Republic Services Salutes Essential Workers with Additional ‘Committed to Serve’ Awards

PHOENIX, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Republic Services, Inc. has provided additional recognition to its 28,000 frontline employees with $500 «Committed to Serve» awards, thanking them for their dedication and service to communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The multimillion-dollar «Committed to Serve» initiative was launched by Republic Services in April 2020 to support its essential workers and small businesses across the country…

PHOENIX, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Republic Services, Inc. has provided additional recognition to its 28,000 frontline employees with $500 «Committed to Serve» awards, thanking them for their dedication and service to communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The multimillion-dollar «Committed to Serve» initiative was launched by Republic Services in April 2020 to support its essential workers and small businesses across the country during this time of unprecedented challenges.

«The extraordinary efforts of our employees, including our essential workers, over the past year allowed Republic Services to remain fully operational throughout the pandemic,» said Jon Vander Ark, president. «Toward the end of 2020, we made the decision to continue to acknowledge their relentless commitment through an additional $500 ‘Committed to Serve’ award.»  

Republic Services launched its innovative «Committed to Serve» initiative early in the pandemic with multiple benefits designed to support frontline employees, customers and local communities. As part of the more than $30 million initiative, the Company purchased weekly meals from independently owned restaurants for employees and their families, and provided $11 million worth of gift cards to employees to spend in the local economy.

In addition, the Company contributed $3 million in funding for small business revitalization projects through «Committed to Serve» grants from the Republic Services Charitable Foundation. These grants will support revitalization projects at more than 135 small businesses in 25 markets across the country. The majority of the supported businesses are minority- or women-owned, and all are cornerstones of their local communities.

Other benefits provided to employees during this time included additional paid time off to cope with COVID illnesses or quarantine as well as a guaranteed 30 hours of pay for eligible employees.

For more information, visit RepublicServices.com/CommittedToServe.

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Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides superior customer experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet® for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. For more information, visit RepublicServices.com, or follow us at Facebook.com/RepublicServices, @RepublicService on Twitter or Republic Services on LinkedIn.

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Examining Food Purchase Behavior and Food Values During the COVID-19 Pandemic

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — It was a race to the toilet paper, then to the meats, creating sheer chaos in grocery stores. In a new study, researchers surveyed the same consumers at four different points in time during the early months of the pandemic to learn more about their food spending and shopping behaviors.

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MILWAUKEE, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — It was a race to the toilet paper, then to the meats, creating sheer chaos in grocery stores. In a new study, researchers surveyed the same consumers at four different points in time during the early months of the pandemic to learn more about their food spending and shopping behaviors.

In the new article «Examining food purchase behavior and food values during the COVID-19 pandemicBrenna Ellison from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Brandon McFadden from the University of Delaware, Bradley Rickard from Cornell University and Norbert Wilson from Duke University dive deeper in how consumers’ food purchasing behavior evolved during the first several weeks of the pandemic.

Ellison says, «Most food spending went toward food-at-home (FAH), with large decreases in spending for food-away-from-home (FAFH). The decrease in FAFH spending was driven by significant decreases in spending on eating out in restaurants. We observed increases in spending for carry out within FAFH, but not enough to offset the decreases in eating out. We also observed a significant increase in the proportion of households who utilized online grocery shopping. Finally, we found that food values were relatively stable throughout our study, with taste still being most important to the average consumer.»

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Jeep® Announces Starting Prices for the All-new 2021 Grand Cherokee L Lineup

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jeep® Grand Cherokee L is expanding into the three-row, full-size SUV segment with an all-new architecture, all-new interior, three Jeep 4×4 systems, the most advanced, high-tech safety and security features in its class and segment-leading advanced technologies. The all-new <a target="_blank"…

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jeep® Grand Cherokee L is expanding into the three-row, full-size SUV segment with an all-new architecture, all-new interior, three Jeep 4×4 systems, the most advanced, high-tech safety and security features in its class and segment-leading advanced technologies. The all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L ushers in an unmatched combination of even more legendary 4×4 capability, superior on-road refinement, plus premium styling and craftsmanship all at a starting U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $36,995

