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ZF Launches Series Production for new EV Braking System

LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ZF confirms its position as a technology and system supplier for electromobility with a new series production order. The latest in ZF brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ID.4 models as well as in Volkswagen Group’s globally marketed modular e-drive system MEB platform. With its new brake control, ZF can help to meet high comfort and safety requirements. Furthermore, it optimizes the recovery of braking…

LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ZF confirms its position as a technology and system supplier for electromobility with a new series production order. The latest in ZF brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ID.4 models as well as in Volkswagen Group’s globally marketed modular e-drive system MEB platform. With its new brake control, ZF can help to meet high comfort and safety requirements. Furthermore, it optimizes the recovery of braking energy – increasing the range and everyday usability of electric vehicles.

Volkswagen Group’s order for the new ZF brake control system covers several million vehicles – starting with the recently introduced ID.3 and ID.4 and continuing with future models based on the manufacturer’s MEB e-drive platform MEB.

With an optimized software interface, ZF’s new braking system can be integrated and networked even more easily into the electronic architecture of the vehicles.

The ZF system also supports driver assistance features such as automatic emergency braking. In addition, ZF’s solution replaces previously necessary mechanical components (such as the parking lock) with software functions, which saves both weight and costs.

«We meet the trend toward electromobility with our entire range of technological solutions – not just in driveline technology,» says Wolf-Henning Scheider, CEO of ZF Group. «This supply order from Volkswagen emphasizes how our competencies for braking systems as well as for networked systems contribute to increasing the range of our customers electric vehicles. To this end, our systems help to meet high comfort and safety requirements.»

On a technical level, ZF brake control is based on a combination of the company’s electronic brake booster (EBB) and its electronic stability control (ESC). The system is part of a software network housed in the stability control unit. It helps meet stringent safety standards set by the European road safety association EuroNCAP. New testing protocols for functions such as automatic emergency braking drive the need for more powerful boost to provide braking force even faster and more dynamically.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies different kinds of vehicles. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions and protecting the climate.

ZF, which acquired WABCO Holdings Inc. on May 29, 2020, now has 160,000 employees worldwide with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, the two then-independent companies achieved sales of €36.5 billion (ZF) and $3.4 billion (WABCO).

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ZF Launches Series Production for new EV Braking System

LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ZF confirms its position as a technology and system supplier for electromobility with a new series production order. The latest in ZF brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ID.4 models as well as in Volkswagen Group’s globally marketed modular e-drive system MEB platform. With its new brake control, ZF can help to meet high comfort and safety requirements. Furthermore, it optimizes the recovery of braking…

LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ZF confirms its position as a technology and system supplier for electromobility with a new series production order. The latest in ZF brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ID.4 models as well as in Volkswagen Group’s globally marketed modular e-drive system MEB platform. With its new brake control, ZF can help to meet high comfort and safety requirements. Furthermore, it optimizes the recovery of braking energy – increasing the range and everyday usability of electric vehicles.

Volkswagen Group’s order for the new ZF brake control system covers several million vehicles – starting with the recently introduced ID.3 and ID.4 and continuing with future models based on the manufacturer’s MEB e-drive platform MEB.

With an optimized software interface, ZF’s new braking system can be integrated and networked even more easily into the electronic architecture of the vehicles.

The ZF system also supports driver assistance features such as automatic emergency braking. In addition, ZF’s solution replaces previously necessary mechanical components (such as the parking lock) with software functions, which saves both weight and costs.

«We meet the trend toward electromobility with our entire range of technological solutions – not just in driveline technology,» says Wolf-Henning Scheider, CEO of ZF Group. «This supply order from Volkswagen emphasizes how our competencies for braking systems as well as for networked systems contribute to increasing the range of our customers electric vehicles. To this end, our systems help to meet high comfort and safety requirements.»

On a technical level, ZF brake control is based on a combination of the company’s electronic brake booster (EBB) and its electronic stability control (ESC). The system is part of a software network housed in the stability control unit. It helps meet stringent safety standards set by the European road safety association EuroNCAP. New testing protocols for functions such as automatic emergency braking drive the need for more powerful boost to provide braking force even faster and more dynamically.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies different kinds of vehicles. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions and protecting the climate.

