Cabot Saint Lucia Reports Sales Success And Debuts New Oceanfront Offerings As Development Progresses

The Caribbean’s Most «Breathtaking» Master-Planned Resort Community Releases Phase Two of Real Estate Following Strong Launch and High Demand

TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cabot, the developer and operator of master-planned golf resort communities, announces the release of new real…

The Caribbean’s Most «Breathtaking» Master-Planned Resort Community Releases Phase Two of Real Estate Following Strong Launch and High Demand

TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cabot, the developer and operator of master-planned golf resort communities, announces the release of new real estate at Cabot Saint Lucia, nestled along the Saint Lucian hillside with striking views of the Caribbean Sea. After quietly launching its first phase of real estate in late 2020, land sales have exceeded $50 million. The second resort from the acclaimed Cabot brand is located on Point Hardy, a spectacular 375-acre peninsula at the northern tip of Saint Lucia. Situated along 1.5 miles of breathtaking coastline, the development will include a residential community with world-class amenities and a boutique resort anchored by a magnificent Coore & Crenshaw-designed golf course.

«The challenges of the past several months have made our vision for Cabot Saint Lucia more relevant than ever,» said Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO and Co-founder of Cabot. «Our goal is to create a beautiful place for families to enjoy amid the incredible natural surroundings of Saint Lucia. We’re humbled by the overwhelming response to date and look forward to launching new real estate that meets the evolving needs of buyers today, including our first built product.»

Families seeking multi-generational homes in easy-to-access locales with bountiful outdoor spaces have fueled sales at Cabot Saint Lucia. Phase One lots sold at an average price point of over $2.1 million, with buyers coming predominantly from the U.S. and Canada. Tours have taken place both virtually and on property in Saint Lucia, following government-mandated safety protocols. In the face of travel restrictions, many people have bought site unseen, a testament to the excitement for the development.

Phase Two real estate is now available for sale, including an exclusive offering of premium lots with endless views of the sparkling turquoise sea and highly anticipated, beautifully-crafted townhomes perched on one of the site’s highest points. The landscape features tropical hillsides, sweeping meadows and coastal promontories along with striking elevation changes. Pricing for Phase Two ranges from $2 to $11 million.

The award-winning architect, Richard Hywel Evans of Studio RHE, is leading the design process. Design development of the residences includes planning for the possibilities of each day in paradise, from morning swims to family lunches and evenings under the stars. Sustainable materials have been carefully selected for a naturally modern design that enables the best of indoor-outdoor living so owners can seamlessly enjoy the idyllic Caribbean environment year-round.

Renowned golf course architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw have been meticulous in design efforts for their first Caribbean golf course as they progress construction of Cabot Point, which is set to open in 2022. The team has completed shaping of more than half of the golf course and driving range. Special attention has been placed on preserving the local habitat by replanting existing cacti and native grasses.

«I have never been more excited about Cabot Saint Lucia,» said Bill Coore, Co-principal of Coore & Crenshaw. «Our primary goal is to ensure the playability and enjoyment aspects of the golf course complement the spectacular visuals of the site, where nine holes play along the ocean.  Seeing the creative work, construction and design coming together has been a ‘watershed moment’ for me, moving from potential to reality.»

Residents and guests will have exclusive access to world-class amenities and experiences curated specifically for the destination. Along with the show-stopping Coore & Crenshaw course, plans include boutique retail shops, multiple dining venues, comfort stations and a Cabot Spa. Outdoor activities will complete the experience with a full-service beach club, sports facility, including a state-of-the-art fitness center and tennis courts, and excursions with the Cabot Saint Lucia Explorers Team. 

Saint Lucia is open to visitors from all countries and continues to be a model for its responsible approach to managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The country was among the first in the Caribbean to reopen in 2020 and has maintained balanced travel protocols in order to keep the local community safe while also supporting the tourism industry.

About Cabot Saint Lucia:
As the second resort from the acclaimed developers of Cabot Cape Breton, Cabot Saint Lucia will offer a brand-new golf club, boutique resort and residential community located on a spectacular 375-acre peninsula in Saint Lucia. The property will feature a magnificent Coore & Crenshaw-designed 18-hole golf course and a stunning collection of residences ranging from hillside townhomes to expansive single-family homes and customizable beachfront lots. Cabot Saint Lucia broke ground on phase one of development in the summer of 2019. The Cabot Point golf course is set to open in 2022. For more information, visit www.cabotsaintlucia.com.

