Golden Nugget To Go Live In Michigan With Online Casino And Sports Betting

HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Golden Nugget Online Gaming (Nasdaq: GNOG) has received authorization from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to start offering its Online Casino and Sportsbook at 12pm Eastern, Friday, January 22nd, 2021. The online casino and sportsbook will be available at GoldenNuggetCasino.com and via Android and iOS applications.

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HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Golden Nugget Online Gaming (Nasdaq: GNOG) has received authorization from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to start offering its Online Casino and Sportsbook at 12pm Eastern, Friday, January 22nd, 2021. The online casino and sportsbook will be available at GoldenNuggetCasino.com and via Android and iOS applications.

Recipient of the coveted EGR North America «Operator of the Year» award 4 years in a row, Golden Nugget has been a leading online gaming operator in New Jersey since 2013 In Michigan, Golden Nugget will offer its premium product and customer experience through its partnership with the Ojibwa Casino & the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC).

GoldenNuggetCasino.com will feature a variety of online slots & table games and will offer a welcome bonus up to a $1,000, plus its popular promotions, including The Five Million Dollar Race.

Golden Nugget will also launch a brand new version of its online sportsbook, using the world-class Open Sports platform from Scientific Games. GoldenNuggetSports.com will offer up to $250 in Free Bets to all new sportsbook customers as well as daily odds boost («Golden Lines«), reduced juice bet-types («Notorious VIG») and enhanced parlays with the «Parlay Boost» feature. Pre-game and live betting will be offered across all American sports leagues and a wide selection of international sports.

Thomas Winter, President, Golden Nugget Online Gaming said, «We are really excited to go live in Michigan and are committed to offering a superior product, flawless execution and world-class player experience like we have done in New Jersey. We’d like to thank our partner, the Ojibwa Casino and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, for their support in introducing our premium online casino and sportsbook in the great state of Michigan

«We look forward to our partnership with the Golden Nugget. Their launch highlights our commitment in bringing an exceptional online casino and sportsbook experience to our patrons in Michigan. Working with a strong brand such as Golden Nugget complements our casino offerings in Marquette and Baraga,» said Larry Denomie III, General Manager, Ojibwa Casino.

Beginning Friday, January 22nd, 2021, Michigan players can place wagers & sports bets on their laptops or download the Golden Nugget Online Casino app to their smartphone or tablet.

About GNOG
Golden Nugget Online Gaming is a leading online gaming company that is considered a market leader by its peers and was first to bring Live Dealer and Live Casino Floor to the United States online gaming market. GNOG was the past recipient of 15 eGaming Review North America Awards, including the coveted «Operator of the Year» award in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

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5 Travel Trends to Watch in 2021, According to Tripadvisor

NEEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel platform*, today released the findings of a new research report based on the platform’s unique insight into shifting traveler trends, revealing how consumers are planning to travel in 2021 and what impact the ongoing…

NEEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel platform*, today released the findings of a new research report based on the platform’s unique insight into shifting traveler trends, revealing how consumers are planning to travel in 2021 and what impact the ongoing pandemic has had on their trip planning habits.

Tripadvisor releases new report, «The Year of the Travel Rebound: 5 Traveler Trends to Watch Out for in 2021.»

The report, which analyzed first party search data as well as traveler sentiment across six major markets (the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Japan and Singapore), identified consumers’ increasing confidence that they will travel abroad in 2021, particularly in the second half of the year. In fact, globally, the majority of hotel clicks on Tripadvisor are already shifting to international destinations for May 2021 trips onwards (as opposed to domestic destinations, which dominated 2020). 

The report, entitled «The Year of the Travel Rebound: 5 Traveler Trends to Watch Out for in 2021» can be read in full, for free, here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/InfoCenter-a_ctr.2021TravelTrends

The five trends highlighted in the report are: 

1.  Travelers are planning to travel abroad in the second half of the year, but won’t wait to make plans

  • Nearly half (47%) of travelers surveyed globally say they are planning to travel internationally in 2021, including 45% of U.S. travelers. 
  • One in ten (11%) global respondents have already booked an international trip for 2021, including 14% of respondents in the U.S. 
  • The most eager to venture abroad are German and UK travelers – in the first week of January, 85% of hotel clickers on Tripadvisor in either country were planning international breaks for later this year. 

2.  Vaccinations will be a game-changer for traveler confidence

  • The widespread roll-out of vaccines won’t just impact travelers’ confidence to travel, it will have a major influence on where leisure travelers are prepared to go too. 
  • Globally, more than three quarters (77%) of travelers surveyed say they will be more likely to travel internationally if they receive the vaccine, rising to 86% for travel domestically. In the U.S., those numbers change to 69% and 80% respectively. 
  • More than a quarter (26%) of respondents globally say that they would only travel to destinations that required visitors to be vaccinated before travel, with Australian (32%) and U.S. (30%) travelers the most likely to expect destinations to adopt this safety measure. 

