DJ Khaled Announces «Another One» with his Entrance into The CBD Lifestyle & Wellness Sector

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Music magnate, mega producer and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist DJ Khaled announces his entrance into the CBD industry. Inspired by his personal wellness journey, Khaled, in partnership with Endexx Corporation (OTC: EDXC), a leading producer and manufacturer of hemp-derived CBD wellness products, will introduce his new company and debut the first collection in 2021.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Music magnate, mega producer and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist DJ Khaled announces his entrance into the CBD industry. Inspired by his personal wellness journey, Khaled, in partnership with Endexx Corporation (OTC: EDXC), a leading producer and manufacturer of hemp-derived CBD wellness products, will introduce his new company and debut the first collection in 2021.

Although most well-known for his contributions to the music world, the self-made businessman turned international music icon is also a dedicated family man- committed to instilling the importance of health and wellness into everyday life. Grateful to be a father, he released two albums in honor of his children, Father of Asahd in 2019 and Grateful in 2017.  With all these blessings, Khaled continues building his legacy and success by focusing his energies on the health and wellness sector.

«As a father, an entrepreneur, a music exec and visionary I am blessed with daily inspiration, a drive to work hard and a passion for success. CBD has become a part of my daily routine and allows me to focus myself and my energies, while striving to better myself every day,» says DJ Khaled. «I was drawn to Endexx Corporation because they’re an innovative company that has proven they have the keys to deliver consistent, top of the line, high-quality products.» 

«We are excited to announce our partnership with DJ Khaled,» stated Todd Davis, CEO of Endexx Corporation. «Khaled’s knowledge and passion for CBD is bountiful and we realized we are aligned in our approach towards product quality and business acumen. We understand and share the values that a brand goes beyond physical products; its needs to help people feel good about themselves and be part of a day-to-day lifestyle.» 

Miami based IMPACT Brokers, the third party in the joint venture, will be spearheading sales and integrated marketing efforts on behalf of the brand. «We are committed to accelerating innovation and diversity throughout this developing industry while offering strategic guidance to best-in-class CBD suppliers. IMPACT Brokers sits at the forefront of culture and has the ability to predict industry trends. We look forward to taking this newest business nationwide,» says Ryan Stender, CEO of IMPACT Brokers. 

The hemp-derived, cannabidiol-rich collection is anticipated to launch in early 2021.

About DJ Khaled 

For over two decades, the very mention of DJ Khaled has implied an elevated level of musical greatness, entrepreneurial excellence, and cultural impact. You’ve heard him across a GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum catalog, seen him in blockbusters such as Bad Boys For Life, caught him on the cover of Rolling Stone, watched him on numerous television programs, and felt his presence from the streets all the way up to the Barack Obama White House. He has achieved dozens of multiplatinum and gold certifications, including the sextuple-platinum Billboard Hot 100 #1 «I’m The One» [feat.  Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, & Lil Wayne], quadruple-platinum «Wild Thoughts» [feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller], and double-platinum «No Brainer» [feat. Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, & Quavo]. The latter propelled his 2019 album, Father of Asahd [We The Best Music Group/Epic Records], to the top of the charts. Not only did it garner a platinum certification, but it also became his third consecutive Top 2 debut on the Billboard Top 200 and emerged as the «#1 Most-Streamed Record» upon release. To date, he has moved 20 million singles and 6 million albums in addition to gathering 4 billion-plus streams. Not to mention, he launched We The Best Music Group—a record label, management, publishing, and production company and in-demand studio. As a committed philanthropist, he founded his 501(c)3 organization The We The Best Foundation. It uplifts individuals throughout underserved communities across the United States and supports various non-profits. He has supported the fight against COVID-19. U2 frontman Bono recruited him as the first social media ambassador for Project Red, and he serves as the national spokesperson for Get Schooled. Now, the power of this legacy defines his thirteenth full-length album—which bears his birth name—Khaled Khaled [We The Best Music Group/Epic Records], preceded by two chart-busting bangers alongside frequent collaborator Drake, namely «POPSTAR» and «GREECE.»

About Endexx Corporation  

Endexx Corporation, through its operating division CBD Unlimited, develops and distributes all-natural CBD products derived from cannabis sativa plant (Hemp), containing less than 0.01% THC. Its products range from oils, capsules, topicals, and pet products, all with the shared purpose of therapeutic and pain relief for humans and pets. Phyto-Bites are CBD soft chews for animal use that are formulated to promote health and support the reduction of separation anxiety, pain, and inflammation. The science behind these products involves over half a decade of clinical research in the field and lab work to provide accuracy in dosage and delivery of optimal absorption per serving.