About Cabot:
Cabot is the developer and operator of a diverse collection of residential, resort, golf club and master-planned communities. The portfolio includes the award-winning Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, the Cabot Saint Lucia resort community in development on the northern tip of Saint Lucia and newly launched Cabot Revelstoke in British Columbia. Cabot continues to build upon a legacy of excellence in golf, luxury residential offerings and boutique resort lifestyle across each unique property, where owners and guests have exclusive access to destination specific experiences and an unparalleled quality of service. For more information, visit www.cabotlinks.com.

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Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, selects Orion Labs as its voice-first multimodal collaboration platform

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Orion Labs, Inc., the leading voice-first, intelligent collaboration platform that empowers deskless workers, today announced Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has selected Orion’s collaboration platform to enhance team…

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Orion Labs, Inc., the leading voice-first, intelligent collaboration platform that empowers deskless workers, today announced Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has selected Orion’s collaboration platform to enhance team communication, improve productivity, and support worker safety for its housekeeping, security, engineering, spa, grounds, transportation, and front desk teams. The hotel is a Fairmont managed hotel.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has over 75 resorts globally, including iconic hotels like The Plaza in New York, The Savoy in London, and The Fairmont Palm in Dubai. Each hotel offers an unrivaled, luxurious experience founded in exceptional and engaging service. Fairmont is owned by the ACCOR Group, a Paris-based digital innovator in the travel and lifestyle industry with more than 5,000 hotels, resorts, and residences, as well as over 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.

Hamilton Princess sought an alternative to radios to better support staff collaboration resort-wide. The resort considered PTT app vendors during their selection process but ultimately selected Orion because it was the only enterprise solution that offered an intelligent collaboration platform built to support resort staff’s ability to provide the highest level of safety, care, and comfort to guests in dynamic environments.

«During the COVID-19 pandemic, we took a step back to evaluate technology that can help us better serve our customers,» said Jason Parfitt, Systems Manager at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. «Orion’s easy-to-use, all-in-one platform supports cross-departmental communication, operational control, and dynamic and urgent situation management, making it the ideal solution to modernize our collaboration technology.»

Orion’s web dispatch console centralizes visibility, management, and decision-making to simplify cross-departmental coordination and enhance productivity across the Hamilton Princess property. The Orion app also enables staff to now instantly communicate 1:1, in groups, or with All-Call workflows.

«Many resorts still rely on out-of-date radios that create a barrier to increasing the productivity and safety of employees and improving customer engagement and satisfaction,» said Greg Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Orion. «Orion’s intelligent collaboration platform is the ideal system to transform Hamilton Princess’s team communications and operations and support their digitalization journey. I am pleased to welcome Hamilton Princess as Orion’s newest hospitality customer.»

Orion’s intelligent platform offers emergency and panic alerts together with advanced location services that greatly enhance the safety of the resort’s distributed workforce by identifying emergency situations and automatically starting workflows that alert security and management. Advanced location services show management the exact floor and room location of staff in real-time, allowing managers to deploy resources to team members in duress.

About Orion Labs, Inc.

Orion is the leading voice-first, intelligent platform that empowers deskless workers by enabling real-time team collaboration, process automation, location mapping, and access to enterprise systems to improve workforce productivity, safety and compliance, and customer engagement.

Orion holds 26 patents that support its award-winning solutions and has been named an IDC Innovator. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by leading investors. For more information, visit http://www.orionlabs.io.

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Dealertrack DMS Fully Integrated Solutions Help Dealerships Optimize Operations

DRAPER, Utah, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dealertrack DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based technology solutions for car dealerships, announces new integrations geared toward helping dealerships achieve higher efficiency and productivity in today’s digital-first environment at the Cox Automotive Experience and NADA 2021. 2020 proved to be a year of significant change in which dealerships had to pivot to meet evolving expectations of service customers, buyers and team members. This transformation…

DRAPER, Utah, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dealertrack DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based technology solutions for car dealerships, announces new integrations geared toward helping dealerships achieve higher efficiency and productivity in today’s digital-first environment at the Cox Automotive Experience and NADA 2021. 2020 proved to be a year of significant change in which dealerships had to pivot to meet evolving expectations of service customers, buyers and team members. This transformation also required retailers to address the operational complexities of the day —approximately 75% of franchise dealerships were switching to digital sales operations according to the Cox Automotive Sentiment Survey— and this doesn’t appear to be slowing down in 2021.

