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Lay’s® inicia la campaña global de la Champions League de la UEFA 2021

NUEVA YORK, 9 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lay’s®, la marca de bocadillos número uno del mundo, lanza hoy una nueva campaña global centrada en reunir y alegrar a las personas de todo el mundo a través del fútbol. El esfuerzo de 2021 en apoyo de la plataforma global más grande de la marca, la Liga de Campeones de la UEFA para hombres y el Fútbol Femenino de la UEFA, lidera con lo mejor en jugadores, deportes y, por supuesto, bocadillos.

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Con los aficionados de esta temporada viendo partidos en salas de estar en vez de estadios, Lay’s busca llevar a los hogares la emoción y la camaradería de los partidos por medio de un nuevo trabajo creativo que cuenta con la participación de Lionel Messi, 6 veces ganador del Balón de Oro, el campeón mundial Paul Pogba, y Lieke Martens, nombrada la mejor jugadora del Campeonato Femenino de la UEFA 2017.

El corazón del programa, «Apartment Arena«, presenta a Messi y Martens encendiendo una enérgica atmósfera de estadio mientras reúnen un edificio de apartamentos para ver el juego juntos, pero separados, desde sus balcones. Impulsado por el sonido irresistible de la apertura de una bolsa de Lay’s, Pogba interrumpe su calentamiento previo para unirse a la diversión mientras Lay’s reúne a la comunidad.

«Lay’s aporta una perspectiva fresca al día a día, como ver un partido desde tu sofá con una bolsa o tazón junto a ti«, comentó Sebnem Erim, vicepresidente de Marketing de Global Foods, PepsiCo. «Incluso en los momentos más difíciles, la alegría está a nuestro alrededor. Solo necesitamos estar abiertos a notarla e irradiarla. Lay’s es una marca con la que cada aficionado se puede identificar, y sabemos que no hay mayor alegría que la de la pasión compartida por el fútbol. Esperamos crear estos momentos con el programa de este año«.

Simplemente, Lay’s y el fútbol funcionan mejor juntos, y lo han hecho con éxito durante décadas. Este año, la icónica marca busca ayudar a establecer las conexiones que los aficionados se han estado perdiendo, por medio de una campaña interactiva que incluye algo único en su clase. Lay’s y Messi se han asociado para facilitar la visualización de los partidos, al darles a los aficionados la oportunidad de enviar videos personalizados de parte del propio Messi, en 10 idiomas diferentes, para invitar a los amigos a ver el juego. Messi Messages es pionero en el mundo y utiliza tecnología innovadora que facilita la organización del día de partidos, mientras comparte un poco de alegría inesperada.

Messi dijo: «El fútbol es el deporte más seguido del mundo, y una de las principales razones tras ello es que el juego tiene el poder de unir, conectar y alegrar a las personas, especialmente en estos tiempos. Me enorgullece compartir esto de nuevas maneras este año con Lay’s y algunas iniciativas verdaderamente únicas».

Martens dijo: «En el marco del primer esfuerzo de Lay’s en el fútbol masculino y femenino, nos hemos reunido para crear un momento de alegría a partir de lo cotidiano: ver un partido en casa. Creo que es algo con lo que uno se puede identificar y es tan poderoso que, sin importar dónde o cómo lo veamos, nos unimos en la energía y la emoción del juego».

Pogba comentó: «Me encantó participar en otra campaña de fútbol de Lay’s. Siempre es de gran energía y diversión, y personalmente me entusiasma regalarles a nuestros seguidores algunas sonrisas bien merecidas este año».

La principal alianza plurianual de Lay’s con el Fútbol Femenino de la UEFA se ubica en paralelo a su patrocinio de la Liga de Campeones de la UEFA, con el objetivo de emocionar a los aficionados y acercarlos a los deportistas y al juego que les encanta, con una presencia unificada y fortalecida en todo el deporte.

