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«Go Green with Suburban Propane» Logo Registered with United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

WHIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a national distributor of propane, renewable propane, and related products and services, as well as an investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, has registered its «Go Green with Suburban Propane» logo with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The trademark registration provides Suburban Propane with the exclusive right to use the trademark with the various goods and services covered by the registration that pertain to its green initiative, including in connection with flyers and newsletters related to the benefits of propane usage and green architecture, and a website featuring energy efficiency information about those same topics.

The «Go Green with Suburban Propane« initiative focuses on the company’s commitment to advocating for the clean burning attributes of propane in the transition to a sustainable energy future and to investing in innovative solutions to pave the way to zero-carbon emissions. When compared to gasoline and diesel, propane and renewable propane can significantly reduce the harmful contributors to greenhouse gases. Renewable propane possesses lower carbon intensity than traditional propane, with no change in performance and handling.

«As one of the leading distributors of propane in the United States, we are committed to educating our customers, legislators and other key stakeholders on the benefits of propane in meeting aggressive carbon reduction targets,» said Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson, Suburban Propane. «With our ‘Go Green with Suburban Propane’ logo officially registered, this further solidifies our commitment to pioneer a cleaner, more sustainable energy future through innovation, technology, and key investments.»

As part of the green initiatives, Suburban Propane has: partnered with U-Haul® to provide eco-friendly, renewable propane in California; purchased a 39% equity stake in Oberon Fuels, Inc., a development-stage producer of low carbon, renewable Dimethyl Ether (rDME) transportation fuel, which is focused on the research and development of a practical and affordable pathway to zero-emission transportation through its proprietary production process; and continued to commit itself to innovation and making investments to bring an even cleaner version of propane to the market.

About Suburban Propane

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SPH), is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, and related products and services, as well as an investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, servicing over 1 million customers through its 700 locations across 41 states. The company proudly celebrated 90 years of innovation, growth and quality service in 2018. The brand is currently focused on three core elements including Suburban Commitment – showcasing the company’s 90+ year legacy of flexibility, reliability and dependability, Suburban Cares – highlighting dedication to serving local communities across the nation and Go Green with Suburban Propane – promoting the affordable, clean burning and versatile nature of propane as a bridge to a green energy future. Suburban Propane is a New York Stock Exchange listed limited partnership headquartered in Whippany, NJ. For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit http://www.suburbanpropane.com/.

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Intersect Power Secures Over $600 Million of Corporate Capital to Accelerate Growth of Leading Clean Infrastructure Company

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Intersect Power, LLC, («Intersect Power») one of North America’s largest developers of utility-scale renewable energy, has secured $127 million in equity funding from Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, LLC («CAI») and Trilantic North America to accelerate the company’s transition to a scalable provider of electric power for utilities and large end-users. Intersect Power has also closed on a <span…

«The Intersect Power team has developed 3.7 GWDC of solar assets with a portfolio value of more than $8 billion. The investments announced today will give us the ability to more quickly scale our core business of solar and energy storage, while expanding further into emerging classes of clean infrastructure, like green hydrogen. Intersect combines a clear understanding of what it takes to put steel in the ground with a focus on what comes next in the deployment of low-carbon technologies,» said Intersect Power CEO and co-founder Sheldon Kimber. «Having deployed billions of dollars of clean infrastructure, our innovative approach to the convergence of power markets and financial markets served as a stepping stone for Intersect to become a large, scalable IPP. That same approach positions us at the forefront of what’s next in clean infrastructure.»

«We are pleased to be founding investors in Intersect Power, a company defining the future of renewable infrastructure with remarkable connectivity between capital markets, supply chains, greenfield development, and innovative technologies,» said Bill Green, Founder and Managing Partner at Climate Adaptive Infrastructure. «Intersect Power’s deep bench of senior executives are experts at strategically deploying capital across low-carbon infrastructure assets. Additionally, we look forward to Intersect Power’s expansion into green hydrogen, another critical component for global decarbonization.»

«We are thrilled to have invested in Intersect Power, a founder-led, innovative infrastructure company that we believe has become a leader in the renewables space, and we are especially excited to partner with Sheldon, Luke, and the rest of the Intersect Power team to drive the company to the next level,» said Glenn Jacobson, Partner at Trilantic North America. «We remain believers that the pace of the energy transition will continue to accelerate and are excited to help Intersect Power develop utility-scale solutions for the decarbonization of the electric grid.»

«We are excited to partner with Intersect’s industry-leading team. We admire their proven track record for innovation in the utility-scale renewable energy market,» said Jeff Ross, Senior Managing Director and Head of Investment Team at Generate.