«In these uncertain times, dealerships are more dependent on digital solutions than ever. The need to optimize their technology integrations to prepare for the future, eliminate inefficiencies and ensure their teams have the support they need is at an all-time high,» said Tracy Fred, vice president of operations for Cox Automotive brands VinSolutions, Xtime and Dealertrack DMS.

«Today, the average dealership uses approximately seven software integrations simply to complete a sale. The new Dealertrack DMS integrations bring more processes together, adding ease and efficiency to ensure auto retailers can save time and money which translates to better customer service and happier employees.»

New Dealertrack DMS integrations and solutions build on its longstanding commitment to put dealers at the center of every business decision and innovation. Dealertrack DMS is focused on deep integrations that continue to add ease and efficiency to operations while boosting satisfaction where it counts most for dealerships in 2021 and adding profitability across critical cash flow areas, including:   

  • Digitized AR Statements:  Dealertrack DMS provides retailers with a simpler, quicker, and less costly way to notify customers and vendors of outstanding AR balances. By digitizing AR statements, dealerships can more easily share with customers through email and bulk print statements, as well as utilize modern templates with the ability to add a color logo.
  • Modern Warranty Claims: Dealerships can submit, track, and audit all warranty claims in a single screen featuring all the tools needed to help optimize the customer’s experience. Through providing a centralized information hub, Dealertack DMS assists dealerships by increasing accuracy and visibility, streamlining user experience and workflow, and working to integrate with additional Cox Automotive solutions.  
  • Integrated Payroll and HR Management: Through this solution, dealerships gain complete control of the entire employee lifecycle through easy-to-use tools that leverage exclusive integrations to make Integrated Payroll and HR Management a breeze. By bringing together otherwise disconnected or stand-alone solutions into a single service, dealerships with Dealertrack DMS can help eliminate frustration and inefficiencies within the payroll and HR management processes, thereby improving retention and reducing employee turnover. Learn more by reading A Dealer Principal’s Guide to Hiring and Retaining Talent.

«As a centralized accounting office for multiple dealerships, we rely on fast, easy information from the outlying departments to produce payroll,» said Neal Jackson, controller at Lawley Automotive Group in Sierra Vista, Arizona. «I’ve been doing this since 1993, so whenever there are new solutions like Integrated Payroll, powered by Netchex, I’m eager to give it a try. Pretty much anything I put into Netchex, data-wise, I can get out through a report. With Netchex, I no longer need to do manual time-consuming tasks. It is a huge time saver for me.»

Dealertrack DMS will be highlighting how these new integrations provide dealers with the connectivity and efficiency to optimize operations at the upcoming virtual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) 2021 show. For information on all Cox Automotive’s 2021 new offerings, visit www.coxautoinc.com/experience.

About Dealertrack
Dealertrack provides industry-leading software solutions that give dealerships, lenders, and partners the confidence to thrive in an ever-changing automotive market. The company’s integrated suite of powerful easy-to-use products and services helps dealerships and their lending partners grow by increasing efficiency and improving decision-making. Dealertrack is part of the Cox Automotive family, a company that is transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars. Dealertrack—along with its unmatched network of dealership and lending partners—is improving the car buying experience by embracing the technologies that will shape the future of automotive retail. For more information about Dealertrack, visit www.dealertrack.com.

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company’s more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Clutch Technologies, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com

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Davidson Hotels & Resorts Refines Company Architecture, Rebrands as Davidson Hospitality Group

ATLANTA, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Premier hospitality management company Davidson Hotels & Resorts has refined its company architecture and rebranded as Davidson Hospitality Group. The following clearly defined operating verticals will now all reside under the new masterbrand, Davidson Hospitality Group:

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ATLANTA, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Premier hospitality management company Davidson Hotels & Resorts has refined its company architecture and rebranded as Davidson Hospitality Group. The following clearly defined operating verticals will now all reside under the new masterbrand, Davidson Hospitality Group:

