewalk seeks to transform the healthcare system for individuals, families and communities by sharing important information with all Californians to identify local drivers of health inequities that result from historical and systemic injustices including racism, bias, and discrimination.

About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with over four million members, 6,800 employees and more than $20 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.

For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com.

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About mySidewalk
mySidewalk is a technology company on a mission to democratize data. mySidewalk equips community change-makers with tools to help them advance equitable programs and policies. With an extensive data library and mobile-friendly, ADA-accessible publishing platform, mySidewalk creates place-based analytics built on data, design, and expertise. mySidewalk works with hundreds of public, private, and nonprofit clients across the country to break down barriers to knowledge, and inspire change.

For more information, visit mysidewalk.com/health or contact hello@mysidewalk.com.

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	Blue Shield of California
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Blue Shield of California y mySidewalk presentan su innovador «Neighborhood Health Dashboard» para ayudar a mejorar la salud de las comunidades de todo el estado

OAKLAND, California, 2 de septiembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California anunció hoy su nueva «Neighborhood Health Dashboard» (Interfaz de salud vecinal), una herramienta en línea que fomentará los servicios de salud pública, aumentará la transparencia alrededor de la salud comunitaria y ayudará a abordar las desigualdades en materia de salud en California.

Neighborhood Health Dashboard utiliza la inteligencia de datos provenientes de docenas de fuentes para presentar un panorama completo de la salud de una comunidad, incluyendo: resultados de salud, atención médica preventiva, utilización y acceso, comportamientos de salud, factores de riesgo social y condiciones de salud ambiental y económica.

La innovadora herramienta en línea está disponible de forma gratuita para el público. Su objetivo es brindar apoyo a organizaciones y personas como organizaciones comunitarias, promotores de salud, hospitales, médicos, funcionarios de salud pública y legisladores a fin de que entiendan más claramente la salud de sus vecindarios y puedan abordar las necesidades dentro de sus comunidades. La herramienta se desarrolló en colaboración con los expertos en datos de mySidewalk e inicialmente se ofreció a nuestros promotores comunitarios de la salud, incluidos aquellos que trabajan en el centro de recursos comunitarios de L.A. Care Health Plan y Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan.

«Las evaluaciones de las necesidades sanitarias de una comunidad son herramientas importantes a la hora de alinear a varias organizaciones con una estrategia común enfocada en mejorar la salud de la comunidad y abordar las desigualdades presentes en este sector», dijo Peter Long, vicepresidente principal de Transformación del cuidado de la salud y de la salud comunitaria en Blue Shield of California. «Al poner los datos a disposición del público, todos podrán entender más profundamente las necesidades sociales no cubiertas de sus comunidades y ofrecerles servicios específicos para las cuestiones que tienen un impacto en la salud y el bienestar de la población».

Un usuario puede simplemente ingresar una dirección o un código postal para generar una interfaz interactiva en línea que se personaliza a nivel de código postal con un URL exclusivo que puede compartirse con otras personas. La herramienta incluye alrededor de 100 indicadores de datos que ofrecen un panorama integral de la salud de una comunidad a fin de orientar la defensa y las medidas necesarias para mejorar la situación.

«Nos enorgullece trabajar con Blue Shield of California en esta oportunidad de democratizar los datos y alinear nuestra visión para mejorar la salud comunitaria en todo el estado», dijo Sarah Martin, vicepresidente de Soluciones de salud de mySidewalk. «Nuestra misión es facultar a los líderes municipales y al público con la información más completa, clara y en tiempo real de sus comunidades a fin de que puedan mejorar e innovar juntos».

Recientemente, la plataforma se utilizó para producir el índice de vulnerabilidad de California, que se enfoca en la vulnerabilidad social y económica de las comunidades con el fin de iniciar diálogos sobre la priorización equitativa a la hora de asignar recursos para los esfuerzos de recuperación del COVID-19. Además del impacto de la pandemia en la salud de diferentes comunidades, el informe también considera qué zonas tienen más probabilidades de enfrentar dificultades en la recuperación de los cierres de actividades, reducciones de empleo y despidos provocados por el coronavirus.

