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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Isaiah Overson, 16, has won the statewide Drive Safe California PSA Contest by submitting a script for a 30-second TV public service announcement that warns of the dangers of speeding, which is a factor in 26 percent of all fatal traffic crashes, killing more than 9,000 people every year.

The Watsonville, CA teen, who is home-schooled, wins a $2,000 prize from The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes safe driving behavior.  He will also work remotely with an Emmy Award-winning director to film his idea and make it into a public service announcement that will be broadcast on more than 160 TV stations nationwide.  It will also be shown at the LA Auto Show® this May, 21-31 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The Drive Safe California Contest is sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation and promoted by the LA Auto Show.

Overson, who said he wrestled with several ideas for a PSA, wanted something that would get his attention if he were watching TV.  His winning concept, titled «Dangers of Speeding,» shows 20 young people chatting on a Zoom call, congratulating Steve on getting his driver’s license.    As one of the friends reminds Steve that one out of five teens has a crash in the first year of driving, four of the Zoom boxes fade away.   Gary tells the group that speeding is to blame for 18 percent of fatal crashes involving girls, and four boxes with girls disappear.  Mary then says even more boys in crashes – 30 percent –die from speeding, and seven boxes with boys leave the call.  Alex says speeding causes 21 percent of all fatal teen crashes, and four more boxes disappear, leaving Steve alone on the call.   As he asks «Where did everybody go?» the words «There’s No Need to Speed» come on the screen and an announcer says «No matter how you do the math, it adds up the same: There’s no need to speed.»

«Isaiah’s concept is compelling since it puts human faces to the statistics of speed-related traffic crashes,» said Michelle Anderson, Director of Operations at The National Road Safety Foundation.  «It shows that speeding can be much more costly than a ticket.»

«Today’s cars are safer than ever, with technological advances that help avoid crashes,» said Terri Toennies, President of the LA Auto Show.  «But we need to remain vigilant in spreading the message, especially with young drivers, about the importance of responsible driving and the dangers of speeding.  We look forward to having Isaiah’s PSA shown at our show this May.»

The runner-up in the Drive Safe California PSA Contest is Madellyn Lee, 17.  A student a West High School in Torrance, CA., she will get a $1,000 prize from The National Road Safety Foundation.

The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. (NRSF) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that for nearly 60 years has been dedicated to reducing crashes, deaths and injuries on our nation’s highways by promoting safe driving habits through greater public awareness.

NRSF programs deal with distracted driving, speed and aggression, impaired driving, drowsy driving, driver proficiency and pedestrian safety. The Foundation also works with key youth advocacy groups and sponsors contests to engage teens in promoting safe driving to their peers and in their communities.  For more information or to download free programs, visit www.nrsf.org.

About the LA Auto Show: Founded in 1907, the LA Auto Show^®, one of the world’s premier auto shows and cherished LA icon will take place May 21-31, 2021 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA, the show’s Press and Trade Days will take place May 19-20, 2021. AutoMobility LA is where the auto industry unveils groundbreaking new vehicle and tech innovations, while making strategic announcements in front of media and industry professionals from around the globe. The LA Auto Show is endorsed by the Greater LA New Car Dealers Association and is owned and operated by ANSA Productions.  To receive the latest show news and information, follow the LA Auto Show on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and sign up for alerts at http://www.laautoshow.com/. For more information about AutoMobility LA, please visit http://www.automobilityla.com/ and follow AutoMobility LA on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ROOMDEX, a pioneer in automated hotel upselling solutions, is happy to announce that Modus Hotels is piloting ROOMDEX’s «Upgrade Optimizer» software in multiple hotels, leading with The Windsor Suites Hotel, (Philadelphia, PA).

Upgrade Optimizer is an automated hotel upsell tool that generates revenue directly to a hotel’s bottom line. ROOMDEX intelligently calculates the best upgrade offer price and ensures that only available rooms will be offered. Pre-arrival, guests are sent offers with room features that match their persona. Along with the upgrade, guests have the chance to purchase early check-in or late check-out. Late check out is offered automatically pre-arrival and during stay.

ROOMDEX hotels have reported an average of $65 of additional room product up-sell revenue per up-sold stay since using the hotel upsell tool. Upgrade OptimizerTM room revenue is improving RevPar and boosting ADR when hotels need it most – even during low occupancy.

«Modus is continuously looking for the most forward-thinking technologies that can both improve efficiency and help us deliver the best guest experience,» said Marco Burlimann, Senior Vice President of Operations and Assets at Modus Hotels, «In today’s world, we are focused on a touchless yet meaningful delivery of services. In this regard, the ROOMDEX activation has been very exciting. Our guests are not only getting the chance to improve their stay, they also are being given choice and control over the process. It is a touchless experience that provides actual, new value to the guest.»

