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IDTechEx: Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, What Their Future Looks Like

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered by the most, as two competing technologies. Although both technologies power an electric motor, they have different properties and each of them is well suited for some uses more than others.

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BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered by the most, as two competing technologies. Although both technologies power an electric motor, they have different properties and each of them is well suited for some uses more than others.

The Hydrogen Economy, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production Methods” www.IDTechEx.com/Hydrogen

BEVs market is increasing, with the major automotive companies, like BMW, and Mercedes, starting to introduce into the market an increasing number of electric battery vehicles, in parallel to the main BEVs company like Tesla, and Toyota. FCEVs on the other hand are still at the demonstration stage.

In April 2019 Daimler stepped back from the development of the GLC F-Cell, after many years of investigation of fuel cells technologies. Besides this decision, Daimler did not completely abandon the hydrogen powertrain, but mostly shifted its focus to a different application. In fact, a collaboration with Volvo to develop fuel cell heavy-duty vehicles will possibly begin in September 2020, which will define a new chapter for the hydrogen technologies.

Although the FCEVs have not reached large scale production, the long-term plan adopted by several countries is to implement the adoption of FCEVs among other applications. The idea is to develop a hydrogen network, which aims the adoption of hydrogen as an energy carrier in different sectors. In other words, the development of the so-called hydrogen economy.

As analyzed in the new IDTechEx report, «The Hydrogen Economy, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production Methods«, many countries are already involved in the development of a hydrogen economy. The necessity of the hydrogen economy is driven by the requirement of reducing pollutant emissions while achieving a higher energy independence. Within the different sectors addressed by hydrogen economies, the automotive sector is one of the first to be developed. Countries like Germany and Japan have already installed a considerable number of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS), besides promoting the adoption of hydrogen technologies.

The main reason behind this choice is to reduce the cost of hydrogen. A large-scale adoption of FCEVs, and hydrogen, would facilitate the adoption of hydrogen and related applications.

As explained in the hydrogen economy report released by IDTechEx, many countries are involved in this process and is likely that others will join to boost the adoption of green resources and fulfilling the Paris Agreement adopted by several nations.

For more information on this report, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Hydrogen or for the full portfolio of research available from IDTechEx please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research.

IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Consultancy and Event products, helping you profit from emerging technologies. For more information on IDTechEx Research and Consultancy, contact research@IDTechEx.com or visit www.IDTechEx.com.

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IDTechEx: Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, What Their Future Looks Like

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered by the most, as two competing technologies. Although both technologies power an electric motor, they have different properties and each of them is well suited for some uses more than others.

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered by the most, as two competing technologies. Although both technologies power an electric motor, they have different properties and each of them is well suited for some uses more than others.

BEVs market is increasing, with the major automotive companies, like BMW, and Mercedes, starting to introduce into the market an increasing number of electric battery vehicles, in parallel to the main BEVs company like Tesla, and Toyota. FCEVs on the other hand are still at the demonstration stage.

In April 2019 Daimler stepped back from the development of the GLC F-Cell, after many years of investigation of fuel cells technologies. Besides this decision, Daimler did not completely abandon the hydrogen powertrain, but mostly shifted its focus to a different application. In fact, a collaboration with Volvo to develop fuel cell heavy-duty vehicles will possibly begin in September 2020, which will define a new chapter for the hydrogen technologies.

Although the FCEVs have not reached large scale production, the long-term plan adopted by several countries is to implement the adoption of FCEVs among other applications. The idea is to develop a hydrogen network, which aims the adoption of hydrogen as an energy carrier in different sectors. In other words, the development of the so-called hydrogen economy.

As analyzed in the new IDTechEx report, «The Hydrogen Economy, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production Methods«, many countries are already involved in the development of a hydrogen economy. The necessity of the hydrogen economy is driven by the requirement of reducing pollutant emissions while achieving a higher energy independence. Within the different sectors addressed by hydrogen economies, the automotive sector is one of the first to be developed. Countries like Germany and Japan have already installed a considerable number of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS), besides promoting the adoption of hydrogen technologies.