About IMPACT Brokers

Founded in 2020, IMPACT Brokers provides total brand management services that deliver authentic connections between clients and the consumer. Through innovative strategies IMPACT provides unmatched access to an expansive network of over 300,000 unique retailers across North America. With over 75 years of collective experience in consumer-packaged goods, beverages, wine and spirits, hospitality, and entertainment, the company turns products into legacy high value brands. The long-standing relationships ensure best in class CBD suppliers get their products on and off the ever-evolving retail shelf.

Media Contacts: 

IMPACT Brokers
Jessica Meisels 
Email: jmeisels@impact-brokers.com

Endexx Corporation: 
Todd Davis 
endexx@endexx.com
480-595-6900

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ShopSmartAutos Teams Up With Cox Media To Launch New Consumer Show Thousands of consumers find their vehicles online with ShopSmartAutos.com every month

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ShopSmartAutos Teams Up With Cox Media To Launch New Consumer Show

Thousands of consumers find their vehicles online with ShopSmartAutos.com every month. Consumers enjoy a seamless flow from finding the car they are looking for from an inventory of over 6 million vehicles that represent the entire country. Now ShopSmartAuto’s Founder and CTO, Richie Bello premieres What Drives You on all Cox Media stations…

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ShopSmartAutos Teams Up With Cox Media To Launch New Consumer Show

Thousands of consumers find their vehicles online with ShopSmartAutos.com every month. Consumers enjoy a seamless flow from finding the car they are looking for from an inventory of over 6 million vehicles that represent the entire country. Now ShopSmartAuto’s Founder and CTO, Richie Bello premieres What Drives You on all Cox Media stations nationwide, where his 35 years in the automotive industry and recognition as a consumer advocate will help consumers make a better choice when buying, selling, and maintaining their vehicles.

«The timing for What Drive You is perfect, as we believe more and more consumers rely on digital to find their new or pre-owned car, truck or van,» said ShopSmartAutos.com founder, Richie Bello. «Having partnered with Cox Media to reach all of their 4.1 million households we can bring their viewers the information they need to make an educated decision when looking to buy, sell, trade or warranty their vehicles. Bello continued: » Prior to COVID 19, the Country was already running to online shopping solutions. Consumers were spending 85% of their car shopping online before going to a dealer. ShopSmartAutos looks to provide all the tools necessary to help consumers make the decision to buy and help them connect to the right dealer – right online.» ShopSmartAutos is sponsoring What Drives You which airs 4x weekly in all Cox Media markets. Bello’s co-host Arthur Early is a 20-year automotive veteran that looks at the consumer, but his experience from the dealer side, promises to provide a good perspective on many of the dealer/driver issues. Bello was further honored when Cox offered What Drives You a segment on Driven, the well-loved show for auto enthusiasts where Early will share a tip that is universal for all drivers.

ShopSmartAutos.com has developed its search engine to accommodate more than 6 million vehicles, allowing consumers to find their car locally, as well as nationally. The organization has connected with national delivery systems to make the shopping experience as easy as getting an airline ticket online. «The only difference is instead of the consumer driving to the airport to get on that plane, the car buyer can either go to the dealership or stay home and receive their new or pre-owned car, truck, or van right in their driveway,» added Bello.

What Drives You program premieres January 2021.

About ShopSmartAutos.com

ShopSmartAutos.com is an automotive search engine that provides consumers access to over 6 million vehicles in one location. ShopSmartAutos.com helps consumers find the vehicle they are looking for and drives them to the dealer to deliver the vehicle.

What Drives You sponsored by ShopSmartAutos looks to make buying, selling, owning, and using cars easier for everyone. Cox Media is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with revenues of $21 billion.

ShopSmartAutos.com media contact

Jeanne Fontana /CMO

631-521-4670

Media Contact

Richie Bello, RBBP Marketing, Ltd, +1 6315789018, richie@shopsmartautos.com

Jeanne Fontana, RBBP Marketing, Ltd, 6315214670, jeanne@shopsmartautos.com

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Completes Rollout of Mobile Check-in and Checkout to Nearly 6,000 Hotels in North America

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, today announced it has completed the rollout of mobile check-in and checkout to nearly 6,000 economy and midscale hotels in North America.

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, today announced it has completed the rollout of mobile check-in and checkout to nearly 6,000 economy and midscale hotels in North America.

The major milestone, which comes just months after Wyndham first announced the initiative, makes Wyndham the first major hotel company to offer mobile check-in and checkout at scale across the economy and midscale segments. 