«This exciting opportunity reflects our proven ability to structure deals that take advantage of evolving technologies, financial tools and energy markets. We see no limits to how far and fast clean infrastructure can grow, and this funding is further affirmation that we have the capabilities, pipeline, and investors to get there,» concluded Kimber.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe provided legal counsel to Intersect Power. Latham & Watkins acted as legal counsel for the equity providers and Kirkland & Ellis and Foley & Lardner for debt.

About Intersect Power
Founded in 2016, Intersect Power is a clean infrastructure company bringing efficient, innovative, and scalable low-carbon solutions to its customers in energy and commodity markets. Our expertise includes all phases of development, design, engineering, finance and operations. Intersect Power has a pipeline of 3.2GWDC of late-stage solar and storage projects that will be in operation by 2023 and an emerging pipeline of other clean infrastructure assets. The company has also developed and sold more than 1.7 GWDC of contracted solar projects across California and Texas, which are owned and operated by third party investors. For more information, visit www.intersectpower.com.

About Climate Adaptive Infrastructure
Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, LLC («CAI») is an infrastructure investment firm specializing in low-carbon real assets in the energy, water and transport sectors. The firm seeks investments across core infrastructure assets that improve the sustainability and quality of life for the world’s large and growing population. CAI selects, finances, constructs and manages its investments using climate screens and metrics designed to enhance investment returns and cut carbon emissions.

About Trilantic North America
Trilantic Capital Management L.P. («Trilantic North America») is a private equity firm focused on control and significant minority investments in North America. Trilantic North America’s primary investment focus is in the business services, consumer and energy sectors. Trilantic North America has managed six private equity fund families with aggregate capital commitments of $9.7 billion. Trilantic North America has been recognized by Inc. Magazine’s 2019 list of Top 50 Founder-Friendly Private Equity Firms. For more information, visit www.trilanticnorthamerica.com.

About CarVal Investors
CarVal Investors is an established global alternative investment fund manager focused on distressed and credit-intensive assets and market inefficiencies. Since 1987, CarVal has invested $124 billion in 5,495 transactions across 82 countries. CarVal has an established history of energy and power investments and is innovative in structuring partnerships in the renewables industry. For more information, visit www.carvalinvestors.com.

About Generate
Generate (Capital, Inc.) is a leading sustainable infrastructure company driving the infrastructure revolution. Generate builds, owns, operates and finances solutions for clean energy, water, waste and transportation. Founded in 2014, Generate partners with over 35 technology and project developers and owns and operates more than 2,000 assets globally. Generate is the one-stop shop offering pioneers of the Infrastructure Revolution tailored funding and support needed to get projects built. Our Infrastructure-as-a-Service™ model delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable resources to over 1,000 customers, companies, communities, school districts and universities. Together, we are rebuilding the world. For more information, please visit www.generatecapital.com.

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Clarity Movement Co. Selected by Greater London Authority to Power New Air Quality Monitoring Network in the Fight Against Toxic Air

BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Clarity Movement Co., a global sensing and data analytics company empowering the world to reduce air pollution, shared today that its air quality monitoring technology was selected to power the next phase of the Breathe London project. The selection comes through a partnership with Imperial College London, a pioneering university with a research arm specializing in air pollution that is responsible for managing the London Air Quality Network (LAQN), one of the densest and most advanced metropolitan monitoring networks in the world.

Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, Shirley Rodrigues said, «This is a major milestone for the Mayor’s world-leading Breathe London sensor network. Giving Londoners the opportunity to see the levels of pollution in their local area will improve awareness and help people reduce their exposure. It will also help City Hall, TfL [Transport for London], and the boroughs better target efforts on improving air quality and contributing to a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. We hope the success of this scheme and its innovative use of clean technology will act as a blueprint for cities around the world to battle their own toxic air emergencies.»

Clarity’s technology will be used in the fight against London’s toxic air, giving local communities access to affordable and reliable air quality data at scale. Initially, more than 100 low-cost air quality sensors will be installed at London hospitals, schools, and other sensitive locations to complement London’s existing high-quality reference-grade monitors and to enable real-time measurement of ambient air pollution at the neighborhood level.

«Air pollution is often described as an invisible killer. To optimize solutions it is imperative local communities are empowered with actionable data in real-time,» said Dr. Gary Fuller, air pollution scientist, Imperial College London. «The Breathe London project makes London the first city to holistically integrate low-cost sensors with existing air quality infrastructure. We are excited to be partnering with Clarity who will provide hardware and software to measure local air quality that is significantly lower cost and far easier to deploy than traditional equipment. A key strength of the Breathe London project will be at our new data centre, at White City in west London, where traditional and new lower-cost sensor data will be combined to provide Londoners with some of the highest-resolution air quality data in the world.»