ZF, which acquired WABCO Holdings Inc. on May 29, 2020, now has 160,000 employees worldwide with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, the two then-independent companies achieved sales of €36.5 billion (ZF) and $3.4 billion (WABCO).

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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Accepted Into Virtuoso®

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, the mission driven luxury property located on the Brooklyn waterfront, has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 2,000 preferred suppliers in 100 countries….

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, the mission driven luxury property located on the Brooklyn waterfront, has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 2,000 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Arash Azarbarzin, President, SH Hotel & Resorts, inclusion in Virtuoso will open up new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s over 22,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies sell (U.S.) $30 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel.

«Virtuoso’s acceptance process is incredibly selective, so becoming a preferred partner is a true honor,» said Azarbarzin. «The reputation Virtuoso member agencies have for outstanding dedication to their clients is a perfect fit with our own bespoke approach to service. Now that we’re part of this renowned network, we look forward to offering Virtuoso advisors and their clients special amenities, values and experiences that surpass their expectations.»

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge joins Virtuoso’s collection of the finest luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and other suppliers worldwide. These partners, which specialize in world-class client service and experiences, secure Virtuoso clients superior offerings, rare opportunities and exceptional value. These prestigious providers are able to market to Virtuoso clients via network vehicles and to Virtuoso agencies through multiple communications channels and events, including Virtuoso Travel Week, luxury travel’s largest worldwide gathering. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge’s acceptance into Virtuoso gives it direct relationships with the world’s leading leisure travel agencies in North and Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

A natural sanctuary located waterfront on Brooklyn Bridge Park, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge stands right beside the East River and 5 blocks west of the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. Set in a 10-story building, the hotel offers 195 guest rooms and suites, communal spaces for working or relaxing and enjoying a cocktail, 24-hour Fieldhouse fitness center, 50-person screening room, and a grab-and-go café with a menu of locally sourced and fresh fare, among additional features.

For more information about 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, visit 1hotels.com/brooklyn-bridge

About 1 Hotels:
As a luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature, 1 Hotels cultivates the best of sustainable design and architecture, together with extraordinary comfort and an unrivaled level of service. 1 Hotels, which launched in 2015 with the opening of exclusive properties in Miami’s South beach and Manhattan’s Central Park, followed by Brooklyn, located on the East River, in February 2017, West Hollywood, on Sunset Boulevard, in June 2019, and Sanya (China) in 2020, is inspired by a simple idea: those that travel the world should also care about it, it is, after all, 1 world. 1 Hotels upholds this vision by channeling nature through design and culinary partnerships while connecting with the local community and taking sustainable steps to make a big difference. All 1 Hotel US properties are among the first hotels in the world to become Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED® with Forbes Travel Guide. The comprehensive facility verification helps ensure that guests and travel planners can book with confidence at properties that have appropriate health safety procedures in place. The brand is expanding with the upcoming opening of its’ Toronto property and with properties under development in Nashville, Hanalei Bay, Cabo San Lucas, Paris, San Francisco and Melbourne. Additional information can be found at 1hotels.com.

About Virtuoso
Virtuoso® is the leading international travel agency network specializing in luxury and experiential travel. This by-invitation-only organization comprises over 1,100 travel agency locations with more than 22,000 elite travel advisors in over 50 countries throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Drawing upon its preferred relationships with more than 2,000 of the world’s best hotels and resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour companies and premier destinations, the network provides its upscale clientele with exclusive amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. (U.S.) $30 billion in annual travel sales make Virtuoso a powerhouse in the luxury travel industry. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.

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Democracy On The Brink: Political Rivals Considered A Serious Threat To The Country And Its People

DENVER, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Political partisanship has reached a new and alarming moment. Neighbor is now pitted against neighbor as never before as most voters consider members of the opposite party a serious threat to the United States and its people.

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DENVER, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Political partisanship has reached a new and alarming moment. Neighbor is now pitted against neighbor as never before as most voters consider members of the opposite party a serious threat to the United States and its people.

