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Cenntro Automotive Unveils Class 4 All-Electric Commercial Vehicle

ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CES 2021 — Cenntro Automotive Group (Cenntro) today unveiled its plans to expand its product portfolio with a purpose-built, all-electric Class 4 vehicle to serve the last-mile urban delivery market.

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The vehicle, called the CityPorter, offers a unique solution to fleets and logistics customers, offering a range of up to 220 miles on a single charge, a payload of 5,700 pounds, and a top speed of 60 mph.

The CityPorter was purpose-built to support last-mile delivery needs with its generous payload and 636 square feet of cargo capacity. Cenntro anticipates showcasing the CityPorter to US fleets in the second half of 2021 and is currently looking at opportunities to engage in demo programs for US and EU fleets.

«We are confident that we can ramp our production as we move through 2021 and introduce the CityPorter to US and European markets, delivering the quality and performance that top tier fleets demand,» said Peter Wang, Chairman, and CEO.

The CityPorter will be equipped with Cenntro’s state-of-the-art telematics. Cenntro’s Smart platform drives powerful two-way data exchange and offers fleet management advanced integration with other business applications optimizing route planning, reducing downtime, and delivering true big data management.

To support the launch of the CityPorter, Cenntro plans to expand its infrastructure in both the US and Europe and intends to work directly with fleets and sustain its operations with a complementary network of truck dealers and distributors.

In line with the announcement, Cenntro’s stated its plans to re-establish Manufacturing sites in the US and Europe in late 2021. Also, Cenntro will open an Engineering and Innovation Center in New Jersey in the second quarter of 2021. «We intend to move closer to our customers as we expand our products portfolio,» continued Peter Wang,

About The CityPorter
The CityPorter is purpose-built to bring to market a class-leading, all-electric Class 4 vehicle that won’t sacrifice productivity. With a payload capacity of 5,700 pounds and a robust cargo volume, the CityPorter can meet the diverse and demanding needs of last-mile delivery.

220 miles on Single Charge	High Strength Chassis and Cab
Low Cost of Ownership	Zero Emissions

For additional information contact Cenntro sales at sales@cenntroauto.com.

About Cenntro Automotive
Cenntro Automotive is the global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distribution of all-electric, urban delivery vehicles, offering our customers a full range of product lines to support smarter, sustainable, productive solutions to meet their business needs. Cenntro’s product portfolio ranges from last-mile delivery to urban logistics, city service to sustainable farming, and grounds care. Cenntro vehicles have achieved over one million miles driven with over 2,800 vehicles sold.

Cenntro is dedicated to bringing all-electric solutions to the commercial market and is driven to deliver innovative, reliable commercial transportation technologies. Established in 2014, Cenntro’s all-electric vehicles bring innovation to traditional urban delivery, ensuring that our customers’ operations are always running, optimized, and coordinated through all sustainability stages. Reflecting today’s market demands, Cenntro’s vehicles maximize cargo volume and payload without sacrificing range.

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The IMEC Illinois Manufacturer Innovation Voucher Moves Needle on New Product Launch

CHICAGO, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Staying charged is a common problem among cyclists, especially bikepackers (people who go on remote bike trips for long periods of time). When Co-Founders Adam Hokin and Vishaal Mali launched PedalCell in 2015, a major part of their mission was to encourage sustainability by «getting more butts on bikes and less in cars.» However, they observed the largest barrier for bicycle adoption was power. Unlike your office, home, or car, access to a continuous and stable power source is limited for cyclists.

For PedalCell, the main challenge was developing a brand-new product with no reference designs. They assembled an expert team of product developers and lawyers to take PedalCell on a journey from concept to reality. This allowed them to reach the point where the technology was in place for them to seek – and implement – feedback from product testers, industry experts, and successfully file one patent.

