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NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) – the U.S. member body to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) via its U.S. National Committee (USNC) – announced today the availability of a new IEC value-added product. The redlined Commented Version (CMV) of Explosive Atmospheres – Part 10-1: Classification Of Areas – Explosive Gas Atmospheres, IEC 60079-10-1 Ed. 3.0 en: 2020 CMV, is available on the ANSI Webstore and ANSI’s subscription platform, Standards Connect.

The release follows the recent 2020 publication of three other CMVs, including:

• Method for the Determination of the Proof and the Comparative Tracking Indices of Solid Insulating Materials, IEC 60112:2020 CMV, available on the ANSI Webstore and Standards Connect.
• Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, IEC 60335-1:2020 CMV, available through the ANSI Webstore and Standards Connect.
• Household and Similar Electrical Appliances– Safety – Part 2-24: Particular Requirements for Refrigerating Appliances, Ice-Cream Appliances and Ice Makers, IEC 60335-2-24:2020 CMV, available on the ANSI Webstore and Standards Connect.

The Advantage of Redlined Commented Versions

With the redlined Commented Version, stakeholders can view comments on the major changes between the previous edition and the new edition of the publication, including the committee’s explanation and rationale for changes. CMVs can also include information on the impact of the changes on the application and usability of the standard. CMVs consist of a package, which includes both the new edition of the publication, and the redlined Commented Version.

With the addition of comments on the major changes, CMVs are an enhanced version of the traditional IEC Redline Version (RLV), which highlights only the changes between the previous edition and the new edition.

About ANSI

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. Its membership is comprised of businesses, professional societies and trade associations, standards developers, government agencies, and consumer and labor organizations.

The Institute represents and serves the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. ANSI is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). For more information, visit www.ansi.org.

About the USNC

A committee of ANSI, the USNC serves as the focal point for U.S. parties who are interested in the development, promulgation, and use of globally-relevant standards for the electrotechnical industry. The Committee is also engaged in the assessment of conformance to standards, undertaking work in areas such as testing, certification, and accreditation.

As the U.S. representative to the IEC and many related regional standardization bodies, the USNC is a conduit to the global standards-setting community for technical and policy positions arising in the U.S. and brings issues from the global arena to the U.S. for review, consideration, and response. Strong U.S. participation in the IEC is critical to national competitiveness and the continued growth and innovation in U.S. electrotechnical industries.

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STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ReneSola Ltd («ReneSola Power» or the «Company») (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully-integrated solar project developer, today announced the results of its 2020 annual general meeting of shareholders. Specifically, the Company’s annual general meeting of shareholders approved the following:

1. The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2019, together with the reports of the auditors thereon.
2. The re-election of Mr. Wee Seng Tan and Mr. Martin Bloom as directors of the Company, who are retiring by rotation and offering themselves for re-election in accordance with the Company’s articles of association.
3. The amendment of 2007 Share Incentive Plan (as amended and restated as of January 21, 2009, August 20, 2010 and August 29, 2016) to increase the maximum aggregate number of shares which may be issued under the 2007 Share Incentive Plan from 12, 500,000 shares to 22,500,000 shares.

About ReneSola Power

ReneSola Power (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer and operator. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services. With local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world, the business is spread across a number of regions where the solar power project markets are growing rapidly, and can sustain that growth due to improved clarity around government policies. The Company’s strategy is to pursue high-margin project development opportunities in these profitable and growing markets; specifically, in the U.S. and Europe, where the Company has a market-leading position in several geographies, including Poland, Hungary, Minnesota and New York.

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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Canoo Holdings Ltd. («Canoo»), a company developing breakthrough electric vehicles («EV») with a proprietary and highly versatile EV platform for personal and business use, and Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV («HCAC») (NASDAQ: HCAC, HCACW), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today the completion of their business combination (the «Business Combination»). The Business Combination was approved by HCAC stockholders at a special meeting held on December 21, 2020. Beginning on December 22, 2020, Canoo’s common stock and warrants will trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbols «GOEV» and «GOEVW,» respectively.

Tony Aquila, Executive Chairman of Canoo said, «This next chapter is a very important one for Canoo as we prepare to complete advanced testing of our innovative electric mobility platform and to bring our recently unveiled multi-purpose delivery vehicle to limited production in 2022, and to commercial production and rollout in 2023. On behalf of all of us at Canoo, we are committed and excited about our go-to-market opportunities and to bring both consumers and businesses the benefits of our platform. We are extremely passionate about fulfilling our mission to bring EVs to everyone.»

