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Rhombus Energy Solutions Announces UL and CSA Certifications of Its Remote Charging Dispenser for Fleet Electric Vehicles

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Rhombus Energy Solutions is announcing the certification by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and the Consumer Electronics Testing and Certification Services Group (CSA) of its state-of-the-art RES-D2-CS20 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Dispenser. This RES-D2-CS20 EV Dispenser is compatible with Rhombus’s UL Certified 60kW and 125kW Power Conditioning Systems (PCS) for high power EV charging of medium and heavy-duty (M/HD) fleets. The RES-D2-CS20…

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Rhombus Energy Solutions is announcing the certification by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and the Consumer Electronics Testing and Certification Services Group (CSA) of its state-of-the-art RES-D2-CS20 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Dispenser. This RES-D2-CS20 EV Dispenser is compatible with Rhombus’s UL Certified 60kW and 125kW Power Conditioning Systems (PCS) for high power EV charging of medium and heavy-duty (M/HD) fleets. The RES-D2-CS20 Dispenser can be used in both unidirectional and bi-directional charging use cases, providing fleet operators for vehicles such as school buses, public transit buses and delivery vehicles with fully certified fast DC chargers that are built specifically for their M/HD EV fleet needs.

The certifications being announced today include UL 2202 (Standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment) and UL 2231(Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: Particular Requirements for Protection Devices for Use in Charging Systems), as well as CSA C22.2. These standards define design, safety and testing requirements for all EV charging systems. Combined with the UL 1741-SA certification of Rhombus’ AC to DC PCS units, these certifications allow Rhombus solutions to be used in both unidirectional and bi-directional Vehicle to Grid (V2G) applications, providing a total solution for M/HD EV fleet operators.

«Vehicle electrification allows fleet operators to reduce their operating expenditures by lowering energy and maintenance costs,» said Rick Sander, CEO of Rhombus Energy Solutions. «With bi-directional chargers, fleet operators can integrate renewables and energy storage into their overall solution. To future proof their operations, fleet operators require a highly reliable DC fast-charging infrastructure with bi-directional capability to ensure an optimized solution. Rhombus provides fleets with a complete toolset for their charging needs of today and tomorrow.»

V2G applications, which require bi-directional functionality, provide a means for EV fleet operators to utilize their vehicles as a source of energy storage, allowing power to be put back onto the grid during peak demand hours or to be used to power buildings in a «behind the meter» approach. The combination of bi-directional charging with the market-leading reliability of Rhombus’ high-power DC-DC chargers ensures EV OEMs, charging network operators and fleet EV operators that they can install chargers today that will meet tomorrow’s needs. The addition of Rhombus M/HD EV chargers to the San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) approved equipment list is a testament to the capability of Rhombus chargers, and an illustration of the necessity of bi-directional charging functionality going forward.

«We designed our electric vehicle chargers to meet the specific needs of medium and heavy-duty EV fleet operators,» said Joseph Gottlieb, CTO of Rhombus Energy Solutions. «With the certification of our high-reliability dispensers and inverters, fleet operators now have a certified solution for advanced EV charging.»

Rhombus has deployed hundreds of high-power, bi-directional, high-reliability fleet EV charging systems and inverters for energy storage and PV solar-based microgrid for customers in a variety of demanding operational environments. Bi-directional charging enables both significant energy cost savings for EV fleet operators and the ability to provide power to critical infrastructure during power emergencies if needed.

About Rhombus Energy Solutions
Rhombus develops and manufactures next-generation bi-directional electric vehicle charging infrastructure, high-efficiency power conversion systems and energy management system (EMS) software for bi-directional capable electric vehicle fleet charging, energy storage and microgrid applications. The high reliability of our solutions is the result of decades of experience developing high-power systems for a variety of applications and deployment scenarios, including UL-1741-SA «smart inverter» grid solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.RhombusEnergy.com.