El atractivo contenido digital de Lay’s, así como el distintivo punto de venta en estantes y búsqueda virtual, traerán el fútbol a casa con una experiencia para los aficionados a la altura de la que ofrecen los estadios. Únase a la conversación en línea y disfrute de los partidos UCL masculinos y femeninos de 2021 con Lay’s y #BETTERTOGETHER.

PARA OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN, PÓNGASE EN CONTACTO CON:

Glenda Soares: glenda.soares@pepsico.com

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Los productos PepsiCo son disfrutados por los consumidores más de mil millones de veces al día en más de 200 países y territorios de todo el mundo. PepsiCo generó más de USD 67.000 millones en ingresos netos en 2019, impulsados por una cartera complementaria de alimentos y bebidas que incluye Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker y Tropicana. La cartera de productos de PepsiCo incluye una amplia gama de deliciosos alimentos y bebidas, incluidas 23 marcas que generan más de USD 1.000 millones cada una en ventas minoristas anuales estimadas.

Guiar a PepsiCo es nuestra visión de ser el Líder Global en Alimentos y Bebidas Convenientes al Ganar con Propósito. «Ganar con Propósito» refleja nuestra ambición de ganar de manera sustentable en el mercado e incorporar el propósito en todos los aspectos del negocio. Para obtener más información, visite www.pepsico.com.

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Baidu Introduces World’s First Multi-Modal Autonomous Driving MaaS Platform in Guangzhou

Apollo autonomous driving services including Robotaxi, Robobus and Apolong will commence trial operations on public roads in the city
Going forward, Baidu is expected to deploy over 100 Robotaxis and establish almost 1,000 pickup stations in Guangzhou Huangpu District

BEIJING, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) today deployed a multi-modal autonomous driving MaaS (mobility as a…

Apollo autonomous driving services including Robotaxi, Robobus and Apolong will commence trial operations on public roads in the city
Going forward, Baidu is expected to deploy over 100 Robotaxis and establish almost 1,000 pickup stations in Guangzhou Huangpu District

BEIJING, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) today deployed a multi-modal autonomous driving MaaS (mobility as a service) platform that will provide AI-driven city transportation services in Guangzhou. Utilizing a fleet of Apollo Robotaxis and Robobuses along with three other model types of autonomous vehicles, this initiative will allow local users to order smart transport services on demand, starting in the Chinese New Year holiday period. The implementation of both Baidu Apollo and the ACE Transportation Engine is a testament to the promising commercialization prospects of smart transportation in the intelligent era.

Baidu has partnered with the Guangzhou Huangpu District government to roll out the world’s first multi-modal autonomous driving MaaS platform. By integrating an assortment of autonomous driving services to provide travel recommendations, this diverse platform can holistically optimize the travelling experience of users in line with combined platform strategies. Comprising of over 40 autonomous vehicles, the collective fleet has deployed five different model types – Robotaxi, Robobus, Apolong, Apollocop and New Species Vehicle – to begin comprehensively serving the city during the bustling holiday period. Citizens are able to make reservations on the Baidu Maps and Apollo Go mobile applications to witness these new exciting autonomous driving initiatives and experience the convenience brought on by intelligent transportation technology. With the ability to cover a variety of usage scenarios, the MaaS platform ecosystem can meet the diverse needs of many citizens during their holiday sightseeing, shopping and celebratory outings.

To facilitate this, Baidu Apollo has established over 50 Robotaxi pickup stations in the district, providing users with easy access to Chinese New Year festival sites using autonomous vehicles. Simultaneously, a batch of New Species Vehicles are cruising around the city, tasked with unmanned retail, as well as routine cleaning and disinfection. Apolong minibuses will shuttle eager sightseers to the flower blossoms around scenic parks and lakes. Meanwhile, Apollocop patrols the main roads near key areas and the Baidu Robobus will ferry passengers along fixed routes, facilitating community travels towards festive destinations.