Canoo, which has designed the world’s flattest modular electric platform, is reimagining EV design, maximizing usable interior space and supporting a wide range of vehicle applications, including its recently unveiled multi-purpose delivery vehicle. With a unique platform architecture, defined by a self-contained, independently drivable rolling chassis that houses all of the most critical EV components, Canoo will deliver the market’s first true steer-by-wire platform. Paired with a composite leaf spring suspension, the technology enables the electric platform’s flat structure and maximizes vehicle interior space. The company’s proprietary electric drivetrain and battery systems are incorporated into the EV platform, which is the basis for all Canoo vehicles. Different cabins or «top hats» are paired on top of Canoo’s EV platform to create a variety of unique vehicles. Canoo’s highly modular approach will facilitate efficient production at scale and enable the rapid development of vehicles serving different markets and consumer segments at reduced cost, driven by research and development. For example, crash testing is primarily built into the electric platform, reducing costs and time to market.  

Daniel J. Hennessy, the Chairman & CEO of HCAC said, «We are excited to see this merger successfully realized and congratulate Canoo on this milestone. Our commitment to sustainable technologies and infrastructure is resolute, and Canoo is a fitting long-term partner as we usher in a new era for urban mobility with innovative and affordable EVs. We look forward to collaborating with Canoo as they bring game-changing EV solutions to B2C and B2B markets and execute against their vision.»  

BofA Securities is serving as exclusive financial advisor, and Cooley LLP is serving as legal advisor to Canoo. Nomura Securities International, Inc. and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated are serving as joint placement agents on the PIPE offering, and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is serving as financial advisor to HCAC. Mayer Brown LLP is acting as counsel to the joint placement agents on the PIPE offering and as counsel to the financial advisor to HCAC, and Sidley Austin LLP is serving as legal advisor to HCAC. ICR, LLC is serving as communications advisor for Canoo.

About Canoo

Canoo is a Los Angeles-based company that has developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with bold innovations in design, pioneering technologies, and a unique business model that defies traditional ownership to put customers first. Distinguished by its experienced team – totaling over 350 employees from leading technology and automotive companies – Canoo has designed a modular electric platform purpose-built to deliver maximum vehicle interior space and adaptable to support a wide range of vehicle applications for consumers and businesses.

For more information, please visit www.canoo.com.

For Canoo press materials, including photos, please visit press.canoo.com.

For investors, please visit investors.canoo.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes «forward-looking statements» within the meaning of the «safe harbor» provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as «estimate,» «plan,» «project,» «forecast,» «intend,» «will,» «expect,» «anticipate,» «believe,» «seek,» «target» or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of financial and performance metrics, projections of market opportunity and market share, expectations and timing related to commercial product launches, ability to accelerate Canoo’s go-to-market strategy and capitalize on commercial opportunities, potential benefits of the transaction and the potential success of Canoo’s go-to-market strategy. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Canoo’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Canoo. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination; risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Canoo; risks related to the rollout of Canoo’s business and the timing of expected business milestones and commercial launch; risks related to future market adoption of Canoo’s offerings; risks related to Canoo’s go-to-market strategy and subscription business model; the effects of competition on Canoo’s future business; the ability of the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities, and those factors discussed in HCAC’s final prospectus filed on March 4, 2019, Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2020, June 30, 2020, and September 30, 2020, the registration statement on Form S-4 (together with all amendments thereto, the «Registration Statement») initially filed on September 18, 2020, and the definitive proxy statement / prospectus contained therein, in each case, under the heading «Risk Factors,» and other documents of HCAC filed, or to be filed, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Canoo does not presently know or that Canoo currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Canoo’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Canoo anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Canoo’s assessments to change. However, while Canoo may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Canoo specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Canoo’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

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MIAMI, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) has announced its new slate of Officers and Board of Directors. The elected Chairperson for the 2021 – 2022 term is Michelle Fernandez, Managing SVP Head of Compliance of Bci Miami Branch accompanied by Vice-chairs: Andres Fernandez, Partner – Holland & Knight and Wayne Shah, SVP Global Financial Institutions – Wells Fargo; Vice-chair & Secretary: Dilian Schultz, Senior Vice President, Corporate Lending Team Lead – First Horizon; Chair-elect Jordi Torras, CFO – Banco Sabadell; Exec committee – Past Chair: Tony Bejarano, General Manager – BICSA, Treasurer: Ivan Garces, Senior Advisory Principal – Kaufman & Rossin and General Counsel: Kimberly Prior, Partner – Shutts & Bowen.