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Hybrid Electric Vehicles: A Stay of Execution for NiMH Batteries, Explores IDTechEx

BOSTON, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — When discussing the topic of battery-electric vehicles, the lithium-ion battery is dominant; however, for full hybrid electric vehicles (those that have electric-only modes but do not plug-in), NiMH batteries are still the most common battery on the road. With the growing market for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), will this drive further demand for NiMH batteries and stop them from being eliminated from the automotive market?

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BOSTON, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — When discussing the topic of battery-electric vehicles, the lithium-ion battery is dominant; however, for full hybrid electric vehicles (those that have electric-only modes but do not plug-in), NiMH batteries are still the most common battery on the road. With the growing market for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), will this drive further demand for NiMH batteries and stop them from being eliminated from the automotive market?

The new report from IDTechEx on «Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets 2021-2041» covers this topic along with the key players and geographical markets for HEVs. Battery and motor-generator technology is analyzed for HEV cars, buses, and trucks, giving forecasts for Li-ion and NiMH battery demand over the next 20 years.

Toyota is the ruling OEM in the global HEV car market, with over 60% market share in 2019. Other manufacturers have started to eat into this share over the years, but Toyota still reigns supreme. While the other OEMs have mostly transitioned towards Li-ion batteries for their HEVs, Toyota remains committed to NiMH batteries and HEVs for the foreseeable future, with the majority of their line-up now using either NiMH or Li-ion depending on the specifications. For the relatively small batteries that are used in HEVs, the NiMH is still sufficient to meet requirements. It is also much more technologically mature and lower cost than Li-ion.

Sales of HEVs have continued to grow throughout the COVID-19 pandemic despite the downturn of the overall car market. This, combined with Toyota’s dominance and NiMH portfolio, provides a good market for NiMH batteries, at least in the short term. Li-ion technology is still evolving and reducing in price; at a certain point, it may no longer be cost-effective to continue using NiMH. Additionally, fossil fuel bans are incoming, with countries like the UK banning purely internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2030 and only allowing hybrids «that can drive a significant distance with zero emissions». HEV manufacturers will likely increase the battery capacity in order to give more electric-only range, making the Li-ion option more appealing. Even with this stay of execution for HEVs, banning vehicles with ICEs of any sort is likely to follow shortly after. This will eliminate the HEV in many markets and hence the demand for NiMH.

IDTechEx recently published the report «Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets 2021-2041«. This report gives an in-depth look at the historic HEV market in China, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the US, with an outlook over the next 20 years. An extensive model database of over 80 HEVs sold between 2015 and 2019 is used to determine the market’s battery and motor-generator technology in addition to geographical markets and manufacturer market shares. The total cost of ownership calculations is compared with ICE and 48V hybrids, as well as how HEVs can help manufacturers meet new European emissions targets. For more information on this report please visit www.IDTechEx.com/HEV.

This report forms part of the broader electric vehicle and energy storage research from IDTechEx, who track adoption of electric vehicles, battery trends and demand across more than 100 different mobility sectors. This is summarized in a master report: www.IDTechEx.com/EV, or for further in-depth analysis, please see the full portfolio of electric vehicle research available from IDTechEx: www.IDTechEx.com/research/EV.

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

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SmartTurf® Launches Antimicrobial Athletic Turf Treated with Microban®

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Microban® International, the global leader in antimicrobial and odor control and prevention solutions, announces that its longtime partner SmartTurf has launched a range of athletic turf products for health and sports clubs, along with athletic arenas. The new…

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Microban® International, the global leader in antimicrobial and odor control and prevention solutions, announces that its longtime partner SmartTurf has launched a range of athletic turf products for health and sports clubs, along with athletic arenas. The new product range offers the first athletic artificial turf product with built-in antimicrobial protection and was designed for businesses across the county looking for answers to heightened concerns around cleanliness and enhanced safety measures in fitness, sports and athletic facilities. 