«La herramienta Neighborhood Health Dashboard es un recurso vital que ayudará a los Centros Comunitarios de Salud de California a identificar las necesidades sanitarias de la comunidad y a ajustar sus programas y recursos según sea necesario», dijo Mike Witte, director médico de California Primary Care Association (Asociación de Atención Primaria de California). «En última instancia, los pacientes y los proveedores de los Centros Comunitarios de Salud se beneficiarán cuando nuestros miembros y comunidades puedan trabajar colectivamente en la identificación de oportunidades para mejorar la salud a nivel individual y comunitario

Neighborhood Health Dashboard es el último ejemplo de la iniciativa Health Reimagined de Blue Shield of California. La colaboración con mySidewalk busca transformar el sistema de atención médica para las personas, las familias y las comunidades al compartir información importante con todos los habitantes de California a fin de identificar los factores locales de las desigualdades en materia de salud que derivan de las injusticias históricas y sistémicas, incluidos el racismo, los prejuicios y la discriminación.

Acerca de Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California está dedicada a crear un sistema de salud no sólo digno de su familia y amigos sino además sosteniblemente económico. La organización no lucrativa tiene un estado tributario no exento, es un miembro independiente de Blue Cross Blue Shield Association y cuenta con 4 millones de clientes, 6,800 empleados y más de $20 mil millones en ingresos anuales. Fundada en 1939 en San Francisco y con sede actual en Oakland, Blue Shield of California y sus subsidiarias ofrecen planes de salud para cuidados médicos, dentales, de la vista, Medicaid y Medicare en California. Desde 2002, la compañía donó más de $500 millones a la Fundación Blue Shield of California para el beneficio de las comunidades de California.

Para leer más noticias acerca de Blue Shield of California, visite nuestro Centro de noticias en español en https://es.news.blueshieldca.com/.

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Acerca de mySidewalk
mySidewalk es una empresa tecnológica cuya misión es democratizar los datos. mySidewalk equipa a los creadores de cambios comunitarios con las herramientas que necesitan para promover políticas y programas equitativos. Con una extensa biblioteca de datos y una plataforma de publicación adaptada a dispositivos móviles y que cumple con los requisitos de la ADA, mySidewalk crea análisis basados en lugares a partir de datos, diseño y experiencia. mySidewalk trabaja con cientos de clientes de los sectores público, privado y no lucrativo de todo el país para eliminar los obstáculos al conocimiento e inspirar el cambio.

Para más información, visite mysidewalk.com/health o envíe un correo electrónico a hello@mysidewalk.com.

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	Blue Shield of California
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2020 Edition of the Dodge HEMI® Challenge Revving Up at the NHRA U.S. Nationals

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —

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Dodge HEMI® Challenge set to take place during the 2020 NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Sept 3-4
Super Stock 1968 Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracudas battle head-to-head for an iconic custom-made Dodge HEMI Challenge trophy and $15,000 winner’s prize
Legendary Mopar racer Herb «Mr. 4 Speed» McCandless will be the Dodge HEMI Challenge guest of honor and lead the parade of iconic muscle cars
Defending winner Jimmy Daniels looking to extend 18-0 round win streak while vying for a record fifth consecutive title

The 2020 edition of the upcoming Dodge HEMI® Challenge looks to be a memorable one for all the right reasons; a special guest of honor and some record-setting achievements are revving up National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Sportsman class fans.

More than 50 years after the iconic 1968 HEMI Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracudas first appeared on the drag strip, loyal racers and fans will once again be able to see the legendary cars race head-to-head in the ever-popular Dodge HEMI Challenge at the 66th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Indiana, on Labor Day weekend.

The popular Sportsman class event, dedicated to showcasing Super Stock/A-HEMI (SSAH) competitors powered by the iconic 426 HEMI engine, was first launched in 2001 at «The Big GO» in Indy with support from FCA brands Mopar and Dodge. The 20th edition of the annual Dodge HEMI Challenge returns with qualifying scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3, and four rounds of eliminations competition to be contested on Friday, Sept. 4.

The final shootout will take place Friday evening with the participants vying for the custom-built 42.6 lbs. Dodge HEMI Challenge trophy crafted with a 426 HEMI cylinder head, a $15,000 prize to the winner, $1,500 to the runner-up, and cash payouts for semifinal and quarterfinal finishers. All competitors will also receive the coveted Dodge HEMI Challenge participant decal and event hats.

