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Worldwide Passenger Information System Industry to 2027 – Rising Frequency of Passenger Journey Through Public Transport is Driving Growth

DUBLIN, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Passenger Information System Market Forecast to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact…

DUBLIN, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Passenger Information System Market Forecast to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Component, Location, Mode of Transportation, and Functional Model» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

According to this report the global passenger information system market was valued at US$ 19,314.66 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 45,717.11 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.5% during 2020-2027. The report highlights key driving factors and prominent market players along with their developments in the market.

Passenger information system acts as the secured link between a transit agency or authorities and passengers, providing and dispersing the significant information needed for each of its end user. Such systems record and track down the necessary data related to real-time vehicle locations, current status updates, tentative journey schedules, and much more. Therefore, the important information reaches quickly without any defaults or changes to end user; hence such systems hold significance across the world. Passenger information system deploys the use of several interconnected devices, installed on platform or depots or any mode of transportation. They manage data and deliver reliable and accurate real-time transit information, which is significantly promoting the growth of passenger information system market.

The COVID-19 outbreak was first reported in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdown measures implemented to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus are limiting the supplies of technology, media, and telecommunication solutions and services, which represents a significant loss for passenger information system companies.

Alstom; Cisco Systems Inc.; Cubic Corporation; Dysten Sp. z o.o.; Hitachi, Ltd; Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd; Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.; Teleste Corporation; Thales Group, and Wabtec Corporation are among the well-established players operating in the global passenger information system market.

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Features key findings and crucial progressive industry trends in the global Passenger Information System market, thereby allowing players to develop effective long-term strategies.
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Scrutinizes in-depth market trends as well as key market drivers and restraints.
Enhances the decision-making process by understanding the strategies that underpin commercial interest with respect to products, segmentation, and industry verticals.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 Report Guidance
1.3 Market Segmentation

2. Key Takeaways

3. Research Methodology
3.1 Scope of the Study
3.2 Research Methodology
3.2.1 Data Collection:
3.2.2 Primary Interviews:
3.2.3 Hypothesis formulation:
3.2.4 Macro-economic factor analysis:
3.2.5 Developing base number:
3.2.6 Data Triangulation:
3.2.7 Country level data:

4. Passenger Information System Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 PEST Analysis
4.2.1 North America
4.2.2 Europe
4.2.3 APAC
4.2.4 MEA
4.2.5 South America PEST Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
4.4 Expert Opinion

5. Passenger Information System Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Rising Focus over Consistent, Real-Time, and Reliable Passenger Information
5.1.2 Rising Frequency of Passenger Journey Through Public Transport
5.2 Restraint
5.2.1 Lack of Advanced Infrastructure along with High Costs Associated with PIS
5.3 Opportunity
5.3.1 Increasing adoption of IoT and big data to enhance passenger travel experiences
5.4 Future Trend
5.4.1 Adoption of Advanced Passenger Information System for Border Security and Control
5.5 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints

6. Passenger Information System – Global Market Analysis
6.1 Passenger Information System Market Overview
6.2 Passenger Information System Market-Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)
6.3 Market Positioning – Global Market Players

7. Passenger Information System Market Analysis – By Component
7.1 Overview
7.2 Passenger Information System Market, By Component (2019 and 2027)
7.3 Solution
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Solution: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)
7.4 Services
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Services: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)

8. Passenger Information System Market Analysis – By Location
8.1 Overview
8.2 Passenger Information System Market, By Location (2019 and 2027)
8.3 On Board
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 On Board: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)
8.4 In Station
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 In Station: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)

9. Passenger Information System Market Analysis – By Mode of Transportation
9.1 Overview
9.2 Passenger Information System Market, By Mode of Transportation (2019 and 2027)
9.3 Roadways
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 Roadways: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)
9.4 Railways
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 Railways: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)
9.5 Waterways and Airways
9.5.1 Overview
9.5.2 Waterways and Airways: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)

10. Passenger Information System Market Analysis – By Functional Model
10.1 Overview
10.2 Passenger Information System Market, By Component (2019 and 2027)
10.3 Multimedia Display
10.3.1 Overview
10.3.2 Multimedia Display: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)
10.4 Audio Systems
10.4.1 Overview
10.4.2 Audio Systems: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)
10.5 Computing Systems
10.5.1 Overview
10.5.2 Computing Systems: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)
10.6 Networking and Communication Devices
10.6.1 Overview
10.6.2 Networking and Communication Devices: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)
10.7 Video Surveillance
10.7.1 Overview
10.7.2 Video Surveillance: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)
10.8 Content Management System
10.8.1 Overview
10.8.2 Content Management System: Passenger Information System Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)