SmartTurf® launches first athletic turf product with Microban® built-in antimicrobial protection

Smart Turf Athletic Turf is made with a proprietary, high-performance polyethylene which offers superb resiliency while remaining soft to the touch. The Microban antimicrobial technology is manufactured into the turf blades to provide permanent, built-in protection from the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew on the athletic turf.

«After identifying the lack of a similar product on the market in a time when health and sports club owners are looking for ways to instill public confidence around returning to their facilities, we felt strongly about expanding our partnership with Microban to include a built-in solution for this category,» said Duane Jensen, president of Catalina Home, parent company of Smart Turf.  «The built-in antimicrobial technology is key in that it never washes off, works 24/7, and is active for the entire life of the athletic turf.»

Fitness guru and competitor, Rob Riches, fully endorses Smart Turf Athletic Turf because he is confident that built-in Microban antimicrobial technology in athletic turf is a game changer for the fitness industry. «I’m thrilled to be a Smart Turf Athletic Turf partner. Being able to work out on athletic turf that is soft and comfortable on my feet and that is 99 percent cleaner than unprotected areas offers peace of mind.»

Smart Turf’s Multi-Sport Turf and Xtreme Play Turf with Microban feature antimicrobial protection and odor reduction with a soft feel and high performance for multi-purpose, indoor or outdoor use.  Smart Turf products are proudly manufactured in the USA at its state-of-the-art factory located in Chatsworth, GA.  For more information, visit https://www.smartturf.com/athleticturf.html.

Microban’s portfolio of technologies continues to work to revolutionize product performance with protection that lives on.  Its portfolio of solutions includes AEGIS®, SilverShield® and ZPTech® for antimicrobial product protection, and Scentry and Scentry Revive for odor control.  As part of its commitment to sustainable manufacturing processes, Microban products are bluesign® and Oeko-Tex® approved.

About SmartTurf®  Smart Turf artificial grass products are proudly made in the USA in our state-of-the-art Chatsworth, Georgia factory. We continue to support the US economy and future generations with jobs and economic growth and stand by our product with an industry leading 15-year manufacturer backed warranty. Smart Turf products include pet turf, playground turf, putting turf, athletic turf, and general landscaping turf. An industry leader, Smart Turf products have proudly been used and installed in many backyards, playgrounds, municipal parks, and commercial and hotel projects.

About Microban®  Part of Barr Brands International (BBI), Microban® is a global specialist in antimicrobial technologies and odor control solutions. Its proactive systems keep products cleaner, fresher and more durable by preventing microbial problems before they start. Microban® combines science with creative solutions to enhance high quality textile, consumer, industrial and medical products around the world. Today, the Microban® brand and technologies are featured on thousands of products in more than 30 countries.

Microban® technology is not designed to protect users or others from disease-causing microorganisms or viruses, and is not a substitute for normal cleaning practices. Microban® is a registered trademark of Microban Products Company.

CONTACT: Eleanor Sachs, eleanor@hfscommunications.com

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Now or Never: Terra.do’s Mission to Build the World’s Gateway for Climate Professionals

STANFORD, Calif., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — There has been an explosion of funding for climate tech in the past decade, and several global multilateral funds have pledged to commit vast resources towards climate causes. Additionally, many of the world’s largest companies have signed a pledge to meet the Paris Agreement goals ten years early.

While these endeavors are promising, what’s missing is a global network of action-oriented climate professionals with the skills needed to…

STANFORD, Calif., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — There has been an explosion of funding for climate tech in the past decade, and several global multilateral funds have pledged to commit vast resources towards climate causes. Additionally, many of the world’s largest companies have signed a pledge to meet the Paris Agreement goals ten years early.

While these endeavors are promising, what’s missing is a global network of action-oriented climate professionals with the skills needed to maximize the impact of these initiatives.

Terra.do is building that network.

The Mission

Terra.do’s mission is to get 100 million climate-conscious people substantially working on climate change solutions relevant to them by 2030.

The company raised $1.5M in early funding from a group of climate-conscious angels in August 2020 and has seen 100% quarter over quarter growth in revenue since the company launched earlier in the year.