  • Davidson Hotels: Davidson Hotels is the operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group focused on industry-leading heritage brands, including Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt. Over the decades, Davidson Hotels has built a trusted brand that values financial cunning and employs an owner’s mentality, while remaining true to heart for hospitality. Founded in experience and expertise, Davidson Hotels crafts a strong synergy between guest hospitality, personalized services, and management goals, positioning ownership partners for unparalleled success.
  • Davidson Resorts: Davidson Resorts features some of the world’s most respected and celebrated resort veterans that are native to the space and truly understand the nuances of the resort market, from managing complex revenue streams to the creation of recreational programming and the importance of F&B activations. With a focus on complex, high-touch assets, the portfolio is comprised of large-scale, seasonal properties with multiple food & beverage outlets, retail, leisure activities like golf, spa, ski, water sports and more.
  • Pivot: Pivot is the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group. With a deep-rooted passion for continuous innovation, Pivot offers exceptional service delivery, revenue generation, integrated marketing and financial responsibility. Constituted by some of the most accomplished leaders in lifestyle hospitality, Pivot caters to today’s independent, adventure-minded traveler through approachable design, locally-inspired food and beverage, intuitive, heartfelt service and authentic experiences at each of its properties.
  • Davidson Restaurant Group: Davidson Restaurant Group, the dedicated food and beverage operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group, is guided by industry-leading insights and demonstrated expertise to create extraordinary, unconventional food & beverage experiences while maintaining compelling profit margins. DRG is committed to providing partners with visionary design and concepting consultation, technology implementation, staffing, and overall food & beverage program development from start to finish. DRG also provides expertise in banquets and catering, offering thoughtful menu planning and customization for groups, meetings and events.

«This represents yet another exciting chapter in our 47-year journey,» said John Belden, Chairman & CEO, Davidson Hospitality Group. «We’ve been thoughtfully and strategically building toward this model over the past five years and felt we could provide property owners a way to leverage the scale and sophistication of the larger organization, while providing intensive, specialized skillsets within each operating division.  In doing so, we can continue to provide best-in-class management solutions, capable of delivering tremendous value for owners and partners while bolstering our position as the best place to work in hospitality. There is no other company in the industry today that purely provides such specialized services in the upper-upscale and luxury segments.»

Davidson Hospitality Group has unveiled a sophisticated visual identity to match its repositioning, including a new website and refreshed logos for the masterbrand and each individual operating vertical.

Davidson Hospitality Group was founded in 1974 under the name Flautt & Mann Properties. Throughout the 1980s, the company began to acquire and develop larger and more complex properties throughout the Southeast region. In 1991, the company changed its name to Davidson Hotel Company and set its sights on developing a nationwide presence, transforming into a highly-focused, full-service operator specializing in the upper-upscale to near-luxury segments. In 2011, Davidson changed its name again to Davidson Hotels & Resorts to accurately reflect its changing portfolio. In 2016, Davidson launched Pivot as its lifestyle division, in 2019, it launched Davidson Restaurant Group and in January 2021, the company launched Davidson Resorts.

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

About Davidson Hospitality Group
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company comprised of 61 existing hotels and resorts; more than 150 restaurants, bars and lounges; and nearly 1.5 million square feet of meeting space across the United States. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. For more information, visit www.davidsonhospitality.com. Follow us on Instagram: @davidsonhospitality and Twitter: @DavidsonHospGrp. Like us on Facebook: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. Connect with us on LinkedIn: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. #DavidsonHospitality

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Exro Update on Coil Driver for Electric Cars with Potencia

  • 100 Volt Coil Driver ready to ship to Potencia
  • Testing complete of Potencia electric motor integration with the 100 Volt Coil Driver
  • Potencia to provide performance validation results by early third quarter 2021

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Exro Technologies Inc. (TSXV: EXRO) (OTC: EXROF) (the «Company» or «Exro»), a leading clean technology company which has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries, is pleased to announce an…

  • 100 Volt Coil Driver ready to ship to Potencia
  • Testing complete of Potencia electric motor integration with the 100 Volt Coil Driver
  • Potencia to provide performance validation results by early third quarter 2021

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Exro Technologies Inc. (TSXV: EXRO) (OTC: EXROF) (the «Company» or «Exro»), a leading clean technology company which has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries, is pleased to announce an update on the Coil Driver for electric cars with Potencia Industrial, S.A. DE C.V. («Potencia»). 

The in-house testing of the Potencia motor integrated with the Exro 100 Volt Coil Driver is complete and is being packaged to ship this Friday. The testing was delayed prior to Christmas, but the team has worked hard to complete the integration and is looking forward to working alongside the Potencia team who will conduct rigorous testing to ensure operational validation in an electric car application.

Exro is looking forward to sharing the performance results as soon as they are completed in third quarter 2021 and continue to be very diligent on meeting major milestones for this collaboration.

«Despite the slight delay, we are delighted to get the Coil Driver over to Potencia now and can’t wait to see the results from their performance tests», said Sue Ozdemir, Chief Executive Officer of Exro. «I am proud of all the extra efforts from our engineering team to get this completed. Our collaboration with Potencia remains strong and we will continue to make this project deliverable a priority in the months ahead.»

