Stertil-Koni Incorporates Touchscreen Control Technology in Full Vertical Rise, Platform SKYLIFT

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that it has incorporated its advanced, full-color, touchscreen control console – known as the ebright Smart Control System – into the company’s highly acclaimed full vertical rise platform SKYLIFT.

In that way, the real-time operation and monitoring of the SKYLIFT is even easier – placing all critical information directly at the fingertips of the person who needs it most –…

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that it has incorporated its advanced, full-color, touchscreen control console – known as the ebright Smart Control System – into the company’s highly acclaimed full vertical rise platform SKYLIFT.

In that way, the real-time operation and monitoring of the SKYLIFT is even easier – placing all critical information directly at the fingertips of the person who needs it most – the busy technician on the shop floor.

First deployed on Stertil-Koni Mobile Column Lifts in 2015, and subsequently rolled out to the company’s inground scissor-style ECOLIFT and telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT in 2017, the enhanced ebright Smart Control System provides intuitive ease-of-use, maximum visual information about the entire lifting process – all in an elegant, notepad-style presentation.

The eBright Smart Control System offers:

  • A high resolution 7″ full-color touchscreen
  • User-friendly intuitive visual controls
  • Simultaneous control for standard and tandem SKYLIFT configurations
  • Diagnostic information about the SKYLIFT
  • Owner/user-configurable options, including choice of language
  • Presentation of all relevant information at a glance
  • Ability to operate while wearing gloves

In making today’s announcement, Stertil-Koni president, Dr. Jean DellAmore noted, «Stertil-Koni is dedicated to delivering the very best in heavy duty lifting systems that are dependable, durable, safe and intuitive to use. The inclusion of the eBright Control System on the SKYLIFT brings the very best in touchscreen controls, combined with real-time lift information, to even more heavy duty fleet maintenance shops across North America – and we are extremely proud to achieve this milestone for our customers.»

From a broader perspective, the Stertil-Koni SKYLIFT is recognized as a superior heavy duty platform lift that uniquely provides a «clear floor» concept for the user with a true, vertical rise. The product’s elegant design includes two independent runways, vertical lifting, no crossbeams, no overhang and no base frame – thus delivering free access to the vehicle from all sides. It also features an ultra-safe mechanical locking system as standard and an automatic safeguard against overloading or uncontrolled descent. SKYLIFT is available in a flush or surface mounted model.

About Stertil-Koni

Stertil-Koni – proud to be a Buy America company — is the market leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts, notably bus lifts and truck lifts, and proudly serves municipalities, state agencies, school bus fleets, major corporations, the U.S. Military and more. Stertil-Koni is distinguished by its extensive distributor network across the U.S. and Canada – delivering world-class engineering combined with dedicated local expertise. The breadth of Stertil-Koni’s products meets all ranges of lifting needs and includes Mobile Column Lifts, 2-post, 4-post, inground piston lifts, platform lifts, and its axle-engaging, inground, scissor lift configuration, ECOLIFT. The company’s innovative, inground telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT is available with an optional Continuous Recess system, ideal for low clearance vehicles. Stertil-Koni USA is headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland with production facilities in Europe, The Netherlands, and in Streator, IL.

Media Contact

Paul Feldman, Stertil-Koni, 410-643-9001, paul.feldman@stertil-koni.com

 

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Hyatt Launches The Great Relocate, Offering Fixed Price, Long-term Stays

Hyatt hotels across Europe, Middle East and Southwest Asia are now available to book for a minimum 29 days at a flat rate

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After a turbulent year of cancelled travel plans, 2021 can be the year it’s possible to tick ‘seeing more of the world’ off the bucket list. Hyatt…

Hyatt hotels across Europe, Middle East and Southwest Asia are now available to book for a minimum 29 days at a flat rate

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After a turbulent year of cancelled travel plans, 2021 can be the year it’s possible to tick ‘seeing more of the world’ off the bucket list. Hyatt Hotels has launched ‘The Great Relocate,’ a long-stay package to cater to the pent-up desire amongst consumers for travel and longer stays abroad.

The package provides guests, who can work remotely, with a unique way to see new parts of the world, while working and living in the comfort of a Hyatt hotel. The offer is open to World of Hyatt members, with stays eligible to contribute towards achieving elite member status.

More than 80%1 of employers are now said to be expanding offers to their employees to work remotely, after the last year proved many people can work effectively across different postcodes and time zones. This combination of a shift in work patterns and consumers’ pent-up desire for travel, after months of quarantines and travel restrictions, means there is an increasing demand for long stay-travel. 