  • Starting prices now available for the all-new 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L lineup, which includes Laredo, Limited, Overland and Summit models
  • The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the first ever three-row Grand Cherokee, starts at a U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $36,995 (all prices exclude $1,695 destination)
  • Laredo model has a starting U.S. MSRP of $36,995 and features a host of new standard safety features, including adaptive cruise control and Blind-spot Monitoring, all-new LED exterior lighting, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, new «tip and slide» second-row seats, an impressive 10.25-inch frameless digital driver cluster with customizable menu options and the new Uconnect 5, the most advanced Uconnect system ever
  • Limited model has a starting U.S. MSRP of $43,995 and adds premium features, including Capri leather seats, heated steering wheel, standard heated seats in the first two rows, remote start and a new power liftgate with adjustable height
  • Overland model has a starting U.S. MSRP of $52,995, 4×4 models add the Jeep Quadra-Trac II system, with features that include a unique Overland appearance, Nappa leather seats and door panels, standard ventilated front seats, Uconnect 5 with premium navigation, new ambient LED lighting with a five-color selection, new length-adjustable front-row cushions, hands-free foot-activated power liftgate and dual-pane sunroof; available Trail Rated Off-Road Group on 4×4 Overland model adds high-strength steel skid plates, electronic limited slip differential rear axle, 18-inch wheels and all-season tires
  • Summit model has a starting U.S. MSRP of $56,995 and is the peak of capability and luxury with standard premium amenities and features, including premium quilted Nappa leather seats, Absolute Oak wood and leather-wrapped multifunctional steering wheel, 16-way adjustable front-row seats with memory, lumbar and seat back massage, unique Summit-specific LED fog lamps and additional safety features, such as Active Driving Assist, drowsy driver detection and a 360-degree surround view camera, are also standard
  • Summit Reserve, with a starting U.S. MSRP of $61,995, sets the benchmark for luxury with its hand-wrapped, quilted Palermo leather, open-pore Waxed Walnut wood, ventilated second-row seats, 21-inch wheels and standard premium amenities, including a premium 950-watt, 19-speaker McIntosh audio sound system
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee L is equipped with more than 110 advanced safety and security features, including ample standard equipment along with available driver-assist systems and 360-degree surround view and night vision cameras
  • Next-generation technologies include Uconnect 5 with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, windshield Head-up Display (HUD), digital rearview mirror, frameless digital cluster, rear seat monitoring camera and premium 950-watt, 19-speaker McIntosh audio sound system
  • Jeep Wave customer service program comes standard with all new Grand Cherokee L models and includes premium benefits, such as worry-free maintenance, same-day vehicle rentals, 24/7 roadside assistance and dedicated owner support
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most awarded SUV ever with more than 700 global honors and industry accolades that span across four groundbreaking generations of the vehicle
  • 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L will be built at the new Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack Plant, with vehicles scheduled to start arriving in dealerships in the second quarter of 2021
  • The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee two-row and its 4xe electrified version are scheduled to debut later this year

«For 80 years, the Jeep brand has consistently introduced exceptional vehicles that set the benchmark for capability and authenticity, including the debut of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which set the standard for what is expected of a modern SUV,» said Jim Morrison, Vice President, Jeep Brand North America. «The all-new Grand Cherokee L continues to break barriers and push boundaries by ramping up its legendary 4×4 capability, adding a third row of seating for the first time, delivering even more premium on-road manners and providing the most safety and advanced technology features in its class.»

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee L has a starting U.S. MSRP of $36,995 for rear-wheel-drive vehicles and $38,995 for 4×4 models (prices exclude $1,695 destination). The lineup consists of four models, Laredo, Limited, Overland and Summit: 

2021 Model/Package

Starting U.S. MSRP

Grand Cherokee L Laredo

$36,995 (4×2 V-6)
$38,995 (4×4 V-6)

Grand Cherokee L Altitude

$40,195 (4×2 V-6)
$42,195 (4×4 V-6)

Grand Cherokee L Limited

$43,995 (4×2 V-6)
$45,995 (4×4 V-6)

Grand Cherokee L Overland

$52,995 (4×2 V-6)
$54,995 (4×4 V-6)
$58,290 (4×4 V-8)

Grand Cherokee L Summit

$56,995 (4×2 V-6)
$58,995 (4×4 V-6)
$62,290 (4×4 V-8)

Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve

$61,995 (4×4 V-6)
$65,290 (4×4 V-8)

*All prices exclude $1,695 destination charge

Built at the new Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack Plant, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is scheduled to start arriving in Jeep dealerships in the second quarter of 2021.