The main reason behind this choice is to reduce the cost of hydrogen. A large-scale adoption of FCEVs, and hydrogen, would facilitate the adoption of hydrogen and related applications.

As explained in the hydrogen economy report released by IDTechEx, many countries are involved in this process and is likely that others will join to boost the adoption of green resources and fulfilling the Paris Agreement adopted by several nations.

For more information on this report, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Hydrogen or for the full portfolio of research available from IDTechEx please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research.

IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Consultancy and Event products, helping you profit from emerging technologies. For more information on IDTechEx Research and Consultancy, contact research@IDTechEx.com or visit www.IDTechEx.com.

Media Contact:

Natalie Moreton
Digital Marketing Manager
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+44(0)1223 812300

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Award-Winning Respect My Vote! Campaign Re-Launches for 2020 Election

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hip Hop Caucus, the political arm of Hip Hop, is re-launching their Respect My Vote! non-partisan campaign just in time for the 2020 election. Respect My Vote! is the longest running, most successful Hip Hop voter mobilization campaign. This year, the 2020 campaign is focused on ensuring communities are able to vote amidst the COVID-19 crisis, returning citizens exercise their right to vote, and young people are inspired…

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hip Hop Caucus, the political arm of Hip Hop, is re-launching their Respect My Vote! non-partisan campaign just in time for the 2020 election. Respect My Vote! is the longest running, most successful Hip Hop voter mobilization campaign. This year, the 2020 campaign is focused on ensuring communities are able to vote amidst the COVID-19 crisis, returning citizens exercise their right to vote, and young people are inspired to vote on issues such as racial justice and climate justice.

People can register to vote and sign up to vote by mail at www.respectmyvote.com, and join the campaign by pledging to vote, signing up to volunteer in their communities, and spreading the word through their personal social media platforms.  The Respect My Vote! campaign initially launched in 2008 and over the years received participation from influential voices in Hip Hop culture such as T.I., 2 Chainz, Keke Palmer, Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Simmons and Amber Rose amongst many others. 

«2020 is the year of truth. There has never been a more critical time than now for young Black, Indigenous and People of Color to vote,» said Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., the President and Founder of Hip Hop Caucus. «Respect My Vote! engages the Hip Hop community because the power of our cultural expression is a force that we must also bring to the polls. We will not let our democracy be threatened, the Hip Hop community will vote this November.»

Since 2008, this campaign has focused on long-term goals such as establishing voting as part of young people’s civic lifestyle and motivating young people to be voices and activists for justice, equity, and sustainability. The campaign is targeting states such as AL, CO, FL, GA, MI, MN, NC, NV, PA, TX, VA, and WI.

This year, the election season has been hit with its most notable obstacle, COVID-19 safety concerns. As a result, Hip Hop Caucus’ Respect My Vote! is prepared with response strategies to protect voters from voter suppression and is helping voters register for mail-in ballots in states where absentee voting is available. The campaign also educates the public on voter laws by state including ex-offenders’ right to vote, debunking the myth that if convicted of a felony, you permanently lose your right to vote.

For more information about the Respect My Vote! campaign, to sign up to volunteer, and to get informed voting laws by state, please visit www.respectmyvote.com.

About Hip Hop Caucus (www.hiphopcaucus.org)

Formed in 2004, the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that leverages Hip Hop culture to encourage young people to participate in the democratic process. Through a collaborative leadership network, HHC addresses core issues affecting underserved communities. HHC programs and campaigns support solution-driven community organizing led by today’s young leaders.

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Average New-Vehicle Prices Up 2% Year-Over-Year in July 2020, According to Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,378 in July 2020. New-vehicle…

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,378 in July 2020. New-vehicle prices increased $749 (up 2%) from July 2019, while decreasing $473 (down 1.2%) from last month.   