«This is a pivotal moment for Wyndham and our re-imagined mobile app, which arrived at a critical time amid the pandemic,» said Jessica Davidson, senior vice president, Digital, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. «Today’s travelers expect streamlined, low-contact experiences and are seeking established brands that can deliver. With this app, we’re giving our guests yet another reason to book direct with Wyndham.»

Wyndham first announced its new mobile app in late September and has seen sizable growth in downloads and engagement since launch. Ratings have also increased to 4.6 out of 5 in the Apple App store and 4.7 out of 5 in the Google Play store. In addition to mobile check-in and checkout, the app offers innovative in-stay features, best-in-class design, personalized experiences, Wyndham Rewards® account management, gamification and more. Users can also take advantage of unique features like Lightning Book®, which makes it easy to book the nearest Wyndham hotel for the night in as a few as three taps.

Wyndham’s new mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices in the Apple App and Google Play stores. Combined with the recent launch of a new customer data platform, the app builds upon the foundation of a broader, multi-year digital transformation at Wyndham, which in recent months has enabled the Company to quickly stand up new tools and offerings to help drive more business to its franchisees—particularly from everyday business travelers, such as construction workers, utility workers, truckers and more. To learn more about the mobile app, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com/app.

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,000 hotels across approximately 90 countries on six continents. Through its network of 804,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 20 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers 85 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.

About Wyndham Rewards
Recently named the number one hotel rewards program by readers of USA TODAY, Wyndham Rewards® is the world’s most generous rewards program with more than 30,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide. Designed for the everyday traveler, members earn a guaranteed 1,000 points with every qualified stay and may redeem points for a wide-range of rewards, including free nights at any of approximately 9,000 hotels or thousands of vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally through affiliation with Wyndham Destinations (NYSE: WYND) and others. Wyndham Rewards has 85 million enrolled members around the globe. Join for free today at www.wyndhamrewards.com. You’ve earned this.®

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Ottopia was selected as one of the most suitable solutions to be integrated into L4 autonomous vehicles with a leading German OEM

Ottopia’s Teleoperation platform has been evaluated by leading automotive players and was recently selected by the BMW Group as a preferred multi SIM teleoperation technology to support autonomous driving services

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Teleoperation is the ability to control a vehicle or machine remotely. Imagine a human sitting in a control center, she is guiding an autonomous vehicle on how to overcome an obstacle such as a double-parked car. More generally, when…

Ottopia’s Teleoperation platform has been evaluated by leading automotive players and was recently selected by the BMW Group as a preferred multi SIM teleoperation technology to support autonomous driving services

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Teleoperation is the ability to control a vehicle or machine remotely. Imagine a human sitting in a control center, she is guiding an autonomous vehicle on how to overcome an obstacle such as a double-parked car. More generally, when a self-driving vehicle isn’t entirely sure what to do, it can stop and call for remote human assistance.

In recent years there’s growing consensus that teleoperation is a critical enabler for the deployment of self-driving vehicles on public roads. There’s also increasing regulation across the globe that allow or even mandate self-driving vehicles to be teleoperation-enabled.

Founded in 2018, Ottopia has been developing an AI-based teleoperation platform to meet the standards of the automotive industry. Ottopia’s patent-pending technology enables continuous data transfer to and from a moving vehicle, with minimal delay and using minimal bandwidth. Ottopia’s software platform leverages artificial intelligence that predicts the quality of each cellular carrier along the vehicle’s route, utilizing the best performing networks at every moment, while compressing the data in real-time to always fit the network capacity.

Over the course of several months, Ottopia’s solution had been put to the test on public roads while using public LTE networks on an autonomous BMW Group vehicle. The test included transferring 360 degrees High Definition video from a moving vehicle to a control center located at the BMW Group´s Autonomous Driving Campus in Unterschleißheim, and measuring multiple performance metrics such as delay and video quality.

Many performance metrics have been recorded and analyzed for On-Demand Mobility Services for Autonomous Driving.

Amit Rosenzweig, founder and CEO of Ottopia, commented: «We are happy that Ottopia’s technology was evaluated by a company that epitomizes quality. It’s been a real pleasure working closely with the BMW Group team.»

For more information contact:
Amit Rosenzweig 
CEO 
info@ottopia.tech

Southwest Airlines Intends To Serve Fresno And Santa Barbara

DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today shared its intention to bring service to

DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today shared its intention to bring service to Santa Barbara Airport and Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the second quarter of 2021.