Most Republicans and Democrats consider members of the opposite party a ‘serious threat’ to the country and its people

According to a new survey by ROI Rocket, a leading provider of market research-based consulting, about three in five Republicans (60%) believe Democrats represent a serious threat to the country while about one in two Democrats (52%) feel the same about Republicans. Registered independents fall somewhere between these extremes. About one in five believe Democrats are a serious threat and about one in four believe Republicans constitute one.

This divide goes beyond party affiliation to the legitimacy of America’s election system. Only about 14% of Republicans ‘fully trust’ elections in this country are ‘free and fair’ compared to 55% of Democrats and 29% of independents. Moreover, despite the lack of any substantive evidence, about two in three Republicans (67%) persist in believing President Joseph R. Biden won office due to fraudulent voting practices. These and other, related attitudes raise troubling questions about Americans’ commitment to traditional democratic institutions.

Case in point: differing partisan perceptions of the Capitol Building riot that occurred on January 6th. Members of the two major parties tend to characterize this event in wildly different terms. Over half of Republicans (52%) describe it as a demonstration or protest while more than two in three Democrats (71%) call it an insurrection or attempted coup.

Heated partisan differences are apparent when it comes to apportioning blame for the riot as well. Nearly nine in ten Democrats (87%) blame former President Donald J. Trump, in whole or in part; significantly, only about one in four Republicans (25%) considers him blameworthy. Republicans are more likely to point the finger at Antifa or other left-wing organizations than Trump. About 54% of Republicans blame Antifa even though the FBI issued a statement asserting no evidence exists this or other, similar organizations were involved in the incident.

The survey found one growing point of consensus across party lines: the need for significant institutional reforms. About 43% of Democrats, 47% of Republicans and 42% of independents agree strongly with the statement that the American system of government is broken and needs to be changed. While the nature of any changes is likely to spark as much partisan debate as recent, precipitating events, it seems one an increasingly large number of Americans are interested in having.

ABOUT THIS RESEARCH

This study of 1,224 U.S. residents aged 18 and older was fielded between January 13 and January 21, 2021. The results have an associated margin of error of +/- 2.8% at the 95% confidence level in the most conservative case. This means the results come within plus or minus 2.8% of the results that would have been obtained given a census of all qualified individuals. Sample collection was balanced to U.S. Census figures for gender, age, race/ethnicity and household income.

ABOUT ROI ROCKET

Founded in 2007, ROI Rocket is a leading provider of full-service market research, marketing and sales automation, and digital agency support with offices in Denver, CO, Vancouver, WA, and Jacksonville, FL.

PRESS CONTACTS

For additional information about this study, please contact David McGrath, CEO (david.mcgrath@roirocket.com) or Libby Perkins, General Counsel (libby.perkins@roirocket.com).

 

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FOR SALE: First Permitted 3D Printed House Hits the Market

RIVERHEAD, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SQ4D Inc. (SQ4D) has listed for sale the first 3D printed home in the United States. This residential property, printed on site using SQ4D’s revolutionary Autonomous Robotic Construction System (ARCS), is the first 3D printed home slated to receive a certificate of occupancy and is listed on MLS for sale as new construction for $299,999. 
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RIVERHEAD, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SQ4D Inc. (SQ4D) has listed for sale the first 3D printed home in the United States. This residential property, printed on site using SQ4D’s revolutionary Autonomous Robotic Construction System (ARCS), is the first 3D printed home slated to receive a certificate of occupancy and is listed on MLS for sale as new construction for $299,999. 
https://www.zillow.com/homes/34-Millbrook-Ln-Riverhead,-NY,-11901_rb/2075583035_zpid/  

The 3D printed home will feature over 1,400 square feet of living space, plus a 750 square foot 2 ½ car garage on a ¼ acre. This home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and features an open floor plan. Built with concrete, this home will deliver strength and durability that conventional wood-frame construction cannot match. SQ4D will be including a 50-year limited warranty on their 3D printed structures.

SQ4D is a pioneer in the Construction Technology industry and developed its patent pending ARCS technology to robotically build the footings, foundations, interior and exterior walls on site of their homes. SQ4D’s proprietary hardware and software enables the construction site to be safer while creating eco-friendly concrete homes compared to traditional wood-frame construction at a fraction of the cost.

