Mes: enero 2021

Manhattan Beach Toyota is offering two different deals on vehicle tires

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Manhattan Beach Toyota is offering two new tire coupons with the start of 2021 underway. The first coupon they are offering is employee pricing on tires, and the second offer is a coupon for up to a $75 rebate on select tires.

With the employee pricing coupon available until Jan 31, 2021, interested drivers have a limited time to take advantage of this amazing deal….

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Manhattan Beach Toyota is offering two new tire coupons with the start of 2021 underway. The first coupon they are offering is employee pricing on tires, and the second offer is a coupon for up to a $75 rebate on select tires.

With the employee pricing coupon available until Jan 31, 2021, interested drivers have a limited time to take advantage of this amazing deal. Manhattan Beach Toyota has all Toyota sizes and brands available, if they don’t for some reason, they will get them either the same day or the next day. Eligible tires must be purchased at Manhattan Beach Toyota. The tires come with a 24-month tire road hazard coverage, 50% coverage the second year of ownership along with flat tire repair coverage.

The second available coupon for tires at Manhattan Beach Toyota is an offer for up to a $75 off rebate on select new tires. This coupon is valid until Dec 31, 2021, so potential users of the coupon have the whole year to keep it handy. This coupon is only redeemable at Manhattan Beach Toyota, which is in Manhattan Beach, CA.

In order to take advantage of these deals, interested drivers will have to visit the Manhattan Beach Toyota website at https://www.manhattanbeachtoyota.com/ and go under the service tab and click on service specials. Interested customers can either have the coupon sent to their email, their phones or get it printed off straight from the site. In order to use the rebate coupon, interested customers should call the Manhattan Beach Toyota service department at 310-683-0041.

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VICTOR HERNANDEZ, Manhattan Beach Toyota, 310-939-7806, vhernandez@manhattanbeachtoyota.com

 

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Genesis of Stockton is offering a discounted price on oil and filter change services

STOCKTON, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Genesis of Stockton is offering a special discount on their oil and filter change services. This offer expires on March 12, 2021, and is only valid at your local Genesis of Stockton dealership, which is in Stockton, CA.

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STOCKTON, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Genesis of Stockton is offering a special discount on their oil and filter change services. This offer expires on March 12, 2021, and is only valid at your local Genesis of Stockton dealership, which is in Stockton, CA.

The offer for the oil and filter change service is listed for a discounted price of $49.95, and the coupon must be presented at the time of service in order to get the discount. When interested drivers do bring in the coupon, they will get a variety of different things done to their vehicle, which will be listed in the following paragraph.

Drivers who choose to act on this terrific deal will get a wide variety of different services done to help replace their oil and filters. The folks at Genesis of Stockton will replace up to five quarts of conventional motor oil for your engine, replace the vehicle’s engine filter and complete a multi-point inspection on the vehicle brought in. Interested drivers also have the option to upgrade to synthetic oil for an additional cost.

If interested in taking advantage of this coupon, potential customers would have to visit the Genesis of Stockton website at https://www.genesisofstockton.com/ and go under the ownership tab. Under the ownership tab, they will see a service specials option. Once at this screen, the coupon can either be printed off right from the site or sent to a valid phone number or email address. If there are any questions or concerns regarding this coupon drivers can feel free to reach out to the service department at Genesis of Stockton at this number 833-305-0749.

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Joey Gonzalez, Genesis of Stockton, 209-662-6400, joey@stocktonhyundai.com

 

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Jim Ellis Automotive Group Raises $65,000 to Help Provide Toys and School Supplies for Children in Georgia

ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Jim Ellis Automotive Group donated $65,000 to The Empty Stocking Fund (ESF) raised through their annual Holiday Giving Campaign. The fundraiser has been a long-standing holiday tradition in which a portion of all new or pre-owned vehicle sales are donated to a deserving organization. The group’s Holiday Giving Campaign took place from November 27 to December 31, 2020 with all 19 Jim Ellis…

ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Jim Ellis Automotive Group donated $65,000 to The Empty Stocking Fund (ESF) raised through their annual Holiday Giving Campaign. The fundraiser has been a long-standing holiday tradition in which a portion of all new or pre-owned vehicle sales are donated to a deserving organization. The group’s Holiday Giving Campaign took place from November 27 to December 31, 2020 with all 19 Jim Ellis family-owned and operated dealerships participating in the cause-based event.

«It gives my team and I great honor to lend a helping hand to children and families in the communities we serve,» said Jimmy Ellis, president of Jim Ellis Automotive Group. «It has been a difficult year for several families and our hope is that this contribution can help bring joy to those who need it most.»

Each year, ESF serves tens of thousands of metro Atlanta children in need where nearly 200,000 gift items are distributed. Children from birth through 12 years of age living in the metro Atlanta area and surrounding counties are eligible to receive gifts from the Empty Stocking Fund. The nonprofit organization provides toys and gifts to disadvantaged children during the holiday season and school supplies throughout the year to support positive social and emotional development and academic success.