«While up from last year, new-car transaction prices are finally starting to dip from last month,» said Steve Lind, vice president of operations for Kelley Blue Book. «This could be a result of supply shortages of highly contented, more desirable vehicles, which may cause some consumers to select second-choice trims. Shoppers’ aversion to luxury vehicles continues with prices down 1% from last month.»

Manufacturer

July

2020

Transaction Price (Avg.)*

June

2020

Transaction Price (Avg.)*

July

2019 Transaction Price (Avg.)*

Percent Change June 2020 to July 2020*

Percent Change July

2019 to

July

2020*

American Honda (Acura, Honda)

$29,166

$29,432

$28,602

-0.9%

2.0%

Fiat Chrysler (Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, RAM)

$43,781

$43,741

$41,180

0.1%

6.3%

Ford Motor Company (Ford, Lincoln)

$44,134

$44,722

$41,402

-1.3%

6.6%

General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC)

$41,937

$41,687

$41,497

0.6%

1.1%

Hyundai Kia

$29,196

$29,629

$27,134

-1.5%

7.6%

Nissan North America (Nissan, INFINITI)

$31,474

$31,964

$28,896

-1.5%

8.9%

Subaru

$31,270

$31,038

$30,055

0.7%

4.0%

Toyota Motor Company (Lexus, Toyota)

$35,482

$35,988

$33,428

-1.4%

6.1%

Volkswagen Group (Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche)

$42,829

$42,415

$44,047

1.0%

-2.8%

Industry

$38,378

$38,851

$37,629

-1.2%

2.0%

*Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives

Non-luxury transaction prices are up nearly 4% year-over-year, likely the result of high SUV and truck sales. While many automakers have benefitted, momentum is slowing for several key manufacturers. Nissan North America and Hyundai Kia, which have been particularly strong in recent months and were up 8.9% and 7.6% year-over-year respectively, have dropped 1.5% from last month. Ford Motor Company also is down 1.3% from June 2020.

Supply and inventory will remain a challenge in high demand segments due to factory shutdowns in the spring and potential shutdowns before year-end. Used-car prices are still at record-breaking levels, and in some segments, there are models coming close to new-car prices, including sports cars. Performance trims of the Challenger and Mustang are reporting strong values, while the all-new mid-engine 2020 Corvette is currently bringing $15,000 over MSRP in the used market.

Segment

 

 