More legendary 4×4 capability and award-winning powertrains
The state-of-the-art 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is designed inside and out to deliver unmatched capability and composed driving dynamics. Its renowned 4×4 systems (Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II), class-exclusive Jeep Quadra-Lift air suspension now with electronic adaptive damping and Selec-Terrain traction management system instill Grand Cherokee L with the Jeep brand’s legendary 4×4 capability. Quadra-Drive II, with rear electronic limited slip differential, is available on the Overland 4×4 model when equipped with the Off-Road Group and standard on Summit models. All three systems are equipped with an active transfer case to improve traction by moving torque to work with the wheel with the most grip. New for the 2021 Grand Cherokee L is a front-axle disconnect, standard on all 4×4 trims. 

The all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L offers buyers a choice of two powerful, fuel-efficient and refined engines with proven performance for any driving situation. Standard across the lineup is the all-aluminum 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, rated at 290 horsepower and 257 lb.-ft. of torque. Buyers who want more power can opt for the award-winning 5.7-liter V-8, rated at 357 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. The V-8 engine is optional for Overland and Summit (4×4 models only). Both award-winning engines are paired with the durable, robust TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, which enhances fuel economy and delivers crisp and smooth gear changes. The V-8 model delivers class-leading towing capacity of up to 7,200 pounds. 

Most advanced, high-tech safety and security features in its class
Designed to maximize overall passenger safety, comfort and convenience, Jeep Grand Cherokee L packs a powerful punch with next-generation features and technologies that make it a stand out in the full-size SUV segment.

The all-new Grand Cherokee L delivers the most advanced, high-tech safety and security features in its class, with more than 110 innovative applications of technologies and ample standard content across the entire lineup. 

The Grand Cherokee L introduces Active Driving Assist (Level 2) for hands-on-wheel and eyes-on-road automated driving using lane-centering with adaptive cruise control. Available on Overland and standard on Summit models, the system uses multiple sensors, including radars and cameras, to dictate appropriate roads for the technology. 

A night vision camera is also available on Overland and Summit models and uses thermographic technology to augment the reach of the Grand Cherokee L’s headlamps. Infrared sensors search for the heat signatures of pedestrians and animals in the road ahead, at distances up to 219 yards (200 meters). 

The most technologically equipped Jeep Grand Cherokee ever features significant next-generation innovations, including the most advanced Uconnect system ever, rear-seat monitoring camera, digital rearview mirror, full-color windshield HUD, front-row wireless charging pad for devices and an available premium 950-watt, 19-speaker McIntosh audio system. 

The all-new Uconnect 5 system, standard across the 2021 Grand Cherokee lineup, includes a 10.1-inch digital display and intuitive user experience. The system delivers operating speeds that are five times faster when compared to the previous generation. The advanced system also delivers customizable user profiles, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and Alexa «Home to Car» functionality.

The new Grand Cherokee L also gives owners a bird’s-eye view of precious cargo, courtesy of the rear-seat monitoring camera available on Limited, Overland and Summit models. The system projects a best-in-class, high-definition image and delivers several segment-exclusive features, including a clear view of second-row, rear-facing child seat occupants, a split-view display and a unique «zoom-to-seat» function.

A digital rearview camera system, optional on Limited models and above, replaces the conventional rearview mirror with a 9.2-inch-wide LCD that shows real-time video from a rear-facing camera. Unlike a conventional rearview mirror, the new digital camera system offers a view that is unobstructed by the D-pillars or rear seats. When not in use as a display, the screen reverts back to a reflective mirror.

Additionally, a windshield HUD is available on Overland models and above. The full-color display is configurable up to 10 inches and provides key vehicle information to the driver, including speed, speed limit, navigation and driver assist systems (when equipped).

Debuting first on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a premium McIntosh audio system. Available on Overland and Summit models and standard with the Summit Reserve Package, the advanced, high-performance audio system features a 17-channel amplifier with a maximum output of 950 watts and 19 speakers, including a 10-inch subwoofer, to envelope vehicle occupants in high-definition sound. 

2021 Grand Cherokee L Laredo
The Grand Cherokee Laredo boasts an all-new design and comes loaded with standard features at a starting U.S. MSRP of $36,995 for rear-wheel drive and $38,995 for 4×4 models.