The Great Relocate offers the change of scenery that so many who have been working from home crave, with spacious guestrooms and suites, refreshing pools, twice weekly housekeeping, private work areas, complimentary gym access, high-speed internet and IT concierge on hand, laundry services, airport or train station pickup and 25% off onsite dining*, working remotely can be a breeze. When combined with Hyatt’s highest standards of cleanliness, to ensure the health and wellbeing of guests, all stays are as relaxing and seamless as possible.

«We know there is a strong desire for consumers to travel this year, after many plans were put on hold in 2020,» said Geneviève Materne, Senior Vice President, Commercial Services Europe, Middle East, Southwest Asia. «The pandemic has been a major catalyst for the increase in the ‘work from anywhere’ trend and we know it has accelerated significant shifts in the way we live, work and play. That is why we’ve created The Great Relocate.»

The Great Relocate is perfect for guests who are looking to swap their spare room for working poolside, trade standing lunches for lunches in rooftop restaurants and cosy cafes, sneaking a pamper session in after a morning meeting, or going for an afternoon swim with their family before dinner.

Geneviève went on to say, «This is the perfect offer for all the Digital Nomads out there and for those, who define luxury as not being tied to one place. We are making it more affordable than ever to take a long stay in one of our hotels, for a similar amount you would pay for the average city-centre rent. We look forward to welcoming guests, whether they want to relocate on their own, bring their partner, their family or even their pet!»

The offer is valid across Hyatt hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia, for a minimum of 29 days up until 31 December 2021, when you book by 3 December.** To take advantage of the package, guests should sign up to World of Hyatt before booking. 

To learn more, book an escape or check Terms and Conditions, visit https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/offers/work-from-hyatt/the-great-relocate.html

* Benefits are subject to time restrictions and availability at participating hotels. Discount could exclude specialty restaurants, room service, alcohol, or venues operated by third-party vendors.

** Terms and conditions apply

The term «Hyatt» is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About World of Hyatt

World of Hyatt is Hyatt’s award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in the Park Hyatt®Miraval®Grand Hyatt®Alila®Andaz®The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®Destination®, Hyatt Regency®Hyatt®Hyatt Ziva™Hyatt Zilara™Thompson Hotels®Hyatt Centric®Joie de Vivre®Hyatt House®Hyatt Place®UrCove and Hyatt Residence Club® brands on a global scale. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can enjoy personalised care and access to distinct benefits including Guest of Honor, confirmed suite upgrades at time of booking, diverse wellbeing offerings, mobile key and exclusive member rates. With more than 22 million members, World of Hyatt offers a variety of ways to earn and redeem points for hotel stays, dining and spa services, wellbeing focused experiences through the FIND platform, offerings through Hyatt’s wellbeing brands Exhale and Miraval; as well as the benefits of Hyatt’s strategic loyalty collaborations with American Airlines AAdvantage®, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, Lindblad Expeditions and MGM Resorts International. Travelers can enroll for free at world.hyatt.com, download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with Hyatt on FacebookInstagram and Twitter.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company offering 20 premier brands. As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s portfolio included more than 950 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 67 countries across six continents. The Company’s purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company’s subsidiaries develop, own, lease, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, Joie de Vivre®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, tommie™, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

1 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2020

Hyatt Launches The Great Relocate, Offering Fixed Price, Long-term Stays

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After a turbulent year of cancelled travel plans, 2021 can be the year it’s possible to tick ‘seeing more of the world’ off the bucket list. Hyatt Hotels has launched ‘The Great Relocate,’ a long-stay package to cater to the pent-up desire amongst consumers for travel and longer stays abroad.

The package provides guests, who can work remotely, with a unique way to see new…

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After a turbulent year of cancelled travel plans, 2021 can be the year it’s possible to tick ‘seeing more of the world’ off the bucket list. Hyatt Hotels has launched ‘The Great Relocate,’ a long-stay package to cater to the pent-up desire amongst consumers for travel and longer stays abroad.

The package provides guests, who can work remotely, with a unique way to see new parts of the world, while working and living in the comfort of a Hyatt hotel. The offer is open to World of Hyatt members, with stays eligible to contribute towards achieving elite member status.

More than 80%1 of employers are now said to be expanding offers to their employees to work remotely, after the last year proved many people can work effectively across different postcodes and time zones. This combination of a shift in work patterns and consumers’ pent-up desire for travel, after months of quarantines and travel restrictions, means there is an increasing demand for long stay-travel. 

The Great Relocate offers the change of scenery that so many who have been working from home crave, with spacious guestrooms and suites, refreshing pools, twice weekly housekeeping, private work areas, complimentary gym access, high-speed internet and IT concierge on hand, laundry services, airport or train station pickup and 25% off onsite dining*, working remotely can be a breeze. When combined with Hyatt’s highest standards of cleanliness, to ensure the health and wellbeing of guests, all stays are as relaxing and seamless as possible.