«This is an extraordinary honor and we are so grateful for this gift. This donation will help us serve more than 3,000 children this holiday season and it comes at a time when need is greater than ever,» said Manda Hunt, executive director of The Empty Stocking Fund. «This is also the single largest donation our organization has ever received in our nearly 100 years of history. This donation will go a very long way during a very difficult time.»

The donation was made just prior to the end of the event so as not to keep ESF from missing out on having these donation funds to spend on children for Christmas 2020. This donation will provide 3,000-4,000 children with gift packages this holiday season and marks the largest donation that ESF has received since their inception in 1927.

About Jim Ellis Automotive Group
Jim Ellis Automotive Group has been serving the Atlanta area since 1971, starting with Volkswagen as the flagship brand. The group has expanded to 15 brands and 19 dealerships covering Atlanta, Buford, Kennesaw, Marietta and McDonough. Visit them online at http://www.jimellis.com.

About The Empty Stocking Fund
For nearly 100 years The Empty Stocking Fund (ESF) brought joy to the lives of disadvantaged children by providing toys and gifts during the holiday season. In 2019, ESF expanded its programs to include a school supply distribution to support positive social and emotional development and academic success. http://www.emptystockingfund.org/

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Karinn Chavarria, Jim Ellis Automotive Group, 7702254824, karinnc@jimellis.com

 

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Si compró ciertos lentes de contacto desechables para uso personal entre el 1 de junio de 2013 y el 4 de diciembre de 2018, este litigio y un acuerdo de demanda colectiva podrían afectar sus derechos.

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, 12 de enero de 2021 /PR Newswire/ — Se está emitiendo la siguiente declaración con respecto a litigios antimonopolio en los lentes de contacto desechables.

Se ha llegado a un acuerdo de demanda colectiva con ABB Optical Group LLC («ABB»), un distribuidor de lentes de contacto desechables fabricados por Alcon Vision LCC, anteriormente llamado Alcon Laboratories, Inc. («Alcon»); Bausch & Lomb, Inc. («B&L»); Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. («JJVC»); y Cooper Vision, Inc….

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, 12 de enero de 2021 /PR Newswire/ — Se está emitiendo la siguiente declaración con respecto a litigios antimonopolio en los lentes de contacto desechables.

Se ha llegado a un acuerdo de demanda colectiva con ABB Optical Group LLC («ABB»), un distribuidor de lentes de contacto desechables fabricados por Alcon Vision LCC, anteriormente llamado Alcon Laboratories, Inc. («Alcon»); Bausch & Lomb, Inc. («B&L»); Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. («JJVC»); y Cooper Vision, Inc. («CVI»).

La demanda alega políticas ilegales de fijación de precios minoristas mínimos adoptadas por los fabricantes de lentes de contacto, denominadas «Políticas unilaterales de fijación de precios» (o «UPP», por sus siglas en inglés), para la distribución y venta de determinados lentes de contacto desechables. La seguridad y la eficacia de los lentes de contacto no están en discusión en esta demanda. Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web que figura más abajo. Los acusados niegan haber hecho algo ilícito. El tribunal no ha decidido quién tiene razón.

Anteriormente, se envió una declaración sobre los acuerdos con B&L y CVI, y sobre la constitución de «demandas colectivas» Desde entonces, ABB acordó llegar a un acuerdo y el tribunal otorgó a quienes compraron únicamente lentes de contacto fabricados por B&L una oportunidad adicional de excluirse de las demandas colectivas. Si usted es miembro de la demanda colectiva, puede participar en el acuerdo de ABB independientemente de si participó en los acuerdos anteriores.

¿Quién está incluido?

El acuerdo de demanda colectiva de ABB incluye a determinadas personas y entidades residentes en los Estados Unidos que realizaron compras minoristas de lentes de contacto desechables sujetos a una UPP. Para obtener una lista de los lentes de contacto que están sujetos a una UPP y las fechas de compra incluidas en el acuerdo, por favor visite el sitio web a continuación.

¿Cómo puedo recibir un pago?

El acuerdo de ABB estipulará un fondo del acuerdo de $ 30.2 millones. Si ya presentó un reclamo oportuno y válido para los acuerdos de B&L y/o CVI, no es necesario que presente otro reclamo. Usted será incluido automáticamente en el acuerdo de ABB. Si usted no presentó un reclamo en ninguno de los acuerdos anteriores, debe presentar un reclamo para el acuerdo de ABB a fin de recibir una compensación. Usted no podrá recibir pagos por los acuerdos de B&L o CVI si no presenta un comprobante de reclamo válido realizado en forma oportuna para esos acuerdos. Puede presentar un reclamo en el sitio web.  La fecha límite para presentar un reclamo es el 10 de marzo de 2021. El fondo neto del acuerdo se distribuirá en una etapa posterior de esta demanda colectiva.  Le rogamos que sea paciente y visite regularmente el sitio web para conocer las novedades.

