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PHOENIX, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) announced today that Nikola and Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) have discontinued their collaboration on refuse truck development.

The goal of the collaboration was to design and build an industry-first fully integrated refuse truck based on a zero-emissions battery-electric drive platform and body while also integrating multiple new systems into a new state-of-the-art vehicle.  

After considerable collaboration and review, both companies determined that the combination of the various new technologies and design concepts would result in longer than expected development time, and unexpected costs. As a result, the program is being terminated resulting in the cancellation of the previously announced vehicle order.

«This was the right decision for both companies given the resources and investments required,» said Nikola CEO Mark Russell. «We support and respect Republic Services’ commitment to achieving environmentally responsible, sustainable solutions for their customers. Nikola remains laser-focused on delivering on our battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial truck programs, and the energy infrastructure to support them.» 

Nikola has laid out a roadmap that begins deliveries of Nikola Tre battery-electric semi-trucks in the US in 2021. Nikola is also planning to break ground on its first commercial hydrogen station in 2021. The company’s fuel-cell-electric semi-trucks will be produced at Nikola’s Coolidge, Arizona facility beginning in 2023. 

About Nikola Corporation
Nikola Corporation is globally transforming the transportation industry. As a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter @nikolamotor.com.

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as «believe,» «may,» «will,» «estimate,» «continue,» «anticipate,» «intend,» «expect,» «should,» «would,» «plan,» «predict,» «potential,» «seem,» «seek,» «future,» «outlook,» and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Nikola’s belief that termination was the right decision for both parties; and Nikola’s beliefs regarding the expected timing of delivery of various business milestones, including delivery of the Nikola Tre, breaking ground on Nikola’s first commercial hydrogen station and commencement of production of fuel-cell-electric semi-trucks in Coolidge, Arizona. These statements are based on various assumptions and on the current expectations of Nikola’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to the rollout of the company’s business and the timing of expected business milestones, including production difficulties or delays; the effects of competition on the company’s future business; the availability of capital; general economic, financial, legal, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; the potential effects of COVID-19; the impact of judicial, regulatory or administrative proceedings to which the company is, or may become a party;  and the other risks discussed under the heading «Risk Factors» in Nikola’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 other reports and documents Nikola files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of these risks materialize or Nikola’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and Nikola specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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BANGKOK, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Thailand’s tourism sector continues to safely and slowly reopen welcoming international travellers to the country with special tourist initiatives, while also remaining vigilant by enforcing strict public health guidelines to protect all during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Royal Thai Government recently lifted restrictions on the Special Tourist Visa (STV), which allows entry for tourists from any country or territory worldwide. Prior to this, STV holders were only allowed from low-risk countries. The STV offers visitors an initial 90-day visa with two extensions totalling 270 days. The STV was also extended to allow arrival by private yacht.

Thailand also offers a single-entry Tourist Visa (TR) that permits stays of up to 60 days and may be extended once for an additional 30 days. In addition, visa exemptions have been reactivated for eligible passport holders of 56 countries and territories for a stay between 30-90 days. The validity of the Certificate of Entry (COE) was also extended to more than 72 hours in case of flight delays or missed connecting flights.

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said, «We recommend that all potential visitors who want to enter Thailand contact the nearest Thai embassy or consulate-general first regarding all the necessary visa requirements in their respective countries as the situation continues to evolve. In addition to other requirements, the 14-day mandatory quarantine upon arrival remains in place and applies equally to both Thai nationals and foreign visitors.»

TAT has created a variety of platforms and support mechanisms to facilitate ease of entry, while not compromising public safety to the Thai population at large. These include the collaboration with the Thai tourism industry partners on a series of tourism promotions and initiatives, including Amazing Thailand Plus, ASQ Paradise, and Happy DIY Set.

TAT also introduced the ‘Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) certification in collaboration with the public and private sector partners to help build confidence among Thai and foreign tourists. The certification is key to ongoing efforts by Thai tourism operators to certify that an establishment meets the standards of hygiene and health safety for their products and services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as vaccination efforts begin in earnest.

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XUZHOU, China, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — XCMG (000425.SZ), one of the world’s top construction machinery manufacturers, has been named one of «The World’s 500 Most Influential Brands» for the second time by The World Brand Lab and is the only Chinese construction machinery manufacturer to make it onto the 2020 list. The company also ranked in the top 100 of the 2020 China’s 500 Most Valuable Brands list.

«We are privileged to be recognized as an influential brand at a time when people judge a brand more by its sustainability and change-making ability,» said Yang Dongsheng, General Manager of XCMG Machinery. «The COVID-19 pandemic has brought more challenges for brands to convert such value to its fundamental strategy, and we hope to seize this opportunity to share our experience of a green recovery with our industrial partners and other brands around the world.»

XCMG is taking innovation and sustainability as its core development strategy and places the concept of sustainable development throughout every link of its product manufacturing.

The company is taking an «Advanced and Endurable» development path to develop green products, helping customers save energy and reduce emissions. Its introduction of LNG technology back in 2009 has led to a full coverage of green energy product lines from construction machineries to heavy trucks, such as its XE215HB hybrid excavator that can save energy at a rate of more than 25 percent.

The strategy has been proven by partners and customers. At the 2020 Global Top 50 Construction Machinery Summit, XCMG mobile cranes ranked first in the 2020 Top 10 Global Mobile Crane Manufacturers list. In addition, XCMG is investing more in intelligent and green manufacturing. The company has stopped using materials and processing techniques that may pollute the environment and endanger health. It has invested more than CNY250 million(US$ 38.1 million) in pollution treatment as well as energy and water source testing, including a 72-million yuan (US$10.9 million) investment in the green welding process.