Baidu’s prowess in intelligent transportation is not solely limited to autonomous vehicles; it is complemented by a reliable intelligent network consisting of AI roadside infrastructure and a dynamic digital-twin cloud platform, fostering better mobility and travel prospects for the local community. Real-time signal light information such as stoplight countdowns, traffic event alerts and intersection queue length are broadcasted on both the interactive monitors embedded in Robobus or Robotaxi cabins as well as the exterior screens fixed on the rear of Robobuses. Additionally, users can utilize the Baidu Maps app or DuerOS-powered smart rearview mirrors to receive voice alerts of electronic fence monitoring, access signal light reminders, live traffic event venue broadcasting and other connected online services.

The ACE Transportation Engine – a full-stack solution that stands for «Autonomous Driving, Connected Road, Efficient Mobility» – has been introduced to improve the traffic flow around the district, reflecting Guangzhou’s status as a center of smart transportation. A large ACE smart traffic electronic display has been set up on a prominent skyscraper to visually display the AI solutions at work; from the coordination of smart transportation for local commuters by the transportation bureau, to the intricate traffic management maintained by law enforcement, the technology is being brought to life and exhibited to the inhabitants of Guangzhou.

The MaaS platform for multi-modal autonomous driving vehicles and ACE Transportation Engine demonstrated by this Chinese New Year launch has accelerated the arrival of the intelligent era of smart transportation. Guangzhou’s open and inclusive policy environment fosters and encourages the development of the autonomous driving industry. Going forward, Baidu will continue conducting regular trial operations by additionally deploying over 100 Robotaxis and establishing almost 1,000 pickup stations in Guangzhou Huangpu District; this will allow local citizens to continue utilizing autonomous driving services in their daily lives, in lieu of similar Robotaxi programs implemented in Beijing, Changsha, Cangzhou and other areas of China.

In the face of immense opportunities in terms of increasing digitalization, high-speed networking and automation of transportation in the future, this strategic partnership with Baidu has enabled the Guangzhou Huangpu District to become a benchmark city for new smart transportation infrastructure.

About Baidu

Baidu, Inc. is the leading Chinese language Internet search provider. Baidu aims to make the complicated world simpler for users and enterprises through technology. Baidu’s ADSs trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol «BIDU.» Currently, ten ADSs represent one Class A ordinary share.

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Commsignia’s High Performing V2X Software Stack Available with Snapdragon Automotive 5G and 4G Platforms

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Commsignia, a leading vehicle-to-everything (V2X) solution provider today announced that its V2X software and security stack is now available to work with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive 4G and 5G Platforms for vehicular and roadside units (RSUs). Leveraging the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™2150 Platform for computational power, the cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) system complements C-V2X communications solutions, while delivering 4G, 5G and C-V2X capabilities. The Snapdragon Automotive 4G and 5G Platforms, in conjunction with Snapdragon 2150 Platform, are highly integrated and optimized, allowing for the mass production-ready OnBoard (OBUs) and Roadside Units (RSUs) for long-range communications, while providing C-V2X direct short-range connectivity enabling low latency V2X communication.

With this important milestone, Commsignia provides OEMs and Tier-1 automotive suppliers an up-to-date, highly efficient, production-grade, global C-V2X solution on all Qualcomm® Automotive Wireless Solutions. The state-of-the-art software stack complies with the latest standards and industry requirements, including ASPICE and MISRA C, fulfilling high quality requirements of the automotive industry.

Commsignia’s proprietary V2X security stack makes full use of the Snapdragon 2150 Platform’s built-in Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) accelerator. Commsignia’s approach ensures secure V2X communication, while providing high verification throughput, as well as best-in-class computing performance, saving application processor computing budget, and carmakers can take advantage of working with a single supplier providing all necessary C-V2X software components.