Sus otras opciones

Si no desea estar legalmente obligado por el acuerdo de ABB, debe excluirse antes del 10 de marzo de 2021. Además, los consumidores que compraron solamente lentes de contacto fabricados por B&L tienen tiempo hasta el 10 de marzo de 2021 para solicitar su exclusión de las demandas colectivas. Usted puede presentar una objeción al acuerdo de ABB antes del 10 de marzo de 2021. En la notificación detallada se explica cómo excluirse o presentar una objeción. El tribunal aún no ha fijado la fecha y la hora de la audiencia de imparcialidad con ocasión de la aprobación definitiva del acuerdo y de las mociones de honorarios y gastos. Tan pronto como el tribunal programe la audiencia imparcial, en el sitio web se actualizará la fecha, hora, ubicación y los medios de asistencia. En el momento de la audiencia, el abogado principal solicitará al tribunal los honorarios de los abogados por hasta un tercio (33.3 %) del fondo del acuerdo de ABB, B&L, y CVI, después de que se realice el pago de los costos y gastos aprobados por el tribunal. Además, el abogado principal solicitará al tribunal el reembolso de los costos y gastos por su trabajo en esta demanda colectiva, y también podría solicitar adjudicaciones de servicio para los representantes de la demanda colectiva, todo sujeto a la aprobación del tribunal. Usted puede comparecer en la audiencia, en persona o a través de su abogado, pero no es obligatorio hacerlo. Para obtener más información, llame o visite el sitio web.

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CES 2021 KOUP: Traveler’s shirt smells fresh for days with its cinnamon-based antimicrobial textile component

TAIPEI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Novoleap Co., Ltd (Koup) has created the world’s first t-shirt made from recycled plastic bottles to reduce single-use plastic and infused with cinnamon extract as a natural antimicrobial replacement for toxic chemicals and heavy metals. This innovative product will exhibit online at CES 2021 along with the 100 featured Taiwanese startups selected by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA).

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TAIPEI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Novoleap Co., Ltd (Koup) has created the world’s first t-shirt made from recycled plastic bottles to reduce single-use plastic and infused with cinnamon extract as a natural antimicrobial replacement for toxic chemicals and heavy metals. This innovative product will exhibit online at CES 2021 along with the 100 featured Taiwanese startups selected by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA).

A technology that originated in ancient Egypt

Koup Co-Founder Brian Chuang said his company is on a mission to challenge the status quo and create more eco-friendly products. «We believe in the circular economy model, and the way forward is to reuse, recycle, and reduce,» Chuang said.

«My background in textiles prompted me to search for eco-friendly textile technologies that can make a difference. After months of R&D and market searching, I came across this novel, anti-microbial textile technology based on cinnamon,» Chuang said.

He said cinnamon has been used since ancient Egyptian times as a natural preservative. Cinnamon contains a natural compound called cinnamaldehyde, which has natural antimicrobial properties and is widely used in products such as toothpaste and chewing gum.

«Sweat itself does not carry odor. It is actually the bacteria on your skin (such as staphylococcus aureus) that produce odor as they feed on sweat. The way cinnamon works is that it inhibits the growth of sweat-eating bacteria. Thus, odor is not produced, keeping you smelling fresh,» Chuang explained.

The t-shirt that suits your everyday needs

Designed for travelers, the Koup cinnamon t-shirt is lightweight (30% lighter than an average cotton t-shirt) and ultra-packable (smaller than rolled socks).

«The natural anti-odor and quick-dry performance features mean you can bring this as the only t-shirt on your trip, which further reduces your gear. Also, the moisture-wicking property means the t-shirt keeps you dry and comfortable when you are on the go and its thermal characteristics help regulate your body temperature,» he said.

Customers wonder if the shirt smells like cinnamon. Chuang replied saying, «Unfortunately, our t-shirt doesn’t smell of cinnamon. The aroma we love evaporates during the yarn making process.»

Green is the new black: 100% recycled polyester

Koup t-shirts are designed to be recyclable because they are made from 100% recycled polyester, without any spandex or blends such as polyester cotton, which makes recycling difficult.

«We chose recycled plastic bottles as our core material so we could help reduce the impact of single-use plastic. It is estimated that over 35 billion plastic bottles are thrown away in the US alone every year. However, only about 25% of this is recycled,» Chuang said. He added that, «By using 100% recycled plastic instead of virgin plastic, we are keeping plastic wastes from going into landfills or becoming ocean plastic. Moreover, recycled polyester can save up to 58% in energy costs and 45% in greenhouse gas emissions.»

The anti-odor technology in Koup t-shirts works by inhibiting the growth of «odor-producing» bacteria, but does not prevent the transfer of smells from cooking, cigarettes, and other odor sources onto the shirt.

Koup t-shirt is machine washable and can be tumble dried at low temperature. But, as Koup is all in for sustainability and energy-saving and its t-shirt dries pretty fast, hand washing and clothesline drying is recommended for maximum environmental friendliness and maximum wear.

Chuang worked in the performance textile industry for nearly 10 years and has seen first hand the harmful impacts on the planet of the chemicals that are used to enhance textile performance such as making textiles anti-microbial and water repellent.

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Carmen Marsh Selected as SynED’s Cyber Hero for Empowering Women in Cybersecurity and Career Technical Education

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, SynED, a national non-profit organization that identifies emerging best practices for effective articulation between employers, job seekers, and education providers, announced that <a target="_blank"…

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, SynED, a national non-profit organization that identifies emerging best practices for effective articulation between employers, job seekers, and education providers, announced that Carmen Marsh was selected as its national Cyber Hero for January.