About Exro Technologies Inc.

Exro is a clean technology company pioneering intelligent control solutions in power electronics to help solve the most challenging problems in electrification. Exro has developed a new class of control technology that expands the capabilities of electric motors, generators, and batteries. Exro enables the application to achieve more with less energy consumed.

Exro’s advanced motor control technology, the Coil Driver, expands the capabilities of powertrains by enabling two separate torque profiles within a given motor. A major advancement in the sector, dynamic motor configuration enables efficiency optimization for each operating mode resulting in reduction of energy consumption. The controller automatically selects the appropriate configuration in real time so that power and efficiency are intelligently optimized.

For more information visit our website at www.exro.com.

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New PPE Travel Kits Ensure Safety as Travelers Set Plans for 2021

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With effective Covid-19 vaccines now becoming available worldwide, travelers are once again planning trips in coming weeks and months.

GermFreeKits.com is offering a new PPE Travel Kit including a complete collection of top quality PPE and sanitizing materials to keep…

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With effective Covid-19 vaccines now becoming available worldwide, travelers are once again planning trips in coming weeks and months.

GermFreeKits.com is offering a new PPE Travel Kit including a complete collection of top quality PPE and sanitizing materials to keep individuals and families safe while traveling.

«This Travel Kit is packed with absolutely everything you need to stay safe and healthy while traveling anywhere in the world. We have these kits fully in stock and ready to ship,» said Felicia Di John of GermFreeKits.com.

Travel experts, airlines, hotel chains and other key players in the travel industry are predicting a sharp rise in travel in coming months. Millions of business travelers and consumers are eager to schedule trips that may have been on hold for a year or more.

This pent up demand is expected to explode travel activity as Covid vaccines become widely available all over the world. «We will see an increase in travel right away. But travel is really going to take off as Summer and warmer weather nears. We may see travel records broken as people enthusiastically get back to visiting family,» Di John said.

The Travel Kit has been designed to give travelers absolutely everything they need to avoid infection, increase confidence, and allow travelers to relax and fully enjoy their trip.

The kit includes: Mini UV Sanitizer Travel Wand Light, Disinfecting Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, Spray Sanitizers, Face Shield, Face Masks, KN95 Face Mask, Reusable Face Mask, Utensil Set, Shower Shoes, Disposable toothbrush, Towels and Washcloths, Super Soft Heavy Weight King Bed Sheets, Super Soft King Pillowcases, Remote Control Cover, Gloves, Facial Tissues, and Pen.

«You get everything you need to fly, stay in a hotel, do business, dine in restaurants, and stay with friends and family, all while remaining completely safe and secure, it’s easy to pack this in your luggage to take with you,» Di John pointed out.

See the complete Travel Kit now available for purchase at: https://www.germfreekits.com/collections/travel-kits/products/travel-kits.

Travelers are urged to order now while kits are in plentiful supply. They are selling quickly after being recommended by travel and health influencers. Kits make a popular gift for friends, family, and co-workers who may be traveling this year.

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GP Strategies Launches Automotive Advisory Board

COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global workforce transformation solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) today announced the formation of an Automotive Advisory Board to support its global automotive practice. The move brings together industry…

COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global workforce transformation solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) today announced the formation of an Automotive Advisory Board to support its global automotive practice. The move brings together industry thought leaders and experts to provide feedback and guidance on the company’s offerings, solutions, and service levels.

GP Strategies Automotive Advisory Board members include: 

  • Jeremy Anwyl, former CEO of Edmunds.com
  • John Alan Cooper, former Vice President of Aftersales for Ford Europe
  • Ernst H. Lieb, former President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA
  • Dr. Steffen Szameitat, former Director Strategy of the SEAT/Cupra brands of the Volkswagen Group
  • Dave Zuchowski, former CEO of Hyundai Motor America

The Automotive Advisory Board improves GP Strategies’ global competitive advantage and serves as a sounding board for business leaders on various subjects, including innovation, business development, and strategic opportunities. Board members will consult on brand positioning and new service products, advise on geographic expansion, and evaluate corporate development strategies.

«We’re proud to have assembled such an impressive team of industry leaders. They provide the voice and perspective of the customer, and have already contributed meaningfully to some new initiatives like our modern learning take on an Automotive Retail Academy and integrated product launch strategies designed for the pandemic age,» said Cathy Palochko, GP Strategies Senior Vice President and Global Automotive Industry Lead. «Across more than 50 years in the business, we’ve built a well-respected presence among automakers and their supporting vendors. The addition of the Automotive Advisory Board helps us reinforce that relevance and sustain it for years to come.»