The Laredo model features a new, exquisitely crafted and spacious interior that highlights premium materials and next-generation technologies, including standard 10-inch display screens across the instrument panel. Upon entry, drivers are greeted with a new, 10.25-inch frameless digital cluster with nearly two dozen menus for driver personalization.

Laredo also features the new five-times-faster Uconnect 5 system with a 10.1-inch digital display and an 8.4-inch high-definition touchscreen. The system offers a customizable, one-touch home screen, five user profiles and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. To enhance connectivity, the Grand Cherokee L delivers a class-leading total of 12 USB Type A and new Type C ports for all three rows. Type C ports allow devices to charge up to four times faster. Third-row single USB ports are available on Laredo and standard on Limited and up.

Designed to maximize overall passenger comfort, all Grand Cherokee L models, including Laredo, deliver unsurpassed third-row capacity, increased cargo volume and class-leading legroom in the second row. Inside, premium seating includes room for six or seven passengers. The second row comes with standard «tip and slide» bucket seats that can be easily moved to create expansive passage to the third row.

Laredo comes equipped with ample standard safety and security features, including Full-speed Collision Warning with active brake and pedestrian/cyclist detection, Rear Cross Path detection, adaptive cruise control, active lane management, lane departure warning, advanced brake assist, Blind-spot Monitoring, rear park assist sensors and more. Additional standard safety features include passive entry, automatic headlamps, daytime running LED reflector headlamps and LED taillamps.

The Laredo model is powered by the standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with 290 horsepower and 257 lb.-ft. of torque paired with the standard TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission. It also features standard 18-inch aluminum wheels, heated fold-away mirrors with heating element and blind spot indicator, roof rails, cloth seats with power eight-way driver and manual front-passenger with driver lumbar adjuster, automatic dual-zone automatic temperature controls, all-new leather-wrapped heated steering wheel with audio control and paddle shifters, and integrated voice command with Bluetooth.

All Jeep Grand Cherokee L models come standard with the Jeep Wave® premium owner loyalty program. Complimentary membership benefits include three free oil changes and tire rotations during the first 36 months of ownership, no-charge same-day vehicle rental for routine maintenance, 24/7 roadside assistance and other support services.

The Laredo model’s available Altitude Package has a starting U.S. MSRP of $43,995 and adds distinct Black Gloss appearance details, including 20-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels, Gloss Black exterior accents and badging, roof rails and a unique seven-slot grille. Other functional features include remote start, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, adjustable height liftgate, rain-sensing wipers, 115-volt power outlet and third-row USB ports.

2021 Grand Cherokee L Limited
The Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited model builds on the many standard features of the Laredo model and starts at a U.S. MSRP of $43,995 for the rear-wheel-drive Pentastar V-6 gas-powered model. Starting U.S. MSRP for a 4×4 Limited model with the Pentastar V-6 is $45,995.

The Limited model builds on Laredo’s upscale design and modern amenities, while taking capability and comfort to the next level. Limited 4×4 models come standard with the class-leading Selec-Terrain traction management system, which offers five available terrain modes (Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, Mud/Sand) to provide optimized calibrations for any given driving scenario.

The Limited model’s sophisticated interior features standard Capri leather seats and several premium convenience features, including power eight-way driver seat with memory and power four-way driver/front-passenger lumbar adjuster with memory and heated steering wheel.

Heated seats in the first two rows with three-level configurable controls for personalized passenger comfort are standard on Limited, Overland and Summit models. The Limited model also features a six-speaker sound system with active noise cancellation and single-color ambient interior lighting for the instrument panel and front and rear doors.

Standard exterior features include automatic high-beam headlamps, new premium LED fog lamps, power Gloss Black mirrors with a heating element, blind-spot indicator, memory and supplemental turn signals.

Other standard convenient features include remote start, universal garage door opener and a new adjustable height power liftgate.

2021 Grand Cherokee L Overland
Built for both on- and off-road adventures, the Grand Cherokee L Overland model has a starting U.S. MSRP of $52,995 for the rear-wheel-drive Pentastar V-6 model. Starting U.S. MSRP for a 4×4 Overland model with Quadra-Lift air suspension and the Pentastar V-6 is $54,995. When equipped with the optional V-8 engine that delivers 357 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque and a class-leading towing capacity of up to 7,200 pounds, the starting U.S. MSRP is $58,290

The Overland 4×4 model adds Jeep’s Quadra-Trac II system, which adjusts torque distribution and will continue to reactively make corrections if tire slip occurs. When wheel slippage is detected, as much as 100% of available torque is instantly routed to the axle with the most traction. 