July

2020

Transaction Price (Avg.)*

June

2020

Transaction Price (Avg.)*

July

2019 Transaction Price (Avg.)*

Percent Change June 2020 to July 2020*

Percent Change July

2019 to

July

2020*

Compact Car

$21,575

$21,652

$20,956

-0.4%

3.0%

Compact SUV/Crossover

$30,422

$30,563

$29,576

-0.5%

2.9%

Electric Vehicle

$46,119

$46,411

$47,011

-0.6%

-1.9%

Entry-level Luxury Car

$42,846

$43,240

$43,017

-0.9%

-0.4%

Full-size Car

$36,390

$36,530

$35,492

-0.4%

2.5%

Full-size Pickup Truck

$50,447

$50,413

$50,232

0.1%

0.4%

Full-size SUV/Crossover

$65,413

$64,040

$62,419

2.1%

4.8%

High Performance Car

$124,816

$123,224

$102,121

1.3%

22.2%

High-end Luxury Car

$83,850

$92,668

$100,062

-9.5%

-16.2%

Hybrid/Alternative Energy Car

$27,688

$27,713

$27,148

-0.1%

2.0%

Luxury Car

$59,959

$60,734

$59,733

-1.3%

0.4%

Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover

$46,842

$46,857

$46,527

0.0%

0.7%

Luxury Full-size SUV/Crossover

$89,930

$90,071

$89,428

-0.2%

0.6%

Luxury Mid-size SUV/Crossover

$60,073

$60,585

$59,361

-0.8%

1.2%

Luxury Subcompact SUV/Crossover

$39,341

$39,628

$39,709

-0.7%

-0.9%

Mid-size Car

$26,562

$26,524

$25,800

0.1%

3.0%

Mid-size Pickup Truck

$37,294

$37,878

$35,845

-1.5%

4.0%

Mid-size SUV/Crossover

$40,703

$40,827

$38,893

-0.3%

4.7%

Minivan

$36,568

$36,376

$35,904

0.5%

1.8%

Sports Car

$38,402

$38,300

$36,940

0.3%

4.0%

Subcompact Car

$17,412

$17,356

$16,638

0.3%

4.7%

Subcompact SUV/Crossover

$25,094

$25,214

$24,335

-0.5%

3.1%

Van

$37,545

$36,468

$36,383

3.0%

3.2%

Grand Total

$38,378

$38,851

$37,629

-1.2%

2.0%

*Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives

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About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. Each week the company provides market-reflective values on its top-rated website KBB.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In Values and Kelley Blue Book® Price Advisor tool, which provides a range for what consumers can reasonably expect to pay for a vehicle in their area. Car owners looking to sell immediately can also get a redeemable, transaction-ready offer with Kelley Blue BookSM Instant Cash Offer. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies. Kelley Blue Book is a Cox Automotive brand.

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using cars easier for everyone. The global company’s 34,000-plus team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Clutch Technologies, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with revenues of $21 billion. www.coxautoinc.com

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AI English Speaking App Targeting the Untact Era, ‘Odinga English’ Launches Hindi Version to Enter the Indian Online Education Market

SEONGNAM, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Plan G (CEO Kyungah Lee), a company in the ICT Culture Convergence Center operated by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency, has revealed that a Hindi version of Odinga English will be released on Google store on this coming 1st of August (Sat). The Plan G is the developer of…

SEONGNAM, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Plan G (CEO Kyungah Lee), a company in the ICT Culture Convergence Center operated by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency, has revealed that a Hindi version of Odinga English will be released on Google store on this coming 1st of August (Sat). The Plan G is the developer of Odinga English (mobile e-learning app).

Odinga English is an app that uses AI to learn and practice English speaking, aimed at younger students, where the user acts as an English teacher who teaches a character from space called Odinga with the help of an English professor. The metacognitive learning method utilizing the student effect and a spiral education model curriculum come together with the character story, allowing the student to practice and improve their English speaking skills without help from their parents through a fun role-playing method.

Odinga English is characterized by its use of voice recognition and AI technology to naturally induce repetitive learning. The Hindi version released is the first of many foreign language versions to be added, and it has added Hindi to Odinga English.

Whilst maintaining the cute characters that children generally enjoy, as well as its characteristics as a game, the contents have taken account of the cultural diversity in India, and has been localized with the help of experts, to allow local children to study English speaking without difficulties.

Kyungah Lee, the CEO of the Plan G, revealed that, «Not only is India one of the larger markets with the potential of a population of 1.3 billion, but with regular school life becoming difficult with the spread of Corona virus and the subsequent lockdown from the Indian government, the demand for non-face-to-face online education has exploded within India,» and went on to explain that, «as it is expected that the number of people that use mobile devices will reach 85% of all households by 2024, and meet the ubiquitous era with the personalization of education, the importance of mobile-based, innovative online educational apps is quickly revealing itself.»

She said that, «the fact that it is an English speaking country but only has 10% of the population that can speak English fluently and has a great need to learn English, and the reality of Indian education, which can vary greatly in quality between regions, and is feeling a need for newer and more creative educational methods, are the reasons why Odinga English is releasing the Hindi version first». She went on to reveal, «We plan to introduce K-educational methods to the Indian market through the Hindi version of Odinga English.»

The Plan G is currently preparing to release versions of Odinga English for Indonesia and Vietnam, and plans to create and release coding education content in the future, spreading K-edu to the global education market.