Among the advisory board members is Jeremy Anwyl, perhaps best known for his 13 years spent leading Edmunds.com. He believes the automotive industry is at a critical inflection point. «Today’s automakers are building amazing vehicles, but that is no longer enough to ensure success.  Increasingly, consumers will be looking for integrated transportation solutions and success will require automakers to fundamentally rethink their business models,» Anwyl said. «GP is well positioned to help manufacturers tackle this critical transition, and I’m happy for the opportunity to contribute to their important work.»

John Cooper, board member and former Vice President of Aftersales for Ford Europe, said, «E-commerce in an omnichannel environment is a game changer for the automotive industry, particularly in aftersales; however, most automakers are not ready to take advantage. It’s an area I’m particularly focused on, and GP Strategies is leading the charge at a time when the need to change has never been more pressing.»

Another inaugural member of the GP Strategies Automotive Advisory Board, Ernst Lieb is a globally oriented business leader with operational and leadership experience from stints as President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Australia Pacific as well as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA. «I’ve dedicated my career to establishing cultures of success through operational excellence, and I think GP Strategies’ emphasis on workforce transformation positions them perfectly to help OEMs create innovative and market-leading strategies,» said Lieb.

Each board member brings a highly accomplished outlook to the table, and each uniquely complements one or more of GP Strategies’ areas of concentration. Steffen Szameitat, for example, noted, «The ongoing revolution in drivetrains and car software is vast and rapid. To make this transition happen, first top and middle management, then frontline workers need to understand the new technologies and the consequences for the customer. GP with its worldwide infrastructure and multi-industry perspective is a perfect partner to develop such learning ecosystems for European OEMs, importers and retail partners.»

Rounding out the Automotive Advisory Board, Dave Zuchowski comes with a wealth of expertise in digital retailing solutions. «The conventional automotive dealership model provides the greatest hotbed for potential disruption and workplace transformation in today’s business world,» said Zuchowski. «Given GP’s decades of experience in the field with dealers and in the boardroom with global sales organizations, the decision to join their advisory board was easy. I’m delighted to be part of such a top-notch team.»

«We’re working on several groundbreaking offerings in the automotive space for 2021,» added Palochko. «The welcome input and market-driven guidance from Dave, Ernst, Jeremy, John, and Steffen will only serve to strengthen those efforts. We’re excited to roll up our sleeves and start building what comes next.»

About GP Strategies
GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global workforce transformation provider of organizational and technical performance solutions. GP Strategies’ solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting, and business improvement services customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, automotive, financial services, technology, aerospace and defense industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information can be found at gpstrategies.com

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Connected Infrastructure for Electric Buses in North America and Europe – Total Market Value of Public ITS for Electric Buses Forecast to Grow at a CAGR of 37% to Reach €74 Million by 2024

DUBLIN, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Connected…

DUBLIN, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Connected Infrastructure for Electric Buses in North America and Europe – Market Forecast to 2024″ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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This report covers the latest trends and developments in the intelligent transportation system and charging station market for electric buses in public transport.

The total market value of public transport ITS for electric buses in Europe and North America is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 37% from €15.4 million in 2019 to reach €74.2 million by 2024. The analyst at the same time estimates that the charging station market value for electric buses in the two regions was €190 million in 2019. Growing at a CAGR of 15.6%, the market value is expected to reach €392 million in 2024.

Highlights from this report:

  • Insights from 30 new executive interviews with market leading companies.
  • New data on electric bus fleets in Europe and North America.
  • Comprehensive description of the electric bus ITS value chain and key applications.
  • Profiles of 21 aftermarket ITS solution and 12 EV charging hardware vendors.
  • Summary of 20 OEM propositions from electric bus brands.
  • Case studies of 9 electric bus initiatives.
  • In-depth analysis of market trends and key developments.
  • Market forecasts lasting until 2024.

This report answers the following questions:

  • What is the current state and size of the electric bus market?
  • Which are the leading providers of public transport ITS solutions for electric buses?
  • What offerings are available from vehicle OEMs?
  • What equipment and service offerings are available from EV charging station vendors?
  • What are the key drivers behind the adoption of electric buses?
  • How are the regulatory developments in Europe and North America affecting the electric bus industry?
  • How will the electric bus and public transport ITS industry evolve in the future?