«Our arrival in the Heart of California, both on the Central Coast and in the Central Valley, will round out nearly four decades of investment in our California Customers and communities,» Southwest Airlines Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Vice President Andrew Watterson said. «While other airlines seem to fall in and out of love with the state, we’re focused on increasing the reach of our low fares and flexible policies in places where we expect them to make a difference.»

«For years residents and businesses throughout Central California have expressed a desire for Southwest service and connectivity to their vast network of destinations and renowned customer service,» said Kevin Meikle, Director of Aviation for Fresno Yosemite International Airport. «Southwest will expand the Central Valley’s air transportation gateway to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and we look forward to our new partnership with Southwest and their arrival in the spring.»

«We salute Southwest’s bold decision to enter one of the most vibrant and beautiful regions in California, bringing visitors to our sweeping coastline to experience our mild Mediterranean climate and distinctive Spanish-influenced architecture,» said Mayor Cathy Murillo of Santa Barbara. «For our residents, our partnership with Southwest will energize the economic rebound to come in 2021.»

Along with Palm Springs, which received its first Southwest flight on Nov. 19, 2020, the addition of Fresno and Santa Barbara will position Southwest Airlines as an option in 13 California airports before summer 2021, further deepening the carrier’s commitment to the Golden State. Southwest long has carried more air travelers to, from, and within California than any other carrier, a legacy sustained in the most recent reporting of U.S. Department of Transportation data on airline passengers traveling nonstop.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements related to the Company’s network plans and expectations, including its intention to serve Santa Barbara Airport and Fresno Yosemite International Airport and other new destinations. These forward-looking statements, based on the Company’s current intent and expectations, are not guarantees of future actions. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in or indicated by them. Among others, factors are (i) the Company’s ability to obtain necessary approvals and the impact of governmental regulations and other governmental actions related to the Company’s operations; (ii) the extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on overall demand for air travel and the Company’s related business plans and decisions; (iii) the impact of economic conditions, governmental actions, extreme or severe weather and natural disasters, fears of terrorism or war, actions of competitors, fuel prices, consumer perception, and other factors beyond the Company’s control, on consumer behavior and the Company’s business decisions, plans, and strategies; (iv) the Company’s dependence on third parties; (v) the impact of labor matters on the Company’s plans and expectations; and (vi) other factors, as described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the detailed factors discussed under the heading «Risk Factors» in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, and in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2020.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

In its 50th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly 58,000 Employees to a Customer base that topped 130 million passengers in 2019. Southwest became the nation’s largest domestic air carrier in 2003 and maintains that ranking based on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded. In peak travel seasons during 2019, Southwest operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 101 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. In 2020, the carrier added service to Hilo, Hawaii; Cozumel, Mexico; Miami, and Palm Springs, Calif. Southwest will begin service to two new seasonal destinations in Colorado, Steamboat Springs and Montrose (Telluride) on Dec. 19, 2020. In 2021, Southwest will begin service to both Chicago (O’Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton on February 14; both Savannah/Hilton Head and Colorado Springs on March 11; Houston (Bush) on April 12; and, Jackson, Miss., on June 6. The carrier has announced an intention to add service in the second quarter of 2021 in Fresno and Santa Barbara.

The carrier issued its Southwest® Promise in May 2020 to highlight new and round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees wellbeing and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, and face covering requirements for Customers and Employees. Additional details about the Southwest Promise are available at Southwest.com/Promise.

Southwest coined Transfarency® to describe its purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and fairly, and low fares actually staying low. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some carriers offer free checked bags on select routes or in qualified circumstances). Southwest does not charge change fees, though fare differences might apply.

Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier’s performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. Learn more about how the carrier gives back to communities across the world by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.

Book Southwest Airlines’ low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.

 

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Nuvve Corporation and IoTecha Announce Joint Deployment of a Global Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging System for Vehicle-to-Grid Applications

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nuvve Corporation, a San Diego-based, green energy technology company and a leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nuvve Corporation, a San Diego-based, green energy technology company and a leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and IoTecha Corp., an industry leader in electric vehicle (EV) smart charging technology, are joining forces to deploy and commercialize a bidirectional charging solution for electric vehicles with the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) plugs supporting the ISO/IEC15118 protocol. This approach allows automotive OEMs using the CCS plug for their vehicles to enable bidirectional energy flow on their vehicles when coupled with IoTecha and Nuvve technology. Future versions of the standard will be supported by over-the-air software updates.