11. Passenger Information System Market – Geographic Analysis
11.1 Overview
11.2 North America: Passenger Information System Market
11.3 Europe: Passenger Information System Market
11.4 Asia Pacific: Passenger Information System Market
11.5 Middle East and Africa: Passenger Information System Market
11.6 South America: Passenger Information System Market

12. Overview – Impact of Coronavirus outbreak
12.1 Overview
12.2 North America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
12.3 Europe: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
12.4 Asia-Pacific: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
12.5 Middle East and Africa: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
12.6 South America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic

13. Industry Landscape
13.1 Merger and Acquisition
13.2 New Development
13.3 Market Initiative

14. Company Profiles
14.1 Dysten Sp. z o.o.
14.1.1 Key Facts
14.1.2 Business Description
14.1.3 Products and Services
14.1.4 Financial Overview
14.1.5 SWOT Analysis
14.1.6 Key Developments
14.2 Alstom
14.2.1 Key Facts
14.2.2 Business Description
14.2.3 Products and Services
14.2.4 Financial Overview
14.2.5 SWOT Analysis
14.2.6 Key Developments
14.3 Hitachi, Ltd.
14.3.1 Key Facts
14.3.2 Business Description
14.3.3 Products and Services
14.3.4 Financial Overview
14.3.5 SWOT Analysis
14.3.6 Key Developments
14.4 Cubic Corporation
14.4.1 Key Facts
14.4.2 Business Description
14.4.3 Products and Services
14.4.4 Financial Overview
14.4.5 SWOT Analysis
14.4.6 Key Developments
14.5 Cisco Systems Inc.
14.5.1 Key Facts
14.5.2 Business Description
14.5.3 Products and Services
14.5.4 Financial Overview
14.5.5 SWOT Analysis
14.6 Thales Group
14.6.1 Key Facts
14.6.2 Business Description
14.6.3 Products and Services
14.6.4 Financial Overview
14.6.5 SWOT Analysis
14.6.6 Key Developments
14.7 Wabtec Corporation
14.7.1 Key Facts
14.7.2 Business Description
14.7.3 Products and Services
14.7.4 Financial Overview
14.7.5 SWOT Analysis
14.7.6 Key Developments
14.8 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
14.8.1 Key Facts
14.8.2 Business Description
14.8.3 Products and Services
14.8.4 Financial Overview
14.8.5 SWOT Analysis
14.9 Teleste Corporation
14.9.1 Key Facts
14.9.2 Business Description
14.9.3 Products and Services
14.9.4 Financial Overview
14.9.5 SWOT Analysis
14.9.6 Key Developments
14.10 Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.
14.10.1 Key Facts
14.10.2 Business Description
14.10.3 Products and Services
14.10.4 Financial Overview
14.10.5 SWOT Analysis

15. Appendix
15.1 About the Publisher
15.2 Word Index

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Game On – Princess Cruises Launches Sports Betting at Sea; Lets Fans Wager on Favorite Events

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time ever, sports fans will have the opportunity to wager on sports from the comfort of their cruise ship. Princess Cruises today unveiled Ocean^® Sportsbook, a new, real-time sports wagering option onboard its MedallionClass ships, giving guests the opportunity to bet on major sports competitions like professional* and college football, basketball, baseball and hockey as well as a wide variety of other exciting domestic and…

When the ship is in international waters, or wherever permitted by law, guests can use the MedallionClass app to wager on a host of major sports competitions, as well as place prop bets during live events taking place during their cruise. Guests also will have the opportunity to place bets on future competitions that occur well after their voyage.

«On Princess MedallionClass cruises our guests can stay connected with their friends and family around the world, and now with Ocean Sportsbook, they can also stay connected to their favorite teams and wager on a host of events whenever they sail with us,» said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. «Taking a cruise vacation no longer means being disconnected from a big game, an iconic event or friends and family.»

With more than $20 billion in wagers placed with U.S. sportsbooks in the past two years, sports betting is experiencing extraordinary growth, and is expected to reach more than $155 billion by 2024.¹

Built in partnership with software developer, Miomni, Ocean Sportsbook will be available on all Princess MedallionClass ships upon approval to return to service in 2021. The new sportsbook is part of Ocean Casino – a digital experience that lets wagers be placed beyond the casino – stateroom, poolside, spa, and more – on an assortment of games that include blackjack, slots, poker, roulette, bingo, keno and lottery.