«The performance of the Windsor Suites Hotel activation with Upgrade Optimizer has been very promising for ROOMDEX,» said Jos Schaap, CEO and Co-Founder of ROOMDEX, «The Modus Hotels team has a very professional approach to new technology and their feedback has been insightful. We are looking forward to a long relationship with them.»

About ROOMDEX

ROOMDEX’s hotel upsell software, «Upgrade Optimizer,» automates, monetizes and ultimately simplifies the hotel room upgrade process by putting the power of choice in the hotel guest’s hands. Automation is the cornerstone of our pioneering hotel optimization platform. ROOMDEX uses hotel reservation, guest data and its proprietary persona and price algorithms to deliver personalized digital offers, greatly enhancing the guest experience. The hotel upsell tool relieves hoteliers of the labor time required by other upselling solutions while delivering high margin revenue and a substantial ROI.

The company was founded by Jos Schaap, Pierre Boettner and Denis Bajet, three industry veterans (Ex. MICROS- Systems (now Oracle Hospitality), StayNTouch, Shiji and Nor1) who together bring over 90 years of hotel software innovation experience in PMS, integrations, revenue management, BI, mobile, self-service and upgrade optimization software. Since founding in spring of 2020, ROOMDEX has signed on more than 55 hotels with 5,500 rooms across the U.S., U.K. and Europe.

Website: https://www.roomdex.io
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About Modus Hotels – The Windsor Suites

Modus Hotels is a Washington, D.C. based award-winning hotel development and management company focused on the lifestyle segment of the industry with deep experience in both independent and branded assets. Designed for the independent-minded traveler, each hotel offers a unique experience for those seeking an alternative to the predictability of an ordinary hotel. Located in diverse cities and neighborhoods, Modus Hotels are designed to fit today’s traveler’s individual taste and lifestyle. Modus’ portfolio includes Hotel Hive, The River Inn, Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center, and One Washington Circle Hotel (all in DC) and The Windsor Suites and Pod Philly in Philadelphia. Additional hotels and new cities are coming soon. For more information, visit http://www.modushotels.com or call 202-331-3800. Follow Modus on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/modushotels, Twitter @modushotels and Instagram @modushotels.

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The design refresh at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center provides a premium elevated experience that speaks to the needs of today’s modern traveler.

The Marriott Hotels brand has undergone a massive transformation, evolving everything from hotel design to associate training. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center is part of this evolution, joining hundreds of Marriott Hotel properties around the world that now represent the transformed brand vision for the next generation of travelers.

The reimagined rooms offer a spacious and upgraded look complete with tailored solutions that are as inventive as its guests. All two-bed guest rooms at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott now include two options, a King/Queen combination or a King with a full-sized pull-out sofa bed. Based on consumer insights, locally inspired accents offer a sense of place and the work surface provides flexibility to freely move and use technology wherever the guest desires.

«We want our guests to experience forward-thinking, aesthetically pleasing spaces that help foster their inventive nature and allow them to get into their best headspace for success,» said Manny Rappenecker, Vice President, Marriott Hotels. «Marriott Hotels has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation in travel to create experiences that inspire and nurture our guests’ creativity. Guests at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center will be able to free themselves of distractions when they step into our hotel, allowing them to focus solely on being the best they can be.»

Located in The Woodlands Waterway Square, the epicenter of The Woodlands, guests of The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center are within walking distance to night life, outdoor activities, performing arts and more. Experience unforgettable performances at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, ranked in the Top 10 Outdoor Amphitheaters in the World. Take a break from your day with rentable kayaks, paddleboards and swan boats on The Waterway, or relax in the outdoor green space. Grab a bite to eat with a colleagues or cheers over happy hour at one of the many dining destinations in the area, all within steps from your hotel room. At The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center we welcome you to bring your four-legged fur baby with you on your travels to enjoy all The Waterway has to offer.

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center also features the Marriott Hotels Greatroom lobby – a stylish hub of the hotel for both day and night. The contemporary décor and layout provide guests with a space to relax, collaborate with colleagues with a coffee or grab a night cap. Guests can enjoy a variety of great food and drink options at Acqua Lounge, as well as seamless connectivity with free wi-fi. The hotel’s certified bartenders provide guests with an elevated experience.

Along with the Greatroom, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center features an on-site Starbucks® so you can easily grab your favorite beverage, pastry and snacks for your day. Guests can also enjoy a 24-hour fitness center with cardio equipment, free weights and fitness classes, as well as an outdoor pool. To complete your stay, guests can relax and renew at the on-property tranquil day spa with a range of professional services and availability to host groups.