Marsh is the CEO and co-founder of Intelligenca, a consulting company that does everything from leadership coaching to cyber risk managed plans and audits to enterprise agile transformation. The organization helps business and technology leaders tackle complex problems and achieve both short and long-term goals.

Along the way, she developed an interest in cybersecurity and took it upon herself to seek out training opportunities — laying the foundation for the career and technical education (CTE) she has continued to promote throughout her career.

«Before I began my career in technology, I was curious about how every single part of hardware and software fit together in a computer system, so I signed up for classes in San Jose,» Marsh said. «There was always a part of me that loved learning about how things worked, and that included computers.»

In 2019, Marsh launched the 100 Women in 100 Days Cybersecurity Career Accelerator, a program that develops security experts for the companies across the world that need to fill their open positions with skilled professionals. This program provides women with free education, hand-on experience, and accreditation needed to obtain the top industry certifications.

The decision to start the program came about after Marsh spent years speaking at conferences about the lack of gender diversity and skilled talent in cybersecurity. She decided to turn her words into action and create opportunities for women around the world. The program is funded by the Craig Newmark Philanthropies and the City of Sacramento through its Sacramento Urban Technology Lab (SUTL) and Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL) initiatives.

«It was truly a pivotal moment for me when I took the first step in creating a program focused on accelerating education for women interested in cybersecurity,» Marsh said. «It was about seven months from the time I announced my idea to when the program began, during which I had to develop the curriculum, recruit students and find funding to sponsor the program.»

Marsh describes 100 Women in 100 Days as a way to turn her energy toward creating opportunities for a new generation of digital warriors. Participants receive free education, hands-on experience and the accreditation needed to obtain top industry certifications. Participating companies receive first preference in hiring the program’s graduates — a win-win for everyone involved.

«I am proud of being able to create a conducive environment for women to learn in. Many of our students love to learn, collaborate, practice, and share learning tips … all that in the company of other women,» Marsh said. «The power of sisterhood is incredible.»

Adam Benson, senior vice president and cybersecurity lead at Vrge Strategies, met Marsh in 2018 and was immediately taken by her drive and dedication to advancing women in cybersecurity and CTE.

«Carmen’s vision goes far beyond bringing more women into cybersecurity, or creating more cybersecurity workers in a field desperately needing talent, or making re-training available to people who might not be able to afford such a transition,» Benson said. «One could say she’s working to build an army of security workers, but she is simultaneously working to create an environment in which they can be celebrated and appreciated. Carmen’s interested in more than just the army; she wants to build a community.»

Matthew Rosenquist, chief information security officer at Eclipz called Marsh a «beacon of light» who attracts the best people to the cybersecurity industry.

«She brings together and amplifies the efforts to build cybersecurity communities and her initiatives, energy, and positivity glow so brightly they cannot be ignored,» «Because of Carmen, the Sacramento area is blossoming with cybersecurity collaboration, communication and a growing pool of skilled talent.»

Michael W. Reese, president and CEO of Found IT Data Cybersecurity, has worked with Marsh for the past five years on 100 Women in 100 Days and other projects and continues to be impressed by her abilities as a leader.

Her willingness to support our communities, her commitment and leadership to the cybersecurity industry makes her invaluable to the cybersecurity field,» Reese said. «She is selfless, faithful and always reliable.»

Despite everything on her plate, Marsh said the students she has the privilege to work with always serve as an inspiration when things become difficult.

«They inspire me every day with their drive to succeed and going miles to follow the paths we developed for them,» Marsh said. «They remind me of why I do what I do.»

Moving forward, Marsh looks forward to working with organizations like Ignite Worldwide, CyberHER and SynED to continue inspiring women and girls to pursue careers in cybersecurity. She stresses that it’s important to spark their interest as early as possible so it can grow organically into a lifelong passion as it has for her.

Marsh founded Intelligenca after more than 20 years of leadership experience at organizations including Sony, SRI International, the California Medical Association. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and completed graduate work at the University of California Davis Graduate School of Management.

About 100 Women in 100 Days Cybersecurity Career Accelerator
The 100 Women in 100 Days Cybersecurity Accelerator is the only free all-inclusive cybersecurity workforce development program with technical industry-standard certification training by CompTIA, including AI-based cybersecurity concept-driven games, battle rooms, and real-world scenarios, small group hands-on workshops with the industry experts, mentorship and study groups, as well as internship and apprenticeship opportunities, to truly prepare women for a job in cybersecurity.

About Inteligenca
Inteligenca is a team of truly passionate professionals helping people, companies, and small businesses to develop the best of business strategies specific to their industry. With growing global cyber threats the company has heavily refocused on helping small and mid-size businesses identifying their cyber risks, developing their cyber risk management plans and quantifying their cybersecurity investments.

About Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Craig Newmark Philanthropies supports groups that are doing good work defending the values this country aspires to, like fairness, opportunity, and respect. They’re helping to strengthen American democracy.