The larger part of the bikepacking market is located in Europe, Canada, and Australia. And, with COVID-19 in the mix, bike sales in this segment grew by 144% due to more people seeking safe and fun ways to exercise. With such an excellent market opportunity, the team needed to go through steps to optimize their processes for mass production and ensure their intellectual property was protected. This meant optimizing cost of goods sold, sourcing suppliers, tasking new components to make sure they are scalable, and filing more patents.

PedalCell learned about the IMEC Illinois Manufacturing Innovation Voucher program and applied in January 2020.

Solution

Much to the team’s satisfaction, they were able to secure the capital needed for three additional patents, personnel to test equipment and fixtures, and ultimately manufacture and launch the product. «IMEC allowed us to move forward in our decision and made our company more appealing to investors. We have raised capital before and had 1 patent pending. Since working with IMEC, we now have 4 patents with 1 granted and 3 others pending. The program catalyzed our success.» Said Hokin.

Despite COVID-19 throwing a wrench in the original timeline to launch, the company still accomplished its goals and gained efficiencies in their project management along the way. In addition, the IMEC team of experts provided guidance on maximizing value from funding and the PedalCell team appreciated this approach. «There’s something to be said about a program that commits you to plan how the funds will be dispersed over a set timeline with a clear end-goal. I would recommend any hardware-related company in Illinois to take a look at the services that IMEC offers and commit to innovation.»

Results

Launched new product in domestic and international markets
Significant reduction in cost of goods sold
Product compatibility improved by 50% in terms of bike designs
Filed 4 aggregate patents
Doubled market potential by having patent filed for international protection

About IMEC

IMEC is a team of improvement specialists who are dedicated to changing lives and creating a positive impact on Illinois’ workforce and economy. With a mission to drive growth through enterprise excellence, they help organizations become more effective and efficient by identifying issues, developing and implementing solutions and providing the necessary support that will allow them to excel in areas of leadership, strategy, customer engagement, operations, workforce, and measurement and results. In 2019, they assisted 770 companies and created over 4600 jobs, resulting in over $435M aggregate impact to the Illinois economy. IMEC has seven offices statewide and 47 full-time industry improvement specialists. www.imec.org

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Numerator Reports Amazon and Insurance Industry Lead Ad Spend For African American / Hispanic Media and Ads With Diverse Talent

CHICAGO, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research industry, has released three reports quantifying brand spend in Black / African American media, Hispanic media and in ads with Black / African American talent. Analysis indicates that the insurance sector leads in spend in…

Numerator People Insights data, collected through MicroSurveys in Numerator’s consumer app, shows that Black / African American consumers are not only more likely to be aware of a brand’s values, they are also more likely to say a brand’s values are important when making a purchase. And while 16% of all consumers say a brand’s commitment to diversity, equality, and social justice is important when they make a purchase decision, that number is nearly double for Black / African American consumers (31%).

	All	Asian	Black / African American	Hispanic / Latino	White / Caucasian	Other
A brand’s values are important when I make a purchase	17.9%	18.3%	21.9%	17.8%	17.1%	21.2%
I’m extremely or very aware of the corporate values behind the products I purchase	28.3%	31.2%	38.1%	37.2%	24.5%	33.4%
A brand’s commitment to diversity, equality & social justice is important to me when choosing a product or service	16.1%	15.8%	31.1%	18.1%	12.9%	18.1%

This analysis captures media spend across 24 paid media channels for the 12 months ending 11/30/20. Key findings of the detailed charts include:

General

Insurance, Automotive and Telecom are the largest spenders in Black / African American and Hispanic media– with the three industries representing 81% of the top 15 brands’ ad spend in Black / African American media and representing $6.7B in ad spend.
Spend in Hispanic media is dominated by the insurance sector with 68% of top 15 brands’ spend, and the rest fragmented across another nine industries.
While Insurance is also the leader in ad spend with Black / African American talent at 19% of the Top 30, CPG brands and retailers each come in at 13% of the top 30 with brands like Gillette, Dove and Bounty and Amazon, Target and Walmart.