Meeting planners have a lot to celebrate about with The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center’s Next Gen Meeting Space that is tailored to foster collaboration. In 2019, the hotel completed a $4 million renovation design of its 65,000 square feet of meeting space and 27 venues to adapt to a variety of formats and group sizes, with pivotable walls, moveable partitions, soft seating and modular furniture to ensure every team’s meeting space is tailored to their needs. Ideas are easily captured with tools such as rewritable surfaces, magnetic panels and shared-screen technology.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Marriott International has introduced changes to meetings across its portfolio of hotels and resorts, including enhanced sanitation guidelines, new operational training for associates, and increased use of conference technologies to ensure that customers are able to come together when they are ready. Meeting planners may now reference a series of new materials on MarriottBonvoyEvents.com, including an informational video, customer stories and resources that provide additional context and information for designing successful events in the current environment.

To learn more or book your next event, please visit us at http://www.WoodlandsMarriott.com.

To learn more about the cleanliness protocols Marriott International has implemented to address the health and safety challenges presented by COVID-19, please visit http://www.clean.marriott.com.

About The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center

Located in The Woodlands, Texas, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center includes 338 guest rooms, 7 suites and 65,000 square feet of event space broken into 27 venues making it the perfect place for events, big or small. Our guests enjoy access to our Tuscany breakfast restaurant, Acqua Lounge lobby bar, Starbucks®, 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool, concierge lounge and spa. To learn more or book your visit with us, visit http://www.WoodlandsMarriott.com. Stay connected to The Woodlands Waterway Marriott on Facebook and @woodlandsmarriott on Instagram.

About Marriott Hotels
With over 580 hotels and resorts in over 60 countries and territories around the world, Marriott Hotels is evolving travel through every aspect of the guest’s stay, helping to relax, clear minds, stimulate new ideas and anticipate travelers’ needs, leaving them inspired to reach their full potential. Boldly transforming itself for mobile and global travelers who blend work and play, Marriott leads the industry with innovations, including the Greatroom lobby and Mobile Guest Services that elevate style & design and technology. To learn more, visit http://www.MarriottHotels.com. Stay connected to Marriott Hotels on Facebook, @marriott on Twitter and @marriotthotels on Instagram. Marriott Hotels is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy™, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.

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Shannon Rockne, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, +1 214-681-9407, shannon.rockne@marriott.com

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CAPE MAY, N.J., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The eDriving study identified the initial risk level of active[1] business drivers using the Mentor app (i.e., Very High Risk, High Risk, Medium Risk, Low Risk or Very Low Risk[2]), based on their first month’s FICO® Safe Driving Score – a score derived from driving behavior telematics. It then measured progress[3] over periods of six, nine, 12, and 18 months of using the app.

Over a six-month period, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced an average 32% increase in their FICO® Safe Driving Score (from 509 to 670), moving them up into the Medium Risk category. Over a longer period of 15-months, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced an even greater average increase in their FICO® Safe Driving Score of 38% (517 to 717), moving them up into the Low Risk category.

While FICO® Safe Driving Score improvement was the most significant for drivers who were initially identified as Very High Risk or High Risk, those identified as Medium Risk also improved, and Low Risk drivers maintained their good performance levels.

In terms of individual driving behaviors, users saw a significant decrease in the number of negative Acceleration, Braking, Cornering, Phone Distraction, and Speeding events, though the reduction in Speeding and Distraction events was most notable.

Speeding Reduction

• Over a six-month period, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced an average 71% decrease in Speeding events (78 to 22 per month).
• Over a period of 15-months, those initially categorized as V- ery High Risk or High Risk experienced an average 82% decrease in Speeding events (69 to 12 per month), confirming a sustained improvement in driver behavior when using the Mentor app over a longer period of time.
• Drivers initially categorized as Medium Risk experienced a similar level of improvement, with an average 85% decrease in Speeding events (29 to 4) over a 15-month

Distraction Reduction

• Over a six-month period, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced an average 39% decrease in Distraction events (142 to 86 per month).
• Over a 15-month period, those initially categorized as Very High Risk or High Risk experienced an average 57% decrease in Distraction events (75 to 32), again demonstrating a significant and sustained improvement in driver behavior when using the Mentor program over a longer period.
• Drivers initially categorized as Medium Risk saw an average 19% decrease (63 to 51) in Distraction events over a six-month period, and an average 39% decrease (44 to 27) in Distraction events over a 15-month

Other significant findings:

• Over a six-month period, those initially categorized as Medium Risk saw an average 9% increase in their FICO® Safe Driving Score (668 to 729), moving them up into the Low Risk
• Over a six-month period, those initially categorized as Low Risk sustained their classification, seeing a marginal average increase in their FICO® Safe Driving Score (767 to 770).