Breathe London is funded by the Mayor of London and supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Installation of the new network of Clarity air sensors will be completed in tranches starting in January 2021, with full deployment of the publicly-funded sensors expected by June 2021. The network will continue to expand through community funding initiatives, coordinated by Imperial College London.

«We are proud to partner with Breathe London to offer affordable air monitoring technology to London communities, and we are confident that this project represents a blueprint for governments across the globe who are working to pursue their own sustainability initiatives amidst rising air pollution and ongoing budget challenges,» said Meiling Gao, COO, Clarity Movement Co. «Clarity can be the technology partner to help governments worldwide push forward despite budgetary constraints and deploy modern air quality monitoring networks that serve and empower the local community.»

Air Quality Monitoring 2.0: The Future of Air Quality Monitoring Networks
In the United States, the legacy infrastructure traditionally used to measure and manage air quality is timeworn and costly to maintain. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), for example, released a report in December 2020 highlighting that US air pollution monitoring networks have fallen into disrepair due to aging equipment and budgetary constraints.

The U.S. isn’t the only country challenged to maintain funding for air quality monitoring infrastructure – government-funded air pollution initiatives are chronically underfunded globally. Grants from multilateral agencies, such as the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme, remain critical to building air quality monitoring efforts in the many countries where no funding exists. As government agencies across the world face budget cuts due to the economic impacts of COVID-19 in the coming years, air quality leaders will need to find ways to stretch their monitoring budgets.

«Air pollution and climate change conditions are reaching criticality worldwide at the same time that environmental agencies face budget constraints, and traditional air sensing technologies have reached a crossroads,» Gao also said. «Given the current conditions, we believe that the future of air quality monitoring networks, Air Quality Monitoring 2.0, will consist of installing low-cost and highly-scalable sensors to complement existing regulatory monitoring equipment and fill in the spatial and temporal gaps that exist with the traditional networks. These technologically advanced sensors are significantly less expensive than traditional technologies and will be key to making air quality monitoring globally accessible by removing the steep up-front and operational costs that come with traditional monitoring networks.»

Helping governments in more than 85 cities across more than 50 countries adopt Air Quality Monitoring 2.0, Clarity offers a reliable, low-cost air quality management solution that is purpose-built to complement existing regulatory monitoring networks. Solar-powered and weatherproof, the Clarity Node-S weighs just 1.2 kg and measures air pollutants like fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide. Clarity’s monitors can be easily deployed in 10 minutes or less and link to the cloud through native cellular connectivity, allowing them to operate seamlessly with minimal maintenance in any environmental condition.

Once installed, customers have direct access to the data collected through API access and the Clarity Dashboard, an intuitive software platform that visualizes and integrates data from existing reference stations and includes advanced features like colocation analysis. The company upholds the highest standards for data and security and ensures that customers retain ownership of all data collected by their Clarity network. Clarity’s sensing-as-a-service model includes a hardware warranty and access to a dedicated customer success team of air quality experts for project and technical support.

To support other cities and government agencies looking to leverage low-cost sensors to expand air quality monitoring coverage in the face of budget cuts, Clarity released a playbook titled «Maximize Your Air Quality Budget in a Post-COVID World: A Guide to Leveraging Low-cost Sensors for Air Quality Monitoring 2.0». To download the playbook, visit Clarity’s website.

About Clarity Movement Co.
Clarity Movement Co. was founded in 2014 to empower the world to reduce air pollution. The Clarity team leverages expertise in air sensing technology, IoT devices, and data analytics to provide the most reliable low-cost hardware and software air quality monitoring solution available on the market. Clarity’s air quality sensing-as-a-service solution revolutionizes the way governments, businesses, and communities understand and respond to air pollution, and currently provides local, accurate, and scalable air quality monitoring to more than 85 cities across 50+ countries. For more information, please visit clarity.io or follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

About Imperial College of London
Imperial College London is one of the world’s leading universities. The College’s 17,000 students and 8,000 staff are expanding the frontiers of knowledge in science, medicine, engineering and business, and translating their discoveries into benefits for our society. Imperial is the UK’s most international university, according to Times Higher Education, with academic ties to more than 150 countries. Reuters named the College as the UK’s most innovative university because of its exceptional entrepreneurial culture and ties to industry.

The Environmental Research Group, part of Imperial’s School of Public Health, is a leading provider of air quality information and research in the UK, combining air pollution science, toxicology and epidemiology to determine the impacts of air pollution on health and the causal factors.

About Greater London Authority
The Greater London Authority (GLA) is the strategic authority for London and includes the Mayor of London’s office. Under the Greater London Authority Act 1999 the elected Mayor of London has legal responsibility for preparing an Air Quality Strategy for London and leads on the implementation of measures in the city to tackle pollution emissions, reduce exposure, raise awareness and integrate air quality and public health. Further background on what the GLA does can be found on the GLA website here: https://www.london.gov.uk/about-us/how-we-work-london

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Sigo Partners with Mexico-based Saive to Launch First Spanish-Language Safe Driving App in the U.S.