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Ambow Unveils Next-Generation Online Education Platform

BEIJING, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ambow Education Holding Ltd. («Ambow» or the «Company») (NYSE American: AMBO), a leading national provider of educational and career enhancement services in China, today announced the official launch of Huanyujun Education Hub («Huanyujun»), a next-generation online-to-offline education SaaS platform, bolstered by Ambow’s proprietary technology-enabled solutions, dedicated to addressing the elevated demand for a dynamic learning…

BEIJING, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ambow Education Holding Ltd. («Ambow» or the «Company») (NYSE American: AMBO), a leading national provider of educational and career enhancement services in China, today announced the official launch of Huanyujun Education Hub («Huanyujun»), a next-generation online-to-offline education SaaS platform, bolstered by Ambow’s proprietary technology-enabled solutions, dedicated to addressing the elevated demand for a dynamic learning environment amidst the new conditions brought about by the global pandemic. 

Huanyujun, which consists of education institutes/teachers, students and shared class rooms, integrates online resources (panoramic live streaming) with off-line resources (physical classrooms and teachers). The platform offers educational services such as career planning, classroom sharing, online courses, and a variety of tools that support offline learning, drawing on the following technologies:

  • Ambow Panorama Digital Teaching System, which supports a dual-teacher, real-time teaching environment;
  • Space management system powered by Ambow’s Smart IoT Engine; and
  • Ambow AI-empowered Learning Engine, which includes teaching and administration management platforms.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, Ambow joined forces with the National Integrated Circuit Industry & Education Union, China Center for Information Industry Development Group, and other leading industrial technology institutes to launch an education volunteer program on the Huanyujun Education Hub. The program features more than 400 livestream courses and lectures highlighting the power of science and technology to transform business activities across the economy and people’s lives. Leveraging its core technologies under patent protection both in China and U.S., Ambow empowers students to improve their online learning outcomes and elevates engineering education overall. In addition, the Company has successfully piloted an initiative through the Strategic Career Planning Consultant («SCPC») program on Huanyujun.

Dr. Jin Huang, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ambow, commented, «I am very proud that Ambow could play an active part in providing continuous learnings opportunities, service and support to both our existing users and new users during this period of COVID-19. Underpinned by our core capabilities in technology, Huanyujun enables students and working professionals to easily access world-class scientific and technological content through our diverse digital educational assets including livestreamed classes and lectures, cloud classrooms, and online training courses. In the future, we will further optimize our Huanyujun Education Hub by encouraging more scientists and academic elites across Greater China and the U.S. to use our platform for knowledge creation and dissemination. We will continue to explore more dynamic learning environments, blending online and offline classrooms, expanding Ambow’s footprint across the globe and maximizing shareholder value.»

About Ambow Education Holding Ltd.

Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is a leading national provider of educational and career enhancement services in China, offering high-quality, individualized services and products. With its extensive network of regional service hubs complemented by a dynamic proprietary learning platform and distributors, Ambow provides its services and products to students in 30 out of the 31 provinces and autonomous regions within China.

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Stupid Strong Announces Research Grant To City of Hope To Support Gastric Cancer Research

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Stupid Strong Charitable Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for gastric cancer, is awarding its second seed research grant of $125,000 to fund a Phase II study to validate the micro-RNA biomarkers discovered for the early and non-invasive detection of patients with gastric cancer, as well as the discovery of biomarkers for identifying peritoneal carcinomatosis.

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Stupid Strong Charitable Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for gastric cancer, is awarding its second seed research grant of $125,000 to fund a Phase II study to validate the micro-RNA biomarkers discovered for the early and non-invasive detection of patients with gastric cancer, as well as the discovery of biomarkers for identifying peritoneal carcinomatosis.