«We know there is a strong desire for consumers to travel this year, after many plans were put on hold in 2020,» said Geneviève Materne, Senior Vice President, Commercial Services Europe, Middle East, Southwest Asia. «The pandemic has been a major catalyst for the increase in the ‘work from anywhere’ trend and we know it has accelerated significant shifts in the way we live, work and play. That is why we’ve created The Great Relocate.»

The Great Relocate is perfect for guests who are looking to swap their spare room for working poolside, trade standing lunches for lunches in rooftop restaurants and cosy cafes, sneaking a pamper session in after a morning meeting, or going for an afternoon swim with their family before dinner.

Geneviève went on to say, «This is the perfect offer for all the Digital Nomads out there and for those, who define luxury as not being tied to one place. We are making it more affordable than ever to take a long stay in one of our hotels, for a similar amount you would pay for the average city-centre rent. We look forward to welcoming guests, whether they want to relocate on their own, bring their partner, their family or even their pet!»

The offer is valid across Hyatt hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia, for a minimum of 29 days up until 31 December 2021, when you book by 3 December.** To take advantage of the package, guests should sign up to World of Hyatt before booking. 

To learn more, book an escape or check Terms and Conditions, visit https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/offers/work-from-hyatt/the-great-relocate.html

* Benefits are subject to time restrictions and availability at participating hotels. Discount could exclude specialty restaurants, room service, alcohol, or venues operated by third-party vendors.

** Terms and conditions apply

The term «Hyatt» is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About World of Hyatt

World of Hyatt is Hyatt’s award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in the Park Hyatt®Miraval®Grand Hyatt®Alila®Andaz®The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®Destination®, Hyatt Regency®Hyatt®Hyatt Ziva™Hyatt Zilara™Thompson Hotels®Hyatt Centric®Joie de Vivre®Hyatt House®Hyatt Place®UrCove and Hyatt Residence Club® brands on a global scale. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can enjoy personalised care and access to distinct benefits including Guest of Honor, confirmed suite upgrades at time of booking, diverse wellbeing offerings, mobile key and exclusive member rates. With more than 22 million members, World of Hyatt offers a variety of ways to earn and redeem points for hotel stays, dining and spa services, wellbeing focused experiences through the FIND platform, offerings through Hyatt’s wellbeing brands Exhale and Miraval; as well as the benefits of Hyatt’s strategic loyalty collaborations with American Airlines AAdvantage®, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, Lindblad Expeditions and MGM Resorts International. Travelers can enroll for free at world.hyatt.com, download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with Hyatt on FacebookInstagram and Twitter.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company offering 20 premier brands. As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s portfolio included more than 950 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 67 countries across six continents. The Company’s purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company’s subsidiaries develop, own, lease, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, Joie de Vivre®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, tommie™, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

1 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2020

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Corra Group Offers Motor Vehicle Driving Records to Trucking and Transportation Companies in Need of Replacement Drivers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Corra Group is working with trucking and transportation companies around the country to provide Motor Vehicle Driving Records to employers in need of replacement drivers. According to a recent article in <a target="_blank"…

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Corra Group is working with trucking and transportation companies around the country to provide Motor Vehicle Driving Records to employers in need of replacement drivers. According to a recent article in JOC.com, entitled US Truck Driver Shortfall Steeper Than Expected, there are approximate 150 thousand or 4.4 percent fewer drivers since July of 2020. Much of it, the article reports, is due to the crippling economic effects of recession brought on by COVID-19.

The El Segundo, California headquartered background screening company understands there is a pressing need to get as many truckers on the road as possible in order to restore supply chains and to deliver vital goods and materials to businesses and consumers, partly as a result of escalated online ordering, which according to an article in Digital Commerce 360 has grown last year by some 44 percent.

«No doubt, there is a critical shortage of drivers,» said Corra Group Co-Founder, Gordon Basichis. «Between digital or online shopping and economic attrition, our clients tell me that they are desperate to find more truck drivers. Some clients are looking for Department of Transportation compliant commercial drivers and some are looking for drivers who can handle the lighter vehicles, the delivery trucks and such.

«Corra Group works with trucking firms to get them Motor Vehicle Driving Records, or MVRS, in approximately sixty seconds, in most states,» said Basichis. «In addition, for those who need a variety of background checks, Corra Group can offer DOT compliant employment verifications, as well as PSP Driver Safety Reports, and criminal records searches.»

Basichis noted that with Corra Group there are no sign up and no monthly fees. He offered that Corra Group can offer driving records and comprehensive background checks in every state in the union, plus much of Canada and Puerto Rico.