Premium interior comfort and convenient amenities are prominent with Overland models. Enhancements include Nappa leather seats and door panels, ventilated front seats, leather-stitched instrument panel, upgraded Uconnect 5 system with navigation and premium Alpine audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier. Also standard is new ambient lighting with a five-color selection that casts an inviting glow along the entire instrument panel, as well as the front and rear doors for a personalized sensory experience.

Standard exterior upgrades for Overland include 20-inch aluminum wheels with Black Noise pockets, a new, unique Overland appearance, chrome front tow hooks, Gloss Black roof rack with Bright Stainless insert, rain-sensing windshield wipers, trailer towing, approach-lit door handles, rearview mirror puddle lighting, power-folding multifunctional Gloss Black mirrors with Bright Chrome insert, auto-tilt down in reverse, auto-dimming glass on driver’s side and courtesy lighting, windshield wiper deicer and passive entry. A Gloss Black roof is available for the first time on Overland models. 

Length-adjustable cushions for the front row are introduced on Overland models, which is a company first. A power-folding third-row bench seat is also standard. Overland also features a new electronic remote release in the rear cargo area to quickly and effortlessly fold the second row flat. 

Other unique features standard on Overland include a hands-free, foot-activated adjustable power liftgate and CommandView dual-pane sunroof with a power sunshade. 

When equipped with the available Off-Road Group, the Trail Rated Overland 4×4 model adds the Quadra-Drive II system, high-strength steel skid plates, electronic limited slip differential rear axle, 18-inch aluminum wheels and rugged, all-season performance tires. The Selec-Terrain system and Hill-descent Control, which works both in forward and reverse, are standard on Overland.

2021 Grand Cherokee L Summit
For customers seeking the peak of capability and luxury in an SUV, with premium materials and class-exclusive features, the state-of-the-art Grand Cherokee L Summit starts at a U.S. MSRP of $56,995 for rear-wheel drive and $58,995 for 4×4 models. Grand Cherokee L introduces a new premium package, Summit Reserve, with a starting U.S. MSRP of $61,995.

The Summit is packed with premium appointments, such as Nappa leather seats with quilted seat bolsters and perforated seat inserts on all three rows, Absolute Oak wood and leather-wrapped multifunctional steering wheel and Berber floor mats. First-row seats with new power 16-way adjustable position with memory and lumbar are standard on Summit. Also new and offered for the first time on Grand Cherokee is front-row seat massage that includes five customizable profiles with three levels of pressure intensity.

Passenger comfort is elevated in Summit models with new four-zone automatic temperature control, which has the capability to select different fan levels and modes for individual passengers in the first and second rows. The system also offers four different temperature settings. Additional interior touches unique to the Summit model include a new, second-row floor console with two illuminated cup holders and two-tier armrest with additional storage for mobile devices.

Exterior touches include 20-inch polished cast-aluminum wheels in Mid-Gloss Clear, unique Summit-specific LED fog lamps, power-folding multifunction Gloss Black mirrors with a Platinum insert and new 360-degree camera, illuminated door sills and roof rack with Fine Silver rails and Gloss Black insert.

Additional standard safety features on Summit models include:

  • Active Driving Assist
  • Drowsy Driver Detection
  • Intersection Collision Assist
  • Traffic Sign Recognition
  • 360-degree Surround View Camera with front and rear lens washers
  • Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist

The new Summit Reserve Package sets the benchmark for luxury in the full-size SUV segment. Premium hand-wrapped, quilted Palermo leather, ventilated front and second-row seats, memory and massage front seats and choice of a new Tupelo interior color add distinguishable details to the model. Also unique to the Summit Reserve Package is genuine open-pore Waxed Walnut wood and premium, wrapped, suede-like fabric on the A-pillars and headliner. For the first time on Grand Cherokee, 21-inch wheels come standard with the Summit Reserve Package. Also standard is superior audio delivered through the 950-watt, 19-speaker McIntosh audio sound system.

Jeep Wave customer care program
The Jeep Wave customer service program is available to the entire Jeep brand lineup, including all trims on the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The premium owner loyalty program is filled with exciting benefits and exclusive perks, including:

  • Three years of worry-free maintenance at Jeep dealerships
  • 24/7 support via phone or online chat
  • Vehicle protection including 24/7 roadside assistance and first-day loaner coverage
  • VIP access to select, exclusive Jeep brand events

Jeep Brand
Built on 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support.