About SynED®
SynED is a catalyst to help you help others to improve their lives through education knowledge and skill acquisition, giving them rich career opportunities. Our team will help you explore the many possibilities and potential solutions available to achieve your desired outcomes. We will also be a guide to help your program stay focused on helping those you serve while aligning with institutional and grant requirements.

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GM Launches BrightDrop, a New Business That Will Electrify and Improve the Delivery of Goods and Services

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • GM’s new business will offer an integrated ecosystem of electric products, software and services for the first to last mile
  • BrightDrop’s electric pallet, the EP1, will be available in early 2021, and its electric light commercial vehicle, the EV600, will be on roads in late 2021
  • BrightDrop introduces GM’s Ultium platform to the commercial vehicle segment, and features Level 2 and DC fast…

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • GM’s new business will offer an integrated ecosystem of electric products, software and services for the first to last mile
  • BrightDrop’s electric pallet, the EP1, will be available in early 2021, and its electric light commercial vehicle, the EV600, will be on roads in late 2021
  • BrightDrop introduces GM’s Ultium platform to the commercial vehicle segment, and features Level 2 and DC fast charging capabilities
  • FedEx Express will be the first customer of the new, integrated solution

General Motors announced today a new business, BrightDrop, which will offer an ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services to empower delivery and logistics companies to move goods more efficiently. These BrightDrop solutions are designed to help businesses lower costs, maximize productivity, improve employee safety and freight security, and support overall sustainability efforts.

«BrightDrop offers a smarter way to deliver goods and services,» said Mary Barra GM Chairman and CEO. «We are building on our significant expertise in electrification, mobility applications, telematics and fleet management, with a new one-stop-shop solution for commercial customers to move goods in a better, more sustainable way.»

BrightDrop was born out of GM’s Global Innovation organization and joins the lineup of other recently launched Global Innovation startups, such as OnStar Insurance, OnStar Guardian and GM Defense. From a growth strategy standpoint, this new business will unlock areas of B2B, expansion of the Ultium platform and software and service opportunities.

GM estimates that by 2025, the combined market opportunity for parcel, food delivery and reverse logistics in the U.S. will be over $850 billion. According to the World Economic Forum, demand for urban last-mile delivery, fueled by e-commerce, is expected to grow by 78 percent by 2030, leading to a 36 percent increase in delivery vehicles in the world’s top 100 cities. At the same time, this increase in demand is expected to cause delivery-related carbon emissions to rise by nearly one-third.

To help meet this surge in demand, while reducing the impact on the planet, BrightDrop is developing an integrated set of solutions to help improve almost every aspect of first-to-last-mile delivery. The BrightDrop ecosystem includes:

First-to-last-mile products

BrightDrop EP1 – BrightDrop’s first product to market, the EP1, will be a propulsion-assisted, electric pallet developed to easily move goods over short distances – for example, from the delivery vehicle to the customer’s front door. Available in early 2021, the EP1 can help reduce package touch points, costs and physical strain on delivery drivers. EP1 features and benefits include:

    • Built-in electric hub motors with adjustable speed up to 3 mph depending on operator’s walking pace.
    • Maneuverable in tight spaces. 
    • Carries and secures approximately 23 total cubic feet of cargo.
    • Payload capacity of 200 pounds.
    • Adjustable shelving organizes contents.
    • Lockable cabinet doors allow for secure, remote access to contents.

BrightDrop EV600 – BrightDrop’s second product to market will be the EV600 — an electric light commercial vehicle purpose-built for the delivery of goods and services over long ranges. It will combine zero-emissions driving with a range of advanced safety and convenience features more common in consumer electric vehicles. EV600 features and benefits include:

    • Powered by the Ultium battery system, the EV600 is targeted to have an estimated range of up to 250 miles on a full charge 1.
    • Peak charge rate of up to 170 miles of EV range per hour via 120kW DC fast charging.
    • Over 600 cubic feet of cargo area.
    • Available at a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds.
    • Segment leading safety features
      • Standard safety features2 include: Front and Rear Park Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, IntelliBeam automatic high beams and HD Rear Vision Camera.
      • Additional available safety and driver assistance features include: Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking, HD Surround Vision, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, among others.
    • Cargo area security system with motion sensors to help keep cargo secure.
    • A 13.4-inch-diagonal, full-color infotainment screen.
    • Front sliding pocket doors, wide cabin walkways and a large auto-open cargo bulkhead door all contribute to optimize driver efficiency.

Early customer interest in the EV600 has been strong, with the first vehicles to be delivered by the end of this year. BrightDrop expects to make the EV600s available to more customers to order starting in early 2022.

Software-enabled services

BrightDrop offers an integrated, cloud-based software platform, which provides customers visibility and access to their BrightDrop products through both web and mobile interfaces. Built-in connectivity provides businesses with detailed data and insights that can help improve overall operations, including route efficiency, asset utilization and product upgrades. Drivers and couriers can utilize the mobile application for a variety of tasks.

BrightDrop mobile asset management – EP1 connectivity provides customers real-time features, including location monitoring, battery status, remote commands to lock and unlock, and over-the-air updates of connected features.