«We are some time away from the proliferation of autonomous trucks,» said Basichis. «That is our future, but for now it seems a more distant part of our future, and when it does come to pass it would probably roll out in stages. Meanwhile, we need truck drivers. In normal times, they are essential. In critical times they are part of the life’s blood of this nation.»

Summary: Corra Group is a full service employment screening company that offers the full range of DOT compliant services to the trucking and transportation industry. Check us out at http://www.corragroup.com

Media Contact

Gordon Basichis, Corra Group, 3105249800, gordonb@corragroup.com

 

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Duncan Little Theatre to offer two brilliant shows this winter in Duncan

DUNCAN, Okla., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Duncan Little Theatre will bring not one, but two different shows to Duncan this season with «Little Footsteps» and «The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!»

Join Duncan Little Theatre the weekend after Valentine’s Day as they kick off their 2021 season with «Little Footsteps,» a heartwarming story of a young couple becoming parents for the first time. This production will be held at the Duncan Moose Lodge,…

DUNCAN, Okla., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Duncan Little Theatre will bring not one, but two different shows to Duncan this season with «Little Footsteps» and «The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!»

Join Duncan Little Theatre the weekend after Valentine’s Day as they kick off their 2021 season with «Little Footsteps,» a heartwarming story of a young couple becoming parents for the first time. This production will be held at the Duncan Moose Lodge, located at 1712 W Seminole Rd in Duncan on February 19th and 20th at 7:30 PM. Enjoy the story of Ben and Joanie, in their mid-thirties and married eight years, are an upwardly mobile «Yuppie» couple about to become parents for the first time. Ben (who is Jewish) works in television, Joanie (a quintessential WASP) is a would-be artist. As the play begins they are redecorating the dining room of their Manhattan apartment for use as a nursery, an activity which both underscores the impending changes in their lives and reinforces Ben’s uneasiness about it. The scene is filled with funny lines as Ben tries to make light of his misgivings, but his fears lead inevitably to dispute and, by the end of Act One, Ben has departed and Joanie suddenly finds herself a single parent-to-be. In Act Two, which takes place several months later, a christening party is in progress attended by Joanie’s parents, Charlotte and Gil, an affluent older couple who are not hesitant to point out that they never much cared for Ben in the first place. As for Ben, having avoided the formal christening, he now sneaks in through the nursery window determined (in a gesture towards his own religious background) to intone a few Jewish prayers over his newborn son—which, when the others suddenly return, leads both to a series of wildly funny misunderstandings, and also, in the end, a tenuous reconciliation and a commitment, by both Ben and Joanie, to try to grow up before their offspring does. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors, and military personnel.

The very next weekend, Duncan Little Theatre will also present «The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!» Performances will be held February 26-28 and March 5-6 at the Palace Theater, located at 926 W Main St. Watch the story unfold as an eclectic group of sixth-graders arrive at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons. Sweet and shy Olive brings only her best friend (the dictionary) with her to the bee; bold and hyper allergic speller William Barfee uses his «magic foot» to propel him to greatness; former champion Chip is struggling with his burgeoning puberty; easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’s smart enough to be a challenger; overachiever Marcy is disappointed by her consistent success; and politically aware Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre only wants to impress her dads. In hilarious, touching, and catchy songs, each speller reveals his/her hopes, struggles, and passions as they make their way through the competition. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students, seniors, and military personnel.

Tickets may be purchased online at https://buy.tututix.com/dlt or purchased at the door. Seats will be socially distanced and masks will be required inside the venue.

For large group ticket sales or for more information, please contact Duncan Little Theatre at 580-252-8331.

Media Contact

Teri Knox, Duncan Convention & Visitors Bureau, 5802522900, tourism@simmonscenter.com

 

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Fleet electrification set to accelerate the decarbonization agenda with significant upside for the fastest movers

Evolution in transport at inflection point, promising huge environmental benefits

Industry players optimistic about collaborating to turn eMobility into a commercial reality

Transitioning fleet first will accelerate the electrification and decarbonization agendas 

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There is huge momentum behind the electrification of transport and while the environmental benefits are clear, there are also significant commercial rewards for the fastest movers…

Evolution in transport at inflection point, promising huge environmental benefits

Industry players optimistic about collaborating to turn eMobility into a commercial reality

Transitioning fleet first will accelerate the electrification and decarbonization agendas 

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There is huge momentum behind the electrification of transport and while the environmental benefits are clear, there are also significant commercial rewards for the fastest movers in the evolving electric mobility (eMobility) ecosystem. A new study from EY and Eurelectric, Accelerating fleet electrification in Europe: When does reinventing the wheel make perfect sense?, concludes that fleet electrification should lead the way and will make the biggest and fastest contribution to the decarbonization of road transport.