Princess MedallionClass vacations are enabled by the award-winning OceanMedallion^TM, a wearable device that elevates the guest experience and delivers a high level of service and personalized attention on a large scale, and also features elite level bandwidth with MedallionNet powered by SES, allowing for enhanced connected experiences like Ocean Sportsbook.

«A fully-connected guest experience now goes well beyond a superior Wi-Fi position, and Ocean Sportsbook reinforces the unparalleled position MedallionClass enjoys in the industry,» said John Padgett, chief experience and innovation officer for Carnival Corporation. «Wagering is now seamlessly fused into the overall guest experience in both digital and physical interactions all powered by the OCEAN Guest Experience Platform.»

In addition to anywhere wagering, Princess MedallionClass Vacations are also marked by touchless embarkation and disembarkation, frictionless commerce, and keyless stateroom entry. Additional contactless capabilities accessible using smart phones and tablets, include shipboard on-demand service delivery; way-finding; family and friends locator; first-run movies and live TV; an interactive events and activities planner; and interactive fun.

*Due to Carnival Corporation’s affiliation with the Miami Heat, bets cannot be place in Ocean Sportsbook on NBA events involving the Heat.

¹https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/29174799/sports-betting-growth-us-extraordinary and https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/07/26/1892289/0/en/Research-US-155-49-Bn-for-Sports-Betting-Market-Size-2019-Growing-at-8-83-CAGR-Through-2024.html

About Princess Cruises: 
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 14 modern cruise ships, carrying two million guests each year to 380 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously recognized as «Best Cruise Line for Itineraries.»  In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by the OceanMedallion, the vacation industry’s most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).   

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Digital Banking Grows During Covid-19 As Consumers Look Beyond Their Primary Banks For Product Options

LONDON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Through the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, as bank branch visits have dropped, customers have turned to digital channels for all kinds of transactions, including the purchasing of banking products. This change has led to an increase in hidden defection of consumers, who are now increasingly buying products from banks and providers other than their primary bank. Now, depending on the country surveyed, between 25 percent and 51 percent of all banking product purchases are going to banks that aren’t…

Over the past few years, banks have focused on improving their digital services due to increased consumer demand. Improvements to banks’ mobile apps and websites have paid unexpected dividends for customers during the Covid-19 pandemic. While deposits and core current (checking) accounts generally remain at customers’ primary banks, they are losing customers on high-margin products such as loans, credit cards and investments — those that better suit their needs.

«We surveyed more than 56,000 consumers in 11 countries and found that while respondents most frequently cited affordability of a competing offer as their reason for purchasing products from another bank, they also cited better digital tools, a simpler purchasing process and convenience as key reasons,» said Katrina Cuthell, a partner with Bain & Company in Sydney and a co-author of the report. «These numbers were higher among younger customers, who put an even greater emphasis on digital tools, convenience, branding and security.»

If current trends hold, hidden defection will likely intensify in many countries due to the spread of regulations, which will make consumer data portable and thus encourage competition. The UK, which has one of the most competitive banking markets in the world, has the highest defection rate of the 11 countries surveyed. As consumer-friendly, «open-banking» types of regulation take hold in more countries, competition in those markets could intensify as well.

«We saw that while some respondents actively search for product options, others respond to ads, with 29 percent of those who defected receiving a direct offer from a competing bank. Of the latter group, 78 percent said they would be willing to buy from their primary bank if it made a compelling or equivalent offer,» said Gerard du Toit, a Boston-based partner with Bain & Company and the leader of the firm’s global Customer Experience practice. «In order to halt the current defection of customers, banks will need to remove the friction that exists in their marketing so consumers won’t feel compelled to shop around, and excel in the basics of opening accounts, so prospective buyers don’t drop off.»

Editor’s Note: To arrange an interview, contact Aliza Medina at aliza.medina@bain.com or +44 207 969 6480

About Bain & Company
Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future.

Across 59 offices in 37 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development and the environment. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

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Hank Azaria Leads Star-studded Online Poker Home Game Series at PokerStars.net

ONCHAN, Isle of Man, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Online poker unites stars from stage and screen for virtual battles and banter in the new Hank’s Home Game series at leading global online poker platform, PokerStars.net. The star-studded online PokerStars.net Home Game features six celebrities interacting and competing on camera to win their share of a $50,000 donation to the charities closest to their hearts.