Insurance

Insurance companies represent 41% of ad spend by the top 15 advertisers in Black / African American media and 68% in Hispanic Media.
Insurance is the largest industry investing in ad spend with Black / African American talent as well, with 19% of total ad spend with Black / African American talent.
Geico is the largest spender in both Black / African American and Hispanic Media. Among insurance companies, State Farm spends the most on ads with Black / African American talent.

Automotive

Automotive companies are the next most aggressive investors in diverse media among the top 15, coming in #2 in Black / African American media spend at 17% and #3 in Hispanic media spend at 5%.
Toyota, Chevrolet and Hyundai are among the top 15 in Black / African American media while Hyundai and Nissan invest in Hispanic media.
Hyundai, Subaru, Lincoln and Kia are all in the top 30 brands placing ad dollars into ads with Black / African American talent.

Telecom

Comcast, T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon all make the top 15 list for ad spend in Black / African American media — while no Telecom companies make the top 15 for Hispanic Media.
AT&T has the single largest ad spend on Black / African American talent ads of any advertiser across all industries.

Methodology:
Black / African American Media: This tracking universe represents the Black / African American focused U.S. media and markets that Numerator monitors and is a subset of our General Media tracking universe. Numerator monitors advertising spend for 184 Black / African American media outlets across TV networks, radio stations, newspapers, and magazines.

Hispanic Media: This tracking universe represents the Spanish language and Hispanic focused U.S. media and markets that Numerator monitors. Numerator monitors advertising spend for more than 300 Spanish language and Hispanic focused media outlets across TV networks, radio stations, newspapers, and magazines.

Diverse Talent: Identifies advertisements that feature Black / African American actors or other talent.

About Numerator
Numerator is a data and tech company serving the market research space. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Numerator has more than 2,000 employees worldwide. The company blends proprietary data with advanced technology to create unique insights for the market research industry that has been slow to change. The majority of Fortune 100 companies are Numerator clients.

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Seniors Housing and Care M&A Activity Hits Record-High In Q4:2020, According to Acquisition Data from Irving Levin Associates LLC

NEW CANAAN, Conn., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The number of publicly announced seniors housing and care acquisitions in the fourth quarter of 2020 rose to a record high, with 120 deals announced, based on new acquisition data from Irving Levin Associates. This represents a 107% increase from the 58 transactions in the previous quarter and 5% higher than the 114 deals made public in the fourth quarter of 2019. Also, the $2.52 billion spent on the fourth quarter transactions surpassed the previous quarter’s total of $1.49 billion by 69%, based on publicly disclosed prices. However, compared with the fourth quarter of 2019, which saw $3.73 billion spent, dollar volume was 32% lower.

«As seniors began to receive the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines, investors were unleashed on the M&A market in the fourth quarter of 2020,» stated Ben Swett, Editor of The SeniorCare Investor. «Lenders gave the go-ahead on dozens of deals that were delayed because of the pandemic, leading to record transaction volume.»

Portfolio deals were prevalent in the fourth quarter, particularly for skilled nursing facilities, with 26 portfolio sales (three properties or more) announced, versus eight in the third quarter and 10 in the second quarter. Those portfolio sales in the fourth quarter accounted for well over 170 properties. There were four deals that surpassed $100 million in publicly disclosed value, including Eagle Arc Partners’ purchase of 20 skilled nursing facilities in the Southeast for more than $300 million, and Welltower’s $200 million sale of six seniors housing communities around the Boston, Massachusetts area to a fund co-managed by global private equity firm Taurus Investment Holdings and Northbridge Asset Management.

Unlike previous quarters, skilled nursing deals represented a majority of fourth quarter M&A, in terms of both transactions (52%) and properties (more than 70%). «Average skilled nursing occupancy plummeted during the pandemic, but federal relief has stabilized many facilities’ bottom lines. Also, both residents and staff have been among the first to receive the vaccine. These factors have given buyers the green light to start acquiring value-add facilities again,» added Swett. Once again, assisted living and memory care made up the majority of the seniors housing deals, or 51%, followed by independent living with 17% of the share, affordable seniors housing with 16%, active adult with 10% and CCRCs accounting for 5% of the seniors housing deals.