BrightDrop EV fleet management – EV600 connectivity provides fleet operators remote access, real-time location, battery and charging management, driver safety coaching and incident recording, remote diagnostics, safety alerts and predictive maintenance insights, and over-the-air updates.

Future concepts – The EP1 and EV600 are only the beginning. BrightDrop will continue to grow its product offerings over time to include a portfolio of integrated, zero-emissions products to help drive further efficiencies and address emerging customer needs. A number of concepts are being explored, such as a medium-distance solution that transports multiple EP1s, and a rapid load delivery vehicle concept.

Innovating with FedEx Express

BrightDrop is the result of extensive research and listening to challenges faced by delivery customers and then leveraging GM expertise to develop real-life solutions. An EP1 pilot program has already been completed in partnership with FedEx Express. During the pilot, FedEx Express couriers were able to effectively and safely handle 25 percent more packages per day with the EP1s. FedEx Express couriers shared feedback that the EP1s were easy to maneuver and reduced physical strain.

With plans to continue innovating, BrightDrop and FedEx Express have another pilot scheduled to take place in one of the biggest urban centers of the U.S. this quarter. FedEx Express is also slated to be the first customer of the EV600, receiving their vehicles later this year.

«Our need for reliable, sustainable transportation has never been more important,» said Richard Smith, FedEx Express regional president of the Americas and executive vice president of global support. «BrightDrop is a perfect example of the innovations we are adopting to transform our company as time-definite express transportation continues to grow. With this new suite of products, we will help improve the safety, security and timeliness of FedEx Express deliveries, while reducing our environmental impact and protecting the well-being of our couriers.»

BrightDrop operations

Travis Katz has joined BrightDrop as president and CEO from venture capital firm Redpoint Ventures where he was an entrepreneur-in-residence. Katz has an extensive background as a technology leader, entrepreneur and investor. This, combined with his track record of scaling global businesses, will help BrightDrop further GM’s vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.

BrightDrop will initially serve customers in the U.S. and Canada. It will have a customer support team to assist with every aspect of operating and servicing BrightDrop products, including supporting charging and infrastructure installation, advising on upfitting services, and retrofitting a current fleet vehicle to integrate with BrightDrop products. BrightDrop support services will also assist with maintenance needs, including securing parts and scheduling repairs.

Customers will connect with BrightDrop through an independent sales and service network, leveraging a newly established BrightDrop dealer network to support vehicle sales and service.

For more information on BrightDrop and its products and services, visit gobrightdrop.com.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which powers everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries can be found at https://www.gm.com.

1GM estimate based on a full charge and subject to change prior to production.  GM Estimated range based on current capability of analytical projection consistent with SAE J1634 revision 2017 – MCT. Actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age, loading, and how you use and maintain your vehicle. 

2Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner.  The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times.  Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle’s owner’s manual for more important feature limitations and information.

 

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Energistics Signs Collaboration MOU with The Open Group

HOUSTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Energistics Consortium and The Open Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…

HOUSTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Energistics Consortium and The Open Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that enables their respective Members to collaborate more closely. This will ensure that the Energistics standards evolve to meet the requirements of The Open Group OSDU™ Data Platform.

Established in 2018, The Open Group OSDU™ Forum is a volunteer consensus-based Energy industry group consisting of over 175 Member companies. Its 1,300 participants have worked together to build a single cloud-based, open source platform for all energy data. This platform will eliminate existing barriers to data sharing – empowering the Energy industry to make faster, better informed business decisions. From the outset, the central tenet of the OSDU Forum has been to create a data platform backed by a standards-based ecosystem that provides OPEX and CAPEX benefits to energy operators and opens new opportunities to suppliers.

The Open Group has based the OSDU Forum on the success of its other open architecture initiatives in the Energy industry, including the Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF) and the Open Footprint™ Forum. The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment™ (FACE) and the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) consortiums also merged the organizations and technical interests of their Members to develop standards that support the business needs and IT requirements of the respective ecosystems.

For 30 years, Energistics has facilitated a community of Oil and Gas industry experts that has defined the standards for moving upstream data between partners. Energistics joined the OSDU Forum in 2018 to support the development of the OSDU Data Platform, bringing Energistics standards and industry expertise to the table. These standards include WITSML™ for drilling/wells, RESQML™ for Reservoir and earth models, and PRODML™ for production data, as well as the Energistics Transfer Protocol which underpins the data standards.

Ross Philo, CEO of Energistics said: «While a number of companies are members of both The Open Group and Energistics, there is not a complete overlap. To enable seamless collaboration between stakeholders in both groups, we will establish processes to allow the harmonization of priorities and cross member participation. We are committed to supporting the success of The Open Group OSDU Data Platform and this MOU testifies to the spirit with which our two organizations work together.»

Phillip Jong, the OSDU Forum Chair, said: «The OSDU Forum is pleased to join forces with Energistics and leverage the existing Energistics standards, which have been developed by Energy industry experts over the past three decades. The OSDU Data Platform will provide implementations of these standards and expose the data to applications via OSDU APIs. In doing so, we will create executable standards through which business value can be rapidly delivered across the entire industry.»