The multi-year study is focused on the development of less invasive, accurate, blood-based tests to detect gastric cancer early at a time when the disease is still treatable. The principal investigator, Dr. Ajay Goel, intends to extend his earlier research on the use of circulating biomarkers in the bloodstream, which could lead to a minimally invasive «liquid biopsy» to detect this deadly form of cancer. This suggested novel approach requires validating the biomarkers in a prospective cohort of patients, which is the primary focus of the funding. Since the carcinogenesis process is driven by the development of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, measuring changes in the genome using biomarkers is a means to achieve the goal of early detection. In addition, Dr. Goel plans to leverage the funding to discover and validate biomarkers for peritoneal carcinomatosis in gastric cancer, a typically life-threatening situation that often occurs in patients suffering from this cancer type.

Stupid Strong is pleased to provide support to City of Hope, an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases, for the proposed research study to validate a panel of micro-RNA biomarkers in blood that may be used for early detection of gastric cancer and similarly in peritoneal carcinomatosis.

«I am so excited to be reunited with Dr. Goel in an effort to complete this ground-breaking project. It felt like we had some unfinished business from our previous partnership and we both wanted to bring it to a final conclusion to honor our organization’s Founder. We strongly believe this project can have a definitive and high impact in transforming the clinical practice for noninvasive screening in patients with gastric cancer,» said Jeffrey Netzer, President of Stupid Strong. «Dr. Goel understands the importance of this research and together with the resources and access to City of Hope’s National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, we have confidence this will be a successful endeavor.

Dr. Ajay Goel has spent the last 15 years studying gastric cancer. Dr. Goel has long-standing interest in understanding the pathogenesis of various gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic and gastric cancer, and developing strategies for its primary and secondary prevention.

«This pilot funding is seminal in developing a proof-of-concept data that could lead to early detection of gastric cancer as well as personalized treatment that could prevent cancer recurrence,» said Ajay Goel, Ph.D., AGAF, professor and founding chair of the Department of Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics at City of Hope. «The funding will go to furthering a blood test to catch gastric cancer early when it’s easier to treat. This funding will also help us look for biomarkers that can inform doctors if some patients can be prescribed chemotherapy prior to gastric surgery because their abdominal and pelvic area have peritoneal tumors.»

At least half of gastric cancer patients experience cancer recurrence after surgery because the surgeons either didn’t detect or couldn’t remove tiny peritoneal tumors that later metastasized. Dr. Goel’s lab is working to identify patients who have peritoneal tumors. If detected, doctors can prescribe chemotherapy before surgery, thus decreasing the chances that the cancer will return and spread later.

The grant term began on July 1, 2020. Stupid Strong conducts numerous community-based events to raise funds for research for early diagnosis and treatment options available for stomach cancer patients. To participate in these important events, promote awareness, and provide support services to gastric cancer patients and their families, please visit www.stupidstrong.org.  

City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope has been ranked among the nation’s «Best Hospitals» in cancer by U.S. News & World Report for 14 consecutive years. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California.

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Stupid Strong is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about gastric cancer, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support to families in need. Stupid Strong exists for the purpose of making the cure for stomach cancer a reality. Learn more at www.stupidstrong.org.

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Global Feed Testing market is expected to reach $4.08 billion by 2027

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Feed Testing Market is accounted for $2.12 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $4.08 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period.

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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Feed Testing Market is accounted for $2.12 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $4.08 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period.

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Some of the key players profiled in the Feed Testing Market include Adpen Laboratories Inc., Bureau Veritas SA , Eurofins Scientific, Genon Laboratories Ltd., Institut Für Produktqualitat Gmbh (IFP), Intertek Group Plc, Invisible Sentinel Inc., NSF International, R J Hill Laboratories Ltd, Romer Labs Inc., SGS SA and Silliker Inc.

Rising interest for quality & sustainable animal nutrition products and Increase in demand for inclusion of protein and specific feed additives are the major factors propelling the market growth. However, lack of awareness about animal feed regulations is hampering the market growth.

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Feed testing is the method of achieving an appropriate balance among the available feed ingredients. The main purpose of this feed program is to check the contamination level in the feedstock of animals. In order to execute successful feed testing, one needs the information about the nutrient content of the feed ingredients. There are numerous variations in nutrient composition between different feeds.