HARRISON, N.J., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sigo, an inclusive auto insurance provider focused on providing affordable access to underserved populations, has partnered with Mexico-based Saive to launch the Calles Seguras Initiative through the Sigo powered by Saive App, a free safe driving app now available to all drivers. Use of the mobile telematics solution, the first in the U.S. that’s natively in Spanish, allows users to review their driving behavior, become a safer driver, and earn rewards while doing so.

According to Pew Research, Hispanics have accounted for more than half of the U.S. population growth since 2010. To better serve this segment of the population, and the growing number of Hispanic drivers, Sigo created a bi-lingual, tech-enabled solution to help customers with limited insurance histories get basic liability policies without having to visit a brick-and-mortar agency or pay extra fees. With the introduction of the Calles Seguras Initiative, the Hispanic population can now also continue to improve their driving skills, whether they are a Sigo customer or not.

«In order to address the underlying discrimination within auto insurance pricing, we need to overhaul the way rates are calculated. Telematics already has and will continue to be a critical piece of the puzzle in building a fairer pricing model,» said Nestor Hugo Solari, Co-Founder and CEO of Sigo. «Our partnership with Saive to bring a Spanish-language safe driving app to the U.S. will not only make our roads safer but will also soon help customers save money on their insurance, regardless of factors like zip code, education or credit score.»

Saive has already been helping drivers in Mexico with their Driver Score algorithm and Driver Assistant, technology that has been implemented into this new app. Once enabled in one’s vehicle, the app tracks factors such as acceleration, hard braking, speed, sharp turning, distance driven, and late-night driving. The app will also capture miles driven without texting and minutes without looking at one’s phone. «The data collected provides significant value not just for insurers, but for drivers to improve their habits to make our roads safer,» said Salvador Rochin, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of SAIVE

Upon completing a trip, the Driver Assistant will alert users to any distracted driving habits as well as share tips for safer driving. After at least 100 miles have been driven, drivers who follow the speed limit, don’t text and drive, and avoid sharp braking and turning, among other safe habits, can begin earning rewards like Amazon gift cards.

«More than 38,000 people in the U.S. lose their lives each year in car crashes. Saive’s goal has always been to reduce the number of road accidents and protect all drivers, so we’re excited to continue furthering our impact in the U.S. with the help of Sigo,» said Moisés Maislin, Co-Founder and CEO of Saive.

Currently, the Sigo powered by Saive app is available to all drivers and can be downloaded on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store free of charge. Sigo customers in California and Texas who use the usage-based mileage app will have access to insurance cost-saving in 2021. Customers will receive discounts first for opting-in to the program as well as added discounts based on their safe driving habits.

For more information about the Calles Seguras Initiative and the Sigo powered by Saive app, visit https://sigoinsurance.com/saive.

About Sigo
Sigo is an inclusive auto insurance provider focused on the $20 billion emerging non-standard auto insurance market. Sigo provides affordable access via its direct-to-consumer platform that is tech-enabled, bilingual, and mobile-first. By helping customers with limited insurance histories get basic auto insurance, Sigo is better serving the segment of «non-standard» drivers by providing transparent and reliable coverage. Sigo is currently available in California and Texas and was co-founded in 2019 by Néstor Hugo Solari and Júlio Erdos. For more information, visit https://sigoinsurance.com/.

About Saive
Saive utilizes smartphone technology that process driving behavior data to insurers, OEMs and more, to design easy and affordable mobile usage-based insurance products (PAYD, PHYD and Hybrid models) for the Hispanic markets in the Americas Region. Saive have been accelerated by Google Advantage Program (2018) and Puente Labs in Silicon Valley (2019). Its Vision for 2025 is to predict car accidents in real time to save lives by using the most adoptable technology in the world: smartphones. Being the first telematic company offering «cash-back» models, SAIVE has been strengthening its presence in the Latin American market since the pandemic started in 2020. For more information, visit https://saive.app/.

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Anago Cleaning Systems Welcomes New Master Franchise in Denver, Colorado

DENVER, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Anago Cleaning Systems, an industry-leading commercial cleaning franchise with over 1,700 Regional and Unit Franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada, announced its newest franchise owners in Denver, Colorado. Father and son team, Dante and Alex Caravaggio will lead the Anago unit franchise expansion in the Centennial State.

Denver continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in the US as businesses and entrepreneurs continue to invest in Colorado. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Anago of Denver is positioned to remain on the frontlines, keeping businesses as disinfected and safe as possible until the virus is controlled and stopped. Like all businesses, Anago experienced a slow-down in the early months of the pandemic but recovered quickly with specialized disinfecting services emerging as the most requested cleaning program.