3.  Domestic vacations remain high on travelers’ wish list for 2021 

  • While international tourism looks to be getting a boost this year following a shutdown for much of 2020, domestic travel isn’t necessarily going to take a back seat in 2021. In the first week of January, nearly 70% of hotel clickers on Tripadvisor were booking future domestic trips, while further out, May through August are still proving the most popular months for domestic vacations.
  • Globally, three quarters (74%) of travelers surveyed plan to take at least one overnight domestic leisure trip in 2021 — and an enthusiastic 80% in the U.S.  In the U.S, just over a third of respondents (34%) are planning at least three domestic trips this year, compared to 31% of Australians surveyed and 24% of British travelers. 

4.  The joy of vacation planning will be stronger than ever as travelers spend more time researching 2021 trips

  • With travel plans dashed in early 2020, many people have been dreaming about their next big vacation for more than ten months, so it’s no surprise that travelers are extra conscious of getting it just right.
  • Three quarters (74%) of travelers surveyed globally say they will spend more time choosing a destination this year, including 65% of travelers in the U.S. 64% of travelers in the U.S. will spend more time reading reviews, 63% will spend more time selecting their accommodation, and 70% will spend more time finding things to do. 

5.  Consumers can’t wait to dine out again, but their taste for takeout will still endure

  • As in-person dining was restricted in many countries throughout 2020, the success of takeout and delivery services soared, as consumers sought to satisfy their appetite. But encouragingly for the hospitality industry, in-person dining’s rebound in 2021 doesn’t mean a decline in takeout and delivery demand.
  • Nearly half (47%) of respondents globally say they plan to dine in-person at restaurants more often in 2021 than they did in 2020 and a quarter of respondents (27%) say they plan to order more takeout meals this year. In the U.S., 54% of respondents plan to dine in-person at restaurants more often this year, and 38% plan to order more takeout

«Despite the fact that many countries around the world are still grappling with high infection rates of COVID-19, many travelers are feeling optimistic that they will be able to vacation abroad this year, particularly coinciding with the roll-out of a vaccine. Consumer appetite for travel is as strong as it has been since the start of the pandemic and, as our data shows, many people are already actively planning their next big trip – even for trips more than four months out,» said Shibani Walia, senior research analyst, Tripadvisor, «For destinations, brands and tourism operators, it is so important that they act now to attract this early booking demand, or else they risk missing out to the competition.»

NOTES TO EDITOR

The data cited in this release was gathered and analyzed from two key sources:

  • A Tripadvisor Consumer Sentiment Survey, based on data drawn from an online survey of 2,330 consumers, in partnership with Qualtrics, conducted between 12/28/20 through 1/10/21 across six countries – U.S., UK, Australia, Italy, Singapore and Japan
  • Site behavioral data sourced from first party traffic data on the Tripadvisor platform, gathered during the week commencing 1/4/21

Other recent studies released by Tripadvisor include:

For further information, contact uspr@tripadvisor.com 

About Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform*, helps hundreds of millions of travelers each month** make every trip their best trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to browse more than 878 million reviews and opinions of 8.8 million accommodations, restaurants, experiences, airlines and cruises. Whether planning or on a trip, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to compare low prices on hotels, flights and cruises, book popular tours and attractions, as well as reserve tables at great restaurants. Tripadvisor, the ultimate travel companion, is available in 49 markets and 28 languages.

The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP), own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, operating under various websites and apps, including the following websites:

www.bokun.io, www.cruisecritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com (including www.lafourchette.com, www.eltenedor.com, www.bookatable.co.uk, and www.delinski.com), www.helloreco.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.seatguru.com, www.singleplatform.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com, and www.viator.com.

*  Source: SimilarWeb, September 2020
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files

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Global Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market (2020 to 2027) – Decreasing Prices of Batteries Presents Opportunities

DUBLIN, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market by Vehicle Type (e-Scooter/Moped, e-Motorcycle), Battery (Sealed Lead Acid, Li-Ion), Distance Covered, Voltage (36V, 48V, 60V, 72V), Technology (Plug-in, Battery), Vehicle Class, and Region – Forecast to 2027» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The global electric scooter and motorcycle market size is projected to reach 5,948 thousand units by 2027, from an estimated 861 thousand units in 2020, at a CAGR of 31.8%.

Governments are supporting electric two-wheelers through subsidies & tax rebates and by building charging infrastructure with the help of OEMs, which is compelling two-wheeler OEMs to explore beyond the use of conventional internal combustion engines (ICE) in two-wheelers.