Solving the Affordable Housing Crisis
SQ4D’s 3D printing technology can drive a lasting solution to this crisis by drastically reducing the cost of new home construction. Stephen King of Realty Connect, the Zillow Premier agent who has the listing, said, «At $299,999, this home is priced 50% below the cost of comparable newly-constructed homes in Riverhead, NY and represents a major step towards addressing the affordable housing crisis plaguing long island.»

SQ4D’s listing of the first 3D printed home will forever change the construction industry, making its tagline, «Changing the Way the World is Built™» a reality. SQ4D currently has building plans being reviewed from New York to California.

SQ4D Inc. is a construction technology company from Patchogue, NY, that produces 3D home printers for building residential homes and commercial buildings. If you would like more information about SQ4D, please call 1-844-773-3669, visit www.sq4d.com or email info@sq4d.com 

CONTACT: Kirk Andersen
SQ4D Inc.
(844)773-3669
info@sq4d.com

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Hispanic Public Relations Association Announces National Board of Directors for 2021-2022

MIAMI, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) today announced that <span…

MIAMI, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) today announced that Sonia V. Diaz of Balsera Communications will serve as president of the HPRA Executive Board for its 2021-2022 term. Diaz, who has been part of the organization for seven years, previously served as president of HPRA’s Miami chapter from 2014-2016. Jaime Rojas of Los Angeles-based Rojas Communications Group will serve as president-elect for 2022.

«As an organization of professionals that has been greatly impacted by a series of economic and social crises within the past year, we believe it is more important than ever to engage our industry in a way that will ensure its continued growth and development in 2021,» said Diaz.

According to a 2018 report from the Harvard Business Review, Latinos makeup only 5.7% of the industry while representing 17% of the workforce nationwide. The gender gap at the executive level is much wider with 70% of the industry’s workforce being female while only holding 30% of its executive positions.

«Our new executive board is comprised of a diverse set of communications leaders who are eager to share their best practices for addressing critical issues that are affecting our industry across all sectors, such as the fast rise of disinformation online, organization diversity, equity and inclusion, and fundraising in a virtual world, among others,» she added. 

In addition to Diaz and Rojas, the HPRA 2021-2022 Executive Board includes:

  • Treasurer: Elia Verduzco, OCTA
  • Secretary: Maggie Santos, City of Doral
  • Directors at large: Darcy Brito, AFLAC, Mario Flores, Sportivo, Maggie Hernandez, Cision, Mayra Ramos Miró, Red Heels PR, Jennifer Morales, Amazon, Carla Santiago, Edelman, Oscar Suris, Zeno Group
  • BRAVO Committee Co-chairs: Andy Checo, Havas FORMULATIN, Brenda Mendoza, Guardian Life
  • Past Presidents: Stephen Chavez, Chavez PR, Andy Checo, Havas FORMULATIN, Yvonne Lorie, ReFresh PR

HPRA’s professional development and leadership opportunities, including presence at key industry conferences, are also supported by the organization’s local and regional chapters, which offer in-market professional development initiatives and exclusive networking activities with top journalists and industry thought leaders.

HPRA Chapter Presidents include: 

  • Los Angeles – Jaime Rojas, Rojas Communications Group
  • Miami – Erika Cruz, Edelman
  • New York – Erika Sanchez, Braid Communications
  • Texas – Audrey Ponzio, APC Collective
  • The Carolinas – Natalia Flores, APR, Inspire PR
  • HPRA Collegiate – Catalina Santana, University of Florida

Additionally, every year, HPRA’s Annual ¡BRAVO! Awards recognizes the most innovative, creative, and cultural campaigns across several categories including technology, food & beverage, healthcare & nutrition, sports, automotive, digital, non-profit and integrated marketing, honoring individuals who are pioneers in their industry. The 2021 ¡BRAVO! Awards are currently slated to take place in New York City in September.

For more information on HPRA, local chapters, ¡BRAVO!  Awards and/or the organization’s scholarship program, please visit www.hpra-usa.org.