«Dante and Alex are exemplary Master Franchise owners, each bringing unique business, finance and leadership qualities and experience to the Anago family,» said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. «We’re excited to continue offering Denver-based entrepreneurs the opportunity to own their own Anago commercial cleaning unit franchise.»

When discussing the Master Franchise model, Dante Caravaggio said, «Unit franchise opportunities are a wonderful way to step into the world of business ownership. We have met several extremely successful unit franchise owners who have reaped the benefits for over 20 years. While we do our best to provide unit franchise owners the tools and support needed to succeed, the success of their business is ultimately on them. A unit franchise can be as large or small as they choose to be.»

Both engineers in the oil and gas industry with more than 50 years combined experience, Dante and Alex have found a new passion working side-by-side.

«This is an opportunity for my father and I to work together in a business,» said Alex Caravaggio. «We saw that Anago had a recession-resistant model that provided several revenue streams to ensure better business stability. Anago’s reputation, stability and performance within a recession-proof industry is something I feel very confident in continuing to build and offer in the Denver metroplex area.»

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the franchise system for both master and unit franchises, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success. Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance, and critical tools to grow.

The Anago Denver office is located at 9101 Harlan St #310, Westminster, CO 80031 and can be reached by calling 720-694-8931. To explore Regional franchise opportunities with Anago, contact Judy Walker, Senior Vice President of Marketing, at 800-213-5857 or judy@anagocleaning.com or visit http://www.AnagoMasters.com.

About Anago Cleaning Systems

Anago Cleaning Systems is an international commercial cleaning franchise brand. Utilizing the Master Franchise System, Anago supports over 45 Master Franchisees and over 1,700 Unit Franchisees. Founded in 1989, Anago has set the worldwide standard in business support and structure for local and regional companies to provide unparalleled cleaning services to businesses of all kinds. Anago was ranked #33 overall by Entrepreneur magazine in its latest Franchise 500® ranking. For further information, visit its website at AnagoMasters.com.

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New Conservative Textbook Program by the S.A.P.I.E.N.T. Being

CORONA, Calif., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For too long, conservatives have failed to pass on their sapient values to the next generation. To correct this travesty, the SAPIENT Being’s World of Writing Warriors (WOWW) Program, utilizing 50 essential textbooks for the 2020 decade covering the most contentious and critical MADNESS topics, is publishing their first five textbooks this year, with titles as follows:

Fake News Madness: A SAPIENT Being’s Guide to…

Fake News Madness: A SAPIENT Being’s Guide to Spotting Fake News Media and How to Help Fight and Eliminate It.
Crime Rate Madness: A SAPIENT Being’s Guide to the Color of Crime, Antifa, BLM, SPLC & OSF Impacts on Criminal Justice.
Voting Madness: A SAPIENT Being’s Guide to Revealing How Seriously the Democratic Party is Stealing Elections.
Trump Madness: A SAPIENT Being’s Guide to Why Fighting Politics as Usual Can Cure Governing Madness.
Free Speech Madness: A SAPIENT Being’s Guide to Detecting Free Speech Suppression and How to Fight and Eliminate It.

The SAPIENT Being believes the future is not yet written. It’s up to us—you and me—to save America one mind at a time.

Intellectual humility, viewpoint diversity, freedom of speech, and a strong and maturing self that is always a work in progress; these are the necessary ingredients for a free society, shared progress, and becoming a sapient being.

Many Americans hope that as young people mature, they will inevitably come to the realization that radical groups, socialist programs, and Marxist ideas hurt those they claim to help—that history proves time and again. Sadly—this is no longer happening due to the overwhelming liberal influence and leftist bias in the classroom, the curriculum, and academia.

Also, as noted by Dennis Prager at Prager U, the left-wing propaganda machine continues well past high school and college graduation. Social and mainstream media censorship, progressivism’s cancel culture, and outright threats toward conservatives make it hard for young people to break free of the «woke mob.»

If we don’t act now, it’s only a matter of time before the mob’s oppressive and dysfunctional policies overtake all of America. If sapience doesn’t prevail and prevent this from happening—our liberties, institutions, and way of life are at risk of being lost forever.

The SAPIENT Being, along with other like-minded organizations who understand the many blessings to humankind that are the direct result of American exceptionalism, Western European culture, and Judeo-Christian values—will not stand idly for this happen.

As Dennis Prager alarmingly states, «I refuse to be forever labeled as the generation that lost America.»

At the SAPIENT Being, we hope you agree with this proclamation, and help us double our efforts—no, triple them—by using and implementing these textbooks where possible. Armed with facts, the truth, and wisdom from here on out—we can commit to educating our youth with unequalled sapience and altruistic principles for the long haul.