«I am thrilled and grateful to have been elected as Chairperson for such an important industry organization. Representing FIBA is something I will do with great pride and commitment. I am very fortunate to be joined by professionals with proven track records that will accompany me in this new Board so I am looking forward to the year ahead,» said Michelle Fernandez.

Built on a legacy that spans over 40 years, FIBA is a non-profit trade association dedicated to supporting the global financial services industry through thought-leadership, education, innovation, and advocacy.

Immediate past chair, David Hernandez, Chief Risk Officer at BAC Florida Bank who has been at the head of FIBA during the past term and has led through a challenging year expressed «The growth and success of the FIBA institute and the conferences, during such a difficult year, are the result of a hardworking team that has given their all to continue representing the international banking community and I am honored to have been a part of it.»

David Schwartz, President and CEO of FIBA thanked the current members while congratulating the newly elected officers «It is such an honor to have such talented professionals on our Board this year, as always. Michelle is a tremendous contributor to our organization, and we are delighted to have such a professional leading our Board,» he said.

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MIAMI, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) has announced its new slate of Officers and Board of Directors. The elected Chairperson for the 2021 – 2022 term is Michelle Fernandez, Managing SVP Head of Compliance of Bci Miami Branch accompanied by Vice-chairs: Andres Fernandez, Partner – Holland & Knight and Wayne Shah, SVP Global Financial Institutions – Wells Fargo; Vice-chair & Secretary: Dilian Schultz, Senior Vice President, Corporate Lending Team Lead – First Horizon; Chair-elect Jordi Torras, CFO – Banco Sabadell; Exec committee – Past Chair: Tony Bejarano, General Manager – BICSA, Treasurer: Ivan Garces, Senior Advisory Principal – Kaufman & Rossin and General Counsel: Kimberly Prior, Partner – Shutts & Bowen.

«I am thrilled and grateful to have been elected as Chairperson for such an important industry organization. Representing FIBA is something I will do with great pride and commitment. I am very fortunate to be joined by professionals with proven track records that will accompany me in this new Board so I am looking forward to the year ahead,» said Michelle Fernandez.

Built on a legacy that spans over 40 years, FIBA is a non-profit trade association dedicated to supporting the global financial services industry through thought-leadership, education, innovation, and advocacy.

Immediate past chair, David Hernandez, Chief Risk Officer at BAC Florida Bank who has been at the head of FIBA during the past term and has led through a challenging year expressed «The growth and success of the FIBA institute and the conferences, during such a difficult year, are the result of a hardworking team that has given their all to continue representing the international banking community and I am honored to have been a part of it.»

David Schwartz, President and CEO of FIBA thanked the current members while congratulating the newly elected officers «It is such an honor to have such talented professionals on our Board this year, as always. Michelle is a tremendous contributor to our organization, and we are delighted to have such a professional leading our Board,» he said.

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NASSAU, The Bahamas, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Moore Bahamas Foundation («Moore Bahamas») today announced its fourth and final $300,000 grant for Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery. Today’s announcement brings Moore Bahamas’ total contributions to $1 million, and completes its pledge on behalf of conservation philanthropist Louis Bacon to support hurricane recovery.

Initially focused on emergency aid and community rebuilding in some of the hardest hit areas of The Bahamas, Moore Bahamas’ Hurricane Dorian recovery grants quickly expanded to meet essential needs exacerbated by the onset of COVID-19. This final round of Dorian donations builds on Moore Bahamas’ mission to support sustainability by fostering environmental restoration and promoting economic diversification. In addition to ongoing food aid in Grand Bahama, the grants focus on building back better for the Bahamas’ people and ecology. 

Moore Bahamas has also joined with local partners such as inner-city community service organization, Lend A Hand Bahamas, to conduct job-skills training in New Providence. Training is aimed at diversifying student skill sets for jobs outside of today’s heavily impacted tourism market.

«Tourism always will be foundational to The Bahamas’ economy, but both Dorian and the coronavirus pandemic have made it clear that a resilient economic future depends on the next generation of Bahamians being ready to captain new industries less reliant on foreign visitors,» said Lucas Metropulus, Chair of Lend a Hand. «The generous support from Moore Bahamas launches an enterprising program to upskill talented young people in topics ranging from web and graphic design to aquaponic farming to call-center etiquette.»

In an effort to bolster environmental resilience against future storms, and working with partners such as the Bahamas National Trust, Friends of the Environment, and local bone fishing guides, the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) will replant mangrove forests on both Grand Bahama and Abaco. Hurricane Dorian destroyed nearly 74% of mangrove cover on Grand Bahama and 40% on Abaco. 