Key Topics Covered:

1 Public transport in Europe and North America

1.1 Modal split of passenger transport
1.2 Bus fleets and public transport utilisation
1.3 Market shares for bus and coach OEMs
1.4 Electric vehicle types and electric bus fleet statistics
1.5 Organisation and contracting in public transport

2 ITS technologies and solutions
2.1 Public transport ITS infrastructure
2.2 Public transport management
2.3 Traveller management
2.4 Driver management
2.5 Vehicle management
2.6 Charging station management

3 Charging technologies and standards
3.1 Electric vehicle charging
3.2 Connector standards
3.3 Electric bus charging

4 Market forecasts and trends
4.1 Market analysis
4.2 Value chain analysis
4.3 Industry trends
4.3.1 Open architectures alter the ITS value chain
4.3.2 Connected charging stations a requirement for public transport operations
4.3.3 The future of opportunity charging remains uncertain
4.3.4 Major bus OEMs enter the electric bus market
4.3.5 Standards improving interoperability essential for the electric bus market
4.3.6 The electric bus market continues to grow amid the COVID-19 crisis

5 OEM products and strategies
5.1 Alexander Dennis (NFI Group)
5.2 Bluebus (Bollore Group)
5.3 BYD
5.4 CaetanoBus (Salvador Caetano Group)
5.5 CNH Industrial
5.6 Daimler
5.7 Ebusco
5.8Gillig
5.9Irizar e-mobility (Irizar Group)
5.10 MAN Truck & Bus
5.11 New Flyer (NFI Group)
5.12 Optare
5.13 Proterra
5.14 Rampini
5.15 Scania
5.16 Solaris Bus and Coach
5.17 Van Hool
5.18 VDL Bus and Coach (VDL Groep)
5.19 Volvo Group
5.20 Yutong Group

6 Aftermarket solution providers
6.1 Actia
6.2Allego
6.3 Amply Power
6.4Atron
6.5 Clever Devices
6.6 Consat Telematics
6.7 ENGIE Solutions
6.8 FARA (Ticketer)
6.9 GIRO
6.10 INIT
6.11 IVU
6.12 Optibus
6.13 Pilotfish (Voith)
6.14 PSI Transcom
6.15 Sagasystem
6.16 Telia Company
6.17 Traffilog
6.18 Trapeze Group
6.19 ViriCiti
6.20 Webfleet Solutions
6.21 ZF Openmatics

7 Charging station providers
7.1ABB
7.2 BTCPower (Innogy)
7.3 ChargePoint
7.4 Circontrol
7.5 Efacec
7.6 Ekoenergetyka
7.7 Heliox
7.8 IES Synergy
7.9 SBRS (Schaltbau Group)
7.10 Siemens
7.11 Tritium
7.12 XCharge

8 Case studies: Electric bus projects
8.1 Arriva
8.2 Berliner Verkehersbetriebe (BVG)
8.3 Keolis
8.4 Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA)
8.5 Nobina
8.6 Qbuzz
8.7 RATP Group
8.8 Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
8.9 Transdev

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500.com Limited to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results on February 8, 2021

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 500.com Limited (NYSE: WBAI) («500.com» or the «Company»), today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020 after the close of U.S. markets on Monday, February 8, 2021.

About 500.com Limited

500.com Limited (NYSE: WBAI) is an online sports lottery service provider in <span…

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 500.com Limited (NYSE: WBAI) («500.com» or the «Company»), today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020 after the close of U.S. markets on Monday, February 8, 2021.

About 500.com Limited

500.com Limited (NYSE: WBAI) is an online sports lottery service provider in China. The Company offers a comprehensive and integrated suite of online lottery services, information, user tools and virtual community venues to its users. Most recently, 500.com is actively developing its blockchain-related business.

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‘Quick Nick’ Tests Battista Prototype As hyper GT Development Accelerates

– Ex-Formula 1 and Formula E racer Nick Heidfeld brings his expertise to the test programme of the Battista pure-electric hyper GT

– Heidfeld joins Vehicle Development team at Nardò Technical Center in Italy for his debut Battista test, as engineers fine-tune its bespoke dynamics package

– Heidfeld said: «What really surprised me was how natural the Battista feels on the track. We are creating a hyper GT to be enjoyed at all speeds, yet here in Nardò the cornering control and speed…

– Ex-Formula 1 and Formula E racer Nick Heidfeld brings his expertise to the test programme of the Battista pure-electric hyper GT

– Heidfeld joins Vehicle Development team at Nardò Technical Center in Italy for his debut Battista test, as engineers fine-tune its bespoke dynamics package

– Heidfeld said: «What really surprised me was how natural the Battista feels on the track. We are creating a hyper GT to be enjoyed at all speeds, yet here in Nardò the cornering control and speed we achieved were exceptional.»