About the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA)
Founded in 1984, the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is the foremost organization of Hispanic public relations practitioners in the U.S. HPRA is a resource for communications professionals and for individuals seeking Hispanic market expertise. It is dedicated to the recognition and advancement of Hispanics in public relations through year-round programs, professional development initiatives and networking. HPRA hosts one of the most anticipated annual events and industry awards: the HPRA Bravo Awards, recognizing the most outstanding campaigns in the marketplace. The national organization aims to meet the professional needs of the growing number of Hispanic PR practitioners, independents and agencies throughout the U.S. HPRA National, its Chapters and those Chapters in formation are paving the way for the next phase of growth and evolution in the PR industry, especially in the Hispanic market space. For more information please visit www.hpra-usa.org.

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Rethinking ESG: Enverus Releases Analytics Empowering Industry and Investors to See the Unseen

Objective, accurate and transparent technology platform poised to become the new standard in ESG benchmarks and scoring

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Enverus, the leading energy SaaS company, has released ESG Analytics, an objective, accurate and transparent evaluation…

Objective, accurate and transparent technology platform poised to become the new standard in ESG benchmarks and scoring

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Enverus, the leading energy SaaS company, has released ESG Analytics, an objective, accurate and transparent evaluation standard for environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmarks and scoring for the energy industry.

As the topic of ESG evolves, much like the energy industry itself, there are opportunities to rethink ESG. Wall Street is sending a clear message that ESG performance will be a fundamental input into its investment process. The investor community is pushing operators to disclose details related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, diversity and inclusion, and other corporate governance initiatives in a more responsible way. The challenge that both the energy industry and investment community have faced is that current ESG rankings are created by generalists, with too much subjectivity, in ways that are over-reliant on public and self-reported data, and without creating meaningful comparative analytics. That is, until now.

For more than two decades, Enverus has cultivated both public and proprietary energy data to create industry-leading analytics and insights for its 6,000 customers. Enverus’ ESG Analytics lets users track emissions intensity, flaring rates, land use and water use via satellite-enabled proprietary analytics alongside industry-leading data related to production and economics. ESG Analytics users can also track the «S» and «G» elements, including pay disparity and diversity, allowing operators to benchmark themselves holistically against their peers, and giving investors the objective, verifiable data necessary to rank investments for the first time.

Enverus is in a unique position to not only create a first-of-its-kind objective scoring system, but to also combine ESG Analytics with operational and economic performance, empowering a complete end-to-end solution for all market participants.

«Just like a consumer’s credit score, preferred rates and terms will be granted to those who both show value and are deemed quantifiable leaders in environmental practices,» said Jeff Hughes, CEO of Enverus. «Objectivity, accuracy and transparency are key, and we bring all three of those elements to conversations around ESG and the future of operator valuations.»

«Corporate incentives have shifted away from production and reserve growth to living within cash flow along with a cleaner energy story,» said Manuj Nikhanj, president of Enverus. «ESG will remain in the spotlight for decades to come and we are leading on multiple fronts with this new standard. It is poised to fundamentally change how operators and investors interact.»

Enverus’ new solution will sit within Enverus Prism™, the company’s hallmark single technology platform.

About Enverus
Through its SaaS platform, Enverus is the leading data, software and insights company providing innovative technologies and predictive/prescriptive analytics, empowering customers to navigate the future. Enverus’ solutions deliver value to more than 6,000 customers in 50 countries across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors, enabling the industry to be more collaborative, efficient and competitive. Enverus is a portfolio company of Genstar Capital. Creating the future of energy together. Learn more at www.enverus.com.

 

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Improved in January

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® improved moderately in January, after decreasing in December. The Index now stands at 89.3 (1985=100), up from 87.1 in December. However, the Present Situation Index – based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions – decreased from 87.2 to 84.4. The Expectations Index – based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market…

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® improved moderately in January, after decreasing in December. The Index now stands at 89.3 (1985=100), up from 87.1 in December. However, the Present Situation Index – based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions – decreased from 87.2 to 84.4. The Expectations Index – based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions – increased from 87.0 in December to 92.5 this month.  

The monthly Consumer Confidence Survey®, based on a probability-design random sample, is conducted for The Conference Board by Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and analytics around what consumers buy and watch. The cutoff date for the preliminary results was January 14.