The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Wrangler. To meet consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models sold outside North America are available in both left- and right-hand drive configurations and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Jeep is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

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SmartPTO Becomes Eligible for Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP)



GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Viatec  announces their flagship product SmartPTO is now incentive…



GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Viatec  announces their flagship product SmartPTO is now incentive eligible under the California Air Resources Board’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project. The incentive project was launched to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, more-efficient trucks and buses. Viatec’s SmartPTO allows bucket truck operators seeking an ePTO solution to begin their transition into using electricity as a fuel.

«Viatec’s goal is to provide reliable electrification solutions to help fleets reduce emissions, thus assisting them in shifting away from petroleum products while providing workers with safer and healthier job sites. SmartPTO offers a cost-effective way for fleets to use their existing trucks without the harmful emissions associated with engine idling,» said Anjali Deodhar, Viatec’s VP of Sales.

«CARB is pleased to add the Viatec SmartPTO electric power take off system to the growing lineup of HVIP-eligible near-zero emission technologies. Trucks outfitted with the Viatec system provide zero-emission operation in communities and fuel savings when performing work such as critical utility line maintenance and repair,» said Dr. Sydney Vergis, Head of the CARB Mobile Source Control Division

A Cost-Effective, Retrofittable Technology

The SmartPTO system is available with either a 14.4 kWh or a 21.6 kWh battery pack, allowing a work truck operator to use battery-electric power for the vehicle’s work functions for a full workday. The system is quickly installed on any new and most existing chassis.

The SmartPTO system is charged by either a level one 120 v outlet or a standard level two J1772 charger used by most light duty electric vehicles – an easier infrastructure option for fleets that can use any existing outlet to charge the ePTO without the heavier power loads traditionally associated with work truck electrification.

SmartPTO is deployed across all major bucket truck brands with several major electric utilities in the US and Canada. It is sold and serviced through multiple OEM and reseller partners in North America.

Safer and Healthier Jobsites Without the Risk of Downtime

«California’s utilities have historically struggled with electrification goals, as their fleet of bucket trucks needs to be ready to work all-day, every day until power can be restored. SmartPTO provides that flexibility since it does not preclude use of the traditional PTO should the battery be depleted during extended field operations,» said Urvi Nagrani, an advisor to Viatec.

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The Wheel Tray, a «Tv Tray» for the Car, Launches First Product Line in Crowdfunding Campaign

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Wheel Tray, a TV Tray for the car, has launched it’s first product line in a crowdfunding campaign. The innovative product revolutionizes the way people eat, drink and work in their vehicles.

The universal-fitting Wheel Tray that attaches to the steering wheel is compatible with the majority of car manufacturers worldwide and takes the mess out of eating in a parked car or trying to work while on the go. The light-weight, easy-to-use and store…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Wheel Tray, a TV Tray for the car, has launched it’s first product line in a crowdfunding campaign. The innovative product revolutionizes the way people eat, drink and work in their vehicles.

The universal-fitting Wheel Tray that attaches to the steering wheel is compatible with the majority of car manufacturers worldwide and takes the mess out of eating in a parked car or trying to work while on the go. The light-weight, easy-to-use and store Wheel Tray takes less than 5 seconds to set up, tucks between the seat and center console, and has a pocket to put loose items like keys, pens, books or a mobile device.  

The Wheel Tray also comes with an optional white board section to make for easy note taking while on a call in your parked vehicle.

«As an entrepreneur and consultant, I was constantly having to grab a meal on the go and would end up sitting in my car taking phone calls and trying to get work done between appointments. I would have nowhere to put my drink, food or phone and was constantly making a mess,» said Mark Machuzek, creator of The Wheel Tray.  «I thought to myself…if only there was a tray that would hook over my steering wheel that would making eating and working in my car less messy and a more enjoyable experience…so I invented one.»

The Wheel Tray will be completely manufactured in the United States, and the company hiring policies will incorporate the core values of diversity and inclusiveness. «The plan is to hire single parents, veterans, seniors and people with special needs to produce the product which has been an important aspect of my family’s business since day one, earning us Dunn & Bradstreet’s Small Company of the Year award seven times,» said Machuzek.  «Our intention from the pre-orders from our crowdfunding campaign will be to take us from an in-house, limited capacity operation to mass production so that everyone who lives life on the go will be able to reap the benefits of The Wheel Tray.»