All long-term care M&A deals dating back to 1993 can be accessed on the Deal Search Online database and can be purchased via a site license. All quarterly results are published in The Health Care M&A Report for all 13 sectors of health care, which is part of the HealthCareMandA.com. In addition, annual results of the seniors housing and care acquisition markets were published last year in the 25th Edition of The Senior Care Acquisition Report. The comprehensive report has 400 pages of transaction details and valuation statistics in a two-volume set, separated out by seniors housing and skilled nursing. The 26th Edition will be available by March 2021. For information, or to order the reports, call 800-248-1668. Irving Levin Associates was established in 1948 and has headquarters in New Canaan, Connecticut. The company publishes research reports and newsletters and maintains databases on the healthcare and seniors housing M&A markets.

Media Contact

Ben Swett, Irving Levin Associates LLC, 203-846-6800, swett@levinassociates.com

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BetMGM Named One Of The Best Places To Work In 2021 By Glassdoor

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming entertainment company, is honored to announce it has been listed as a Best Place to Work in 2021 by Glassdoor, the worldwide leader on insights about jobs and companies. The Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award recognizes employers that create great work cultures and is judged solely on elected input from company employees. BetMGM ranked in the Top 20 and scored an overall outstanding rating of 4.8 out of 5 in the U.S. «small and medium company» category, for companies with up to 1,000 employees.

«It’s been a tremendous year of growth for BetMGM. We tripled our headcount to 350 team members and were able to grow the business, while infusing our new employees with the values that make BetMGM a special place to work,» said Adam Greenblatt, BetMGM CEO. «We credit our success in this area to the high-touch approach of our leadership group during these times of remote working, clarity of purpose throughout, and transparency with which we have shared our journey with the whole business. We’re extremely proud to receive this recognition from Glassdoor. It’s a testament to the collaborative, high performing workplace we’ve been able to cultivate.»

The Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award is based on the feedback employees have voluntarily and anonymously shared on the Glassdoor platform. To determine the winners, Glassdoor evaluated all company reviews shared by employees over the past year.

Christian Sutherland-Wong, Glassdoor Chief Executive Officer, said, «COVID-19 is in the driver’s seat and every employer has been impacted. This year’s winning employers have proven, according to employees, that even during extraordinary times, they’ll rise to the challenge to support their people. A mission-driven culture, transparent leadership and career opportunities are always hallmarks of Best Places to Work winners. This year, we also see exceptional employers who have prioritized the health, safety and well-being of their employees. My congratulations go to all of this year’s outstanding Employees’ Choice Award winners.»

BetMGM creates an unparalleled culture of support for its employees and customers. As the nascent sports betting industry continues to grow within the U.S, the company has placed an emphasis on responsible gaming. Recently, BetMGM established its Responsible Gambling Council, consisting of senior leaders throughout the company, designed to foster a culture of responsible gambling as well as to support and drive key responsible gaming initiatives.

BetMGM is actively hiring candidates who share the company’s core values. For details on available career opportunities visit, https://www.betmgminc.com/.

About BetMGM
BetMGM is a market leading sports betting and digital gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM’s U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain’s US-licensed state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. For more information, visit http://www.betmgminc.com/.

About Glassdoor
Glassdoor combines all the latest jobs with millions of reviews and insights to make it easy for people everywhere to find a job and company they love. As a result, Glassdoor helps employers hire truly informed candidates at scale through effective recruiting solutions like employer branding and employee insights products. Launched in 2008, Glassdoor now has reviews and insights for more than 1.3 million companies located in more than 190 countries. For more information, visit glassdoor.com.