To learn more about the Society Advancing Personal Intelligence & Enlightenment Now Together (S.A.P.I.E.N.T.) Being, become a WOWW and textbook sponsor or partner, please contact Corey Lee Wilson, CEO of the SAPIENT Being at 951-638-5562, 289841@email4pr.com, or www.sapientbeing.org.

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Vulog raises $31 million from the European Investment Bank and its existing investors

PARIS, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

EIB, a strategic partner for Vulog’s latest funding

Three years after announcing a $20 million USD financing round, Vulog has raised another $31 million USD from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and its current investors. The EIB is one of the world’s main financers of climate action projects. It invests in, among other things, initiatives aiming to reduce carbon emissions,…

PARIS, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

EIB, a strategic partner for Vulog’s latest funding

Multiplying successful operations across the globe

Vulog has established itself as the preferred technology partner for large mobility players, whether they are OEMs, insurance providers, rental operators, or energy companies. The upward trend is set to continue for the company in 2021. Eight new mobility projects are set to launch in the first three months of the year, including an exciting new mobility service expected to launch soon in New York City.

Vulog provides the answers for a transforming mobility market

As a backdrop to this financing announcement, the increasing public awareness of the current climate emergency highlights the need for the public and private sectors to rapidly deploy mobility solutions that are green and inclusive.

Vulog’s platform has evolved from a carsharing platform to an all-encompassing ecosystem of tools covering all on-demand mobility needs, no matter the vehicle type (cars, bikes, scooters, mopeds, vans, etc.), target market (B2C and B2B) or use case (instant access, scheduled booking, subscription, or monthly mobility plan).

«We are very happy to announce additional financing coming from both the EIB and our existing investors,» said Gregory Ducongé, Vulog’s CEO. «This new support from the EIB confirms its confidence in Vulog’s important role in the transformation of mobility on a global scale. Our mission is clear: reduce the number of individually-owned vehicles in cities. To accomplish this, we deliver tech solutions that act as the backbone of market offerings that are green, convenient, and economical for individuals and organizations. We also provide a robust suite of operational tools, most of which are either AI-driven or rely on smart workflows to guide consumer-facing companies towards optimized and profitable operations.»

A word from Vulog’s investors

«We’re thrilled to continue supporting Vulog, and this latest round of financing will enable the company to continue its market leadership in the shared mobility space. The company’s ongoing success with mobility operators and automotive OEMs is a testament to its positive impact on the future of sustainable mobility.»
Fabrice Bienfait, Partner, ETF Partners

«It has never been more critical for fleet owners and operators to modernise and adapt, with the future of transportation being increasingly driven by smart and flexible mobility services. Vulog technology is at the forefront of this revolution, with mobility operators benefiting greatly from their powerful scalable platform and team expertise. We are excited by what the future holds for Vulog, as they are perfectly positioned in this global and thriving market.»
Ivo Němejc, Investment Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Inven Capital

«This latest round of funding is proof of our dedicated support to companies whose objectives are based on implementing concrete actions to reduce our carbon footprint, specifically those belonging to industries that yield high CO2 missions such as transportation. We are convinced that a change in this regard cannot happen without innovative technology which is key to the fight against climate change. This is why we continue to support Vulog – a true French Tech gem – who is a leader when it comes to sustainability. We share the same goals and vision of a future where shared, electric, and multimodal mobility is the norm.»
Gilles Schang, Deputy Managing Director Echotechnology, BpiFrance

«The automotive industry is in the middle of a monumental transition from manufacturing fossil-fuelled cars to providing mobility services of electric vehicles,» said Mike Reid, Senior Partner at Frog Capital. «Vulog is at the absolute centre of this change, now a scale player relied upon by a growing list of the industry’s largest players that already includes Volkswagen, Stellantis, Kia, and more to be announced soon. With a Vulog-enabled vehicle being used every 2 seconds, Vulog’s AI platform is the B2B market leader and on track to becoming a world force in mobility while contributing towards making the planet a greener place for future generations. This is why we’re so proud to support companies like Vulog who are making a very positive impact on the world!»

About Vulog

Every two seconds, someone starts a trip on Vulog’s technology. Founded in 2006 in Nice, France, Vulog is the world’s leading new mobility technology provider. Its AiMA platform propels mobility services for the world’s leading OEMs (Volkswagen, Stellantis, Kia Motors, Mocean), as well as new mobility providers (Repsol, Sumitomo Corporation and British Columbia Automobile Association, among others). Vulog’s recent innovations include cutting-edge demand anticipation and forecasting tools, smart pricing and smart charging offerings, as well as various fleet management applications.

For more information: www.vulog.com.