Increased demand for efficient and eco-friendly vehicles will boost the electric scooter and motorcycle market. Consumers from developing countries are already feeling the heat of the increasing cost of petrol. Electrical two-wheelers will run on electricity, which is expected to reduce the operating cost of these vehicles. However, the lack of charging infrastructure creates a hurdle for the growth of the electric scooter and motorcycle market. To make the electric two-wheeler market grow, a large charging infrastructure network is needed so that users could cover long distances without bothering about searching for a charging station.

However, COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a slight impact on the electric scooter and motorcycle market. Both the production and sales of new rail vehicles have come to a halt across the globe as the whole ecosystem has been disrupted. OEMs had to wait until lockdowns were lifted to resume production, which affected their business.

Post pandemic, the demand for two-wheelers might increase, as people will avoid public transport, preferring private vehicles to avoid crowds. In addition, component manufacturing is also suspended, and small Tier II and Tier III manufacturers could face liquidity issues. The automotive industry is capital-intensive and relies on frequent financing to continue operations. Thus, the production suspension during the outbreak and lower demand post the pandemic will have an unprecedented impact on electric scooter and motorcycle providers.

The 48V segment is expected to be the largest voltage segment over the forecast period

The 48V segment is larger due to its extensive usage in electric scooters/mopeds, as it provides a better range per charge compared to 36V in low-speed electric scooter applications. Players such as Hero Electric and Okinawa have experienced huge growth in the 48V segment. It is estimated that the 72V segment will grow at a higher rate than other segments due to its higher energy efficiency and increasing demand for high-performance electric scooters and electric motorcycles.

Economy segment is expected to be the largest vehicle class segment during the forecast period

The economy class segment is projected to be the larger segment in the electric scooter and motorcycle market during the forecast period due to the less initial price as compared with the luxury segment and growing demand for affordable commuting. These kinds of electric scooters and motorcycles sell mostly in developing countries as an affordable alternative to other commuting options such as public transport buses and trains. Several well-established two-wheeler manufacturers have entered the Economic segment. For instance, companies such as Hero Electric, Pure EV, Okinawa, Ampere, TVS cater to the economy segment in the Indian market. Similarly, the Chinese market is dominated by such two-wheelers manufactured by Yadea, Jiangsu Xinri, and Luyuan.

Sealed Lead Acid segment is expected to be the largest battery segment over the forecast period

The sealed lead acid battery is one of the earliest types of rechargeable battery, and it consists of lead peroxide and sponge lead that convert chemical energy into electrical energy. Low cost, delivery of high currents, and low internal impedance are some advantages of lead acid batteries. Asia Pacific is expected to lead the lead acid segment of the electric scooter and motorcycle market during the forecast period. Asia Pacific is dominated by affordable electric scooters/mopeds. Hence, lead acid batteries are being used by many Asian manufacturers to keep the pricing on the lower side. For instance, Hero Electric and Ampere Vehicles have been offering electric scooters with Li-ion as well as lead acid battery options in the Indian market.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market
4.2 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market Growth Rate, by Region
4.3 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Vehicle Type
4.4 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Battery Type
4.5 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Distance Covered
4.6 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Voltage
4.7 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Technology
4.8 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Vehicle Class

5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Low Operating and Maintenance Costs
5.2.1.2 Government Incentives and Subsidies
5.2.1.3 Advancements in Battery Technologies
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Lack of Charging Infrastructure
5.2.2.2 Lack of Power Output and Limited Range
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Government Bodies Backing Electric Two-Wheelers
5.2.3.2 Established Players Yet to Enter the Market
5.2.3.3 Decreasing Prices of Batteries
5.2.3.4 New Revenue Pockets in Asia-Pacific and Europe
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Design and Performance Standards
5.2.4.2 Initial Investments and High Cost of Electricity
5.2.4.3 Lack of Compatibility, Interchangeability, and Standardization
5.3 Porter’s Five Forces
5.3.1 Threat of Substitutes
5.3.2 Rivalry Among Existing Competitors
5.3.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
5.3.4 Threat of New Entrants
5.3.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.4 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market Ecosystem
5.5 Supply Chain Analysis
5.5.1 Electric Charging Infrastructure Providers
5.5.2 Tier I Suppliers
5.5.3 OEMs
5.5.4 End-users
5.6 Tariff and Regulatory Overview
5.6.1 India
5.6.2 China
5.6.3 France
5.6.4 Germany
5.6.5 Spain
5.6.6 Austria
5.6.7 US
5.7 Patent Analysis
5.8 Case Study Analysis
5.9 Average Selling Price
5.10 Technology Analysis
5.11 COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5.12 COVID-19 Health Assessment
5.13 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, Scenarios (2020-2027)

6 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Vehicle Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Operational Data
6.2.1 Assumptions
6.2.2 Research Methodology
6.3 e-Scooter/Moped
6.3.1 Rise in Demand for Energy-Efficient Modes of Commuting to Boost the Market
6.4 e-Motorcycle
6.4.1 Increase in Demand for Performance Electric Two-Wheelers to Drive the e-Motorcycle Segment
6.5 Key Primary Insights