Terra.do seeks to accomplish its mission through three steps:

● Learning – The foundation of Terra.do is its mission-focused online educational platform, managed by co-founder and climate expert Dr. Kamal Kapadia. The fully remote courses train professionals on the complexities of the global climate landscape. Each program is curated to a specific climate challenge and taught live by world-class instructors and guest lecturers like the leading climate scientist Dr. Charles «Chip» Fletcher and climate investor Sierra Peterson. The flagship program is Climate Change: Learning for Action, a 12-week intensive course covering every major angle of the climate landscape.

● Network – Through these courses, the company is building a robust global community of climate-aware individuals that want to engage in climate action. Participants, called «fellows», can expand their climate networks by tapping into a deep base of alumni, instructors, climate experts, and global partners such as Techstars. They also have access to career-focused resources, such as job fairs and mentorship programs.

● Action – Fellows and alumni engage with the climate solutions world in a variety of ways, including internships, projects, climate jobs, and entrepreneurship in climate. Alumni from early cohorts have gone on to found organizations such as Climate Changemakers, landed full-time positions in climate-aware companies such as Sidewalk Labs, and are running hands-on internship programs for new fellows.

«A massive wave of climate jobs is coming that will require all kinds of skills,» states Anshuman Bapna, founder and CEO of Terra.do. «We built a platform that allows talented individuals from around the world to develop the skills and network needed to jump into the climate fight. This infrastructure, which is the only one of its kind, will be critical to creating a high-impact climate workforce that can solve the diverse problems our world will face in the coming decades.»

The Story

The company was founded in early 2020 after Kamal’s brother-in-law randomly overhead Anshuman discussing climate in a cafe in Bengaluru, India. The two were introduced virtually, and leveraging their skills and networks, built a company designed to be 100% remote. In fact, the entire Terra.do team has never met in person.

While the distance appears to many as an obstacle, the company’s structure lets it thrive despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. «Our company and our community were designed to be completely online and remote from day one to enable every corner of the world to collaborate asynchronously on the problem,» states Bapna. «In that regard, we’re light years ahead of other real-world platforms that have been challenged during the pandemic.»

There was also a founding focus on diversity, inclusion, and a big-tent approach to climate solutions. This approach is baked into the company’s mission that 100 million minds from all over the world are necessary to create a transition to a post-climate-crisis world. Reflecting this is the company’s makeup of employees, instructors, fellows, and alumni from over 25 countries.

New Courses

Terra.do will launch over 25 new courses this year and is excited to announce the lineup for Q1 2021:

● January 25: The New Hydrogen Economy
● February 1: Climate-Smart Buildings
● February 8: Climate-Resilient Agricultural Value Chains
● February 21: Climate Camp for VCs and Investors with Techstars and Moxxie
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● March 4: Climate Change: Learning for Action (Flagship Course)
● March 13: The Climate Justice Workshop

These courses kick-off a banner year of activity and cover several of the most in-demand climate areas. Terra.do’s team of skilled instructors provide intensive, personalized teaching, and support to small groups of fellows. Students also receive 1-on-1 mentoring from 100+ experts who cover 50+ professional climate sectors. Terra.do’s courses regularly feature globally recognized guest speakers from a range of countries.

Job Fair

Terra.do also announces its ClimateTech Job Fair, which occurs on Friday, March 5. The job fair, which is the world’s largest online climate career event, is a live event that will match recruiters with job seekers looking for tech-focused roles. It’s a unique opportunity for those looking to interact with a massive network of individuals who are about climate work.

Terra.do’s first online job fair in November 2020 attracted companies such as Pachama, ZeroAvia, and Myst.AI, and over 1,000 job seeker registrants. This expanded version is expected to attract double that figure.

Dozens of organizations will be posting hundreds of technology jobs in fields such as software engineering, data science, product management, design, and more. Hiring managers and participants will have the opportunity to interact with one another in real-time via Slack and Zoom.