Based on the livestock, the poultry feed segment is likely to have a huge demand due to the shift in customer purchase pattern towards poultry feed products that have been certified as standard quality by relevant authorities and raise in trends of meat consumption would heavily manipulate the growth rate of the segment over the forecast period.

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By geography, North America is estimated to have a lucrative growth due to the outbreak of several diseases that affected the health of animals and humans. Stringent regulations regarding feed testing were implemented by several regulatory bodies such as FDA, FAO, USDA, EUROPA, and EFSA, which made it mandatory for the feed manufacturers to test the quality of their feed ingredients and accordingly label the products.

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Livestock’s Covered:

  • Aquafeed
  • Cattle Feed
  • Dairy Feed
  • Equine Feed
  • Forages
  • Pets Feed
  • Poultry Feed
  • Ruminant Feed
  • Swine Feed

Types Covered:

  • Crop Chemicals Testing
  • Drugs & Antibiotics Testing
  • Fats & Oils Analysis
  • Feed Ingredient Analysis
  • Metal & Mineral Analysis
  • Mycotoxin Testing
  • Nutritional Labeling Analysis
  • Pathogen Testing
  • Pesticide Residue Analysis
  • Proximate Analysis

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • UK
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
– Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
– Market share analysis of the top industry players
– Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
– Market forecasts for a minimum of 9 years of all the mentioned segments, sub-segments, and the regional markets
– Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
– Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
– Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
– Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
– Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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AI-Driven News and Social Credibility Tool Launches in U.S. to Identify and Combat Fake News

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In the current era of misinformation and fake news, Logically, a credible news curator rooted in artificial…

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In the current era of misinformation and fake news, Logically, a credible news curator rooted in artificial intelligence (AI), is making its first foray into the U.S. market – bringing credibility and confidence to news and social discourse ahead of the 2020 elections. Well established in both the UK and India, the company today launches its Chrome browser extension to fact check, analyze and evaluate the credibility of online articles and comments on social platforms. Logically is accredited by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).

News Articles
Covering more than 100,000 news sites globally, the Logically extension labels the credibility of any source (low, medium, high) and article (reliable, unreliable) and establishes the sentiment of the story. In addition, Logically also highlights key people, places, topics and institutions behind the headlines to give readers a more Immersive understanding of any story. A Related Articles tab allows users to browse and click through to articles on the same topic from different sources to round out their knowledge on the topic.

Logically will also fact check any claim in any news source for an individual user. Within a specific article, a user just clicks on the Logically extension icon, selects the Fact Check tab, then either selects a claim that has already populated or enters the claim manually. All fact checks returned are evidenced by at least 3 sources/URLs and are shareable to Facebook or Twitter.

With the largest fact checking team in the world, the company will currently turn individual requests within 24 hours. By mid-August, the company will introduce its automated research assistant to suggest credible evidence and prior factchecks for any user requests.

Social Platforms
Working across Facebook, Reddit, Twitter and YouTube, the Logically extension fact checks and determines the toxicity level of social posts and commentary. If a post is deemed toxic, the post will be labeled and obscured. An icon next to the post helps the user to understand why the post has been obscured and we give our users the power to personalize the level to which they are exposed to these posts in the future. Claims found on social platforms can also be easily fact checked through the extension.

«With the ease of online publishing today, it is becoming harder for people to determine which sources are credible and which aren’t, leading the way for toxic news to travel faster than truth,» said Lyric Jain, founder and CEO of Logically. «Our goal is to stop the spread of misinformation by empowering people with tools that help them cope with information overload by assessing the credibility and veracity of sources.  We want to ensure people see both sides of an issue by providing context, and to keep elections fair by providing facts while mitigating threats and influence operations.»