7 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Battery Type
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Operational Data
7.2.1 Assumptions
7.2.2 Research Methodology
7.3 Sealed Lead Acid
7.3.1 Low Cost of Lead Acid Battery is the Major Reason for Its Usage
7.4 Lithium-Ion
7.4.1 Asia-Pacific Will Lead the Lithium-Ion Battery Segment due to Their Growing Usage in Modern Electric Two-Wheelers
7.5 Key Primary Insights

8 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Distance Covered
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Operational Data
8.2.1 Assumptions
8.2.2 Research Methodology
8.3 Below 75 Miles
8.3.1 Asia-Pacific is Dominated by Electric Scooters/Mopeds with Below 75 Miles Range
8.4 75-100 Miles
8.4.1 Improved Battery Performance to Enhance the Range of Electric Two-Wheelers
8.5 Above 100 Miles
8.5.1 Innovation in Technologies Will Boost the Demand
8.6 Key Primary Insights

9 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Voltage Type
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Operational Data
9.2.1 Assumptions
9.2.2 Research Methodology
9.3 36V
9.3.1 Increase in Demand for Energy-Efficient Daily Commuting to Boost the Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market
9.4 48V
9.4.1 More Practical Usage of 48V Battery Than 36V to Drive the Segment in Future
9.5 60V
9.5.1 Manufacturers Have Recognized the Need for Optimum Performance and Enhanced Range
9.6 72V
9.6.1 Recent Developments in Batteries and Growing Demand for Performance to Change the Scenario in Future
9.7 Key Primary Insights

10 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Technology Type
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Operational Data
10.2.1 Assumptions
10.2.2 Research Methodology
10.3 Plug-In
10.3.1 Manufacturers Have Started Providing Fast Charging Stations for Plug-In Electric Two-Wheelers
10.4 Battery
10.4.1 Advancements in Battery to Boost the Segment in Future
10.5 Key Primary Insights

11 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Vehicle Class
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Operational Data
11.2.1 Assumptions
11.2.2 Research Methodology
11.3 Economy Class
11.4 Luxurious/Premium Class
11.5 Key Primary Insights

12 Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market, by Region
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Asia-Pacific
12.3 Europe
12.4 North America

13 Competitive Landscape
13.1 Overview
13.2 Market Evaluation Framework
13.3 Market Share Analysis for Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market
13.4 Ranking Analysis for Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market
13.5 Market Share of Top Indian Players in the Indian Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market
13.6 Battery Suppliers of Key Players in the Indian Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Market
13.7 Competitive Scenario
13.7.1 New Product Launches
13.7.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
13.7.3 Partnerships/Collaborations/ Joint Ventures/License Agreements
13.7.4 Expansions
13.8 Competitive Leadership Mapping (Major Established Players)
13.8.1 Stars
13.8.2 Emerging Leaders
13.8.3 Pervasive Players
13.8.4 Participants
13.9 Strength of Product Portfolio
13.1 Business Strategy Excellence
13.11 SME Competitive Leadership Mapping (Start-Up/SME/Emerging Companies)
13.11.1 Progressive Company
13.11.2 Responsive Companies
13.11.3 Dynamic Companies
13.11.4 Starting Blocks
13.12 Winners Vs. Tail-Enders

14 Company Profiles
14.1 Yadea Group Holding Ltd.
14.2 Jiangsu Xinri e-Vehicle Co. Ltd.
14.3 Niu International
14.4 Silence Urban Ecomobility
14.5 Hero Electric
14.6 Vmoto Limited
14.7 Energica Motor Company
14.8 Zhejiang Luyuan Electric Vehicle Co. Ltd.
14.9 Askoll
14.1 GOVECS
14.11 Gogoro
14.12 Okinawa Autotech Pvt. Ltd.
14.13 Other Key Players
14.13.1 North America
14.13.1.1 Zero Motorcycles
14.13.1.2 Z Electric Vehicle
14.13.1.3 Harley Davidson
14.13.2 Europe
14.13.2.1 Eezeta
14.13.2.2 Johammer e-Mobility GmbH
14.13.2.3 Piaggio Group
14.13.2.4 KTM AG
14.13.2.5 BMW Group
14.13.3 Asia
14.13.3.1 Ather Energy
14.13.3.2 Aima Technology Group Co. Ltd.
14.13.3.3 Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
14.13.3.4 Ampere Vehicles
14.13.3.5 Dongguan Tailing Electric Vehicle Co. Ltd.
14.13.3.6 Terra Motors Corporation
14.13.3.7 Shandong Incalcu Electric Vehicle Co. Ltd.
14.13.3.8 Avan Motors India
14.13.3.9 Avon Cycles
14.13.3.10 Emflux Motors
14.13.3.11 TVS Motor Company
14.13.3.12 Bajaj Auto Ltd.
14.13.3.13 Mahindra & Mahindra