About Energistics
Energistics is the leading upstream oil and gas industry’s data standards body. We are a global, non-profit consortium established over 30 years ago to bring together industry professionals in a neutral and collaborative environment to develop and deploy open data exchange standards and to address oil and gas information sharing challenges. Our members consist of integrated, independent and national oil companies, oilfield service companies, hardware and software vendors, system integrators, regulatory agencies and the global standards user community. For more information, visit our website at www.energistics.org.

About The Open Group OSDU™ Forum
The Open Group OSDU Forum is an international forum of oil and gas operators, cloud services companies, technology providers, suppliers of applications to oil and gas operators, academia, and other standards organizations working together to develop an open, standards-based, data platform that will bring together exploration, development, and wells data. For more information, visit https://osduforum.org.

OSDU is a trademark of The Open Group.

About The Open Group
The Open Group is a global consortium that enables the achievement of business objectives through technology standards. Our diverse membership of more than 800 organizations includes customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators, academics, and consultants across multiple industries. For more information, visit www.opengroup.org.

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U.S. Blueberry Farmers Testify to ITC of Import Harm

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Members of the American Blueberry Growers Alliance (ABGA), a group representing U.S. domestic blueberry farmers, today provided information to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) during a hearing on the impact of rising imports during the U.S. growing and harvest seasons. American blueberry growers across the country – mostly small, family-run farms – have been devastated by an influx in blueberry imports by 75 percent in the past five years,…

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Members of the American Blueberry Growers Alliance (ABGA), a group representing U.S. domestic blueberry farmers, today provided information to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) during a hearing on the impact of rising imports during the U.S. growing and harvest seasons. American blueberry growers across the country – mostly small, family-run farms – have been devastated by an influx in blueberry imports by 75 percent in the past five years, according to U.S. import data.

«Because of booming domestic demand, we should be enjoying a market in which there is room for both domestic and foreign growers to profit,» said Jerome Crosby, Chairman of the ABGA Board of Directors and owner of Pineneedle Farms in Willacoochee, Georgia. «However, foreign government policies targeting the United States market and large corporate import interests have combined to bring massive volumes of blueberries into our market, increasingly during periods that in the past provided growers with the bulk of their revenues and often all of their profits for the year.»

«The massive increase in Mexican imports during our harvesting season has crippled the Florida blueberry industry and threatens its very existence,» said Brittany Lee, Executive Director of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association and owner of Florida Blue Farms. «Over the period 2009 to 2019, we saw imports from Mexico increase by 2,111 percent. We have experienced a significant decline in price per pound for fresh blueberries in Florida, and a huge loss of market share.»

Farmers said the U.S. blueberry industry has made extensive marketing efforts over many years to educate purchasers and consumers about blueberries, which has increased demand. «Foreign producers are taking the benefit of those efforts, in some instances by creating industries out of nothing and exploiting cheap labor and poor environmental regulation overseas,» said Rex Schultz of Heritage Blueberries in Bangor, Michigan and President of the Michigan Blueberry Advisory Committee. «Producers in foreign countries are totally dependent on our market, and they have every incentive to keep shipping more and more product here. This is not a sustainable situation for the American blueberry farmer.»

Imports have also had a devastating effect on blueberry farmers in Western states. «Ten years ago, imports filled an important role by ensuring supply of fresh berries in the few months where there was little to no production in the United States during the winter months. But this is no longer the case,» said Jayson Scarborough, a blueberry farmer in Central California. «Imports from Mexico and Peru, in particular, now enter our market throughout our harvesting period in California. Prices for these imported berries are extremely low, which means that when we begin to sell our harvests, the price point has already deteriorated significantly due to the presence of large volumes of imported fruit in the market.»

Farmers said that massive amounts of fresh blueberries coming in from Mexico and South America often arrive without a buyer. «Peruvian product can arrive in massive shipments, with hundreds of thousands and even millions of pounds of perishable fresh blueberries on one ocean-going vessel that has been in transit at least two weeks before being unloaded at U.S. ports,» said Shelly Hartmann, owner of True Blue Farms in Grand Junction, Michigan. «When these blueberries are released all at once onto the fresh market, they cause prices to crater. This pushes domestic production of blueberries grown for the fresh market into the frozen market.»

In addition, several members of Congress also testified before the ITC in support of American blueberry growers, including Reps. Austin Scott (R-Ga.), Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.), Earl L. «Buddy» Carter (R-Ga.), Gregory Steube (R-Fla.) and John Rutherford (R-Fla.).

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is conducting a global safeguard investigation into imported fresh, chilled or frozen blueberries under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974. The ITC will determine if the dramatic increase of foreign berries is «a substantial cause of serious injury, or the threat thereof» to American blueberry growers. 

About American Blueberry Growers Alliance
American Blueberry Growers Alliance (ABGA) is a national association representing blueberry growers and farmers in the United States. ABGA provides a unified voice for blueberry growers in states across the country, including California, Florida, Georgia and Michigan, advocating on behalf of their interests and for the long-term viability of the domestic blueberry industry. For more information, visit: americanblueberrygrowers.com.