The new V2G solution will allow EVs to perform bidirectional charging services while using state of the art, secure, cloud-to-cloud integrations. Using IoTecha’s robust ISO/IEC 15118 technology, which has already been deployed in thousands of chargers and has been successfully interoperability tested with most EV brands, users will benefit from an easy-to-use plug and play system. For electric utilities, the solution uses the industry’s most stringent requirements ensuring precision metering and fast dispatch of services with high granularity. Finally, the communication protocol will ensure EV battery protection thanks to Nuvve’s GIVe™ V2G platform using advanced battery information data from the vehicle.

«The technology integration with IoTecha will enable a highly scalable implementation for V2G that can be used with multiple hardware providers and OEMs,» says Gregory Poilasne, CEO and chairman of Nuvve Corporation. «This is what is going to allow us to have standard supported products that can be securely connected and controlled.»

«Our IoT.ON™ platform, which includes our cloud and Combined Charging System on Module (CCSoM) controller modules, enables V2G implementation and allows us to take the CCS standard to the next level by integrating with Nuvve’s software platform,» says Oleg Logvinov, President and CEO of IoTecha. «Growing the ecosystem in a standards-based and secure way is what IoTecha is all about. Bidirectional functionality is a much-needed feature for EV sales growth.»

One of the first implementations of this integration will benefit electric school buses. It’s becoming more widely known that electric buses create a cleaner environment for kids to travel to school. But an additional benefit with V2G is that the overall cost of electric buses to school districts can be lowered because the buses can offset costs when parked by providing grid and building services. With their large batteries and powerful chargers combined with the standard CCS-1 plug, electric school buses will be able to deliver a variety of services, from energy market participation to building energy optimization and resiliency services.

Nuvve announced recently a definitive merger agreement with Newborn Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: NBAC), which will result in Nuvve becoming a listed public company at closing.

About Nuvve Corporation
Nuvve Corporation is a San Diego-based green energy technology company whose mission is to lower the cost of electric vehicle ownership while supporting the integration of renewable energy sources, including solar and wind. Our proprietary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology – Nuvve’s Grid Integrated Vehicle (GIVe™) platform – is refueling the next generation of electric vehicle fleets through cutting-edge, bidirectional charging solutions. Since our founding in 2010, Nuvve has been responsible for successful V2G projects on five continents and is deploying commercial services worldwide. For more information please visit www.nuvve.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Nuvve Press Contact
Marc Trahand, EVP Marketing
marc@nuvve.com 
+1 858 250 9740

Nuvve Investor Contact
Lytham Partners
Robert Blum
nuvve@lythampartners.com
+1 602 889 9700

About IoTecha
IoTecha is accelerating the Electric Vehicle revolution by providing an integrated Platform called IoT.ON™ – consisting of software, hardware and Cloud components – for the Smart Charging infrastructure and ultimately enabling the integration of tens of millions of Electric Vehicles with the Power Grid. IoTecha customers are prominent global manufacturers of both Electric Vehicles and EV charging stations. IoTecha  products include V2G and HomePlug Protocol Analyzer, Combined Charging System on Module (and custom modules), EV charging stations and IoT.ON Cloud-based services. http://www.iotecha.com

IoTecha Press Contact:
Brenda Mancuso
brenda@iotecha.com
+1 908 300 5178

About Newborn Acquisition Corp.
Newborn Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, holding approximately $57.5 million in its trust account, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

Important Information and Where to Find it
In connection with the proposed business combination, Nuvve Holdings, as the successor to Newborn, will file a registration statement on Form S-4 (the «Form S-4») with the SEC. The Form S-4 will include a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of Newborn and Nuvve Holdings, which Newborn will file with the SEC as a proxy statement on Schedule 14A, for the solicitation of proxies from Newborn’s shareholders and for the offering of Nuvve Holdings’ securities to the security holders of Newborn and Nuvve in the business combination. Additionally, Newborn and Nuvve Holdings will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the business combination. Copies may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to Newborn shareholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed business combination. Investors and security holders of Newborn are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting decision with respect to the proposed business combination because they will contain important information about the business combination and the parties to the business combination. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.

Participants in the Solicitation
Newborn and its directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of Newborn’s shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Nuvve and its officers and directors may also be deemed participants in such solicitation. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of Newborn’s executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading Newborn’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, and the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the business combination when they become available. Information concerning the interests of Newborn’s participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of their stockholders generally, will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the business combination when it becomes available.

No Offer or Solicitation
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval.