«When we launched Mentor to help organizations manage the safety of those who drive for work purposes, incorporating actual driving behavior insights and the flexibility to accommodate any vehicle type in any location, we knew this was a game-changer for driver risk management,» said Ed Dubens, Founder/CEO of eDriving. «Today, it’s incredible to think that 1.5 BILLION miles have been driven using the Mentor program around the world, and our analysis shows that driving behavior has significantly improved throughout the course of these trips. We’re proud that clients can witness such dramatic behavior change, and know they are proactively supporting and encouraging safer driving behaviors for the benefit of all road users.»

Launched globally in 2018, Mentor by eDriving is used by organizations around the world to help improve driver behavior among employees driving for work purposes. The digital program uses smartphone sensors to collect and analyze data on the driving behaviors most predictive of risk. These include Acceleration, Braking, Cornering, Speeding, and Phone Distraction, one of the biggest threats to road safety today.

Through eDriving’s partnership with industry analytics leader FICO, driver on-road performance is converted into an individual FICO® Safe Driving Score, which has been validated to help predict the likelihood of a driver being involved in a collision. Personalized insights are provided privately to drivers after each trip, showing both positive and negative driving events and exactly where they occurred. Additionally, engaging, interactive micro-training modules are delivered directly to the driver in-app to help promptly remediate identified risky behaviors.

«The FICO® Safe Driving Score was developed to address the ever-present issue of commercial fleet losses caused by collisions, and has been fine-tuned to the specific needs and requirements of fleet safety management programs,» noted Rachel Bell, Vice President, Scores & Analytics, at FICO. «We’re absolutely thrilled to see that this latest analysis unequivocally confirms the FICO® Safe Driving Score’s ability to be used to provide valuable and accurate driving insights, and to help promote sustainable improvement in driving behaviors, and a safer driving experience.»

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Julie Farmer
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About eDriving
eDriving helps organizations to reduce collisions, injuries, license violations and total cost of fleet ownership through a patented digital driver risk management program.

Mentor by eDriving is a smartphone-based solution that collects and analyzes driver behaviors most predictive of crash risk and helps remediate risky behavior by providing engaging, interactive micro-training modules delivered directly to the driver in the smartphone app. As part of a broader risk management platform, Virtual Risk Manager®, eDriving provides organizations with everything they need to establish safety as a strategic imperative, and support drivers and managers as they strive to create a crash-free culture®.

eDriving is the digital driver risk management partner of choice for many of the world’s largest organizations, supporting over 1,000,000 drivers in 96 countries. Over the past 25 years, eDriving’s research-validated programs have been recognized with over 100 awards around the world.

For more visit http://www.edriving.com

About FICO

FICO powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956 and based in Silicon Valley, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than more than 195 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, telecommunications, health care, retail, and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 100 countries do everything from protecting 2.6 billion payment cards from fraud, to helping people get credit, to ensuring that millions of airplanes and rental cars are in the right place at the right time.

Learn more at http://www.fico.com

[1] At least one trip per month

[2] FICO® Safe Driving Scores were initially categorized as Risky, Poor, Average, Good and Great. These were updated to the new corresponding categories on July 29, 2020.

[3] Analysis used data from trips classified as ‘Business’ only (no ‘Passenger’ or ‘Personal’ trips)

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Julie Farmer, eDriving, 07912 265691, julie.farmer@edriving.com

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ST. JAMES, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Unique Electric Solutions (UES) noted it has passed the two-year milestone since its first electric repowered package truck for UPS was deployed. In service since November 2018, the truck was successfully converted from diesel to battery electric and then returned to daily operation in New York City. The clean, quiet and efficient vehicle was the first in a series of ongoing conversions for UPS in both New York and California operations.

«This service milestone confirms that the reliability and performance of electric powertrains can be brought to existing on-road vehicles without the cost and lead time associated with new vehicles» said Joe Ambrosio, CEO of Unique Electric Solutions.

The conversions are based on the uniqueEV™ platform, a battery electric drivetrain designed for the Class 4-7 chassis used in walk-in vans, delivery trucks, shuttle buses, refrigerated trucks and service vehicles. Developed by Unique Electric Solutions, the uniqueEV™ system is available as both conversion for on road vehicles as well as fitment into new chassis.

About Unique Electric Solutions (UES)

Unique Electric Solutions, UES, manufactures electric (EV) and fuel cell electric (FCEV) vehicle propulsion systems for commercial fleets, upfitters and select OEMs. These engineered, end-to-end EV propulsion systems are deployed in both new production vehicle platforms as well as mid/high volume conversions of on-road medium and heavy duty trucks and buses for numerous applications such as package delivery, passenger transportation and terminal trucks. The uniqueEV™ platform, a Class 4-7 all-electric drive system available in both full EV and a range-extended HEV fuel-cell version, is field proven including daily service in UPS (United Parcel Service) fleets in New York City and California.

For more information please go to http://www.uesmfg.com

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Unique Electric Solutions, Unique Electric Solutions, (505) 333-0073, info@uesmfg.com

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