 

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PointsBet Becomes Official Gaming Partner for the Detroit Red Wings and Little Caesars Arena

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Detroit Red Wings have entered into a strategic multi-year partnership with PointsBet, a premier global sportsbook operator and provider of a market-leading sports wagering app. The partnership, designed to enhance fan engagement and game-day excitement, includes the rebranding of Sports & Social Detroit at Little Caesars Arena to the PointsBet Sports Bar. Expected to be operational in 2021, the PointsBet Sports Bar will offer a full-service food &…

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Detroit Red Wings have entered into a strategic multi-year partnership with PointsBet, a premier global sportsbook operator and provider of a market-leading sports wagering app. The partnership, designed to enhance fan engagement and game-day excitement, includes the rebranding of Sports & Social Detroit at Little Caesars Arena to the PointsBet Sports Bar. Expected to be operational in 2021, the PointsBet Sports Bar will offer a full-service food & beverage menu, high-definition televisions, live betting odds, special guests, unique programing, VIP access and fun gaming promotions. 

«Our fans will enjoy the lively atmosphere of the PointsBet Sports Bar and the energy this partnership will bring to the game-day experience in and around Little Caesars Arena,» said Chris Granger, Group President, Sports & Entertainment, Ilitch Holdings, Inc. «We are proud to deepen our relationship with PointsBet and we look forward to creating dynamic experiences for our fans.»

The partnership also features television broadcast-visible virtual signage just inside the blue lines, as well as LED PointsBet signage and branding throughout Little Caesars Arena during Red Wings home games. PointsBet will also have a sponsored presence on the Red Wings’ digital platforms, the Detroit Red Wings Radio Network, be integrated into The District Detroit mobile app and be regularly featured on The Word on Woodward, a twice-weekly live streaming show that airs on the Red Wings and Tigers channels.

PointsBet was named the official gaming partner for the Detroit Tigers last July. 

«We are thrilled to extend our relationship with the Ilitch organization and announce this partnership with the Detroit Red Wings, a very proud and storied NHL franchise with an extremely passionate fanbase,» said Johnny Aitken, CEO of PointsBet USA. 

Originally founded in Australia, PointsBet made its U.S. debut in January 2019.  PointsBet features a fully compliant and easy-to-use app, providing bettors with fast and seamless legal access to the most markets for wagering in the world. Powered by PointsBet’s proprietary technology, PointsBet is the only U.S. provider of the revolutionary PointsBetting product, which rewards players exponentially the more correct their wager is. PointsBet is expected to release its market-leading sports wagering app for sports bettors within Michigan in early 2021, pending regulatory approval.  

«We now have the unique opportunity to work closely across both the Red Wings and Tigers, and we look forward to leveraging our competitive advantage of owning our technology environment from end to end to implement engaging product innovation and personalized offerings to complement our app’s market-leading speed,» added Aitken. «PointsBet offers the most betting options in the world on NHL and MLB games via our unique PointsBetting product, and we are excited to unveil a deep and differentiated betting option into the great state of Michigan.»

Those interested can currently participate in the company’s free-to-play challenge, the PointsBet Pick 6, a contest-style game that allows sports fans across the country to experience PointsBet’s premier service and technology while presenting an opportunity to win $25,000 every week. 

About The Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings hockey club, an Original Six member of the National Hockey League and 11-time Stanley Cup Champion, was purchased by Mike and Marian Ilitch in 1982. Under Ilitch ownership, the team has won four Stanley Cup championships, six Presidents’ Trophies as the NHL’s regular season champion, and 16 division titles. Other Ilitch companies in the food, sports and entertainment industries include: Little Caesars Pizza, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Entertainment, Olympia Development of Michigan, Little Caesars Fundraising, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., MotorCity Casino Hotel and Champion Foods. The Ilitch Companies also maintain a joint venture interest in 313 Presents. For more information, visit www.DetroitRedWings.com. 

About PointsBet
PointsBet is one of the fastest growing sportsbooks in the country and is rapidly expanding its U.S. footprint, currently bringing its best-in-class proprietary technology, modernized and premium brand mentality, expert trading practices, and proven growth marketing strategies to the burgeoning sports betting markets of Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and New Jersey. Originally founded in Australia, PointsBet is a cutting-edge bookmaker that prides itself on having the quickest and most user-friendly app (iOS and Android) while also providing the best content and experience for sports bettors. PointsBet is the only U.S. online bookmaker to offer PointsBetting – a unique and innovative way to bet – and has also introduced a slew of well-received, bettor-first initiatives, including: Good Karma Payouts, which provides bettors relief in the event of unlikely circumstances that sway the fate of the game, and Early Payouts. PointsBet offers the most markets on all four major U.S. sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and PointsBetting in the world. For more information, visit www.PointsBet.com.

Media Contacts: 
Brett McWethy
Director of Marketing Communications, Olympia Entertainment | Detroit Red Wings
C: (815) 751-1015 
Brett.McWethy@olyent.com

Patrick Eichner
Director of Communications, PointsBet
C: (908) 723-4341
Patrick.Eichner@pointsbet.com 

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