Forward Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes «forward-looking statements» within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this presentation, regarding the proposed business combination between Newborn and Nuvve and Nuvve’s strategy, future operations, estimated and projected financial performance, prospects, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words «could,» «should,» «will,» «may,» «believe,» «anticipate,» «intend,» «estimate,» «expect,» «project,» the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Newborn and Nuvve disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Newborn and Nuvve caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of either Newborn or Nuvve. In addition, Newborn cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to the following factors: (i) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could delay the business combination or give rise to the termination of the agreements related thereto; (ii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Newborn or Nuvve following announcement of the transactions; (iii) the inability to complete the business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of Newborn, or other conditions to closing in the merger agreement; (iv) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts Nuvve’s current plans and operations as a result of the announcement of the transactions; (v) Nuvve’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of Nuvve to grow and manage growth profitably following the business combination; (vi) costs related to the business combination; (vii) risks related to the rollout of Nuvve’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; (viii) Nuvve’s dependence on widespread acceptance and adoption of electric vehicles and increased installation of charging stations; (ix) Nuvve’s ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, including the remediation of identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting relating to segregation of duties with respect to, and access controls to, its financial record keeping system, and Nuvve’s accounting staffing levels; (x) Nuvve’s current dependence on sales of charging stations for most of its revenues; (xi) overall demand for electric vehicle charging and the potential for reduced demand if governmental rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives are reduced, modified or eliminated or governmental mandates to increase the use of electric vehicles or decrease the use of vehicles powered by fossil fuels, either directly or indirectly through mandated limits on carbon emissions, are reduced, modified or eliminated; (xii) potential adverse effects on Nuvve’s revenue and gross margins if customers increasingly claim clean energy credits and, as a result, they are no longer available to be claimed by Nuvve; (xiii) the effects of competition on Nuvve’s future business; (xiv) risks related to Nuvve’s dependence on its intellectual property and the risk that Nuvve’s technology could have undetected defects or errors; (xv) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xvi) the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect directly on Nuvve and the economy generally; (xvii) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed business combination; (xvii) risks relating to privacy and data protection laws, privacy or data breaches, or the loss of data; and (xix) the possibility that Nuvve may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the reports that Newborn has filed and will file from time to time with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. Newborn’s SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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Ottopia was selected as one of the most suitable solutions to be integrated into L4 autonomous vehicles with a leading German OEM

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Teleoperation is the ability to control a vehicle or machine remotely. Imagine a human sitting in a control center, she is guiding an autonomous vehicle on how to overcome an obstacle such as a double-parked car. More generally, when a self-driving vehicle isn’t entirely sure what to do, it can stop and call for remote human assistance.

In recent years there’s growing consensus that teleoperation is a critical enabler for the deployment of…

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Teleoperation is the ability to control a vehicle or machine remotely. Imagine a human sitting in a control center, she is guiding an autonomous vehicle on how to overcome an obstacle such as a double-parked car. More generally, when a self-driving vehicle isn’t entirely sure what to do, it can stop and call for remote human assistance.

In recent years there’s growing consensus that teleoperation is a critical enabler for the deployment of self-driving vehicles on public roads. There’s also increasing regulation across the globe that allow or even mandate self-driving vehicles to be teleoperation-enabled.

Founded in 2018, Ottopia has been developing an AI-based teleoperation platform to meet the standards of the automotive industry. Ottopia’s patent-pending technology enables continuous data transfer to and from a moving vehicle, with minimal delay and using minimal bandwidth. Ottopia’s software platform leverages artificial intelligence that predicts the quality of each cellular carrier along the vehicle’s route, utilizing the best performing networks at every moment, while compressing the data in real-time to always fit the network capacity.

Over the course of several months, Ottopia’s solution had been put to the test on public roads while using public LTE networks on an autonomous BMW Group vehicle. The test included transferring 360 degrees High Definition video from a moving vehicle to a control center located at the BMW Group´s Autonomous Driving Campus in Unterschleißheim, and measuring multiple performance metrics such as delay and video quality.

Many performance metrics have been recorded and analyzed for On-Demand Mobility Services for Autonomous Driving.

Amit Rosenzweig, founder and CEO of Ottopia, commented: «We are happy that Ottopia’s technology was evaluated by a company that epitomizes quality. It’s been a real pleasure working closely with the BMW Group team.»

For more information contact:
Amit Rosenzweig 
CEO 
info@ottopia.tech

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Alaska Airlines adds more ‘sun and fun’ destinations from Anchorage

SEATTLE, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen its presence at one of the airline’s key hubs in Anchorage with new nonstop service to three «sun and fun» destinations – Las Vegas, Denver and San Francisco – and the expansion to year-round service to a popular fourth destination, Phoenix.

SEATTLE, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen its presence at one of the airline’s key hubs in Anchorage with new nonstop service to three «sun and fun» destinations – Las Vegas, Denver and San Francisco – and the expansion to year-round service to a popular fourth destination, Phoenix.