15 Analyst’s Recommendations
15.1 Japan, Korea, and India Emerging as Promising Alternatives to China for Supply of Components
15.2 India and Other Emerging Markets Can be Key Focus Area for Manufacturers
15.3 Conclusion

16 Appendix
16.1 Key Insights of Industry Experts
16.2 Discussion Guide
16.3 Knowledge Store: The Subscription Portal
16.4 Available Customizations

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Former Illinois Tollway Authority Executive Director Kristi Lafleur Takes Helm of Skyway Concession Company LLC, Nation’s First Public-Private Infrastructure Partnership

CHICAGO, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Kristi Lafleur has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Skyway Concession Company LLC, (SCC) the company that operates and maintains the historic Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge in partnership with the City of Chicago. Ms. Lafleur will also continue serving on the SCC Board of Directors– a role she has held since November 2016. Fernando Redondo, the…

CHICAGO, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Kristi Lafleur has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Skyway Concession Company LLC, (SCC) the company that operates and maintains the historic Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge in partnership with the City of Chicago. Ms. Lafleur will also continue serving on the SCC Board of Directors– a role she has held since November 2016. Fernando Redondo, the previous Chief Executive Officer, retired effective January 1, 2021, after sixteen years of leading the Skyway.

Lafleur most recently was a Senior Vice President of HNTB Corporation’s Chicago office. Prior to that, she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Ascend Infrastructure, a Chicago-based transportation consulting firm. Lafleur also served for more than five years as Executive Director of the Illinois Tollway, overseeing the $14 billion «Move Illinois» program, the largest capital program in the agency’s history.

«I am truly honored to lead this extraordinary company,» said Lafleur. «I anticipate working closely with our exceptional senior leadership team, and our entire board of directors. Together, we will continue to innovate and modernize the Skyway, focusing on our mission — providing the safest, fastest and most reliable road for our customers.»

«Kristi Lafleur is the right person to guide the Chicago Skyway into the future, given her strong command of our business and proven ability to drive results within the region,» said Kirk Dillard, Board Chairman. «Speaking on behalf of the Board, I am so pleased and proud that Kristi will lead our company, and excited to work with her and our senior leadership team to ensure a seamless transition. We are fully confident Kristi will continue Skyway’s strong focus on leading with innovation and commitment to our people and core values.»

Lafleur’s experience includes membership on transportation transition teams for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. She also oversaw transportation initiatives as Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Development and Recovery.

Additionally, Lafleur is active with local industry and community groups, including the Women’s Transportation Seminar, Kids Above All and Chicago Innovation, and has served on the boards of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the Alliance for Toll Interoperability’ and the E-Z Pass Group.

About the Chicago Skyway: Built by the City of Chicago in 1958, the Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge is a 7.8-mile-long toll road that connects the Indiana Toll Road to the Dan Ryan Expressway on Chicago’s South Side. The main feature of the Skyway is a 1⁄2-mile-long steel truss bridge, known as the «High Bridge.» The bridge itself spans the Calumet River and Calumet Harbor, a major harbor for industrial ships – its main span extends 650 feet long and provides for 125 feet of vertical clearance.

The City of Chicago maintained and operated the Chicago Skyway until January 2005 when Skyway Concession Company assumed those responsibilities pursuant to a 99-year lease. The lease agreement between Skyway and the City of Chicago was the first privatization of an existing toll road in the United States. Visit us at http://www.chicagoskyway.org.
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Envirotainer Opens First RAP e2 Station in Taipei

UPPLANDS VÄSBY , Sweden, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Envirotainer, the global market leader and by far the largest provider of secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals, today announced that they are expanding their network of RAP e2 stations by adding Taipei (TPE) to its growing list of network stations. Taipei (TPE) is the 42nd station in the Envirotainer network to carry the flagship RAP e2, an extremely…

UPPLANDS VÄSBY , Sweden, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Envirotainer, the global market leader and by far the largest provider of secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals, today announced that they are expanding their network of RAP e2 stations by adding Taipei (TPE) to its growing list of network stations. Taipei (TPE) is the 42nd station in the Envirotainer network to carry the flagship RAP e2, an extremely cost efficient and high-performing solution compared to other active and passive alternatives which  provides a strong capacity increase to support the rapidly growing APAC pharmaceutical market, especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

«We are expanding Envirotainer’s capabilities to support the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine(s) shipments across our network,» explains Suat Toh, Head of Sales APAC at Envirotainer. «We expect that our investment in the Taipei station will spearhead a fast and secure delivery of COVID-19 vaccines which quickly will hit unprecedented shipment volumes and will be absolutely time- and life critical to people all over the world,» she continues.