Acclaimed Mopar Super Stock and Pro Stock racer Herb «Mr. 4 Speed» McCandless will be the guest of honor for the 2020 edition of the Dodge HEMI Challenge. Prior to the first round of eliminations, McCandless will lead the parade of participating Darts and Barracudas down Indy’s fabled return road aboard his own original 1968 Super Stock HEMI Dart in celebration of the classic muscle cars that contributed to Mopar and Dodge brands’ legendary reputation and success at the drag strip.

The 77-year-old fan favorite was the recipient of the Mopar President’s Award in 2017, honoring him for his racing excellence, his service as a Mopar ambassador and his unwavering commitment to FCA brand and Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles.

McCandless secured his place in drag-racing history by driving his Sox & Martin HEMI-powered Plymouth Duster to a win against a field of 90 entries vying for 32 spots in the first Pro Stock competition held in 1970 at the prestigious U.S. Nationals. As part of this year’s 50th anniversary celebration of the NHRA Pro Stock category, an exact replica of McCandless’ 1970 Pro Stock HEMI Duster will be on display at the Mopar Road Show in the manufacturer’s midway throughout the race weekend.

A strong field of «package» Mopar vehicles are expected to compete in the specialty event while showing off beautiful and vibrant paint schemes and wheelstands. Originally commissioned by Chrysler in 1968, a limited number of Super Stock HEMI Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracudas were built solely to compete on the drag strip, just as the modern-day Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak is now. The Dodge HEMI Challenge is a tribute to those original muscle cars, now too valuable to race, and provides an opportunity to showcase today’s Super Stock versions as throwback clones of those historic vehicles.

Among this year’s expected front-runners is defending winner, 24-year-old Jimmy Daniels, who has not lost a single round since first taking the wheel of his father Jim Daniels Sr.’s 1968 Dodge Dart in 2016. The younger Daniels comes into this year’s event looking to extend two unprecedented win streaks; an incredible 18-0 round win record and an unprecedented four consecutive Dodge HEMI Challenge title victories.

The 2001 inaugural edition of the then Mopar HEMI Challenge was won by driver Bucky Hess. Other previous winners include Richard Beshore (2002), Jerry Jenkins (2003), and five-time NHRA Pro Stock champ, Jeg Coughlin Jr. (2004), Charlie Westcott Sr. (2009), Jim Daniels Sr. (2010) and Rick Houser (2007 and 2013). Charlie Westcott Jr. is the winningest HEMI Challenge driver with six titles (2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012 and 2014) to his credit.

Fans who can’t make it to the 2020 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway to watch the Dodge HEMI Challenge in person can catch all the action online via NHRA.TV and its subscription-based, video-on-demand coverage of live racing action throughout the weekend. The final elimination round of the Dodge HEMI Challenge, as well as highlights from the parade of participating Darts and ‘Cudas, will air on FS1 during the qualifying broadcast on Saturday, September 5 at 2:00 p.m. EDT with a repeat broadcast on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. on FS1. Fans can also look for Dodge HEMI Challenge highlights during NHRA coverage on the FOX national broadcast network on Sunday, September 6 from 1-4 p.m. EDT.

DodgeGarage: Digital Hub for Drag Racing News
Fans can follow all the NHRA’s action this season at DodgeGarage, the one-stop portal for Dodge//SRT and Mopar drag-racing news. The site includes daily updates and access to an online racing HQ, news, events, galleries, available downloads, and merchandise. For more information, visit www.dodgegarage.com.

@DodgeMoparMotorsports on Instagram
The @DodgeMoparMotorsports Instagram channel continues to share content capturing Dodge//SRT Mopar drivers on the track. Fans can see action from the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and NHRA Sportsman grassroots racers competing in classes such as Factory Stock Showdown, Stock and Super Stock, as well as additional motorsports series.

Official Driving School of Dodge//SRT
Dodge is the official sponsor of the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Chandler, Arizona, where guests get behind the wheels of the fastest street-legal cars in the world with professional instruction and time on the track. Customers who buy a new SRT model receive one full-day session as part of the Dodge//SRT Package and have the opportunity to learn how to get the optimum performance from their new vehicles in a controlled environment. For more information, visit dodgegarage.com/track-experience.

Mopar
Mopar (a simple contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) is the service, parts and customer-care brand for FCA vehicles around the globe. Born in 1937 as the name of a line of antifreeze products, the Mopar brand has evolved over more than 80 years to represent both complete care and authentic performance for owners and enthusiasts worldwide.

Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era, with Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use, and expanded to include technical service and customer support. Today, the Mopar brand’s global reach distributes more than 500,000 parts and accessories in more than 150 markets. With more than 50 parts distribution centers and 25 customer-contact centers globally, Mopar integrates service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and dealer support worldwide.

Complete information on the Mopar brand is available at www.mopar.com. Mopar is part of the portfolio of brands offered by global automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. For more information regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please visit www.fcagroup.com.

Dodge//SRT
For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with muscle cars and SUVs that deliver unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete.

2021 marks the year that Dodge is distilled into a pure performance brand, offering Hellcat-powered, 700+ horsepower SRT versions of every model across the lineup. For the 2021 model year, Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the new 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world, and the new 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful SUV ever. Combined, these three muscle cars make Dodge the industry’s most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup.

In June 2020, Dodge was named the «#1 Brand in Initial Quality,» making it the first domestic brand ever to rank No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by global automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. For more information regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please visit www.fcagroup.com.

Follow Dodge, SRT and FCA news and video on:
Company blog: http://blog.fcanorthamerica.com
Media website: http://media.fcanorthamerica.com
Dodge brand: www.dodge.com
Dodge Garage: www.dodgegarage.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dodge or https://www.facebook.com/FiatChrysler.NorthAmerica/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dodgeofficial or www.instagram.com/FiatChrysler_NA
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dodge or www.twitter.com/FiatChrysler_NA
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Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market Insights, 2013-2018 & 2019-2024 – Featuring BASF, DOW Chemical, INEOS Capital, and Sabic Among Others

DUBLIN, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Electric Vehicle Plastics Market: Trends, Forecast and Competitive…

DUBLIN, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Electric Vehicle Plastics Market: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The global electric vehicle plastics market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 28% from 2019 to 2024.

The future of The electric vehicle plastics market looks promising with opportunities in the hybrid, plug-in-hybrid, and battery electric vehicle markets. The major drivers for this market are growing demand of electric vehicles, and increasing demand for lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight in response to stringent government regulations on fuel economy.

The study includes the electric vehicle plastics market size and forecast for the electric vehicle plastics market through 2024, segmented by material, by application, by end use and by region.

Some of the electric vehicle plastics companies profiled in this report include BASF SE, The DOW Chemical Company, INEOS Capital Limited, Sabic, Lyondellbasell Industries Holdings, E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, AkzoNobel, ExxonMobil, Evonik Industries, and Plastic Omnium, and others.

Some of the features of the report include:

Market size estimates: Electric vehicle plastics market size estimation in terms of value ($M) shipment.
Trend and forecast analysis: Market trend (2013-2018) and forecast (2019-2024) by application, and end use industry.
Segmentation analysis: Market size various by material, by application, by end use, and by region.
Regional analysis :Electric vehicle plastics market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.
Growth opportunities: Analysis on growth opportunities in different applications and regions electric vehicle plastics in the electric vehicle plastics market.
Strategic analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape for electric vehicle plastics in the electric vehicle plastics market.
Analysis of the competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter’s Five Forces model.

This report answers the following 11 key questions:

Q.1 What are some of the most promising potential, high-growth opportunities for the electric vehicle plastics market by material (Polypropylene, Polyurethane, Polyamide, PVC, ABS, Polycarbonates, Polyethylene, PMMA, Other Plastics), by application (interior,exterior, lighting & electric wiring, under the hood), by end use (battery electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and plug in hybrid electric vehicle), and by region(North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, RoW)?
Q.2 Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.3 Which regions will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.4 what are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the drivers and challenges of the electric vehicle plastics market?
Q.5 What are the business risks and threats to the electric vehicle plastics market?
Q.6 what are emerging trends in this electric vehicle plastics market and the reasons behind them?
Q.7 What are some changing demands of customers in the electric vehicle plastics market?
Q.8 What are the new developments in the electric vehicle plastics market? Which companies are leading these developments?
Q.9 Who are the major players in this electric vehicle plastics market? What strategic initiatives are being implemented by key players for business growth?
Q.10 What are some of the competitive products and processes in this electric vehicle plastics area and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share via material or product substitution?
Q.11 What M&A activities have taken place in the last 5 years in this, electric vehicle plastics market?