«Consumers’ appraisal of present-day conditions weakened further in January, with COVID-19 still the major suppressor,» said Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board. «Consumers’ expectations for the economy and jobs, however, advanced further, suggesting that consumers foresee conditions improving in the not-too-distant future. In addition, the percent of consumers who said they intend to purchase a home in the next six months improved, suggesting that the pace of home sales should remain robust in early 2021.»

Consumers’ appraisal of current conditions weakened further in January. The percentage of consumers claiming business conditions are «good» increased from 15.4 percent to 15.8 percent, but those claiming business conditions are «bad» also increased, from 39.7 percent to 42.8 percent. Consumers’ assessment of the labor market was also less favorable. The percentage of consumers saying jobs are «plentiful» declined from 21.0 percent to 20.6 percent, while those claiming jobs are «hard to get» rose from 22.9 percent to 23.8 percent.

Consumers, however, have continued to grow more optimistic about the short-term outlook. The percentage of consumers expecting business conditions will improve over the next six months increased from 29.5 percent to 33.7 percent, while those expecting business conditions will worsen decreased from 22.0 percent to 18.1 percent. Consumers’ outlook regarding the job market also improved. The proportion expecting more jobs in the months ahead increased from 28.0 percent to 31.3 percent, while those anticipating fewer jobs decreased from 22.2 percent to 21.4 percent. Regarding their short-term income prospects, the percentage of consumers expecting an increase declined from 15.7 percent to 14.4 percent, however the proportion expecting a decrease also declined from 14.6 percent to 14.2 percent.

Source: January 2021 Consumer Confidence Survey®
The Conference Board / Release #8015

The Conference Board publishes the Consumer Confidence Index® at 10 a.m. ET on the last Tuesday of every month. Subscription information and the technical notes to this series are available on The Conference Board website: https://www.conference-board.org/data/consumerdata.cfm.

About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what’s ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org.

About NIELSEN
Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) is a global performance management company that provides a comprehensive understanding of what consumers watch and buy. Nielsen’s Watch segment provides media and advertising clients with Total Audience measurement services for all devices on which content — video, audio and text — is consumed. The Buy segment offers consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers the industry’s only global view of retail performance measurement. By integrating information from its Watch and Buy segments and other data sources, Nielsen also provides its clients with analytics that help improve performance. Nielsen, an S&P 500 company, has operations in over 100 countries, covering more than 90 percent of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com.   

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Green Cubes Technology Announces New Resources on How to Capitalize on Innovative Power and Battery Technology for Material Handling Equipment

KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Green Cubes Technology, a leader in the design and manufacturing of lithium power systems, today announced it will present a new webcast on how to capitalize on innovative power and battery technology for material handling equipment. The webcast will run February 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST, presented by Peerless Media. Dr. Robin Schneider, Director of Marketing and…

KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Green Cubes Technology, a leader in the design and manufacturing of lithium power systems, today announced it will present a new webcast on how to capitalize on innovative power and battery technology for material handling equipment. The webcast will run February 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST, presented by Peerless Media. Dr. Robin Schneider, Director of Marketing and Tony Cooper, General Manager, both of Green Cubes Technology, will speak. Bob Trebilcock, Editorial Director of Modern Materials Handling, will moderate. The company also announced a new white paper on best practices for using lithium-ion in cold storage facilities.

«The unprecedented use of e-commerce has contributed to a huge growth in the need for efficiency in distribution and warehousing, and distribution of pre-prepared, home delivered meals and other grocery items has increased the need for cold-chain and freezer storage,» said Dr. Schneider. «During this webcast, we will discuss how Lithium battery technology is an integral part of effective scaling and efficient use of new and existing material handling equipment.»

These assets provide practical examples about how an integrated power platform, enabled with the Internet of Things (IOT) technology, can increase the efficiency of your equipment and personnel while meeting targets for green initiatives. This technology can be easily integrated into material handling equipment to take advantage of the benefits of Lithium batteries and wireless charging, as well as increase fleet time utilization and decrease fleet maintenance. Registrants will also learn how to decrease electricity consumption and reduce use of consumable equipment parts and optimize best use of floor space.

Register to attend the webcast here.