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Carl Black Kennesaw Welcomes the 2021 GMC Yukon to its Showroom

KENNESAW, Ga., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Drivers in the Kennesaw area who are looking for a new and larger vehicle can now view the 2021 GMC Yukon in the Carl Black Kennesaw showroom. The SUV received many updates, and they are nothing short of stunning. The SUV leads its class when it comes to technology features and the available Head-Up Display.

The 2021 GMC Yukon is available in four trim levels which include the SLE, SLT, AT4 and Denali. There…

The 2021 GMC Yukon is available in four trim levels which include the SLE, SLT, AT4 and Denali. There are three engines available depending on the trim level that is chosen. The three options are a 5.3-liter V8 engine, a 6.2-liter V8 engine and a 3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine. The outputs are 355 horsepower, 420 horsepower and 277 horsepower respectively.

Behind the wheel of the 2021 GMC Yukon, drivers will have access to some great technology features. Some of these include a 10.2-inch diagonal premium infotainment system, an 8-inch driver information center, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot and a wireless charging station.

There are many driver-assist systems that come available and standard in the 2021 GMC Yukon. Some of these include Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator and Adaptive Cruise Control.

Potential customers in the Kennesaw area who would like to learn more about the 2021 GMC Yukon can visit the dealership’s website https://www.carlblackkennesaw.com/. Individuals who would like to speak with someone from the dealership can do so by calling 888-457-2417. Finally, for those who would like a more personal experience, Carl Black Kennesaw is conveniently located at 1110 Roberts Boulevard.

Media Contact

T. Scott Jordan, Carl Black Kennesaw, (888) 457-2417, sjordan@carlblack.com

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Karma Automotive Announces New Dealer Partner in Nashville, Tennessee

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Karma Automotive today announced the opening of its latest addition to its dealer network: Velocity Motorcars in Nashville, Tennessee.

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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Karma Automotive today announced the opening of its latest addition to its dealer network: Velocity Motorcars in Nashville, Tennessee.

Velocity Motorcars serves the greater Nashville metropolitan area, and its opening supports Karma’s continuing expansion of its dealer network into new and emerging markets.

«It is our honor to have Velocity Motorcars join the Karma dealership network and introduce our brand to clients in the growing Nashville market,» said Nick Westalski, the General Manager of Velocity Motorcars Nashville LLC. «We are looking forward to working with Karma and offering our clients a luxury experience of purchasing the best vehicle they can imagine.»

In 2020, Karma added more than 16 new dealer partners globally. Karma Nashville brings Karma’s North American retail presences to 27 locations.

«We’re pleased to have Velocity Motorcars join us as a new dealer-partner. Karma Nashville is an important location as it will usher in the Karma brand to the State of Tennessee.» said Joost de Vries, Karma’s Vice President of Global Sales and Customer Experience. «Velocity Motorcars – along with our other new dealer point additions — allows us to continue improving the shopping and ownership experience for Karma customers nationwide.»

Velocity Motorcars Nashville LLC is located at 720 Airpark Center Drive, Nashville, Tennessee, 37217, and can be reached by telephone at (615) 5401675, or online at http://www.velocitymc.com.

For more on Karma Automotive and the dealer network, please visit http://karmanewsroom.com.

About Karma Automotive
Karma Automotive, founded in 2014, is a southern California based producer of luxury electric vehicles. Headquartered in Irvine, California with an assembly plant located in Moreno Valley, Karma sells vehicles via its dealer network comprised of approximately 40 locations in North America, Europe, South America and the Middle East. Karma’s Innovation and Customization Center, which opened in 2019 offers world-class engineering, design, customization, and manufacturing resource opportunities to other companies. Karma’s flagship vehicle, the Revero® GT, Green Car Journal’s 2020 Luxury Green Car of the Year™, is an electric vehicle powered by dual electric motors that embodies Karma’s goal of offering leading technology with a luxury experience. Every Karma vehicle is created with unparalleled individual care and craftsmanship.

For more information, visit www.karmaautomotive.com, or www.karmanewsroom.com.