Track testing enables ongoing refinement and modification of elements including tailored chassis settings, aerodynamics package, torque vectoring and five selectable driving modes

– Watch Nick Heidfeld on his debut test of the Battista hyper GT prototype here: youtube.com/watch?v=jyY95MUhBa4

NARDÒ, Italy, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Legendary racer and Automobili Pininfarina Test and Development Driver Nick Heidfeld has taken the new Battista hyper GT on track for the first time as part of the ongoing prototype development at the Nardò Technical Center in Italy.

 

 

Heidfeld has played a key role in the development of Battista from the inception of the project. In 2019 he joined Automobili Pininfarina designers and engineers to provide ergonomics feedback on a physical – rather than virtual – prototype for the first time. Soon after, Nick was in the seat of an advanced dynamic simulator in Italy, with the brief to support dynamic set-up of the 1,900 PS, all-wheel drive electric hyper GT.

His unparalleled knowledge and more than 25 years of experience in high performance motorsport continue to support refinement of Battista’s bespoke chassis settings and software calibration, ahead of the hyper GT entering production in Italy in the summer of 2021.

Nick Heidfeld said: «It has been really special to experience the Battista on the track for the first time. With the prototype at an advanced stage of development, we are testing Battista with around 80 per cent of its potential power, the performance and acceleration is already beyond anything I could imagine.»

«What really surprised me was how natural the Battista feels on the track. We are creating a hyper GT to be enjoyed at all speeds, yet here in Nardò the cornering control and speed we achieved were exceptional. Minimal traction control and torque vectoring are active at this stage of prototype development, yet there is so much grip to exploit.»

«It was my first time driving on the Nardò handling circuit, so I spent some time looking at films of onboard laps online to familiarise myself with the layout. I quickly realised they would be of little use, because the acceleration of Battista is on another level to even the world’s fastest road cars.»

«To meet our aim of delivering a hyper GT, a car that can be enjoyed anywhere and in all conditions, we are developing Battista with two tyre combinations. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R is our preferred performance tyre and combined with lightweight ‘Impulso’ wheels it provides an outstanding combination of maximum grip and feel, a perfect fit for a race circuit.»

«I have to say, that very honestly, driving the Battista prototype far exceeded my expectations. It’s like nothing I have experienced ever before. I can’t wait to try the Battista away from the track, chasing corners on mountain roads.»

The Automobili Pininfarina Battista is the most powerful road-legal car ever designed and built in Italy. No more than 150 Battistas will be individually hand-crafted at the Pininfarina SpA atelier in Turin, Italy, with the first cars set to be delivered to clients later this year.

For more information, visit automobili-pininfarina.com/media-zone.

EDITOR’S NOTES

ABOUT AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA

Automobili Pininfarina is based in operational headquarters in Munich, Germany, with a team of experienced automotive executives from luxury and premium car brands. Designed, engineered and produced by hand in Italy, the Battista hyper GT and all future models will be sold and serviced in all major global markets under the brand name Pininfarina. The new company aims to be the most sustainable luxury car brand in the world.

The company is a 100 per cent Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd investment and has been named Automobili Pininfarina following the signing of a trademark licence agreement between Pininfarina S.p.A. and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Pininfarina S.p.A. will take an influential role in supporting design and production capacities based on their unique 90-year experience of producing many of the world’s most iconic cars.

ABOUT NICK HEIDFELD

Starting his motorsport career in 1994 by racing in the German Formula Ford race series, Nick Heidfeld (43) would go on to race in various competitions before making his debut in Formula 1 in 2000. After more than 10 years at the pinnacle of motorsport, he became the first driver to make the move across to the pinnacle of electrified motorsport, when he entered his first race in Formula E in 2014. With unrivalled expertise in developing and honing the characteristics of performance vehicles, Brand Ambassador Nick has been part of the Automobili Pininfarina Vehicle Development team since the beginning of the Battista programme and played a key role in simulation testing of the pure-electric hyper GT.

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Nick Heidfeld tests Battista prototype in Nardò

 

Battista prototype development accelerates in Nardò 1

 

Battista prototype development accelerates in Nardò 2

 

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