Come this summer, Alaska will fly eight nonstops from Anchorage to these destinations in the Lower 48: Chicago O’Hare, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix and Portland. Four of the cities on the West Coast are also Alaska hubs, which allow for improved connectivity for guests traveling to other locations.

The newly announced routes will connect Anchorage to more places that offer warm sunshine, big city vibes and the sky’s the limit on what to do. New service to Las Vegas, Denver and San Francisco begins this summer; the Las Vegas flight will be offered year-round with seasonal flights to Denver and San Francisco. The current seasonal flight between Anchorage and Phoenix will now fly year-round.

The AnchorageSan Francisco flight – first announced in August 2019 – was scheduled to start in April 2020, but it was delayed due to the pandemic.

Tickets for the new routes are now on sale at alaskaair.com.

«The demand for leisure travel in 2021 is beginning to return as our guests look ahead, and we’re offering even more nonstops to take Alaskans to the places they want to go,» said Marilyn Romano, Alaska Airlines’ regional vice president. «We believe our guests will love the convenient nonstops to Vegas, Denver and San Francisco, in addition to our daily nonstop flight to Phoenix that’s now set to fly year-round.»

Start Date

End Date

City Pair

Frequency

Aircraft

 May 20, 2021

Year-round

Anchorage – Las Vegas

Th, F, Sa, Su

737

June 17, 2021

Aug. 16, 2021

Anchorage – Denver

Daily

737

June 17, 2021

Aug. 16, 2021

Anchorage – San Francisco

Daily

737

Year-round

Year-round

Anchorage – Phoenix

Daily

737

In addition to Alaska’s continuing commitment to service at Anchorage, the airline partners with non-profit organizations throughout the state focused on helping those impacted by the pandemic. Alaska Airlines and Alaska Air Cargo are currently supporting residents across the state by transporting COVID-19 vaccines, including to some of the most remote communities in the U.S.

«More than 1,800 Alaska Airlines employees call Alaska home, making our connections to the communities we serve here very personal. We’re here in good times and in difficult times,» said Romano. «We’re honored to play our role to make sure this life-saving vaccine gets to the people who need it most as quickly and safely as possible.»

About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 115 destinations across the United States and North America. The airline provides essential air service for our guests along with moving crucial cargo shipments, while emphasizing Next-Level Care. Alaska is known for low fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Guests can earn and redeem miles on flights to more than 800 destinations worldwide with Alaska and its Global Partners. On March 31, 2021, Alaska will officially become a member of the oneworld global alliance. Learn more about Alaska at newsroom.alaskaair.com and blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

 

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BBH to Deliver «Quintuple-Play» of Guest-Facing Services to Treasure Island Las Vegas

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Broadband Hospitality (BBH), a preferred provider of unified technology solutions for hotels, resorts, apartment complexes, student housing, and senior living communities, announced today that it has been awarded an agreement to provide a bundle of five guest-facing services to the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

BBH has been selected to design, install and support guestroom…

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Broadband Hospitality (BBH), a preferred provider of unified technology solutions for hotels, resorts, apartment complexes, student housing, and senior living communities, announced today that it has been awarded an agreement to provide a bundle of five guest-facing services to the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

BBH has been selected to design, install and support guestroom WiFi, public WiFi, guestroom DirecTV programming, BBH interactive television with BBH’s screen-casting solution, and Treasure Island’s mobile app for guest Android and iPhones. In-room services will be delivered over existing coaxial cabling via Wave 2 G.hn technology provided by BBH.

«We are very pleased to announce the selection of Broadband Hospitality as a key technology partner for Treasure Island,» stated Don Voss, vp of sales and marketing at Treasure Island. «After careful consideration of many options available in the market, we believe that BBH’s ability to deploy a tightly-integrated bundle of guest-facing services and technology-based amenities best positions Treasure Island to significantly exceed our leisure and convention guest expectations.»

As a result of the agreement, Treasure Island will be able to deliver coordinated content to on-site guests via the new Treasure Island mobile app and in-room ITV, enabling Treasure Island to communicate with guests whether they are on property or off property. New in-room features such as screen-casting, available in all rooms at launch, will provide guests with the opportunity to access their own streaming content and easily cast it to their in-room television.

«Treasure Island is in a unique position to transform the guest experience through technology, and we absolutely wanted a partner that could help us to deliver these exciting initiatives,» said Jennifer Renzelman, vp of communications at Treasure Island. «We look forward to enhancing guest services while utilizing the BBH platforms to provide our guests and convention attendees with up-to-the-minute promotional and informational updates.»