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Hosted by actor Hank Azaria, poker lovers and celebrity fans are invited to watch the action from the comfort of their own home. The first star-studded home game is live now on the PokerStars.net YouTube channel, and features Hank and friends Don Cheadle, Jon Hamm, Michael Ian Black, Josh Charles and Michael Cera competing to win the largest slice of $50,000 for their chosen charity. No charity chosen is left out as the amount donated by PokerStars.net on each celebrity’s behalf is determined by the amount of play money chips won by each player by the time the home game comes to an end.

Along with Azaria, there are plenty more guests set to take a hot seat at the Home Games table, including Amy Schumer and Jack Black.

Host Hank Azaria said: «Hank’s Home Game is all about great company and good conversation. Whilst we hope our Home Game will keep everyone entertained, it has also been a chance to continue raising money for charity. I am delighted that I have been able to work with PokerStars.net on this fun series, and I hope people enjoy it much as we enjoyed playing.»

Associate Director, Group Public Relations at PokerStars.net, Rebecca McAdam Willetts, said: «Providing entertainment for our community is at the heart of everything we do at PokerStars.net and Hank’s Home Game is a great reflection of this. Our Home Games are a great way for people to connect and compete for free from home. Hank and many of his talented guests’ natural passion for poker has made bringing them together for good causes a real pleasure. We hope it also provides entertainment for viewers at home.»

The first episode can be viewed here.

Hank’s Home Game follows on from Stars CALL for Action in May 2020 where more than $1 million was donated to charities as more than 90 celebrities came together to play poker. David Costabile took down the tournament and $100,000 was donated to his chosen charity World Central Kitchen to supply food to those who need it most.

PokerStars.net Home Games allow you to take your local home game onto the online felt, so you can play with friends and family from all over the world.

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Gerber Collision & Glass Donates $50,000 in Support of High School & College Collision Programs through Collision Repair Education Foundation

CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Gerber Collision & Glass, a division of the Boyd Group Inc., has donated $50,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in support of the organization’s efforts to support high school and college collision programs, students, and instructors nationwide.

Gerber has donated nearly $400,000 in lifetime giving to CREF and our 2020 donation helps fund both collision school…

Gerber has donated nearly $400,000 in lifetime giving to CREF and our 2020 donation helps fund both collision school programs and student support through CREF. Through this support, Gerber Collision & Glass is also involved with CREF’s high school and college transportation student career fair events around the country to network with the future professionals of the industry. Also, through this 2020 donation, Gerber becomes a Platinum Sponsor of CREF’s 2021 TopGolf Chicago Fundraiser scheduled for Thursday, September 9, where 50% of the proceeds will directly benefit the collision program at Kennedy-King College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago.

«Gerber Collision & Glass is committed to making a difference in the communities we serve and playing a role in the development of collision repair technicians,» said Kevin Burnett, Gerber Collision & Glass COO and a CREF Board Member. «Gerber believes its partnership with CREF is integral to contributing to the future diversity of the collision repair industry.»

Eddie Phillips, Kennedy-King College Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, noted, «We are grateful to Gerber for their commitment to Kennedy-King College’s Collision Technology program. Their contribution will help ensure students have access to a quality, affordable education that leads to meaningful opportunities in the auto body repair industry.»

CREF Director of Development Brandon Eckenrode noted, «Gerber Collision & Glass and their support is crucial in our efforts to support collision technical programs which are traditionally located in economically distressed markets and as school administrators are constantly reviewing budgets, these donations are lifelines for these programs to survive. Gerber has been an incredible partner to CREF; not only through their monetary support and serving on our Board of Trustees but many of their staff collaborate with CREF to stay involved with local high school and college collision programs in their markets. We look forward to partnering with Gerber Collision & Glass into the future and helping address the industry’s critical need for properly trained, entry-level staff.»

Companies looking to partner with CREF in supporting local high school and college collision programs can contact Brandon Eckenrode at Brandon.Eckenrode@ed-foundation.org.

About The Boyd Group Inc.

The Boyd Group Inc. (the «Company») is one of the largest operators of non-franchised collision repair centers in North America in terms of number of locations and sales. The Company operates in Canada under the trade names Boyd Autobody & Glass (http://www.boydautobody.com) and Assured Automotive (http://www.assuredauto.ca), as well as in the U.S. under the trade name Gerber Collision & Glass (http://www.gerbercollision.com). In addition, the Company is a major retail auto glass operator in the U.S. with operations under the trade names Gerber Collision & Glass, Glass America, Auto Glass Service, Auto Glass Authority and Autoglassonly.com. The Company also operates a third party administrator, Gerber National Claim Services («GNCS»), that offers glass, emergency roadside and first notice of loss services. For more information on The Boyd Group Inc. or Boyd Group Services Inc., please visit our website at (http://www.boydgroup.com)

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Michelin Launches 30 New CrossClimate2 Tire Sizes

GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The MICHELIN^® CrossClimate^®2 tire is now available in sizes that cover more than two-thirds of North America’s most popular cars and crossovers.