If you’d like to participate, as well as learn more about Terra.do’s courses, please visit:
https://www.terra.do

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Award Winning Entrepreneur Launches the Year of the Monarch

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EarthKind®, manufacturers of award-winning plant-based pest prevention products, declares 2021 as the Year of the Monarch. The collaborative effort focuses on recognizing and supporting teachers across the country who inspire K-12 students through eco-education…

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EarthKind®, manufacturers of award-winning plant-based pest prevention products, declares 2021 as the Year of the Monarch. The collaborative effort focuses on recognizing and supporting teachers across the country who inspire K-12 students through eco-education initiatives. Getting outdoors and connecting with nature is proven to make kids happier, healthier and smarter in math, science, the arts, while supporting social development.

Kari Warberg Block, EarthKind® Founder and Chief Harmony Officer (CHO), states, «Our company purpose is to imagine a world in harmony with nature and one another in all the places we live, work, learn and play. That’s why we’ve chosen to devote the entire year of 2021 to supporting eco-education initiatives in schools. Teachers across the country have been heroic champions for the long term social and cognitive benefits of eco-education. Day after day, they prove that getting kids into nature is the best thing we can do for them and for our own future. We view teachers very much like we view the monarch butterfly – our symbol for the campaign. And we plan to bring the amazing work they do alive throughout the year.»

Working together with Natural Habitat Adventures, EarthKind® will sponsor an all-expenses-paid trip to Mexico in March 2022 for one teacher and three guests to visit the Kingdom of Monarchs Habitat. There they will witness the amazing migration of millions of butterflies. Warberg Block comments, «Monarch butterflies, a vital pollinator species, have declined by 90% in the last 20 years. Direct results of climate change, pollution, habitat loss and the use of agricultural pesticides have led a series of pollinator species to spiral in decline, landing many on the endangered and threatened species list. We need to protect our pollinators, every day. Without them, agricultural economies, our food supplies, and surrounding landscapes would collapse. The earth as we know it will not exist.»

Starting in February, EarthKind will select one Harmony Hero applicant each month to receive complimentary in-service training from an entomologist on IPM practices for their school, helping them become safer, healthier places. They’ll also receive a backpack packed with sustainable essentials for eco-education and outdoor adventures.

For more information on the Year of the Monarch and Kingdom of Monarch trip giveaway, head to https://www.earthkind.com/harmony-hero-award/

For media inquiries, please contact Sara White at sara@adinnyc.com or 914.621.1323.

About EarthKind®:
Founded by leading pest prevention expert Kari Warberg Block, EarthKind® is a pioneer in natural prevention for families and households everywhere. EarthKind® is a pest prevention brand that manufactures naturally smarter™ pest solutions that are guaranteed to keep pests away, without killing or poisoning them. All EarthKind® products are designed by inventive artists, scientists and engineers who care about the earth, made in the USA with 80% of the materials sourced from American farms and the company is providing handicapped individuals with meaningful employment. Kari was awarded the 2019 GMDC Retail Champions of Change award for her role as an inspirational industry retail leader, and was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Woman Class of 2012, 2013 ND SBA Small Business Person of the Year and National Second Runner Up. Her latest product line, Stay Away® was the winner of the 2015 NEXTY People’s Choice Award for Best New Product of the Year. Learn more at https://www.earthkind.com and on social media:

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Shoe Cleaning Accessory for Vehicles (SVH-234)

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — «I felt guilty getting into my new car with dirty shoes,» said an inventor, from Hilton Head Is., S.C., «so I invented the V M CLEANER. My design ensures that your shoes are clean and free from dirt and other debris before entering your car or truck.»

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — «I felt guilty getting into my new car with dirty shoes,» said an inventor, from Hilton Head Is., S.C., «so I invented the V M CLEANER. My design ensures that your shoes are clean and free from dirt and other debris before entering your car or truck.»