Other programs will work to build long-term island resilience with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable food systems. In partnership with the Bahamian government, the Rocky Mountain Institute seeks to advance plans to create a solar-powered «green-grid» at East End Grand Bahama. ADRA Bahamas will provide aquaponic farming equipment to several Grand Bahama farmers whose equipment was lost to Dorian, as well as kits and training for at-home farming and community greenhouses to more than 700 households. SPB Bahamas, focused on ongoing household rebuilding, received a challenge grant to solarize a piece of critical infrastructure on the island.

«Working with the people of The Bahamas this year has underscored their incredible resilience in the face of Hurricane Dorian and now a global pandemic,» said Mr. Bacon, chairman of The Moore Charitable Foundation and Moore Bahamas, its local affiliate. «The humanity and passion of our local organizational partners is inspiring. We are proud to support their efforts to lessen the compounding economic stresses of this year and remain committed to driving growth and recovery in the Bahamas.» 

Additional Dorian relief grant recipients included the Bain Grant’s Town Advancement Association, Friends of the Environment (Abaco), the Government’s Grand Bahama Food Task Force, the Grand Bahama Rotary Disaster Relief Committee, Ranfurly Homes for Children, and Waterkeeper Bahamas. A complete list of the Hurricane Dorian Relief and Rebuilding grants made by Moore Bahamas as part of the $1 million pledge is available here.

About The Moore Bahamas Foundation
The Moore Bahamas Foundation, the Bahamas affiliate of The Moore Charitable Foundation, founded by Louis Bacon in 1992, supports organizations committed to marine conservation, working with partners including Waterkeepers Bahamas; The Cape Eleuthera Institute; The Nature Conservancy Caribbean Program – Bahamas; The Bahamas National Trust, and Oceans 5.  Learn more about the Moore Charitable Foundation at www.moorecharitable.org.

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Three trade groups representing the retail fuels industry — NATSO, representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, the National Association of Convenience Stores and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America — today encouraged Northeastern states to reconsider the regional Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) and instead focus on climate change policies that will achieve more meaningful environmental benefits without imposing exorbitant costs on low- and middle-income Americans.

«The retail fuels industry is encouraged by policymakers who take seriously the threat of climate change and craft policy designed to mitigate the threat for all Americans,» the groups said in a joint statement. «The retail fuels industry has been active, productive advocates for clean fuel policies for more than a decade. We know what types of policies result in greater consumption of alternative fuels, and what types of policies do not. The TCI program, as currently constructed, will not work. The program will result in higher costs without any meaningful environmental benefit. These higher costs will be most acutely felt by the northeast region’s low-income communities. There are more effective ways to commercialize alternative fuel technologies. We hope to be productive participants in future TCI discussions.»

In a letter to Kathleen Theoharides, Chair of the Transportation and Climate Initiative, the groups said that TCI:

1)  Injects substantial pricing and administrative complexities into the retail fuels market, without making alternative fuels, including electricity, more desirable for consumers;

2)  Increases fuel prices and places a regressive tax upon low-income Americans, who spend a far greater percentage of their income on energy needs;

3)  Intensifies the economic uncertainty and hardship created by the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing the price that consumers will pay for fuel and ultimately increasing household spending during a time of unprecedented job losses and diminished GDP.

About NATSO, NACS, and SIGMA

NATSO is the trade association of America’s travel plaza and truckstop industry. Founded in 1960, NATSO represents the industry on legislative and regulatory matters; serves as the official source of information on the diverse travel plaza and truckstop industry; provides education to its members; conducts an annual convention and trade show; and supports efforts to generally improve the business climate in which its members operate. For more information, visit NATSO.com. Contact: Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman, Vice President, Public Affairs. twlazlowski@natso.com.

NACS, the leading global trade association dedicated to advancing convenience and fuel retailing, serves as a trusted advisor to over 1,500 retailer and 1,600 supplier member companies from more than 50 countries. Founded in 1961, NACS ensures the competitive viability of the convenience and fuel retailing industry — which accounts for 165 million transactions daily and generates almost $650 billion in annual sales in the U.S. alone — through knowledge, connections and advocacy. For more information, go to convenience.org.

SIGMA represents a diverse membership of approximately 260 independent chain retailers and marketers of motor fuel.   While 67 percent are involved in gasoline retailing, 83 percent are involved in wholesaling, 56 percent transport product, 39 percent have bulk plant operations, and 20 percent operate terminals. Member retail outlets come in many forms including truckstops, traditional «gas stations,» convenience stores with gas pumps, cardlocks, and unattended public fueling locations.

Contact: Tiffany Wlazlowski, 703-739-8578

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