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GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The MICHELIN^® CrossClimate^®2 tire is now available in sizes that cover more than two-thirds of North America’s most popular cars and crossovers.

The CrossClimate2 launched in 2020 and brought a combination of performance and safety attributes that have never been seen in a passenger or crossover tire in North America. The tire was initially available in 25 sizes. With the phase two launch, the tire is now available in 55 sizes, making Michelin’s biggest passenger tire innovation in 20 years available to a large segment of North American drivers.

The CrossClimate2 has been lauded for being the first passenger tire in the all-season category to deliver multiple performance attributes without compromise. Competitors in the all-season tire category typically deliver one or two performance areas well but must make sacrifices in other areas that are important to drivers. The CrossClimate2 delivers them all – wet stopping, longevity, dry grip and snow performance.

The CrossClimate2 has a distinct V-formation tread pattern. This tread pattern works together with the tire’s revolutionary rubber compound to redefine the «all-season» category and bring drivers a tire that excels in more climate conditions than any competing product.

Wet performance – When Michelin engineers began developing the CrossClimate2, they knew they needed a tire that «grips to the last stop.» All tires begin wearing during their first drive. But not all tires offer outstanding stopping power as they wear. The CrossClimate2 does. In wet conditions, even when worn, the CrossClimate2 stopped shorter than leading competitive tires – up to 50 feet shorter when stopping from 50 mph.^¹

Longer lasting – Road testing shows the CrossClimate2 wears better than leading competitors. Not by a little bit, by a lot — up to 15,000 extra miles. That’s up to an additional year of use.^² The CrossClimate2 includes a 60,000-mile warranty.

Dry grip – Stopping power matters in wet or dry conditions. The CrossClimate2 stops up to 16 feet shorter (more than one full car length) on dry pavement than four leading competitive tires.^³

Snow performance – Drivers in snowy climates can have confidence in the «3-peak mountain snowflake rating» given to the CrossClimate2. This severe snow capability delivers up to 31% better snow traction when worn than four leading all-season worn competitive tires.^⁴

Noise – Michelin used PIANO Noise Reduction Tuning to design a tread with blocks and angles that cancel out «harmonic» road noise and create ideal amplitude for the contact patch, creating a quieter ride.

To learn more about the CrossClimate2 and see all 55 sizes available, click here.

About Michelin North America, Inc.
Michelin, the leading mobility company, is dedicated to sustainably enhancing its clients’ mobility; designing and distributing the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its clients’ needs; providing digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences; and developing high-technology materials that serve a variety of industries. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (www.michelinman.com) has more than 21,400 employees and operates 19 major manufacturing plants.

¹ Based on internal wet braking tests from 50 MPH using tires buffed to 3/32″ remaining tread depth in size 235/55R18 on a 2020 Toyota RAV4 where the MICHELIN® CrossClimate®2 tire had an average stopping distance of 142.9 ft against Continental® CrossContact™ LX25 with an average stopping distance of 195.8 ft and the Goodyear® Assurance® WeatherReady® with an average stopping distance of 198.6 ft; and in size 215/55R17 on a 2019 Toyota Camry where the MICHELIN® CrossClimate®2 tire had an average stopping distance of 181.0 ft versus the Bridgestone® Turanza™ QuietTrack™ with an average stopping distance of 216.2 ft and the Continental® PureContact™ LS with an average stopping distance of 227.8 ft. Actual on-road results may vary.
² Based on U.S. Department of Transportation Average Annual Miles per driver (13,500 miles). Treadwear test performed in size 235/55R18 on 2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles where the MICHELIN® CrossClimate®2 showed an estimated life (based on calculating the most-worn groove of a rotated set) of 67,300 miles versus the Continental® CrossContact™ LX25 at 58,100 miles and the Goodyear® Assurance® WeatherReady® at 52,000 miles; and tested in size 215/55R17 on 2016 Toyota Camry vehicles where the MICHELIN® CrossClimate®2 tire showed an estimated life (based on calculating the most-worn groove of a rotated set) of 61,100 miles versus the Bridgestone® Turanza™ QuietTrack™ at 47,300 miles and the Continental® PureContact™ LS at 54,700 miles. Actual on-road results may vary.
³ Based on internal dry braking tests from 60 MPH using tires in size 235/55R18 on a 2020 Toyota RAV4 where the MICHELIN® CrossClimate®2 tire had an average stopping distance of 113.0 ft against Continental® CrossContact™ LX25 with an average stopping distance of 121.1 ft and the Goodyear® Assurance® WeatherReady® with an average stopping distance of 129.8 ft; and in size 215/55R17 on a 2019 Toyota Camry where the MICHELIN® CrossClimate®2 tire had an average stopping distance of 115.3 ft versus the Bridgestone® Turanza™ QuietTrack™ with an average stopping distance of 124.2 ft and the Continental® PureContact™ LS with an average stopping distance of 120.4 ft. Actual on-road results may vary.
⁴ Based on third-party snow traction tests using ASTM Test Method F1805-12, using tires buffed to 3/32″ remaining tread depth. When compared to Standard Reference Test Tire (SRTT), in size 235/55R18 the MICHELIN® CrossClimate®2 tire scored 93 compared against the Continental® CrossContact™ LX25 tire which scored 63 and the Goodyear® Assurance® WeatherReady® tire which scored 65; and when compared to SRTT, in size 215/55R17 the MICHELIN® CrossClimate®2 tire scored 90 when compared against the Bridgestone® Turanza™ QuietTrack™ which scored 62 and the Continental® PureContact™ LS which scored 59. Actual on-road results may vary.