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Circular Packaging Solutions for the Food and Beverage Industry, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The food and beverage industry is under mounting pressure to reduce its packaging waste and carbon footprint. Brand owners are increasingly seeking solutions that can help meet sustainability goals as well as reduce operational costs. The global awareness around plastic pollution, raised by the prospect of having more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050, started prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Innovative circular packaging solutions can ensure…

Innovative circular packaging solutions can ensure plastic never becomes waste. These can offer benefits to both businesses and consumers, creating a more resilient and low-carbon economic recovery.

OPTEL’s «Circular Packaging» supply chain traceability solutions are specially designed to increase supply chain transparency as well as to reduce operational costs, waste and carbon footprint.

Register for this webinar to hear Vanessa Grondin, Vice-President, Global Sales for the Food and Beverage Industry, OPTEL GROUP, share real-life examples of practical deployments of traceability solutions applied to packaging circularity. Some of the examples include beer keg traceability, reusable plastic containers and styrofoam recycling transformed into municipal park benches.

Join the live webinar on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 10am EST (3pm GMT/UK).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Circular Packaging Solutions for the Food and Beverage Industry.

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Gerber Technology Experiencing Tremendous Revenue Growth in China Through Innovation and Digital Transformation Initiatives

SHANGHAI, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In the last 9 months, Gerber has experienced tremendous revenue growth in China driven by its digital transformation and innovation initiatives to help brands, retailers and manufacturers get the efficiency, productivity, quality and ROI they need to stay competitive. Over the last several months, Gerber has set forth an aggressive plan to digitize the fashion, furniture, automotive and technical textile industries by…

«With much uncertainty still ahead, we are very proud to support the digitalization initiatives of our customers in China. We are committed to being the best partner for our customers,» said Edward Wang, Vice President and General Manager of APAC for Gerber Technology. «Through our recent Shanghai Innovation Center expansion initiative and the launch of the Gerber Atria™ Digital Cutter, we are proud to offer our customers the best experience and innovations to help them achieve greater productivity and accelerate digital transformation initiatives.»

Gerber’s Shanghai Innovation Center demonstrates the latest innovations for both mass production and on-demand manufacturing, demonstrating how companies can digitally transform their supply chain and achieve best in class performance. The recently upgraded innovative space features a full made-to-measure workflow that turns orders into final products in less than one hour. The workflow is complete with TG3D’s body scanning technology, the powerful AccuMark® Made-to-Measure, AccuMark, and AccuNest™ software and Gerber’s vision-based single ply cutters.

At its annual ideation conference in November, Gerber launched the Gerber Atria Digital Cutter, which provides significant throughput uplift and excellent cutting quality. Since its release less than 60 days ago, 17 different companies have decided that Atria is the solution they need on their digital transformation journey.

«I am very impressed by Gerber Technology’s industry leading end-to-end solutions,» said Peter Liu, Vice President of China National Apparel Technology & Innovation Institute, after he visited the Shanghai Innovation Center. «The automated customization solution that Gerber Technology offers is not only unique, but also very cost-competitive. I look forward to the important role that Gerber is going to play in shaping the future customization industry with their innovation DNA and technologies.»

Throughout the pandemic, the Gerber team has continued to invest in its products and services in China and recently expanded its team in Northern China to better support those customers.

About Gerber Technology
Gerber Technology delivers industry-leading software and automation solutions that help apparel and industrial customers improve their manufacturing and design processes and more effectively manage and connect the supply chain, from product development and production to retail and the end customer. With customers in 134 countries, Gerber Technology has a global team of passionate experts to support companies in apparel and accessories, personal protective equipment, home and leisure, transportation, packaging and sign and graphics industries.

Based in Connecticut in the USA, Gerber Technology is owned by AIP, a New York-based, global private equity firm specializing in the technology sector and has more than $3.0 billion assets under management. The company develops and manufactures its products from various locations in the United States and Canada and has additional manufacturing capabilities in China.

Visit www.gerbertechnology.com for more information.

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Email: ketty.pillet@gerbertechnology.com

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First Student, First Transit and NextEra Energy Resources agree to jointly pursue electrification of tens of thousands of school and public transportation vehicles across the U.S. and Canada

JUNO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — First Student, Inc., First Transit, Inc., and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC today announced they have entered into a framework agreement and are working toward a joint venture to pursue the electrification of tens of thousands of school and public transportation vehicles across the U.S. and Canada. The collaboration brings together North America’s market leaders in school and public…

The transition to electric vehicles for the school and public transportation sector is expected to play a critical role in helping communities improve air quality and environmental health for student passengers, transit riders and area residents. In addition, utilizing the sizeable batteries of school and public transportation electric vehicle fleets for distributed energy storage and grid services has the potential to make a significant contribution to long-term sustainable clean energy transition in North America.