Recognizing the need for secure temperature-controlled air freight solutions, Envirotainer has been expanding its sales offering in Asia-Pacific over the past years, investing in both service capabilities and an agile network model.

«The entire APAC region is a growing area for all types of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical cargo. Current predictions estimate that some 8 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed globally during 2021,» explains Eddy Cojulun, Chief Sales Officer at Envirotainer. He continues, «Some 5 billion or more of the COVID-19 doses will require a fast and dependable air freight solution to reach populations across the world. I personally don’t want my parents in Guatemala to have to wait any longer than necessary to receive the vaccines, regardless of where in the world they are manufactured.»

Sustainability aspect

The RAP e2 is the most environmentally friendly temperature-controlled air cargo container available in the market. Delivering pharmaceuticals using the Envirotainer RAP e2 emits 0.9kg CO2e per vial shipped. This can be compared to, for example, a smaller passive solution’s 11.6kg CO2e per vial shipped. Adding the quality aspect and reducing the risks of having to discard pharmaceuticals that have been damaged during transport, and produce and deliver replacement products, has a tremendous positive commercial as well as environmental impact using the RAP e2 versus using a passive box solution.

Contact information:

Eddy Cojulun
Chief Sales Officer, Envirotainer
+46 8 586 292 12
eddy.cojulun@envirotainer.com

Suat Toh
Head of Sales APAC, Envirotainer
+65 98801103
suat.toh@envirotainer.com

CONTACT:

Mattias Isaksson
Head of Marketing & Communications
Envirotainer AB
mattias.isaksson@envirotainer.com

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Envirotainer Opens First RAP e2 Station in Taipei

UPPLANDS VÄSBY , Sweden, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Envirotainer, the global market leader and by far the largest provider of secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals, today announced that they are expanding their network of RAP e2 stations by adding Taipei (TPE) to its growing list of network stations. Taipei (TPE) is the 42nd station in the Envirotainer network to carry the flagship RAP e2, an extremely…

UPPLANDS VÄSBY , Sweden, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Envirotainer, the global market leader and by far the largest provider of secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals, today announced that they are expanding their network of RAP e2 stations by adding Taipei (TPE) to its growing list of network stations. Taipei (TPE) is the 42nd station in the Envirotainer network to carry the flagship RAP e2, an extremely cost efficient and high-performing solution compared to other active and passive alternatives which  provides a strong capacity increase to support the rapidly growing APAC pharmaceutical market, especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

«We are expanding Envirotainer’s capabilities to support the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine(s) shipments across our network,» explains Suat Toh, Head of Sales APAC at Envirotainer. «We expect that our investment in the Taipei station will spearhead a fast and secure delivery of COVID-19 vaccines which quickly will hit unprecedented shipment volumes and will be absolutely time- and life critical to people all over the world,» she continues.

Recognizing the need for secure temperature-controlled air freight solutions, Envirotainer has been expanding its sales offering in Asia-Pacific over the past years, investing in both service capabilities and an agile network model.

«The entire APAC region is a growing area for all types of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical cargo. Current predictions estimate that some 8 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed globally during 2021,» explains Eddy Cojulun, Chief Sales Officer at Envirotainer. He continues, «Some 5 billion or more of the COVID-19 doses will require a fast and dependable air freight solution to reach populations across the world. I personally don’t want my parents in Guatemala to have to wait any longer than necessary to receive the vaccines, regardless of where in the world they are manufactured.»

Sustainability aspect

The RAP e2 is the most environmentally friendly temperature-controlled air cargo container available in the market. Delivering pharmaceuticals using the Envirotainer RAP e2 emits 0.9kg CO2e per vial shipped. This can be compared to, for example, a smaller passive solution’s 11.6kg CO2e per vial shipped. Adding the quality aspect and reducing the risks of having to discard pharmaceuticals that have been damaged during transport, and produce and deliver replacement products, has a tremendous positive commercial as well as environmental impact using the RAP e2 versus using a passive box solution.

Contact information:

Eddy Cojulun
Chief Sales Officer, Envirotainer
+46 8 586 292 12
eddy.cojulun@envirotainer.com

Suat Toh
Head of Sales APAC, Envirotainer
+65 98801103
suat.toh@envirotainer.com

CONTACT:

Mattias Isaksson
Head of Marketing & Communications
Envirotainer AB
mattias.isaksson@envirotainer.com

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Doc’s Sports Service Relaunches Consensus Service to Some Staggering Early Results

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Doc’s Sports Service, an industry leader in the sports predictions business for nearly 50 years, has relaunched their Doc’s Sports Consensus Picks service with new management and a new approach, and the results have been very promising, with eight straight winning days of sports predictions and +43 betting units gained for clients.