«As one of the first companies to announce a software stack working with the Qualcomm Automotive Wireless Solutions, we are excited to offer our production-ready software on a mature V2X platform designed specifically for vehicles,» said Szabi Patay, head of automotive sales at Commsignia. «The high-performance software stack with outstanding security features leads the car industry into the V2X era, preparing the ground for future self-driving and connected vehicles.»

The FCC’s decision about spectrum usage last November now allows the exchange of information between C-V2X connected vehicles, pedestrians and the infrastructure, even when the participants are not in the line of sight.

C-V2X is a key technology to help safer driving, preventing road accidents, while it’s also reducing congestion and harmful emissions by optimizing traffic flows. As roads are getting digitized with C-V2X roadside units, and vehicles are sharing more and more information with each other and the infrastructure, data security is becoming a basic requirement for car manufacturers to ensure safety.

About Commsignia:
Commsignia is the market’s most dynamic V2X company thanks to its cutting-edge technology and market ready portfolio. Commsignia specializes in Connected Car / V2X «Safer on the Road» software and hardware products compatible with IEEE 802.11p standards and DSRC and future Cellular V2X (C-V2X) / 5G technologies. Commsignia is helping to build the next generation autonomous car and smart mobility ecosystem that will make driving safer whilst reducing congestion and lowering emissions. Commsignia supplies best-in-class V2X (Car2X) Communication Software, hybrid V2X /ADAS Applications with robust PKI and SCMS security, a V2X SDK as well as OnBoard (OBU) and Roadside Units (RSU) for connected car and Smart City deployments.
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Saar Shani Towing Uses New Fleet of Trucks to Offer Optimal Towing Services in Van Nuys during the pandemic

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The coronavirus pandemic has devastated thousands of individuals and businesses throughout Van Nuys and the Los Angeles area. The demand for safe and professional towing services has never been greater. That is why one local towing company has decided to expand its services with a whole new fleet of trucks to accommodate needy residents, especially those who worry about safety.

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Saar Shani Towing is a licensed and insured towing company based in Woodland Hills. It has offered 24/7 towing services to Los Angeles residents and business people for over 20 years. Ever since pandemic regulations started in March 2020, an increasing number of Van Nuys residents have been looking for a reliable and sanitary towing company amid the coronavirus chaos. Now they have found one.

«People want to know their tow truck operators put safety first,» said a representative of Saar Shani Towing. «We don’t want to take risks when it comes to the health of our drivers and customers. For this reason, all our towing equipment is sanitized daily to reduce the possible transmission of the virus. Our towing company aims to follow all COVID-19 safety precautions to maintain public health and safety. That has been our mission throughout this entire pandemic.»

Saar Shani Towing just unveiled a new fleet of tow trucks in Van Nuys. They are designed to haul several different types of vehicles, such as family cars, sports cars, trucks, SUVs, and sedans. People who’ve gotten into accidents or experienced mechanical breakdowns no longer need to search for a reliable towing company still in business. Saar Shani Towing’s expanded fleet is positioned throughout Van Nuys to respond to customer requests quickly.

«The pandemic has been catastrophic for several businesses in Van Nuys, but our towing company continues to hold up strongly,» said the representative of Saar Shani Towing. «Our dedication to safety protocols and customer service has allowed our towing company to thrive while others have declined. Now with our new fleet of tow trucks on the roads of Van Nuys, customers won’t need to wait long at all to get help.»

Van Nuys, the most populous Los Angeles-based neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, has over 136,000 residents. It is a diverse population of working-class and upper-class people who depend on the same towing services for their survival. Whether it’s an actor with a sports car or a 9-to-5 worker with a sedan, they are all turning to Saar Shani Towing for their towing services whenever they experience car problems.

Part of the new tow truck fleet includes heavy-duty tow trucks capable of towing larger and heavier vehicles, such as semi-tractor trailers, motor homes, recreational vehicles, big rigs, and buses. The increase in public transportation and commercial activities in Van Nuys has caused a greater demand for heavy-duty tow trucks with a higher weight capacity.