Karma Automotive Safe Harbor Disclosure
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions and include Karma Automotive’s expectations. Forward-looking statements typically can be identified by the use of words such as «will,» «expect,» «believe,» and similar terms. Although Karma believes that its expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct, and actual results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated above include, among others, general economic conditions, hazards customary in the automotive industry, competition in certain markets, the volatility of battery prices, failure of customers to perform under contracts, changes in government regulation of markets and of environmental emissions, and our ability to achieve the expected benefits and timing of our electric vehicle projects. Karma Automotive undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The foregoing review of factors that could cause Karma’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements included in this news release should be considered in connection with information regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect Karma Automotive’s future results.

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Holland America Line Celebrates 75 Years in Alaska in 2022 — Bookings Open for Award-Winning Alaska Cruises and Land+Sea Journeys to Denali and the Yukon

More chances to see Glacier Bay and the only Cruise+Denali+Yukon experience make Holland America Line number-one for adventures in Alaska

SEATTLE, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In 2022 Holland America Line is celebrating 75 years of Alaska exploration — longer than any other cruise line — and bookings are now open for its award-winning cruises and Land+Sea Journeys. Throughout the decades, the premium brand has cultivated its knowledge to create perfectly crafted Alaska adventures that offer travelers preferred access, exclusive overland transportation and immersive onboard experiences — which is why Holland America Line can say «We Are Alaska.»

From April through October 2022, guests can embark on Holland America Line’s cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Oosterdam and Zuiderdam. For explorers who want to travel farther into the Great Land, 16 different Land+Sea Journeys combine a three-, four- or seven-day Alaska cruise with an inland exploration of Denali National Park. Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends land tour options up to the unspoiled reaches of Canada’s Yukon Territory.

«It’s incredible to think that Holland America Line has been taking guests to Alaska longer than it’s been a state, and because 2022 is our 75th year, we want to allow plenty of time for guests to plan ahead,» said Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line’s president. «Alaska is a destination where if you’ve never been, it’s on your bucket list; and if you have been, you’re eager to go back. There’s a reason we’ve won several awards naming us number-one in Alaska, and it’s because we are Alaska. Come celebrate our 75th Anniversary with us.»

Voted Number-One Cruise Line in Alaska by Many
Holland America Line was named the top pick for Alaska cruises in the 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards for the third time in five years. In addition to the AFAR award, Holland America Line was named the top pick for Alaska in the 2020 Porthole Cruise Magazine Editor-in-Chief Awards, 2019 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards and 2019 TravelAge West Wave Awards Editor’s Pick, confirming its position as the number-one cruise line in Alaska by some of the world’s most discerning travelers and cruise experts. Additionally, Koningsdam was voted the top mid-sized cruise ship in the 2020 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

New and Notable for 2022 Cruises

Special onboard celebrations to commemorate the 75th Anniversary.
Every Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of Alaska’s iconic glacier destinations: Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Hubbard Glacier and the Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm; the company has more Glacier Bay permits than any other major cruise line.
Seven-day «Glacier Discovery Northbound» and «Glacier Discovery Southbound» itineraries cruise between Whittier, Alaska, and Vancouver, Canada, aboard Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska.
Seven-day «Alaska Inside Passage» cruises sail roundtrip from Vancouver on Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and Zuiderdam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway.
Seven-day «Alaskan Explorer» cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle aboard Eurodam and Oosterdam, and include calls at Victoria, British Columbia; and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka, Alaska.
All ships cruising in Alaska feature expanded onboard programming: guests can engage with an Alaska naturalist, cruises with Glacier Bay take on a National Park Ranger and Huna native speaker, and special presentations explore local topics such as Alaska’s bush pilots and the famous Iditarod race.