XCMG has also invested 1.5 billion yuan(US$ 228.9 million) to establish a large-scale precision machining factory which utilizes a world-class green manufacturing system with zero emissions of solid pollutants.

For more information, please visit www.xcmg.com, or XCMG pages on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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XUZHOU, China, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — XCMG (000425.SZ), one of the world’s top construction machinery manufacturers, has been named one of «The World’s 500 Most Influential Brands» for the second time by The World Brand Lab and is the only Chinese construction machinery manufacturer to make it onto the 2020 list. The company also ranked in the top 100 of the 2020 China’s 500 Most Valuable Brands list.

«We are privileged to be recognized as an influential brand at a time when people judge a brand more by its sustainability and change-making ability,» said Yang Dongsheng, General Manager of XCMG Machinery. «The COVID-19 pandemic has brought more challenges for brands to convert such value to its fundamental strategy, and we hope to seize this opportunity to share our experience of a green recovery with our industrial partners and other brands around the world.»

XCMG is taking innovation and sustainability as its core development strategy and places the concept of sustainable development throughout every link of its product manufacturing.

The company is taking an «Advanced and Endurable» development path to develop green products, helping customers save energy and reduce emissions. Its introduction of LNG technology back in 2009 has led to a full coverage of green energy product lines from construction machineries to heavy trucks, such as its XE215HB hybrid excavator that can save energy at a rate of more than 25 percent.

The strategy has been proven by partners and customers. At the 2020 Global Top 50 Construction Machinery Summit, XCMG mobile cranes ranked first in the 2020 Top 10 Global Mobile Crane Manufacturers list. In addition, XCMG is investing more in intelligent and green manufacturing. The company has stopped using materials and processing techniques that may pollute the environment and endanger health. It has invested more than CNY250 million(US$ 38.1 million) in pollution treatment as well as energy and water source testing, including a 72-million yuan (US$10.9 million) investment in the green welding process.

XCMG has also invested 1.5 billion yuan(US$ 228.9 million) to establish a large-scale precision machining factory which utilizes a world-class green manufacturing system with zero emissions of solid pollutants.

For more information, please visit www.xcmg.com, or XCMG pages on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Gaming Arts, LLC, an end-to-end gaming technology provider of electronic gaming machines, bingo, keno, and interactive casino-wide promotional systems, today provided a 2020 year end update.

«Needless to say, it’s been a very difficult year for everyone,» commented Mike Dreitzer, President of Gaming Arts.  «From the beginning of this crisis, our focus has been on helping our customers, employees and communities as much as possible, while using the time wisely to position Gaming Arts for meaningfully growth within the gaming industry in 2021,» Dreitzer said.

Since placing their first slot machines at Valley View Casino in California last year, Gaming Arts has reached an important placement milestone of more than 500 units across the United States, in record time.  With a deep product pipeline in place, this momentum will continue well into 2021 and beyond.

«Through immense talent, hard work and dedication, Gaming Arts has developed a deep and diverse game library to help us earn greater and greater floor share in Casinos across North America,» commented Jean Venneman, Gaming Art’s Chief Commercial Officer.  «With many more titles approved, these unique and compelling games continue to roll out each day to more and more jurisdictions with great success,» Venneman continued.

Last month Gaming Arts revealed its newly approved, patent pending, HaloTop™ wheel cabinet, including the introduction of a number of new games:

Inferno Wheel™, a first-of-its-kind, patent pending, wheel game series, with a unique persistence feature.  In these games, the values on the digital wheel keep going up as the action gets hotter and hotter!  It’s a special wheel game unlike any other and its available for placement now.  The launch has been amazingly successful wherever the game has gone, consistently reaching well over house average in its performance. 

Hamster Libre™ is also now approved within the HaloTop™ cabinet.  Gaming Arts’ wrestling and dancing little hamsters are bringing great entertainment to casinos throughout the US! 

In addition, earlier this year, the Company also introduced Casino Wizard™, a single-player, video table multigame containing entertaining takes on the classics:  Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and Craps including very exciting and high hold side bets.  These games offer socially-spaced opportunities for casino players to safely play the tables game favorites they’ve always enjoyed.  The results of this game have been truly remarkable since launch earlier this year with exceptional performance from coast-to-coast, outpacing almost all electronic tables games in the market.

Coming in the second half of next year is Gaming Arts’ new vertical cabinet, the VertX™ Grand.  This exciting and sleek new cabinet with a beautiful 49″ crystal-clear portrait display will have an amazing library all its own.  Coming this summer to a casino near you! Gaming Arts plans to further expand its new VertX™ cabinet line with new platform form factors later in 2021 and 2022.

The Company has also been active in creating new slot products for the Historic Horse Racing machine space, new interactive entries as well as a suite of UVC light disinfection products specifically designed to make casinos and casino products safer for players and staff everywhere.  These products will be hitting the markets in 2021, as well.

David Colvin, CEO and founder of Gaming Arts, commented, «During the COVID-19 crisis, our R&D efforts have greatly accelerated across the board, resulting in a vast library of approved games and new products in the pipeline. Coupled with the resurgence of our traditional Keno and Bingo businesses, we are positioned well to deliver a full array of solutions to casino floors everywhere in 2021.»

CONTACT: marketing@gamingarts.com

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