«Previously, we only needed to use hook and chain tow trucks to haul sedans and other common passenger vehicles. But as Van Nuys became more commercialized over the last few decades, we’ve needed to use more sophisticated tow trucks to serve both residents and business people operating massive vehicles in Van Nuys. Now that we’ve upgraded our fleet with more modernized tow trucks, we can better meet the demands of our commercial and residential customers.»

As California eases its COVID-19 travel and business restrictions, more people will be driving on the roads again. Since Saar Shani Towing is one of the few towing companies that has survived the pandemic, it will likely have many new customers in the coming months. Their new fleet of tow trucks will ensure they can fulfill all service requests promptly.

«We expect business to pick up fast during the first half of 2021. All Van Nuys drivers can trust that Saar Shani Towing will respond to their calls as fast as possible. Our main office can dispatch the nearest available tow truck operator to a stranded driver’s location within a matter of minutes. No other towing company in Van Nuys has survived the pandemic and managed to enforce safety protocols and fast response times.»

Saar Shani Towing
6531 Kessler Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(888) 838-3570
https://www.saarshanitowing.com/van-nuys

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CGTN: la Gala del Festival de Primavera de 2021 contará con 5G, 3D e IA

PEKÍN, 8 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

La Gala anual del Festival de Primavera es uno de los programas más vistos de China. El festival de este año también contará con nuevos usos de la tecnología, según se indicó en conferencia de prensa organizada por China Media Group (CMG) el domingo.

PEKÍN, 8 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

El espectáculo, usualmente cargado de diversas presentaciones, verá este año una cantidad récord de actuaciones de baile y programas de canciones e idiomas.

Al igual que en muchos otros eventos que se realizan durante la pandemia, el espectáculo de este año contará también con una serie de presentaciones virtuales.

Según la conferencia de prensa, la gala destacará elementos chinos, características étnicas, cultura regional y diferentes civilizaciones del mundo. También se presentarán diferentes tipos de bailes entre los que se encuentra la danza clásica China, bailes folclóricos de minorías étnicas y la danza contemporánea, ofreciendo a la audiencia todo un festín para los ojos.

La Gala del Festival de Primavera de este año seguirá utilizando tecnologías innovadoras, incluida la tecnología que se alinea con la estrategia «5G+4K/8K+IA», que se espera aporte una experiencia audiovisual aún mejor para los espectadores.

Además, por primera vez, la coreografía de escena de la Gala del Festival de Primavera de este año se presentará en un video en 8K Ultra HD. La tecnología IA+VR 3D a simple vista también tomará el escenario de la Gala del Festival de Primavera por primera vez, y a través de métodos de filmación y medios de producción especiales, aportará una experiencia revolucionaria para quienes la ven en televisión o en sus dispositivos móviles.

La Gala del Festival de Primavera de 2021, que se celebra el 11 de febrero, también se transmitirá en vivo en más de 170 países y regiones, incluyendo los Estados Unidos, Francia, Japón, Malasia y Sudáfrica.

La Gala del Festival de Primavera, también conocida como «Chunwan», en chino, fue realizada por primera vez en 1983 por la Televisión Central de China (CCTV). Como parte indispensable de las celebraciones del Año Nuevo chino, la extravaganza que se extiende durante horas se destaca como el programa de televisión más visto del mundo. No solo ha sido una tendencia de entretenimiento, sino que también ha sido testigo del crecimiento económico de China en las últimas décadas.

Artículo original: aquí.

Leer más:
Gala del Festival de Primavera: un festín para los ojos en vísperas del Año Nuevo Chino
El segundo ensayo de la Gala del Festival de Primavera 2021 exhibe nuevas tecnologías
El cuarto ensayo de la Gala del Festival de Primavera de 2021 garantiza la fluidez de las actuaciones

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Growatt became the largest residential PV inverter supplier in Brazil

SAO PAULO, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Growatt, one of the world’s top inverter suppliers, ranked first among inverter brands for residential PV inverter shipment in Brazil according to latest Distributed Generation Photovoltaic Market report released by Greener – Brazilian research and consultancy company. In spite of the pandemic, Growatt made its way to the top in the second half of 2020 according to the report.