Wave 2 G.hn technology is a key component of the on-site network architecture. «From an infrastructure perspective, the ability to deliver these high-end services at Gigabit Ethernet speeds, with full layer 2+ network functionality, was critical to our overall strategy,» stated John Troutwine, svp sales and marketing at Broadband Hospitality. This provides us with the flexibility and throughput we need while utilizing the building’s existing copper cabling.»

About Broadband Hospitality
With 25+ years of technology experience, Broadband Hospitality (BBH) is a single source provider of innovative technology solutions that help hotels, resorts, apartment complexes, student housing properties, and senior living communities improve performance and enhance the experience for guests and residents. BBH products and services include High-Def TV and ITV, High-Speed WiFi, Fiber Circuits, PBX and Phone Systems, Low-Voltage Wiring, CCTV, Audio/Video Solutions, Mobile Applications, Digital Signage, and Panic & Safety Systems. BBH is an AT&T Platinum Partner, DIRECTV L&I 2018 Dealer of the Year and a DIRECTV Dealer Advisory Council member. The company draws from a nationwide network of industry-leading vendors as well as its internal software development team to deliver cost-effective, flexible and high-function solutions for clients seeking a unified technology strategy with 24x7x365 USA-based support.

BBH is headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio and its software development division based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. BBH currently supports 1000+ customers across the USA, Mexico, and the Caribbean as well as cruise lines around the world. To learn more, please visit http://www.bbhnow.com.

About Treasure Island
Treasure Island on the Las Vegas Strip is a privately owned hotel and casino. Boasting nearly 3,000 guest rooms, Treasure Island is a world-class destination for headline entertainment. Home to Mystère, the classic Cirque du Soleil performance combines the powerful athleticism, high-energy acrobatics and inspiring imagery that has become the company’s hallmark. Upscale and casual dining choices, hip nightspots and indulgent spa and shopping experiences further complement the one-of-a-kind Treasure Island guest experience. For more information about Treasure Island, visit http://www.treasureisland.com, or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook @TIVegas.

Media Contact

John Troutwine, Broadband Hospitality, 412-480-4294, jtroutwine@bbhnow.com

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Ottopia was selected as one of the most suitable solutions to be integrated into L4 autonomous vehicles with a leading German OEM

Ottopia’s Teleoperation platform has been evaluated by leading automotive players and was recently selected by the BMW Group as a preferred multi SIM teleoperation technology to support autonomous driving services

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Teleoperation is the ability to control a vehicle or machine remotely. Imagine a human sitting in a control center, she is guiding an autonomous vehicle on how to overcome an obstacle such as a double-parked car. More generally, when…

Ottopia’s Teleoperation platform has been evaluated by leading automotive players and was recently selected by the BMW Group as a preferred multi SIM teleoperation technology to support autonomous driving services

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Teleoperation is the ability to control a vehicle or machine remotely. Imagine a human sitting in a control center, she is guiding an autonomous vehicle on how to overcome an obstacle such as a double-parked car. More generally, when a self-driving vehicle isn’t entirely sure what to do, it can stop and call for remote human assistance.

In recent years there’s growing consensus that teleoperation is a critical enabler for the deployment of self-driving vehicles on public roads. There’s also increasing regulation across the globe that allow or even mandate self-driving vehicles to be teleoperation-enabled.

Founded in 2018, Ottopia has been developing an AI-based teleoperation platform to meet the standards of the automotive industry. Ottopia’s patent-pending technology enables continuous data transfer to and from a moving vehicle, with minimal delay and using minimal bandwidth. Ottopia’s software platform leverages artificial intelligence that predicts the quality of each cellular carrier along the vehicle’s route, utilizing the best performing networks at every moment, while compressing the data in real-time to always fit the network capacity.

Over the course of several months, Ottopia’s solution had been put to the test on public roads while using public LTE networks on an autonomous BMW Group vehicle. The test included transferring 360 degrees High Definition video from a moving vehicle to a control center located at the BMW Group´s Autonomous Driving Campus in Unterschleißheim, and measuring multiple performance metrics such as delay and video quality.

Many performance metrics have been recorded and analyzed for On-Demand Mobility Services for Autonomous Driving.

Amit Rosenzweig, founder and CEO of Ottopia, commented: «We are happy that Ottopia’s technology was evaluated by a company that epitomizes quality. It’s been a real pleasure working closely with the BMW Group team.»

For more information contact:
Amit Rosenzweig 
CEO 
info@ottopia.tech