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Doc’s Sports Service, an industry leader in the sports predictions business for nearly 50 years, has relaunched their Doc’s Sports Consensus Picks service with new management and a new approach, and the results have been very promising, with eight straight winning days of sports predictions and +43 betting units gained for clients.

Doc’s Sports, which began in business in 1971, offers free NFL picks, free NBA picks and free college basketball picks for nearly every game, every day all throughout the year.

Doc’s Consensus Service relaunch took place on Jan. 12, 2021, and includes 2-4 sports betting predictions released daily via text message. This service uses a combination of consensus picks from approximately 20 of the top experts in the sports handicapping industry as well as algorithms and sabermetrics pertaining to power rating overlays, as well as adding different sources of sharp money action reports.

«Not only are we reactionary to the line moves throughout the day in Las Vegas, but a closer eye is kept on the East Coast market and the overall global markets as well,» said long-time sports insider Mark Parish. «We are following new sources and trusted professional bettors that have thrown away the old handicapping vices of five to 10 years past, and that has helped us to an increased ROI based on new technologies on the right numbers — this gives us an advantage we did not have before. Taking advantage of line moves throughout the day and tracking those line swings, we find the line value gained in algorithms used for power rating tracking reacting to those changes adds to the arsenal, and gives us the sharpest numbers to bet into with the latest lines and information.» 

The consensus service releases predictions from not only major sports like NFL, college football, NBA, college basketball, MLB ad NHL, but also golf, NASCAR and even soccer. Whenever Doc’s Consensus Service feels like they have an edge in the sports betting market, they will release a prediction. All sports predictions are rated with Doc’s Sports Unit Betting System, which rates predictions on a scale of 1-8 units depending on the strength of the prediction.

All first-time Consensus clients can receive a free trial by texting the word «CONSENSUS» to the number 29022. After the free trial ends, clients can purchase a weekly or monthly package at an affordable price.

For more info, contact Wade at service@docsports.com or call 1-866-238-6696.

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Worldwide On-board Charger Industry to 2026 – Opportunity Analysis for New Entrants

DUBLIN, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global On-Board Charger Market Analysis 2020» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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DUBLIN, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global On-Board Charger Market Analysis 2020» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The Global On-Board Charger market is expected to reach $4.19 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 18.3% from 2019 to 2026. An on-board charger (OBC) is used in an electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or in plug-in hybrid vehicles to charge the traction battery. The on-board charger system equipped in an electric vehicle that converts the alternation current (AC) power into direct current (DC) energy that is stored in the battery.

Factors such as rise in penetration of electric vehicles and increase in government initiatives for the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure are driving the growth of the market. However, the lack of standardization of EV charging and an increase in installation of fast DC chargers is restraining the growth of the market.

Based on the vehicle type, the passenger vehicle segment is going to have a lucrative growth during the forecast period due to adaptation of electric passenger vehicles in the developed countries and increase in sales of passenger electric cars.

The key vendors mentioned are STMicroelectronics, NXP Semiconductor N.V., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Infineon Technologies AG, Delta-Q Technologies Corporation, CLARIOS, AVID Technology, Texas Instruments, Panasonic Corp., Current Ways, Inc., Lear Corporation, Eaton Corporation, BRUSA Elektronik AG, Delphi Technologies, and NOCO Company.

Key Questions Answered in this Report:

  • How this market evolved since the year 2016
  • Market size estimations, forecasts and CAGR for all the segments presented in the scope
  • Key Market Developments and financials of the key players
  • Opportunity Analysis for the new entrants
  • SWOT Analysis of the key players
  • Fastest growing markets analyzed during the forecast period

Key Topics Covered:

1 Market Synopsis

2 Research Outline
2.1 Research Snapshot
2.2 Research Methodology
2.3 Research Sources
2.3.1 Primary Research Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Research Sources

3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Drivers
3.2 Restraints

4 Market Environment
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global On-Board Charger Market, by Vehicle Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Passenger Vehicle
5.3 Commercial Vehicle

6 Global On-Board Charger Market, by Power Output
6.1 Introduction
6.2 more than 20 KW
6.3 10 KW-20 KW
6.4 Less than 10 KW

7 Global On-Board Charger Market, by Propulsion Type
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
7.3 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

8 Global On-Board Charger Market, by End User
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs)
8.3 Aftermarket

9 Global On-Board Charger Market, by Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Electric Vehicle (EV)
9.3 Boats

10 Global On-Board Charger Market, by Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.3 Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa

11 Strategic Benchmarking

12 Vendors Landscape
12.1 STMicroelectronics
12.2 NXP Semiconductor N.V.
12.3 Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
12.4 Infineon Technologies AG
12.5 Delta-Q Technologies Corporation
12.6 CLARIOS
12.7 AVID Technology
12.8 Texas Instruments
12.9 Panasonic Corp.
12.10 Current Ways, Inc.
12.11 Lear Corporation
12.12 Eaton Corporation
12.13 BRUSA Elektronik AG
12.14 Delphi Technologies
12.15 NOCO Company

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Acerta Analytics & Global Alliance Automotive (GAA) AG Collaborate to Expand AI & Machine Learning in the Auto Industry

KITCHENER, Ontario, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Acerta Analytics and GAA will extend their partnership providing in-country resources to support and deploy Acerta’s advanced AI and machine learning solutions to automotive customers across Europe, North America and Asia.

OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can leverage Acerta’s platforms to gain new levels of visibility into their production line…

KITCHENER, Ontario, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Acerta Analytics and GAA will extend their partnership providing in-country resources to support and deploy Acerta’s advanced AI and machine learning solutions to automotive customers across Europe, North America and Asia.

OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can leverage Acerta’s platforms to gain new levels of visibility into their production line issues, enabling them to make real-time adjustments to eliminate rework and scrap in manufacturing. By combining production data and data from in-service vehicles, Acerta can also help OEMs and fleets optimize their maintenance and warranty campaigns, minimizing operational costs and preventing roadside failures.

«As a channel partner, the international network of Global Alliance is helping us to bring value to their automotive customers, improving manufacturing quality and efficiency and optimizing fleet and warranty operations resulting in significant savings through the vehicles lifecycle,» said Greta Cutulenco, CEO Acerta

«Acerta is a global software company that delivers machine learning technology to the manufacturing and automotive industries,» said Ralf Mueller, Managing Director, GAA AG. «We chose to partner with Acerta based on their depth of knowledge and core expertise to help OEMs and Tier 1s transform their business through AI and machine learning.»

About Acerta
Acerta’s machine learning platforms leverage automotive manufacturing and vehicle data to detect the earliest indicators of future product failures. Acerta LinePulse enables automakers to identify anomalies in production data and bring complex products to market faster and with fewer defects. For in-service applications, Acerta AutoPulse facilitates predictive maintenance for connected and autonomous vehicles to minimize breakdowns and maximize fleet uptime. We’re helping automakers optimize quality, safety, and reliability throughout the entire product life cycle, from the assembly line to the finish line. For more information, visit us at acerta.ai or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About GAA
As a worldwide group of 19 independent business development & engineering service providers located in 15 countries all over the world GAA provides industry experience and domain knowledge in the Automotive and Manufacturing segments. The main task of the GAA satellite offices is to establish sustainable presence for its clients (represented suppliers / innovation providers) at specific OEMs and/or First Tier Suppliers. The technical & commercial sales team of the GAA engineering offices is constantly present in the development, purchasing, production, logistics, quality and financial departments of the OEMs and System Suppliers with the target to generate «nominations & mass production assignments» for its clients. With its global team of more than 230 skilled & experienced technical specialists GAA represents on a daily base around 170 innovative automotive component manufacturers & technology providers – most of the relationships to its clients and customers are in place for decades, already.

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Carl Black Nashville is advertising that eligible GM cardmembers can get $1,000 in bonus earnings

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Carl Black Nashville, a Nashville Chevrolet dealership, is currently advertising that eligible GM cardmembers can earn $1,000 in bonus earnings to be used towards the purchase or lease of an eligible Chevrolet vehicle during the months of January and February 2021. Eligible cardmembers are those who have been a GM Rewards Cardmember as of Jan 4, 2021. The…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Carl Black Nashville, a Nashville Chevrolet dealership, is currently advertising that eligible GM cardmembers can earn $1,000 in bonus earnings to be used towards the purchase or lease of an eligible Chevrolet vehicle during the months of January and February 2021. Eligible cardmembers are those who have been a GM Rewards Cardmember as of Jan 4, 2021. The bonus earnings can be used towards eligible new 2020 and 2021 models of GM vehicles including Chevrolet vehicles. The exception is the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette which is not available with this special offer.

Bonus earnings expire on March 1, 2021, which means that eligible cardmembers have two months to take advantage of this temporary offer. This offer can’t be combined with certain other offers from GM and Chevrolet. It is also a nontransferable offer, which means that the eligible cardmember can’t give their earnings to another person. Bonus earnings of $1,000 can be earned per account.

To learn more about this offer and other special offers at Carl Black Nashville, drivers are encouraged to check out the dealership’s website, carlblackchevy.com. The website’s home page shows some special offers and allows drivers to apply for a special offer using a popup form. The dealership also has a «Specials» drop-down menu at the top of its website where drivers can find «New Vehicle Specials,» «Used Vehicle Specials,» «National Offers» and «Service Specials.» The bonus earnings special offer can be located with the «Specials» button in the bottom right corner of the website. Drivers are encouraged to check out other special offers before making their purchase.

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