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«We would like to thank all our partners for their contributions to this achievement in Brazil,» said Lisa Zhang, Marketing Director at Growatt. Zhang also attributed the success to the company’s significant increase of investments in Brazil in recent years. «Committed to the development of solar energy in Brazil, we have set up a technical support center in São Paulo and call center in Maringá and built a much stronger local team to provide outstanding customer service.»

In 2019, the company partnered up with Aldo Solar, the largest PV distributor to promote its advanced PV solutions among the Brazilians. With its extensive distribution and service network in place, Growatt has achieved exponential growth in the distributed generation sector in Brazil. «At Growatt, we are customer-oriented. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and professional training in latest PV technologies, installation, monitoring, troubleshooting etc. In addition, our team has been working closely with our partners to develop products and solutions that meet the specific demands of the Brazilian market,» added Zhang.

Growatt has added to its product offerings MAC 15-36KTL3-XL inverter that is tailored for three-phase solar PV application at 220V in Brazil. Besides, the company will launch a new generation single-phase inverter MIN 7-10KTL-X in the country later this year according to Zhang. «We’ll continue to provide high quality products and services for the Brazilians and with such a comprehensive range of PV inverter solutions, we aim to become the No.1 inverter brand for distributed generation solar energy in Brazil.»

About Growatt

Growatt is a global leader of smart energy solutions and provides residential, commercial and large scale PV inverters, energy storage, microgrid systems and smart energy management solutions. Founded in 2010, Growatt has established an extensive network with 14 branches worldwide. Growatt ranks among global top 10 PV inverter suppliers according to IHS Markit and Wood Mackenzie.

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sPower, Now Part of AES Clean Energy, Closes Landmark Debt Financing for a 400 MWh Standalone Battery Storage Project in California

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced the closing of $154.2 million in non-recourse debt financing for Luna Storage, a 400-megawatt hour standalone lithium-ion battery storage project in the City of Lancaster, in Los Angeles County, California. The transaction was closed by sPower, an Independent Power Producer (IPP), in late December 2020. In early January 2021, sPower merged to become part of AES’…

Energy storage is at the dawn of a generational opportunity to advance our society into the clean energy future…

The $154.2 million non-recourse debt raise, arranged by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Export Development Canada, is one of the largest financing deals for a utility-scale standalone battery storage project. An Energy Storage Agreement (ESA) with Clean Power Alliance (CPA) for Luna Storage was signed in April 2020, making this the largest ESA for a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) in California. 

«We are thrilled to help utility-scale storage take a significant step forward in the financing space with the Luna Storage deal,» said Brian Callaway, Vice President of Growth Initiatives for AES Clean Energy. «Efficiently accessing and moving the capital markets for both ourselves and our customers is core to our business. I am grateful for the collaboration and commitment of our financing partners in bringing this innovative financial solution to life, setting a precedent for the future of energy storage deals.»

«Storage is at the dawn of a generational opportunity to advance our society into the energy future – and leading the Luna Storage transaction with our partners at AES Clean Energy has helped to pave the way,» said Aaron Klein, a Managing Director in KeyBanc Capital Markets Utilities, Power and Renewables Group.

«Closing this landmark debt financing deal underscores the advancements of standalone battery storage technology to help us transition to a reliable, carbon-free grid,» explained James Marshall, Chief Financial Officer for AES Clean Energy. «The Luna Storage project will enable Clean Power Alliance (CPA) to cost effectively integrate intermittent renewable energy resources into the grid, providing more reliability for their customers at a fixed price.»