Download the white paper here.

Media Contact

Hayley Luz, Green Cubes Technology, 425-918-2742, hluz@greencubestech.com

 

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La etiqueta de información nutricional y MiPlato le pueden ayudar a tomar decisiones de alimentación más saludables en el 2021

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, 26 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ¿Está pensando tomar decisiones más saludables para su alimentación como parte de sus propósitos de Año Nuevo, pero no sabe por dónde empezar? Las nuevas Pautas dietéticas para los estadounidenses, 2020-2025 (<a target="_blank"…

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, 26 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ¿Está pensando tomar decisiones más saludables para su alimentación como parte de sus propósitos de Año Nuevo, pero no sabe por dónde empezar? Las nuevas Pautas dietéticas para los estadounidenses, 2020-2025 (Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 – en inglés) anima a los estadounidenses a hacer cambios en la elección de sus alimentos y bebidas basándose en sus preferencias personales, culturales y tradicionales, a fin de lograr mejores patrones alimenticios. La actualización de la etiqueta de información nutricional (https://www.fda.gov/food/new-nutrition-facts-label/la-nueva-etiqueta-de-informacion-nutricional) y MiPlato (https://www.myplate.gov/es/myplate-plan) son buenas herramientas para establecer objetivos para un patrón de alimentación más saludable y mantenerlo todo el año.

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Utilice la etiqueta de información nutricional para tomar decisiones más saludables para su alimentación.
La etiqueta de información nutricional actualizada (https://www.fda.gov/media/137918/download) le puede ayudar a tomar decisiones informadas que contribuyan a crear hábitos de alimentación saludables para toda la vida y a cumplir con las recomendaciones de Pautas dietéticas para los estadounidenses. La etiqueta presenta información nutrimental importante sobre los alimentos y las bebidas envasados, incluyendo datos como tamaños de la porción cantidad de calorías e información de los nutrientes. Así pues, ¿qué hay de nuevo en la etiqueta?

  • El tamaño de la porción aparece ahora en letras más grandes y en negrita, y se han actualizado algunos tamaños de las porciones. El tamaño de la porciones se actualizó para reflejar mejor las cantidades que las personas comen o beben tradicionalmente.
  • Las calorías ahora se muestran en letras más grandes y en negrita.
  • Los valores diarios fueron actualizados.
  • Las azúcares añadidas, la vitamina D y el potasio ahora aparecen en la etiqueta. Los fabricantes deben declarar las cantidades además del porcentaje del valor diario de vitaminas y minerales.

A continuación, presentamos algunas formas para sacar el mayor provecho de las etiquetas este nuevo año.

  • Utilice la etiqueta de información nutricional para llevar un control de las calorías y utilice la información de las porciones para ayudarle a elegir el tamaño de la porción apropiada para usted.
  • Al comprar comestibles utilice las etiquetas para comparar diferentes alimentos. Aumente la frecuencia de productos altos en fibra, vitamina D, calcio, hierro y potasio, y bajos en grasas saturadas, sodio y azúcares añadidas.

Planee sus comidas considernado MiPlato.
MiPlato (https://www.myplate.gov/es/myplate-plan) presenta los cinco grupos de alimentos que son los cimientos de una dieta saludable, utilizando una imagen fácil de entender: la mesa puesta para una comida. A continuación, presentamos diferentes formas de aprovechar MiPlato para cumplir sus propósitos en 2021.

  • Intente incluir en sus comidas los cinco grupos de alimentos (vegetales, frutas, granos, proteínas y lácteos). Para asegurarse de estar ingiriendo los nutrientes que necesita, elija diferentes alimentos y bebidas de cada grupo.
  • Haga pequeños cambios en sus comidas de manera que estas sean tan completas como sea posible. Por ejemplo, si va a cocinar pasta, puede agregar vegetales a la salsa. O, si tiene antojo de algo dulce, sírvase fruta como postre.

Conozca más sobre cómo utilizar la etiqueta de información nutricional y MiPlato juntos para tomar decisiones más saludables: https://www.fda.gov/media/137917/download (PDF).

Para obtener más información de educación nutrimental de la FDA, visite www.fda.gov/nutritioneducation (en inglés).

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