Student transportation market

The U.S. and Canada combined represent the largest homogeneous student transportation market in the world, with approximately 520,000 yellow school buses in total. This market has remained consistent in size over time, with certain favorable factors driving fleet conversion to electric vehicles and potential V2G development:

– Increasing demand for clean, pollution-free school buses from schools, communities, parents, and student passengers.
– Strategic location of school bus depots for installation of necessary charging, storage and grid connection infrastructure.
– Low utilization and predictable daily schedules of school buses, providing greater opportunity to optimize power charging and balance the grid.

The companies are collaborating to address these market opportunities by first capitalizing on First Student’s fleet of 43,000 yellow school buses, the single largest fleet in North America, and nearly 500 depots located across 40 U.S. states and seven Canadian provinces. Combining this scale with NextEra Energy Resources’ expertise is anticipated to help accelerate electrification from individual pilots to broader fleet rollout across the U.S. and Canada.

Transit market

The U.S. and Canada combined represent one of the world’s largest public transit markets, with approximately 160,000 buses and other vehicles in total. In addition, there are significant fleet opportunities in shuttle services that address a variety of passenger transportation needs.

These markets have demonstrated long-term stability servicing a range of clients such as municipal transit authorities, airports and universities. The transit market is equally anticipating a shift to electric vehicles, driven by an increased emphasis on delivering clean, pollution-free transit solutions.

The collaboration intends to focus on First Transit’s base of more than 300 customers to create new business opportunities and revenue streams associated with fleet electrification.

Executive quotes

President of First Student, Paul Osland, commented: «We are proud to take this significant step to improve the environmental health of our student passengers and the communities we serve. We have found a world-class partner in NextEra Energy Resources, who shares our vision of the importance that electrification and zero emission technologies will play in the future of student transportation. The electrification of school buses has already started and is poised to accelerate rapidly. This collaboration will position First Student as North America’s leading owner and operator of electric school buses.»

President of First Transit, Brad Thomas, remarked: «First Transit has led the way in mobility solutions for more than 60 years. With battery and electric vehicle prices falling rapidly, and with an increasing focus on sustainability, many fleets are preparing for wholesale electrification. The collaboration with NextEra Energy Resources will position First Transit as the leading provider of sustainable passenger transportation solutions in North America.»

President and CEO of NextEra Energy Resources, John Ketchum, added: «The growing shift away from internal combustion engines is expected to drive over one fifth of U.S. energy demand by 2050. Working with First Student and First Transit will enable future investments in electrification upgrades and charging stations, as well as energy management services. As demonstrated by our recent acquisition of EIQ, the market leading software platform for quantifying the value and timing of fleet conversions, this collaboration is consistent with our strategy as we continue to explore potential opportunities for electric and hydrogen transformation of the transportation sector.»

Both First Student and First Transit are part of FirstGroup plc, a leading provider of transport services in the UK and North America. The collaboration aligns with FirstGroup’s Mobility Beyond Today strategic framework, and the Group’s ambition to be the partner of choice for innovative and sustainable transport, accelerating the transition to a zero-carbon world.

Rothschild & Co acted as sole financial advisor.

NextEra Energy Resources

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (together with its affiliated entities, «NextEra Energy Resources»), is a clean energy leader and is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power in the U.S., with approximately 21,900 megawatts of net generating capacity, primarily in 37 states and Canada as of year-end 2019. NextEra Energy Resources, together with its affiliated entities, is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. The business operates clean, emissions-free nuclear power generation facilities in New Hampshire and Wisconsin as part of the NextEra Energy nuclear fleet, which is one of the largest in the United States. NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

About First Student, Inc.

As the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day. First Student completes five million student journeys each day, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services for 1,100 school district contracts. For more information, please visit firststudentinc.com.

About First Transit

First Transit, Inc. has more than 60 years of experience and is the largest private-sector provider of mobility solutions in North America, moving more than 300 million passengers annually. First Transit, Inc. provides operation, management and consulting for more than 300 locations in 39 states, Canada and Puerto Rico for transit authorities, state departments of transportation, municipalities, airports, universities and private companies. First Transit employs more than 19,000 dedicated transit professionals. For additional information, please visit FirstTransit.com. To see how First Transit is leading the way in shared autonomous vehicle (SAV) initiatives, please visit FirstAV.com.

About FirstGroup plc

First Student and First Transit are part of FirstGroup plc (LSE: FGP.L). With £7.8 billion in revenue in the year to 31 March 2020 and around 100,000 employees, we transported 2.1 billion passengers in the year. Whether for business, education, health, social or recreation – we get our customers where they want to be, when they want to be there. We create solutions that reduce complexity, making travel smoother and life easier. We provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities. Visit our website at www.firstgroupplc.com and follow us @firstgroupplc on Twitter.

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