Luna Storage has a 15-year contract and is expected to come online later in 2021. Once online, Luna Storage will help CPA and the broader state of California achieve their progressive renewable energy commitments by improving the statewide grid reliability with fossil-free resources.  

About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we’re improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For more information, visit www.aes.com.

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Actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in AES’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC»), including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A: «Risk Factors» and Item 7: «Management’s Discussion & Analysis» in AES’ 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to read AES’ filings to learn more about the risk factors associated with AES’ business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2020 with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding Exhibits) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the Company’s website at www.aes.com. 

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ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities Corp. Announces Pricing of $300 Million Initial Public Offering

SUMMIT, N.J., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities Corp. (the «Company») announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 30,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit.

The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The Company intends to focus its search for a business combination target on businesses located in North America that concentrate on combatting climate change by decreasing the carbon intensity of energy production, increasing the efficiency of industrial and consumer-related activities, expanding electricity storage and distribution, and improving the overall sustainability of the economy through efforts to lower pollution and increase beneficial reuse.

The units will be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC («Nasdaq») and will trade under the ticker symbol «ENNVU» beginning on February 9, 2021. Each unit consists of one share of the Company’s Class A common stock and one-quarter of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share. After the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the shares of Class A common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols «ENNV» and «ENNVW,» respectively. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade.

Barclays, Morgan Stanley and BMO Capital Markets are acting as book runners for the offering. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 4,500,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

The offering is expected to close on February 11, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained, when available, from:

Barclays
c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions
1155 Long Island Avenue
Edgewood, NY 11717
Telephone: (888) 603-5847
Email: Barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Attention: Prospectus Department
180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10014

BMO Capital Markets Corp.
Attention: Equity Syndicate Department
3 Times Square, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Email: bmoprospectus@bmo.com

Registration statements relating to these securities have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission («SEC») and became effective on February 8, 2021. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company formed by Energy Capital Partners Management, LP for the purpose of entering into a merger, stock purchase, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The strategy of ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities Corp. is to identify and acquire businesses located in North America that concentrate on combatting climate change by decreasing the carbon intensity of energy production, increasing the efficiency of industrial and consumer-related activities, expanding electricity storage and distribution, and improving the overall sustainability of the economy through efforts to lower pollution and increase beneficial reuse.

Energy Capital Partners Management, LP is a leading private investment firm focused on North American power generation, renewables and environmental infrastructure investments. Energy Capital Partners Management, LP has expertise and investment focus in the areas of power generation, renewables and storage solutions and environmental infrastructure and services, emphasizing the transition to an electrified and sustainable future and helping companies achieve proven environmental standards across air, water, waste and recycling.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains statements that constitute «forward-looking statements,» including with respect to the Company’s initial public offering. No assurance can be given that the offering will be completed on the terms described, or at all. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Investor Contact:
Emily Zovko
Telephone: (833) ECP-ENNV
Email: info@ecpennv.com

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Sherwood Ford won the DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award for the fifth consecutive year

SHERWOOD PARK, Alberta, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sherwood Ford, an Edmonton-area dealership located in Sherwood Park, has won the DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award for the fifth consecutive year. This annual award is from the world’s leading car dealer review website, dealerrater.com. Chosen based on customer reviews and ratings, the DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year Award recognizes an…

The DealerRater Ford Dealer of the Year award is chosen based on a PowerScore ™, which is the calculated average DealerRater consumer rating with the number of reviews received factored in. The PowerScore counts reviews from one calendar year, which means that the 2021 Ford Dealer of the Year Award is based on customer reviews from all of 2020. The dealership is especially proud to have been recognized for a challenging year when so many changes had to be made in the business process. Part of its overwhelming success in 2020 was due to its ability to adapt to changing customer needs by providing more online and remote services.