For more information on The Wheel Tray, visit the https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-wheel-tray-a-tv-tray-for-your-car#/.

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Apollo Chamber Players and Harris County Public Library Celebrate HCPL’s Centennial Year and Black History Month With Newly Commissioned Art & Music

HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Apollo Chamber Players partners with Harris County Public Library  (HCPL) for the third program of its 20/21 digital season, Pathways of Renewal. The program, titled Centennial Jubilee, celebrates 100 years of HCPL while honoring Black History Month with world premieres by Damien Sneed and Paul Cornish, and newly commissioned digital art by <span…

HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Apollo Chamber Players partners with Harris County Public Library  (HCPL) for the third program of its 20/21 digital season, Pathways of Renewal. The program, titled Centennial Jubilee, celebrates 100 years of HCPL while honoring Black History Month with world premieres by Damien Sneed and Paul Cornish, and newly commissioned digital art by Houston native Phillip Pyle. Houston Ebony Opera Guild vocalists Kenneth Gayle and Crystal White join as featured guest artists.

Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient Damien Sneed is a multi-genre recording artist, composer and instrumentalist. He has worked with jazz, classical, pop, and R&B legends, including the late Aretha Franklin, Wynton Marsalis and Stevie Wonder. Sneed is currently on faculty of the Manhattan School of Music.

Houston-born Paul Cornish is currently studying Jazz Music Performance at the University of Southern California. As a composer he won a gold medal in the 2013 NAACP Competition.

Houston Ebony Opera Guild provides performance and on-going professional development opportunities for African-American choral and opera singers from Houston and the nation while expanding African American presence in voice-associated classical music.

Harris County Public Library originated in 1921 with the idea of bringing library services to the rural communities and schools of Harris County. It began with a dedicated volunteer staff and a budget of $6,500. 100 years later, HCPL has grown to include 26 branch libraries with a collection of over 2 million items.

Now in its fourteenth season, Houston-based Apollo Chamber Players has become one of the most innovative performing arts ensembles in the country. Recent winner of Chamber Music America’s prestigious Residency Partnership award, Apollo has performed for sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall, and it holds the distinction of being the first American ensemble to record and perform in Cuba in over 50 years.

CENTENNIAL JUBILEE airs Sunday, February 28 at 7pm CST on Apollo, HCPL and American Public Media’s YouTube and Facebook

More about Apollo Chamber Players: www.apollochamberplayers.org 
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Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. Updates Dates & Time for Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Release and Conference Call

FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) (the «Company») today announced that it has moved the time of its fourth quarter 2020 financial results conference call. The Company now plans to release its fourth quarter 2020 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, March 4, 2021, with a conference call planned for Friday, March 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern…

FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) (the «Company») today announced that it has moved the time of its fourth quarter 2020 financial results conference call. The Company now plans to release its fourth quarter 2020 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, March 4, 2021, with a conference call planned for Friday, March 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), to discuss the results. The call was originally scheduled for 10:00am EST on March 2, 2021.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing (888) 317-6003 for domestic participants and (412) 317-6061 for international participants.

The conference ID number is 0510922.

Additionally, interested parties may listen to a taped replay of the entire conference call commencing two hours after the call’s completion on March 5, 2021. This replay will run through March 12, 2021. The access number for a taped replay of the conference call is (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 using the following conference ID number: 10152410. There will also be a webcast of the conference call accessible on the Company’s investor relations website at investors.playaresorts.com

About Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.

Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. is a leading owner, operator and developer of all-inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations in popular vacation destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Playa owns and/or manages a total portfolio consisting of 20 resorts (7,867 rooms) located in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. In Mexico, Playa owns and manages Hyatt Zilara Cancun, Hyatt Ziva Cancun, Panama Jack Resorts Cancun, Panama Jack Resorts Playa del Carmen, Hilton Playa del Carmen, Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos and Capri Resort. In Jamaica, Playa owns and manages Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa, Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa and Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa. In the Dominican Republic, Playa owns and manages the Hilton La Romana, Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana. Playa also owns two resorts in the Dominican Republic that are managed by a third party and Playa manages the Sanctuary Cap Cana, in the Dominican Republic.

For additional information visit investors.playaresorts.com.

 

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