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Acura Wins IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Almost exactly 30 years after Acura’s first class win at Daytona International Raceway, the manufacturer triumphed over all this weekend as Wayne Taylor Racing won this weekend’s 59^th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

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#10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 Acura DPi, DPi: Helio Castroneves, Alexander Rossi, Filipe Albuquerque, Ricky Taylor winner

The season-opening round in the 2021 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, this weekend’s 24-hour endurance contest came down to the final hour, with five teams contending for the overall victory. Combining speed with endurance – with the Acura ARX-05 prototype requiring fewer pit stops than the competition over the length of the race – the WTR driver lineup of Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque, Alexander Rossi and Helio Castroneves held off late-race charges from the Cadillacs of Chip Ganassi Racing and Action Express, the Mazda-Multimatic prototype, and fellow Acura team Meyer Shank Racing to score their third consecutive Daytona victory, and the first with Acura.

All five contenders were running within 30 seconds of each other as the race entered its final hour. A «short fill» and two tire only change at the final pit stop moved Albuquerque’s Acura to the head of the field, with the Ganassi prototype of Renger van der Zande less than two seconds back. However, a cut tire with just seven minutes remaining sent van der Zande to the pits, and Albuquerque went on to take the checkers, and Acura’s first overall victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

In the SiriusXM AutoNation Acura ARX-05, the Meyer Shank Racing lineup of Dane Cameron, Olivier Pla, Juan Pablo Montoya and A.J. Allmendinger also led multiple times throughtout the race, but was forced to deal with handling issues as winds increased in the final hours, taking the checkers in fourth.

Acura NSX GT3 Evo
Electronic issues and an early-race cut tire dented the Acura GTD debut of the Magnus with Archangel’s NSX GT3 Evo, driven by Andy Lally, John Potter, Spencer Pumpelly and two-time defending GTD champion Mario Farnbacher. The cut tire, likely the result of debris on track, damaged the underbody and led to an unscheduled pit stop for #44 Acura in the opening hour, and a series of delays through the night left the NSX GT3 Evo team 11^th at the finish.

Acura Rolex 24 Results

1^st overall – #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
Drivers Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque, Alexander Rossi, Helio Castroneves
4^th overall – #60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
Drivers Dane Cameron, Olivier Pla, Juan Pablo Montoya, A.J. Allmendinger
11^th GTD – Magnus with Archangel Acura NSX GT3 Evo
Drivers Andy Lally, John Potter, Spencer Pumpelly, Mario Farnbacher

DPi Manufacturers’ Championship (after 1 of 10 rounds)

Acura 380
Cadillac 355
Mazda 332

Acura Rolex 24 Fast Facts

Today’s overall win at the Rolex 24 comes almost exactly 30 years after Acura scored its first major endurance racing victory, the Camel Lights class win at Daytona, February 2-3, 1991.
Acura first entered IMSA competition in 1991, shortly after the company’s founding in 1986, and the 1991 Daytona race was the first major event for the company. Comptech Racing and drivers Parker Johnstone, Steve Cameron [uncle of current Acura racer Dane Cameron] and Bob Lesnett, driving a Spice Acura SE90P, claimed the victory that year in a class that compares to today’s LMP2 division.
Acura repeated as Camel Lights win at Daytona in 1992, with Comptech drivers Johnstone, and Cameron joined by Jimmy Vasser [who also won Honda’s first Indy car championship in 1996].
Today’s victory is the third consecutive Rolex 24 triumph for Wayne Taylor Racing but the first since WTR became an Acura team at the end of 2020.