Key Topics Covered

1. Executive Summary

2. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis from 2013 to 2024
2.1: Introduction, Background, and Classification
2.2: Supply Chain
2.3: Industry Drivers and Challenges

3. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis from 2013 to 2024
3.1: Macroeconomic Trends and Forecast
3.2: Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market: Trends and Forecast
3.3: Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market by Material
3.3.1: Polypropylene
3.3.2: Polyurethane
3.3.3: Polyamide
3.3.4: PVC
3.3.5: ABS
3.3.6: Polycarbonates
3.3.7: Polyethylene
3.3.8: PMMA
3.3.9: Other Plastics
3.4: Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market by Application
3.4.1: Interior
3.4.2: Exterior
3.4.3: Lighting & Electric Wiring under the Hood
3.5: Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market by End Use
3.5.1: Battery Electric Vehicle
3.5.2: Hybrid Electric Vehicle
3.5.3: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

4. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis by Region
4.1: Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market by Region
4.2: North American Electric Vehicle Plastics Market
4.3: European Electric Vehicle Plastics Market
4.4: APAC Electric Vehicle Plastics Market
4.5: RoW Electric Vehicle Plastics Market

5. Competitor Analysis
5.1: Product Portfolio Analysis
5.2: Market Share Analysis
5.3: Operational Integration
5.4: Geographical Reach
5.5: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6. Growth Opportunities and Strategic Analysis
6.1: Growth Opportunity Analysis
6.1.1: Growth Opportunities for Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market by Material
6.1.2: Growth Opportunities for Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market by Application
6.1.3: Growth Opportunities for Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market by End Use
6.2: Emerging Trends in Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market
6.3: Strategic Analysis
6.3.1: New Product Development
6.3.2: Capacity Expansion of Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market
6.3.3: Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures in the Global Electric Vehicle Plastics Market
6.3.4: Certification and Licensing

7. Company Profiles of Leading Players
7.1: BASF SE
7.2: The DOW Chemical Company
7.3: INEOS Capital
7.4: Sabic
7.5: Lyondellbasell Industries Holdings
7.6: E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company
7.7: AkzoNobel
7.8: ExxonMobil Corporation
7.9: Evonik Industries

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Orbit Communication System’s Tracking Antenna Performs Flawlessly During Initial Mission of Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne Rocket

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Orbit Communication Systems Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a leading provider of precision tracking-based communications solutions, announced today that Orbit’s Tracking and Telemetry Antenna Solution successfully supported and met all performance expectations during Virgin Orbit’s initial LauncherOne rocket launch.

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Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne mission is to open space for everyone, by employing a Boeing 747 carrier for launching a rocket into orbit, thus enabling cost effective and increased availability of launching of small payloads into orbit. Traditional ground launches of satellites are too costly to put small sub-100-pound satellites into orbit without a larger payload accompanying it to make the launch worth the expense, limiting the availability of rides to space for small satellites, which conduct a variety of critical missions.

About Orbit’s Aeronautical Telemetry solutions

Orbit’s aeronautical telemetry solutions are used in civilian and defense applications, such as flight testing, space exploration and rocketry, to enable real-time monitoring of environmental conditions in flying objects. Key advantages include:

Large installed base including major national defense organizations
Fast target acquisition for unsurpassed tracking accuracy and quality
Proven L/S/C/Ka multiband-band solution delivering superior market performance
Weather-resistant terminals built to withstand extreme temperature ranges (from -40°C to 55°C)

About Orbit

Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading global provider of airborne communications and satellite-tracking maritime and ground-station solutions, is helping to expand and redefine how we connect. You’ll find Orbit systems on airliners and jet fighters, cruise ships and navy vessels, ground stations and offshore platforms. We deliver innovative, cost-effective, and highly reliable solutions to commercial operators, major navies and air forces, space agencies and emerging New Space companies.

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Blue Shield of California y mySidewalk presentan su innovador «Neighborhood Health Dashboard» para ayudar a mejorar la salud de las comunidades de todo el estado

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Conviva Earns Notable Recognitions From The National Committee For Quality Assurance

MIAMI, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Conviva Care Centers today announced it was recognized by the <a target="_blank"…

MIAMI, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Conviva Care Centers today announced it was recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in the categories of Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Diabetes Recognition Program (DRP). The celebrated recognitions are a testament to the outstanding care its centers provide to senior patients in Florida and Texas, along with the commitment its physician-led network of more than 300 primary care doctors have to help seniors age well.