The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to clean shoes before entering a vehicle. In doing so, it prevents mud, snow, sand and debris from being tracked into the vehicle interior. As a result, it helps to keep the vehicle floor mats neat and clean and it eliminates the need to remove or change shoes. The invention features a user-friendly design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners and manufacturers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.

The original design was submitted to the Savannah sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 19-SVH-234, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com

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Teamsters Laud Introduction Of Pension Reform Legislation By Chairman Neal

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Teamsters today are hailing the introduction of the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act (EPPRA) by House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.), a bill that would boost the viability of pension plans currently in financial jeopardy.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Teamsters today are hailing the introduction of the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act (EPPRA) by House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.), a bill that would boost the viability of pension plans currently in financial jeopardy.

This legislation preserves retirees’ earned pensions by creating a special partition program for multiemployer pension plans that would expand the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s existing authority, increase the number of eligible plans, and simplify the application process. The union is a long-time advocate of pension reform and is pleased to continue to have Chairman Neal in its corner.

«With a new administration and new Congress now in place, the Teamsters want to let elected officials know it is time to work together across party lines to secure the hard-earned retirements of retirees and workers,» Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said. «These hardworking Americans deserve to receive the benefits they were promised.»

As it stands, there are more than 300 multiemployer plans across the country — including the Teamsters’ Central States Pension Fund — that are in danger of failing. The Teamsters have been fighting for years for a legislative solution and are anxious again to work with members of both parties to guarantee that a solution passes congressional muster.

The need for pension reform has grown even more significant during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the resulting economic crisis has threatened the pensions of many essential Teamsters as well as other frontline workers such as truck drivers, food processing workers, grocery workers and others. It’s time for Congress to pass EPPRA and allow these workers to rest easy knowing their pension promise will be honored.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and «like» us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.

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Global Automotive Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotors Industry (2020 to 2027) – Market Trends & Drivers

DUBLIN, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Automotive Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotors – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics» report has been added to…

DUBLIN, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Automotive Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotors – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The publisher brings years of research experience to the 9th edition of this report. The 145-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021. A short-term phased recovery by key geography is also addressed.

Global Automotive Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotors Market to Reach 822 Thousand Units by 2027

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Automotive Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotors estimated at 273.5 Thousand Units in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of 822 Thousand Units by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 17% over the period 2020-2027.

Drilled Rotors, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 18.6% CAGR and reach 633.1 Thousand Units by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Slotted Rotors segment is readjusted to a revised 12.8% CAGR for the next 7-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at 73.6 Thousand Units, While China is Forecast to Grow at 22.2% CAGR

The Automotive Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotors market in the U.S. is estimated at 73.6 Thousand Units in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of 196.6 Thousand Units by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 22.2% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 12% and 15.1% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 13.3% CAGR.

Competitors identified in this market include, among others:

  • Brembo SpA
  • EBC Brakes
  • Fusion Brakes, LLC
  • SGL Group – The Carbon Company
  • Surface Transforms Plc

Key Topics Covered:

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • Global Competitor Market Shares
  • Automotive Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotors Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2019 & 2025
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession

2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

IV. COMPETITION

  • Total Companies Profiled: 43

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PTC nombra a Mark Benjamin para su junta directiva

BOSTON, 21 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) ha nombrado a Mark D. Benjamin para su junta directiva con…

BOSTON, 21 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) ha nombrado a Mark D. Benjamin para su junta directiva con efectividad desde el 10 de febrero de 2021.

«La profunda y amplia experiencia de Mark para impulsar iniciativas de crecimiento para la nube, SaaS y soluciones IoT le posiciona como un innovador con un historial de éxito demostrado», dijo Jim Heppelmann, director general y consejero delegado de PTC. «Mark ofrece una valiosa capa de experiencia a nuestra organización mientras trabajamos para reforzar nuestra posición de liderazgo en SaaS. Esperamos darle la bienvenida a la junta».