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The study includes analysis from discussions with industry leaders across automotive, utility, oil and gas, battery manufacture, fleet management, leasing and charging infrastructure businesses. It collates insights and opinions, identifying key value pools and actions to accelerate and build out eMobility solutions at scale.

Serge Colle, EY Global Power & Utilities Leader, says:

«Electrifying transport is critical for Europe to meet its tough emissions targets and create a decarbonized future. Transitioning fleet first will pave the way and generate new commercial opportunities, including vehicle-to-grid and electric vehicle charging solutions among others. In order to achieve this, a fleet-centric approach is needed across both government and industry, which aims to remove barriers in areas including common standards and investment. Winning customers’ hearts and minds through a greater choice of vehicles and a seamless charging experience is also essential. However, no one sector can drive the transition alone – collaboration between all players in the eMobility ecosystem is critical to achieve success.»

eMobility nears inflection point

Regulatory pressure has increased for road vehicles, with new carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions standards for automakers coming into effect across Europe. Meanwhile COVID-19 economic recovery packages largely focus on carbon-neutral and renewable energy solutions, that together have favored the shift to eMobility.

According to the study, in the 11 months to November 2020, a landmark one million vehicle sales in Europe were either pure electric or hybrid models – accounting for one in every 10 passenger cars sold. This is a significant turning point in moving toward achieving 30%–40% electric vehicle (EV) sales volume by 2030, putting Europe’s carbon-reduction targets within reach.

Kristian Ruby, Eurelectric Secretary General, says:

«We stand right at the knee of an exponential curve. In the next several years we will experience a turbo evolution in the transport sector. The study shows that electrifying vehicle fleets can create massive benefits both for fleet owners and society at large. Aligning the policy ambitions and commercial opportunities is therefore a must. Targeted policies to push additional demand for electric vehichles as well as a smart strategy for charging infrastructure roll-out will be critical to success.»

The need for speed

How soon countries decarbonize will determine climate, health and environmental outcomes for decades to come. According to the study, transport emissions have been rising for the last 3 years, and a 65% reduction, or 10% year-on-year saving, is needed to achieve Europe’s targeted 55% reduction, compared with 1990 levels.

The study identifies that in order to achieve this ambition, accelerating the transition to fleet electrification is essential. To enable this, policy goals need to align with commercial opportunities around cohesive regulation; new funding models for public and private charging infrastructure; a fresh focus on the end-to-end supply chain; improving consumer confidence by boosting physical infrastructure; and a seamless digital interface from vehicle to grid.  

The fleet sector must electrify first

Europe’s fleet sector, though relatively small at 63m vehicles (20% of Europe’s total vehicle parc), is disproportionately damaging to the environment according to the study. It accounts for more than 40% of total km traveled and half of total emissions from road transport in Europe. In addition, the lessons learned from accelerating fleet electrification such as the development of sustainable business models that support charging infrastructure investment and integration of smart charging capability, will enable the wider secondary and passenger vehicle market to transition quicker. It therefore makes for the biggest and most impactful test case.

  • The study highlights four key drivers that will support a fleet first transition:Fleets will have to switch to alternative vehicle types over time as CO2 emissions standards restrict non-EV sales.
  • Polluting fleet vehicles are banned from more than 300 major European cities and towns that operate low-emission zones. The alternative is to pay a penalty or switch to EVs.
  • Fleet vehicles tend to travel regular routes and cover a fairly consistent daily distance. They have fixed destinations and stopovers, which can be combined with charging.
  • The total cost of ownership of EVs is fast reaching par with internal combustion engine vehicles. Incentives and grants can bridge the gap, while reduced servicing and maintenance, as well as significant fuel savings, make the economic case for fleet electrification.

An emerging eMobility ecosystem

As with other sectors in transformation, a supporting ecosystem has begun to develop to accelerate the eMobility transition. It includes innovative customer solutions and value-added propositions to propel eMobility into mainstream adoption. For example, energy providers are already forming partnerships with charge point operators and leasing companies, and automakers are teaming-up with utilities and setting up their own captive leasing businesses.

Combinations of new and established players are working collaboratively to earn customers’ trust and enhance their overall experience of eMobility. The study states that significant gains are possible for the earliest adopters.The study also identifies opportunities within the eMobility ecosystem, including network management; EV power and charging solutions; fleet management; vehicle and battery management; battery end-of-life solutions; financing; and data management.

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Fleet electrification set to accelerate the decarbonization agenda with significant upside for the fastest movers

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There is huge momentum behind the electrification of transport and while the environmental benefits are clear, there are also significant commercial rewards for the fastest movers in the evolving electric mobility (eMobility) ecosystem. A new study from EY and Eurelectric, <a target="_blank"…

LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There is huge momentum behind the electrification of transport and while the environmental benefits are clear, there are also significant commercial rewards for the fastest movers in the evolving electric mobility (eMobility) ecosystem. A new study from EY and Eurelectric, Accelerating fleet electrification in Europe: When does reinventing the wheel make perfect sense?, concludes that fleet electrification should lead the way and will make the biggest and fastest contribution to the decarbonization of road transport.