The NCQA recognized 60 Conviva centers throughout Florida and Texas for their impact on improving quality of life and reducing healthcare costs. The core of the PCMH model is communicating with patients and families/caregivers—a fundamental mission of Conviva. As a primary care organization that cares for the senior population, Conviva is a healthcare delivery model making a difference.

«We are extremely honored to be recognized by such a prestigious organization,» said Kevin Meriwether, CEO of Conviva. «Our clinicians pride themselves on creating a gold standard of care for seniors to make their lives better. These recognitions speak not only to that goal but also to the overall efficient operations that are evident at every Conviva care center. A PCMH recognition is a standard that benefits practices, clinicians, and patients.»

According to NCQA, the move of payers away from a traditional fee-for-service model to one that rewards integration and quality care is rapidly increasing. They are working with organizations that have a strong infrastructure and quality improvement initiatives as PCMH.

The NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program recognizes clinicians who use evidence-based measures to provide quality care to diabetic patients. In order to earn this accolade, clinicians must submit data to demonstrate that they have met specific criteria for the six clinical performance measures comprising the DRP.

«It is extremely gratifying to receive this honor because it recognizes Conviva for providing the highest level of care,» said Meriwether. «It’s a public declaration and a strong statement that we belong to an elite group of healthcare providers.»

ABOUT CONVIVA
Conviva continues to reinvent excellence in healthcare by embracing meaningful patient relationships focused on producing optimal health outcomes. With more than 90 convenient locations throughout Florida (Broward County, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, and Tampa/Gulf Coast) and Texas (Corpus Christi, El Paso, and San Antonio), the vast network of Conviva Care Centers is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of more than 300 primary care physicians and over 800 affiliated specialists that provide a wide range of vital healthcare services that patients require daily, including the advantages of senior care activity centers and 24/7 on-call physicians. The success of Conviva is measured by its patients’ clinical outcomes and long-term health benefits. To learn more, visit http://www.ConvivaCareCenters.com, or call (833) CONVIVA.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of healthcare organizations and recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS^®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in healthcare. The website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers, and others make more-informed healthcare choices. NCQA can be found online at (ncqa.org), on Twitter at (Twitter.com/NCOA) or Facebook (facebook.com/NCQA.org), and on Linkedin (linkedin.com/company/ncqa).

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Tripkicks Expands Its Focus, Launches Travel Advisory Solution for Corporate Booking Tools Amid COVID-19

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tripkicks, an add-on for business travel programs focused around cost savings and compliance control, has launched a new solution that provides actionable insights for trips and guidance on appropriate spend and behavior for business travelers at the point of sale via their corporate booking tool.

When business travelers book a trip, Tripkicks’ integration presents real-time insights and information specific to their dates, destination, supplier options and company travel policy. Tripkicks’ insights include health and safety information, travel disruption alerts, border and visa entry requirements, COVID-19 risk information and destination intelligence, all compiled together and displayed directly within the business travelers’ online booking tool.

«For both companies and business travelers, travel has become more complicated than ever before,» said Tripkicks CEO Jeff Berk. «Travelers need more information to make the best decisions, and companies need to help restore traveler confidence. By providing a simple solution that displays real-time, essential information at the time of booking, we’re empowering companies to restart their travel programs safely and productively.»

By activating Tripkicks, companies can better equip and empower their employees to stay safe and make better decisions when traveling on behalf of their organization.

In addition to providing traveling employees with real-time insights, Tripkicks makes it possible for companies to customize internal messaging and provide further guidance for employees on travel policies and spend. Employees who go above and beyond in meeting and exceeding these guidelines can be rewarded through a variety of incentives, customized by their employer.

Tripkicks also allows travelers to more easily make better travel decisions by quickly comparing enhanced data on flight and lodging options, such as flight capacity, on-time flight performance, environmentally friendly choices, and cleanliness.

About Tripkicks
Tripkicks is a simple add-on for business travel programs that provides actionable insights for trips, guidance on appropriate spend and behavior and an enhanced traveler experience. Known for its innovative solutions for business travel programs, Tripkicks is on a mission to make business travel better. Enterprise organizations rely upon Tripkicks to take their travel program to the next level, by improving policy compliance, reducing travel spend and enhancing traveler satisfaction. Tripkicks is based out of New York City and serves a client base across the globe. Learn more at Tripkicks.com.

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