Quotes
Filipe Albuquerque (#10 Konica Minolta Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05) Rolex 24 at Daytona winner: «I think it was a hell of a show. I could almost see [Renger van der Zande’s] eyes in my mirrors, he was so hungry for this. He was faster than me, but it’s one thing to catch and another thing is to pass. He was really pushing hard. I was lucky that they had a puncture. This was probably the hardest race of my life.»

Dane Cameron (#60 Meyer Shank Racing ARX-05) finished 4^th: «All in all it was an okay day. Our goal was to put ourselves in contention [for the win] at the end of the day and we did that by finishing on the lead lap. The Meyer Shank Racing boys did a great job preparing the car and executing pit stops without issues. It is probably the first time in six or seven years that I have run this race without a problem on a pit stop. I am very pleased with the effort the guys put in, with a short off-season and a large transition to a new program. We lacked a bit of speed near the end of the race today, but we were able to compete for a victory when it counted. We will take good [championship] points from today for our championship effort and we’ll move forward and turn the page to Sebring.»

David Salters (President, Honda Performance Development) on this weekend’s Acura victory at the season-opening Rolex 24: «It’s an historic day for Acura, and thanks to IMSA for putting on a stunning event. I want to thank all of our teams for their huge effort to come and race here in arguably one of the most arduous endurance events on the planet. They came, and demonstrated just how good they were. This is all the result of a team effort. Everyone at HPD was integral in developing the strong relationship we have with our teams, and I believe it showed in today’s results. I also need to thank all the marvelous people at Team Penske for their efforts and success the previous three years. They established the foundations that we’re now building upon. Again, it’s all about a team of brilliant, hard-working people, and it shows the performance heritage of Acura.»

Next
The 2020 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship now moves to central Florida for the 69^th annual Mobil One 12 Hours of Sebring, March 20 in Sebring, Fla.

Acura Motorsports Social media content and video links from this weekend’s Rolex 24 at Daytona are available on Instagram (www.instagram.com/hondaracing_hpd), Twitter (www.twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD).

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New Duke Energy subsidiary, eTransEnergy, to help companies and cities transition commercial fleets to electric vehicles

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced a major step to help large businesses and municipalities with all the planning, financing, acquisition and deployment services to electrify their fleets. The company, eTransEnergy LLC, a new, wholly owned subsidiary, will provide unregulated services to assist school districts, transit services and companies across the country achieve their…

Commercial fleets looking for reduced emissions, less noise, better performance and lower operating costs now have one comprehensive source for transitioning their fleets to EVs (electric vehicles), from start to finish.

«Electrifying vehicles represents an incredible opportunity for our customers and communities to reduce carbon emissions,» said Doug Esamann, executive vice president of energy solutions for Duke Energy. «Through eTransEnergy, we’re offering a low-risk, realistic solution for customers to transform their fleets.»

As a Duke Energy company, eTransEnergy professionals offer many years of combined experience working with commercial electric fleets, managing total cost of ownership and maintaining the supporting infrastructure. Customers will benefit from this knowledge through comprehensive infrastructure planning, smart charging technology, on-site solar energy generation, battery backup options and other aspects of EV fleet management.

Greg Fields, eTransEnergy managing director, said, «We understand the unique needs of fleet operators and our goal is to simplify the complex process of scaled electric fleet adoption.»

eTransEnergy works with commercial electric original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to provide customers with access to the vehicle that best meets their needs. In addition, and to support the sustainable growth of distributed technologies like electric vehicles, Duke Energy works continuously in all its service areas to strengthen and improve the electric grid. And now, with eTransEnergy services available across North America, Duke Energy will work with local utilities to support updates to the energy grid and other infrastructure as needed.

Fleet owners and operators interested in more information should visit the eTransEnergy website.

Duke Energy’s fleet conversion pledge

Duke Energy has pledged to convert 100% of its nearly 4,000 light-duty vehicles to electric and 50% of its approximately 6,000 combined fleet of medium-duty, heavy-duty and off-road vehicles to EVs, plug-in hybrids or other zero-carbon alternatives by 2030. For more information on Duke Energy’s comprehensive climate strategy, visit duke-energy.com/climate.