The study includes analysis from discussions with industry leaders across automotive, utility, oil and gas, battery manufacture, fleet management, leasing and charging infrastructure businesses. It collates insights and opinions, identifying key value pools and actions to accelerate and build out eMobility solutions at scale.

Serge Colle, EY Global Power & Utilities Leader, says:

«Electrifying transport is critical for Europe to meet its tough emissions targets and create a decarbonized future. Transitioning fleet first will pave the way and generate new commercial opportunities, including vehicle-to-grid and electric vehicle charging solutions among others. In order to achieve this, a fleet-centric approach is needed across both government and industry, which aims to remove barriers in areas including common standards and investment. Winning customers’ hearts and minds through a greater choice of vehicles and a seamless charging experience is also essential. However, no one sector can drive the transition alone – collaboration between all players in the eMobility ecosystem is critical to achieve success.»

eMobility nears inflection point

Regulatory pressure has increased for road vehicles, with new carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions standards for automakers coming into effect across Europe. Meanwhile COVID-19 economic recovery packages largely focus on carbon-neutral and renewable energy solutions, that together have favored the shift to eMobility.

According to the study, in the 11 months to November 2020, a landmark one million vehicle sales in Europe were either pure electric or hybrid models – accounting for one in every 10 passenger cars sold. This is a significant turning point in moving toward achieving 30%–40% electric vehicle (EV) sales volume by 2030, putting Europe’s carbon-reduction targets within reach.

Kristian Ruby, Eurelectric Secretary General, says:

«We stand right at the knee of an exponential curve. In the next several years we will experience a turbo evolution in the transport sector. The study shows that electrifying vehicle fleets can create massive benefits both for fleet owners and society at large. Aligning the policy ambitions and commercial opportunities is therefore a must. Targeted policies to push additional demand for electric vehichles as well as a smart strategy for charging infrastructure roll-out will be critical to success.»

The need for speed

How soon countries decarbonize will determine climate, health and environmental outcomes for decades to come. According to the study, transport emissions have been rising for the last 3 years, and a 65% reduction, or 10% year-on-year saving, is needed to achieve Europe’s targeted 55% reduction, compared with 1990 levels.

The study identifies that in order to achieve this ambition, accelerating the transition to fleet electrification is essential. To enable this, policy goals need to align with commercial opportunities around cohesive regulation; new funding models for public and private charging infrastructure; a fresh focus on the end-to-end supply chain; improving consumer confidence by boosting physical infrastructure; and a seamless digital interface from vehicle to grid.  

The fleet sector must electrify first

Europe’s fleet sector, though relatively small at 63m vehicles (20% of Europe’s total vehicle parc), is disproportionately damaging to the environment according to the study. It accounts for more than 40% of total km traveled and half of total emissions from road transport in Europe. In addition, the lessons learned from accelerating fleet electrification such as the development of sustainable business models that support charging infrastructure investment and integration of smart charging capability, will enable the wider secondary and passenger vehicle market to transition quicker. It therefore makes for the biggest and most impactful test case.

  • The study highlights four key drivers that will support a fleet first transition:Fleets will have to switch to alternative vehicle types over time as CO2 emissions standards restrict non-EV sales.
  • Polluting fleet vehicles are banned from more than 300 major European cities and towns that operate low-emission zones. The alternative is to pay a penalty or switch to EVs.
  • Fleet vehicles tend to travel regular routes and cover a fairly consistent daily distance. They have fixed destinations and stopovers, which can be combined with charging.
  • The total cost of ownership of EVs is fast reaching par with internal combustion engine vehicles. Incentives and grants can bridge the gap, while reduced servicing and maintenance, as well as significant fuel savings, make the economic case for fleet electrification.

An emerging eMobility ecosystem

As with other sectors in transformation, a supporting ecosystem has begun to develop to accelerate the eMobility transition. It includes innovative customer solutions and value-added propositions to propel eMobility into mainstream adoption. For example, energy providers are already forming partnerships with charge point operators and leasing companies, and automakers are teaming-up with utilities and setting up their own captive leasing businesses.

Combinations of new and established players are working collaboratively to earn customers’ trust and enhance their overall experience of eMobility. The study states that significant gains are possible for the earliest adopters.The study also identifies opportunities within the eMobility ecosystem, including network management; EV power and charging solutions; fleet management; vehicle and battery management; battery end-of-life solutions; financing; and data management.