DealerRater reaches an audience of more than 34 million consumers every month, making its award prestigious in the automotive industry. The fact that the awards are chosen by customers in the area helps other customers to find a dependable dealership for car shopping and car maintenance. Customers who are interested in learning more about Sherwood Ford can start doing so online at the dealership’s website, sherwoodford.ca. The website offers online shopping tools, details about the dealership’s service department, contact information and two blogs: one for automotive information and a second for community involvement and outreach.

Media Contact

Kurtis Hicks, Sherwood Ford, (780) 417-2985, khicks@sherwoodford.ca

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El Festival de Primavera de Harbin es una ‘Fiesta de Turismo Cultural’ que comienza online

HARBIN, China, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Para los chinos, el Festival de Primavera o Año Nuevo Chino, es un momento para la reunión familiar. No importa lo lejos que estén de sus ciudades natales, la gente volverá a casa para pasar el festival con su familia y amigos. Sin embargo, el Festival de Primavera de 2021 es un poco inusual, muchos han optado por «permanecer en su lugar» y pasar el festival donde trabajan para evitar la…

2021 Smile to the Future , Happy New year, Happiness forever , Wishes from China Harbin

La gente de Harbin, capital de la provincia de Heilongjiang, en el noreste de China, comenzó a enviar saludos a través de plataformas online de una manera local única a sus familiares y amigos que eligen pasar el Festival de Primavera en otro lugar.

El 4 de febrero, el «Año Nuevo Menor» en el calendario lunar chino, Harbin lanzó un evento online con el tema «Vamos a reír juntos». Los organizadores lanzaron varios carteles del Festival de Primavera y emojis creativos que cuentan con lugares de interés y lugares de visita de invierno de Harbin, como una manera de expresar saludos sinceros y buenos deseos de la «ciudad del hielo y la nieve.»

Para satisfacer la demanda de productos y servicios culturales durante el Festival de Primavera, Harbin ha organizado más de 200 actividades culturales online en cuatro categorías: rendimiento en la nube, exposición en la nube, turismo en la nube y transmisión en vivo. Aunque a kilómetros de distancia, las personas pueden disfrutar de dramas originales de alta calidad, ballets, galas nocturnas y conciertos orquestales online, sin la necesidad de salir de sus hogares. Además, las actividades de celebración tradicionales, como la danza folclórica, las conferencias folclóricas y los acertijos de linternas, también se pasan a online.

Abundantes recursos de hielo y nieve son los activos privilegiados de Harbin. En años anteriores, los ciudadanos y turistas celebraron el Festival de Primavera visitando el Mundo de Hielo y Nieve de Harbin o patinando sobre el helado río Songhua. Este año, para compensar el pesar de que la gente no puede experimentar hielo y nieve en el lugar, Harbin planea presentar una actividad turística online a través de nuevas plataformas de medios, lo que permitirá a los usuarios de la red echar un vistazo al encanto de Harbin y ver espectáculos de clase mundial escenificadas en la Tierra Polar de Harbin y exposiciones de pintura al óleo de artistas rusos de renombre , entre muchos otros, de forma gratuita. Además, cinco museos, incluido el Museo de la provincia de Heilongjiang, ofrecerán exposiciones panorámicas de realidad virtual, y 11 museos presentarán exposiciones online a través de la plataforma WeChat durante el Festival de Primavera de este año.

Harbin ya desarrolló un nuevo Festival de Primavera integrando la cultura y el turismo en 2019, permitiendo a los lugareños y turistas experimentar el encanto de la ciudad mientras disfrutan del ambiente alegre del festival.

Al caer la noche, numerosas linternas rojas y lámparas de colores iluminan el bulevar central de estilo ruso, creando un ambiente festivo. El maíz dorado, el chile rojo y el papel rojo con el carácter chino «Fu» («felicidad») añaden un sabor popular a la Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo. El Yingjie Snow Dreamland lleno de sabor rural y el Parque de Nieve Sunac con un estilo europeo están atrayendo a los visitantes con su intrigante encanto.

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