How it Works
Logically uniquely utilizes multiple AI models, alongside natural language processions (NLP), to process, understand and analyze text. Built on a set of modular processes capable of analyzing endless amounts of data, the technology ingests, extracts and structures information to provide context.

The ensemble nature of Logically’s AI models differentiates it from any other misinformation or fact checking technology on the market today. Analyzing content from 100,000+ sources and 500,000+ articles per day, the company’s AI leaves no stone unturned, evaluating every possible indicator of an article’s accuracy, as well as the specific claims contained within the text, to inform more sophisticated conclusions than rival models. Logically analyzes the network, content and metadata to reach its conclusions.

Live in both the UK and India, the company has gained major traction in both markets over the last several years, supporting government and platform partners in both markets through 3 elections and the Covid-19 pandemic. In India, the company identified 50 thousand fake stories during the last election campaign alone.

Logically recently closed its seed round of funding from U.K.-based Mercia and XTX, bringing the company’s total raise to nearly $10 million. The company will additionally be bringing its flagship fact-finding app to the U.S. market in the coming weeks, leading up to the U.S. political conventions and election.

About Logically
Founded in 2017 by MIT and Cambridge alum Lyric Jain, Logically is a social enterprise that leverages artificial and human intelligence to credibly curate news and social discourse today.  Working with government bodies and social platforms, and providing consumer products, the company solves for the issue of misinformation that plagues the world today. The company has offices in the U.K. and India, and is opening an office in the U.S. For more information, please visit Logically.ai.

 

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Lexus Celebrates the Need to Get Out

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lexus unveils a new marketing campaign today to launch its first convertible in almost five years: the 2021 LC 500 Convertible. And the timing couldn’t be better. This convertible is perhaps the perfect expression of the emotional desire of the times, and the new campaign from the luxury automaker leans in to that need to get out and soak in the freedom and daylight.

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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lexus unveils a new marketing campaign today to launch its first convertible in almost five years: the 2021 LC 500 Convertible. And the timing couldn’t be better. This convertible is perhaps the perfect expression of the emotional desire of the times, and the new campaign from the luxury automaker leans in to that need to get out and soak in the freedom and daylight.

«The decision to purchase a convertible is typically an emotional one,» said Lisa Materazzo, Lexus vice president of marketing.  «More so than other vehicles it evokes a sense of escape and freedom by heightening the driving experience.  There’s simply no substitute for the universal human emotion of joy that comes from an open-air drive.  The LC Convertible is purpose-built to create those memory-making moments.»

The new hero spot, «Keep the Light Alive» features the parallel feelings of what a child experiences when they play outside and the adventures they encounter, to an adult driving the LC 500 Convertible on a winding road at sunset. Several scenes capture a young boy discovering the thrill of outdoor exploration just as the sun goes down, while flashing to moments of him growing into an adult experiencing a similar emotional exhilaration racing along a waterfront road with his partner. Throughout, viewers preview the vehicle’s refined body characteristics that make it so strikingly unique.

The integrated campaign will appear nationally on broadcast, digital, print and paid social. The TV spot will air during prime time, cable, late night and sports programming on networks including ABC, NBC and ESPN. Digital elements include custom editorial series and sponsorships on Gear Patrol and InsideHook, with targeted ads across premium publishers such as Esquire, Elle Decor, and JustLuxe. Print ads will run in high-end lifestyle publications such as Robb Report, Architectural Digest and Conde Nast Traveler.

The LC 500 Convertible is developed with performance and styling at its core – in alignment to its counterpart, the flagship LC 500 coupe. Created with a low center of gravity, the soft-top vehicle carries unmatched agility and luxury styling for a dynamic driving experience. The new convertible includes prime features such as a 471-horsepower naturally aspirated V8 engine, Lexus Climate Concierge and is complete with advanced engineering to keep unwanted noise out while driving with the top down. The 2021 LC 500 Convertible is available this summer. For more information click here.

Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its guests. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 242 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With six models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers eight F SPORT models and two F performance models. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

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