Highlights for 2022 Denali Land+Sea Journeys:

Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and Zuiderdam will offer Land+Sea Journeys ranging from nine to 18 days.
All Denali Land+Sea Journeys include a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise featuring Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage, as well as either Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord and up to three nights at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the entrance to Denali National Park.
Exclusive to Holland America Line, all 2-night and 3-night Denali itineraries include the longer Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park which provides the best wildlife and mountain viewing opportunities.
Holland America Line owns its motorcoaches, railcars and hotels, so schedules are preferential. Each Land+Sea Journey gets a scenic ride on the luxury-domed McKinley Explorer, including select itineraries that offer Direct-to-Denali service, taking guests from their ship to their Denali hotel room on the same day.

Highlights for 2022 Yukon+Denali Land+Sea Journeys:

Holland America Line is the ONLY cruise line to offer an Alaska cruise combined with an overland tour to both Denali and the Yukon. These highly-rated Yukon itineraries include all of the highlights of our Denali Land+Sea Journeys and more.
Each Yukon+Denali Land+Sea Journey includes either a three- or four-day Inside Passage cruise on Koningsdam or Zuiderdam, or a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam.
Every Yukon+Denali Land+Sea Journey includes the services of a professional Journey Host, who makes time on land easy, convenient and insightful.
Every Yukon Journey includes a ride on the McKinley Explorer railcars, and select itineraries add on the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad from Skagway.
Guests on every Yukon Journey will also enjoy two nights in Dawson City, for more time to relive Gold Rush history.
A tour on the Klondike Spirit paddlewheeler takes guests along the Yukon River past stunning tall pines, historic towns and wildlife; all Yukon+Denali itineraries also include the Tundra Wilderness Tour.

McKinley Chalet Resort and Denali Square
Every Land+Sea Journey includes a stay at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the entrance to Denali National Park, a must-see destination for the interior of Alaska. The property is Holland America Line’s magnificent 60-acre hotel on the Nenana River. The resort features dining facilities and guest rooms, including a 99-room addition featuring Denali Suites with balconies and larger living areas.

Centrally located between the McKinley Chalet Resort and riverfront guest rooms, Denali Square is a gathering area with restaurants, an amphitheater, fire pits, outdoor seating, retail shops offering local goods, and an artist-in-residence cabin where Alaska native and local artists display and discuss their works.

Save Now, Cruise Later: Have it All Sale
For a limited time, guests who book 2022 Alaska cruises and Land+Sea Journeys by Feb. 28, 2021, can receive up to $2,300 in amenities, including a free Signature Beverage Package, pre-paid gratuities, free Signature Dining Package and 50% reduced deposits, plus free WiFi for suites. Alaska cruise pricing starts at $899 per person, double occupancy, for a seven-day sailing. Land+Sea Journeys start at $1,199 per person, double occupancy, for an 11-day itinerary. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional.

For more information, contact a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon more than 70 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits more than 470 ports in 98 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, is under construction and will join the fleet in July 2021.

The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line’s ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line’s esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous chefs.

In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently assessing enhanced health and safety protocols and how they may impact future cruises. Actual offerings may vary from what is displayed. Stay updated on current Travel Advisories and Health & Safety protocols.

CONTACT:	Erik Elvejord
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UK on the cusp of a transport revolution, as self-driving vehicles set to be worth nearly 42 billion pounds by 2035

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UK on the cusp of a transport revolution, as self-driving vehicles set to be worth nearly 42 billion pounds by 2035

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LONDON, 13 January 2021

LONDON, 13 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

Report revealing the full economic value of self-driving vehicles in the UK released.

The full economic value of self-driving vehicles in the UK has been revealed, as Transport Minister Rachel Maclean sets out that the connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) market could be worth 41.7 billion pounds by 2035.

Addressing the CES technology conference today, Minister Maclean is set to unveil a report, conducted by researchers at the Connected Places Catapult, Element Energy and Cambridge Econometrics. The report forecasts that in 2035, 40% of new UK car sales could have self-driving capabilities, with a total market value of 41.7 billion pounds – setting the future of self-driving vehicles further within Great Britain’s grasp.

This could in turn create nearly 40,000 skilled jobs in the CAV technology area, strengthening the UK economy and reinforcing this government’s commitment to building back greener and stronger.