 

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U.S. News Announces 2021 Best Hotels Rankings

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the Best Hotels rankings, which evaluate more than 30,000 luxury hotels and resorts across the<a target="_blank"…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the Best Hotels rankings, which evaluate more than 30,000 luxury hotels and resorts across the USA, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Even though global travel remains limited, these hotels continue to operate at the top of their class for luxury and hospitality – a recognition made more meaningful during these challenging times.  

«The travel industry has faced numerous challenges over the past year, emphasizing the need to support and recognize hotels that continue to maintain exemplary standards,» said Zach Watson, travel editor at U.S. News. «This year’s list offers a reliable guide for travelers to use when planning their next getaway, whether that’s in a few months or next year.»

Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii is the No. 1 Best Hotel in the USA, impressing both experts and travelers with its numerous amenities, ranging from picturesque pools and a world-class golf course to daily activities like sailing, beachfront yoga and cultural tours. Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, follows at No. 2 and The Peninsula Chicago at No. 3. These hotels stand out due to their exceptional customer service, well-maintained grounds, luxuriously comfortable accommodations and wealth of on-site amenities.

«The Best Hotels in the USA guide offers information on everything from room amenities to pool and spa features, allowing people itching to get out of their home offices and explore the country to begin planning for their next staycation or vacation when they feel comfortable,» said Watson.

Travelers hoping to make the outdoors a focus of any future vacations (think: sprawling beaches, scenic mountains and wide-open spaces) should consult the Best All-Inclusive Resorts and Best Resorts rankings. The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico and Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean lists provide a road map for anyone dreaming of sipping a margarita on a white sand beach, but struggling to parse through convoluted meal plans and vacation packages. Meanwhile, the Best Resorts in the USA and Best Resorts in Canada lists feature world-class properties offering everything from hiking and skiing trails to beaches, pools and water parks.

Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France in St. Barts is the Best Hotel in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Jade Mountain in St. Lucia maintains the top spot as the Best All-Inclusive Resort in the Caribbean, thanks to its tasty on-site cuisine and varied meal plan options, in addition to its three-walled «sanctuaries,» or rooms, which offer sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea and the Pitons.

For the Best Hotels in Mexico, Rosewood Mayakoba in Playa Del Carmen takes the top spot, while Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen, known for its excellent customer service, gourmet cuisine and revitalizing spa services, is the Best All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico.

The Ritz-Carlton Montréal earns recognition as the Best Hotel in Canada, and Rosewood Bermuda ranks No. 1 on this year’s Best Hotels in Bermuda list. Le Bristol Paris, up from No. 3, came in as the No. 1 Best Hotel in Europe and is celebrated by guests for its Parisian-style rooms and the staff’s attention to detail.

U.S. News scores luxury hotels using a methodology that combines each hotel’s industry awards with its star rating and guest reviews. U.S. News did not include COVID-19 data in the rankings. However, several of the major industry awards factored into the rankings take property cleanliness into account. The U.S. News Travel team also offers information on how the coronavirus pandemic is changing the hotel industry, ways hotel cleaning protocols have evolved and the top hotels for remote workers. These rankings are part of the U.S. News Travel vertical, which also evaluates the Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs.

2021 U.S. News Best Hotels Rankings 

In the USA       

  1. Four Seasons Resort Lanai
  2. Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach
  3. The Peninsula Chicago
  4. The Beverly Hills Hotel
  5. The Langham, Chicago                                       

In Canada

  1. Ritz-Carlton Montréal
  2. Rosewood Hotel Georgia
  3. Fogo Island Inn
  4. The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
  5. Fairmont Pacific Rim

In Mexico  

  1. Rosewood Mayakoba
  2. One&Only Palmilla
  3. Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection
  4. Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
  5. Montage Los Cabos                                                                             

In the Caribbean              

  1. Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France 
  2. Eden Rock – St Barths  
  3. Belmond Cap Juluca     
  4. Jade Mountain 
  5. Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve                                              

In Bermuda

  1. Rosewood Bermuda
  2. Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club
  3. The Loren at Pink Beach
  4. Fairmont Southampton
  5. Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa

 In Europe

  1. Le Bristol Paris
  2. Hotel de la Ville, A Rocco Forte Hotel
  3. Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
  4. Ashford Castle
  5. Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris

For more information, visit Best Hotels and use #BestHotels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A digital news and information company focused on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and News, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

 

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China’s Yunnan Launches Online International Photo Competition

BEIJING, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — China’s Yunnan Province launches a new global photo campaign themed «Wild Yunnan Through the Lens» on Instagram, encouraging visitors across the world to share photos of their beautiful memories when they journeyed through Yunnan.

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BEIJING, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — China’s Yunnan Province launches a new global photo campaign themed «Wild Yunnan Through the Lens» on Instagram, encouraging visitors across the world to share photos of their beautiful memories when they journeyed through Yunnan.