To help spur EV adoption, Duke Energy is launching several pilot programs that deliver a more expansive charging infrastructure throughout its service territories. In Florida, the company’s pilot is off the ground with over 570 charging stations nearing completion. Duke Energy has received approvals for pilots in North Carolina and South Carolina as well, and has a proposal pending in Ohio.

Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S. It employs 30,000 people and has an electric generating capacity of 51,000 megawatts through its regulated utilities, and 3,000 megawatts through its nonregulated Duke Energy Renewables unit.

Duke Energy is transforming its customers’ experience, modernizing the energy grid, generating cleaner energy and expanding natural gas infrastructure to create a smarter energy future for the people and communities it serves. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure unit’s regulated utilities serve approximately 7.7 million retail electric customers in six states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The Gas Utilities and Infrastructure unit distributes natural gas to more than 1.6 million customers in five states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The Duke Energy Renewables unit operates wind and solar generation facilities across the U.S., as well as energy storage and microgrid projects.

Duke Energy was named to Fortune’s 2020 «World’s Most Admired Companies» list, and Forbes’ 2019 «America’s Best Employers» list. More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos, videos and other materials. Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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Phone: 704.616.2013
Email: jennifer.sharpe@duke-energy.com

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Acura Wins IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona

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Acura Rolex 24 Results

1^st overall – #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
Drivers Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque, Alexander Rossi, Helio Castroneves
4^th overall – #60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
Drivers Dane Cameron, Olivier Pla, Juan Pablo Montoya, A.J. Allmendinger
11^th GTD – Magnus with Archangel Acura NSX GT3 Evo
Drivers Andy Lally, John Potter, Spencer Pumpelly, Mario Farnbacher

DPi Manufacturers’ Championship (after 1 of 10 rounds)

Acura 380
Cadillac 355
Mazda 332

Acura Rolex 24 Fast Facts

Today’s overall win at the Rolex 24 comes almost exactly 30 years after Acura scored its first major endurance racing victory, the Camel Lights class win at Daytona, February 2-3, 1991.
Acura first entered IMSA competition in 1991, shortly after the company’s founding in 1986, and the 1991 Daytona race was the first major event for the company. Comptech Racing and drivers Parker Johnstone, Steve Cameron [uncle of current Acura racer Dane Cameron] and Bob Lesnett, driving a Spice Acura SE90P, claimed the victory that year in a class that compares to today’s LMP2 division.
Acura repeated as Camel Lights win at Daytona in 1992, with Comptech drivers Johnstone, and Cameron joined by Jimmy Vasser [who also won Honda’s first Indy car championship in 1996].
Today’s victory is the third consecutive Rolex 24 triumph for Wayne Taylor Racing but the first since WTR became an Acura team at the end of 2020.

Next
The 2020 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship now moves to central Florida for the 69^th annual Mobil One 12 Hours of Sebring, March 20 in Sebring, Fla.

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Acura Wins IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona

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Acura Rolex 24 Results

1^st overall – #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
Drivers Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque, Alexander Rossi, Helio Castroneves
4^th overall – #60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
Drivers Dane Cameron, Olivier Pla, Juan Pablo Montoya, A.J. Allmendinger
11^th GTD – Magnus with Archangel Acura NSX GT3 Evo
Drivers Andy Lally, John Potter, Spencer Pumpelly, Mario Farnbacher

DPi Manufacturers’ Championship (after 1 of 10 rounds)

Acura 380
Cadillac 355
Mazda 332

Acura Rolex 24 Fast Facts

Today’s overall win at the Rolex 24 comes almost exactly 30 years after Acura scored its first major endurance racing victory, the Camel Lights class win at Daytona, February 2-3, 1991.
Acura first entered IMSA competition in 1991, shortly after the company’s founding in 1986, and the 1991 Daytona race was the first major event for the company. Comptech Racing and drivers Parker Johnstone, Steve Cameron [uncle of current Acura racer Dane Cameron] and Bob Lesnett, driving a Spice Acura SE90P, claimed the victory that year in a class that compares to today’s LMP2 division.
Acura repeated as Camel Lights win at Daytona in 1992, with Comptech drivers Johnstone, and Cameron joined by Jimmy Vasser [who also won Honda’s first Indy car championship in 1996].
Today’s victory is the third consecutive Rolex 24 triumph for Wayne Taylor Racing but the first since WTR became an Acura team at the end of 2020.

Next
The 2020 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship now moves to central Florida for the 69^th annual Mobil One 12 Hours of Sebring, March 20 in Sebring, Fla.

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