Transport Minister Rachel Maclean said:

«The investment in and development of CAVs could truly transform the way people and goods are transported, with innovation like this at the heart of our ambition to build back better.

«We’re on the cusp of a driving revolution. Not only could this tech unlock vast opportunities for the UK economy and jobs market, it could significantly improve the safety and efficiency of how we travel over the coming decades.»

Since 2015, government has worked to make the UK one of the best places in the world to develop and deploy CAV technology.

Government has already invested 200 million pounds into CAV research and development (R&D), helping British start-ups develop their tech for use both in the UK and internationally.

Together with industry, this investment has led to many successes.

UK start-ups that have received government R&D support, including Five and Oxbotica, have gone on to successfully raise tens of millions of dollars in private investment, competing internationally with some of the world’s largest self-driving vehicle companies.

In 2020, Oxbotica launched Project Endeavour, which will be running highly automated trials in Oxford, London and Birmingham. The project will demonstrate automated driving in a variety of urban and city environments and will develop models with local authorities and communities to help them prepare for the future launch of automated vehicle services.

Several government-backed CAV trials have also successfully demonstrated world-leading capabilities in recent years, such as the Streetwise project in London in 2019, which saw self-driving vehicles carrying commuters to and from work.

The ambition to make the UK the best place in the world to deploy CAVs is also being realised through work to update UK law and regulations to make sure that the technology can be safely used on UK roads. In August 2020, government announced a consultation to enable the use of Automated Lane Keeping Systems – an early form of automation in vehicles – on UK roads as early as this year. The response to this consultation is set to be published in early 2021.

Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, said:

«Self-driving vehicles represent a huge economic opportunity for the UK, unlocking much-needed jobs and economic growth.

«Government is backing business to realise this – driving forward the future of the UK’s automotive and technology sectors and helping us build back better.»

Nicola Yates, CEO of Connected Places Catapult, said:

«CAV technologies have the potential to revolutionise transport. Designed in the right way, a system of connected autonomous vehicles could make our transport network more accessible, safer, more efficient and better for the environment. Connected Places Catapult has been pleased to partner with stakeholders across government, industry and academia over several years to make sure that the UK is one of the best places in the world for CAV development. This new report, developed in partnership with Element Energy and Cambridge Econometrics, shines a light on the economic opportunities for a UK CAV industry.»

SOURCE UK Department for Transport

LONDON, 13 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

Report revealing the full economic value of self-driving vehicles in the UK released.

This could in turn create nearly 40,000 skilled jobs in the CAV technology area, strengthening the UK economy and reinforcing this government’s commitment to building back greener and stronger.

Transport Minister Rachel Maclean said:

«The investment in and development of CAVs could truly transform the way people and goods are transported, with innovation like this at the heart of our ambition to build back better.

Since 2015, government has worked to make the UK one of the best places in the world to develop and deploy CAV technology.

Government has already invested 200 million pounds into CAV research and development (R&D), helping British start-ups develop their tech for use both in the UK and internationally.

Together with industry, this investment has led to many successes.

Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, said:

«Self-driving vehicles represent a huge economic opportunity for the UK, unlocking much-needed jobs and economic growth.

«Government is backing business to realise this – driving forward the future of the UK’s automotive and technology sectors and helping us build back better.»

Nicola Yates, CEO of Connected Places Catapult, said:

SOURCE UK Department for Transport

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Opposes Judicial Gerrymandering, House Bill 38

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 38, a desperate attempt to gerrymander our Commonwealth’s courts. The officers of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, President Rick Bloomingdale and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder, issued the following joint statement:

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«Judicial gerrymandering further fractures our democracy. Statewide judges make decisions that impact all Pennsylvanians, and all Pennsylvanians should have an equal say in who holds these positions of power. In a democracy, voters choose our leaders, not the other way around. We vehemently oppose the distortion and gerrymandering of Pennsylvania’s court system, proposed in House Bill 38.»

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