Benjamin trabaja actualmente como consejero delegado de Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), una compañía de tecnología de inteligencia artificial que ofrece soluciones para grandes empresas en todo el mundo. Antes de unirse a Nuance, Benjamin actuó como director general y director de Operaciones de NCR Corporation y director general de Global Enterprise Solutions en ADP.

«PTC se diferencia claramente como líder en las tecnologías de la industria, como IoT industrial, realidad aumentada y SaaS», dijo Benjamin. «Hay una clara sinergia entre mi experiencia y el largo legado de la compañía en transformación digital. Estoy encantado de unirme a la junta de PTC durante esta importante coyuntura y esperamos prestarle mi apoyo mientras la compañía sigue innovando en estos campos tecnológicos transformadores».

Benjamin tiene un título en Finanzas y Marketing Internacional por la Universidad de Miami.

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PTC permite a los fabricantes globales realizar un impacto de dos dígitos con soluciones de software que les permiten acelerar la innovación de productos y servicios, mejorar la eficiencia operativa y aumentar la productividad de la fuerza de trabajo. En combinación con una extensa red de socios, PTC proporciona a los clientes flexibilidad en la forma en que se puede implementar su tecnología para impulsar la transformación digital, tanto en las instalaciones, en la nube o a través de su plataforma SaaS pura. En PTC, no solo imaginamos un mundo mejor, sino que lo hacemos posible.

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THIS WEEK: Nation’s Mayors to Meet with Biden Administration Officials

Mayors to Discuss Priorities with Biden Administration Officials, Congressional Leaders & Business Leaders at 89th U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Winter Meeting

Thursday, January 21 – Saturday, January 23, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Hundreds of mayors from across the country are gathering virtually for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 89th Winter Meeting from <span…

Mayors to Discuss Priorities with Biden Administration Officials, Congressional Leaders & Business Leaders at 89th U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Winter Meeting

Thursday, January 21 – Saturday, January 23, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Hundreds of mayors from across the country are gathering virtually for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 89th Winter Meeting from Thursday, January 21 to Saturday, January 23, 2021. Mayors will engage with incoming Biden administration officials, Congressional leaders and business leaders to discuss the state of America’s cities and the biggest challenges currently facing the nation. USCM President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer will lead the virtual three-day gathering. Sessions will focus on issues such as the ongoing COVID-19 response and recovery, vaccine distribution, racial equity, climate change, gun violence prevention, immigration, and cybersecurity.

Featured speakers include:

Brian Deese, National Economic Council Director, The White House 
Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, The White House 
Marty Walsh, Labor Secretary-Designate
Pete Buttigieg, Transportation Secretary-Designate
John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy on Climate, U.S. Department of State
Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor, The White House
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director, National Institute on Allergic and Infectious Diseases
Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General Nominee, Co-Chair, Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board
Tyler Moran, Special Assistant to the President for Immigration for the Domestic Policy Council, The White House
Esther Olavarria, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Council for Immigration, The White House
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, United States House of Representatives (CA)
Brandon Wales, Acting Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, United States Department of Homeland Security
Michael R. Bloomberg, 108th Mayor of New York City; Founder, Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies
Marc Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League
Jonathan Greenblatt, President and CEO, Anti-Defamation League
Hans Vestberg, CEO, Verizon
Doug McMillon, CEO, Walmart, Chairman, The Business Roundtable

An agenda is available here. Members of the media are encouraged to register in advance. All business/day-time sessions are open to the press unless otherwise indicated. 

All plenary sessions will be livestreamed on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Note to producers, editors and hosts: For more information on interview opportunities, please contact Sara Durr at sdurr@usmayors.com.

WHAT: U.S. Conference of Mayors 89th Winter Meeting

WHEN: Thursday, January 21 – Saturday, January 23, 2021

WHERE:  Virtual 89th Winter Meeting Website and Attendee Hub (Registration Required)

RSVP: Interested media should RSVP to Sara Durr at sdurr@usmayors.org. 

About the United States Conference of Mayors — The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/usmayors, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/usmayors.

Contact:
Sara Durr, sdurr@usmayors.org, 202/215.1811

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