China’s Yunnan Launches Online International Photo Competition

The global photography competition, organized by travel.ifeng.com, will be officially launched on the Instagram account @travel_ifeng on February 1st 2021. Anyone can post photos of their Yunnan trip with the hashtag #wildyunnanthroughthelens to enter the online contest. The organizer will announce the winners on March 31st.

Yunnan, located in southwestern China, is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the country for international travelers. In 2019, global travelers made a total of 7.39 million trips to the province, which features an extraordinary mix of ethnic minority culture, fascinating landscapes and diverse eco-system. The province’s famous tourism destinations include Lijiang, Dali, Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna.

Yunnan ranks top in China for its biodiversity. From snowy mountains to tropical rainforests, the province hosts the greatest number of plant species in the country, providing a wonderland for a wide range of animal species. It is known as the «kingdom of fauna» and the «kingdom of flora». There are many rare and endangered animals in Yunnan, many of which can’t be found elsewhere in China.

The global tourism industry has been hit hard by the pandemic, as international travel has been seriously limited since last year. The local tourism industry hopes the photo competition can remind global travelers of their own memories of Yunnan, share their experiences and help take care of the vulnerable ecosystem and our mother Earth.

The competition organizer, on behalf of the Yunnan tourism industry, also extends an invitation to visitors across the world to revisit this magical place. Yunnan is ready to host international tourists to enjoy the beauty there once international travel reopens.

Post Your Photo Right Now

Instagram users just need to post their photos with the hashtag #wildyunnanthroughthelens to take part. All kinds of photos about Yunnan are welcomed, especially those featuring:

  • Cultural diversity in Yunnan, a major attraction for tourists and an important asset for the development of the local tourism industry.
  • Yunnan’s unique and fabulous ecotourism experiences, such as rainforest trekking with a local guide, camping trips in the mountains or natural hot springs.
  • Yunnan’s rich natural resources, including photos featuring the most diverse ecosystem in China.
  • Festivals and activities in Yunnan, full of myths and celebrated by singing, dancing and painting.
  • Yunnan’s breathtaking landscapes and scenery from snow-capped mountains to a true tropical environment.

Awards and Prizes: Your next trip reimbursed

The winners will be selected by a combination of an expert panel of highly-qualified tourism professionals and the numbers of «likes» and «comments» on Instagram.

The top 5 winners will receive the following prizes:

  • 1st Place: a Yunnan travel fund of RMB 8,000;
  • 2nd Place: a Yunnan travel fund of RMB 5,000;
  • 3rd to 5th Place: a RMB 3,000 Yunnan travel fund.

The travel fund will be valid from May 1st 2021 to the end of 2024. All five winners will also be granted the title «Tourism Recommendation Officer of the Year».

In addition, 20 high-quality photography works selected from this campaign will be displayed during the 2021 United Nations Biodiversity Conference.

The members of judging panel will be announced soon.

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FIIDO Established Overseas Warehouses in the US

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — FIIDO Technology Development Co., LTD, creators of D11 and other high-performance electric bicycles products, is proud to announce the opening of the overseas warehouses in New York and California. The overseas warehouses of FIIDO opened on December will serve tons of customers placing orders on our official websites. In addition to handling product delivering matters, FIIDO overseas…

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — FIIDO Technology Development Co., LTD, creators of D11 and other high-performance electric bicycles products, is proud to announce the opening of the overseas warehouses in New York and California. The overseas warehouses of FIIDO opened on December will serve tons of customers placing orders on our official websites. In addition to handling product delivering matters, FIIDO overseas warehouses will also specialize in the after-sales service.

The sales manager responsible for the entire shipments in the US, Caroline, says there’s no better time to open new warehouses than now. There are many opportunities that exist in today’s market, especially for riders in demand of an electric moped.

After weeks of preparation and the cooperation of all parties, the overseas warehouses were ultimately rolled out in New York and California last month. For American customers, the hot sale models including D11 and M1, D4S, and D2S can be purchased online at fiido.com and then shipped directly from two overseas warehouses in NY or CA.

It’s worth noting that the D11 and M1 are beyond all praise for the eye-catching design and practical functions, which have attracted multitudinous loyal fans, so the overseas warehouses are undoubtedly of great significance to them. The brand-new warehouses in the US provides timely delivery service, allowing people to receive our products in a much shorter period of time.

«We feel excited and take great pride in announcing the establishment of the overseas warehouses in the US,» said Mr Wang, CEO and founder of FIIDO.

«Compared with the previous timeliness, customers will be able to obtain the e-bikes or accessories ordered on our official site about two weeks earlier.»

Media Contact

Daisy Guo, Fiido, +86 13556169269, pr@fiido.com

 

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