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Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s longest-serving infectious disease expert, will receive the National Museum of American History’s «Great Americans» medal for his lifetime of public service….
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —
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Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s longest-serving infectious disease expert, will receive the National Museum of American History’s «Great Americans» medal for his lifetime of public service.
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Tuesday, March 2
6:30 p.m. ET
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Virtual Event
Registration: https://smithsoniannmah.swoogo.com/gafauci
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Anthea M. Hartig, Elizabeth MacMillan Director, National Museum of American History
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Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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David M. Rubenstein, Smithsonian Regent
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In a virtual ceremony, the National Museum of American History will honor internationally recognized infectious disease scientist and public health official Dr. Anthony S. Fauci for his extraordinary leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and distinguished career leading federal research and policy. The medal is the museum’s signature honor, and as part of the award program, philanthropist and Smithsonian Regent David M. Rubenstein will interview Fauci.
For more than 50 years, Fauci has dedicated his life to the study, prevention and treatment of immune-related and infectious diseases. As the director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984, Fauci has advised seven U.S. Presidents on many domestic and global health issues.
The «Great Americans» medal is presented to individuals who have made lifetime contributions to the U.S. while embodying American values and ideals. More information on the medal is available at https://greatamericans.si.edu.
The award presentation is open to the public by registration.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Six major utilities today announced a plan to ensure that electric vehicle (EV) drivers have access to a seamless network of charging stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast, through the Midwest and South, and into the Gulf and Central Plains regions.
The Electric Highway Coalition – made up of American Electric Power, Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, Entergy Corporation, Southern Co., and the Tennessee Valley Authority…
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Six major utilities today announced a plan to ensure that electric vehicle (EV) drivers have access to a seamless network of charging stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast, through the Midwest and South, and into the Gulf and Central Plains regions.
The Electric Highway Coalition – made up of American Electric Power, Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, Entergy Corporation, Southern Co., and the Tennessee Valley Authority – announced a plan to enable EV drivers seamless travel across major regions of the country through a network of DC fast chargers for EVs. The companies are each taking steps to provide EV charging solutions within their service territories. This represents an unprecedented effort to offer convenient EV charging options across different company territories and allow EV travel without interruption.
The Edison Electric Institute estimates 18 million EVs will be on U.S. roads by 2030. While many drivers recognize the benefits of driving an EV, such as the ease of low-cost home charging, some are concerned with the availability of charging stations during long road trips. With efforts like the Electric Highway Coalition, electric companies are demonstrating to customers that EVs are a smart choice for driving around town, as well as traveling long distances.
This effort will provide drivers with effective, efficient, and convenient charging options that enable long-distance EV travel. Sites along major highway routes with easy highway access and amenities for travelers are being considered as coalition members work to determine final charging station locations. Charging stations will provide DC fast chargers that are capable of getting drivers back on the road in approximately 20-30 minutes.
«Throughout the ages, travelers have had to figure out how to get from point A to B. From feeding and watering horses, to filling gas tanks, and now recharging batteries, ensuring that there are convenient places to accomplish these tasks is critical,» said Nicholas K. Akins, AEP’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. «With this effort, we are working to help drivers see that EVs fit their lifestyle and their travel plans, wherever the road might take them.»
AEP has committed to replacing its 2,300 cars and light-duty trucks with EV models by 2030. Additional medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will transition to hybrid or electric alternatives as models become available. The charging network announced today also will enable AEP employees to use EVs to travel throughout the company’s 11-state service territory. AEP also is working with select customers across its service territory to help them understand the benefits of electrifying their own vehicle fleets or business processes.
Across its service territory, AEP is working with regulators to create programs that benefit all customers and support EV adoption, such as off-peak charging programs, incentives for charging station installations, energy efficiency rebates, and consultative services to encourage electrification.
In 2018, AEP Ohio launched a $10 million program to deploy 375 charging stations in partnership with local governments, workplaces and multi-family dwellings to increase publicly available charging sites and demonstrate the benefit of public-private partnerships as part of the Smart Columbus initiative. The program included a requirement to locate 10% of the charging stations in low-income areas, a benchmark that was exceeded.
In 2020, Indiana Michigan Power began offering its IM Plugged In program to address residential, multi-family dwelling, fleet and workplace charging, as well as corridor fast charging. The program offers customers rebate programs that reduce EV charging infrastructure costs and EV-specific off-peak rates.
Appalachian Power offers a residential off-peak charging program for Virginia customers. Customers also receive credits for EV charging that takes place during off-peak periods, such as overnight.
Additionally, residential customers of Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Southwestern Electric Power Company in Louisiana and Texas are eligible for energy efficiency rebates on qualified EV chargers.
The Electric Highway Coalition welcomes interested utilities to join as it seeks to extend the reach of network. Additionally, it supports, and looks forward to working with, other regional utility transportation corridor electrification initiatives.
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is focused on building a smarter energy infrastructure and delivering new technologies and custom energy solutions to our customers. AEP’s approximately 16,800 employees operate and maintain the nation’s largest electricity transmission system and more than 223,000 miles of distribution lines to efficiently deliver safe, reliable power to nearly 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation’s largest electricity producers with approximately 30,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 5,300 megawatts of renewable energy. AEP’s family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners, and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information, visit aep.com.
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NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Argentina is a treasure trove of natural attractions. The country’s wide-open spaces unveil a great diversity of landscapes, geological formations, and climates ranging from subtropical in the north to sub-Antarctic in the far south.
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NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Argentina is a treasure trove of natural attractions. The country’s wide-open spaces unveil a great diversity of landscapes, geological formations, and climates ranging from subtropical in the north to sub-Antarctic in the far south.
One of the best ways to see Argentina’s riches is by visiting the country’s wide network of national parks.
One of the best ways to see Argentina’s riches is by visiting the country’s wide network of national parks, many of them listed UNESCO World Heritage sites, and offering a plethora of outdoor adventures to experience the immensity of these natural wonders.
Following are two of the country’s most iconic UNESCO-listed national parks:
Iguazú National Park
Home to one of the world’s most famous waterfalls, Iguazú National Park is located in the northeastern province of Misiones. Upon entering the park, one can hear the roaring thunder of the 275 waterfalls (the Devil’s Gorge being the top attraction here) that extend for nearly two miles with heights up to 270 feet.
The surrounding subtropical rainforest houses over 2,000 species of plants and 400 species of birds, as well as a variety of wildlife including tapirs, giant anteaters, howler monkeys, jaguars, and caimans.
Los Glaciares National Park
The largest of Argentina’s National Parks (at nearly 1,800 acres), Los Glaciares National Park in southern Santa Cruz province, unveils some of the most majestic Patagonian landscapes with rugged towering mountain peaks, forests and glacial lakes. The 100-mile long Lake Argentino and the Perito Moreno glacier, famous for its regular thunderous ruptures, are the star attractions here.
The park is also home to a rich bird fauna including the emblematic Andean condor.
One of the best ways to tour this national park is by boat. More adventurous travelers can choose to experience the Perito Moreno on kayak or go on a mini trek on the glacier led by expert mountain guides.
About INPROTUR:
INPROTUR, Argentina’s National Institute for Tourism Promotion, also known as Visit Argentina, is a public-private entity responsible for promoting international travel to Argentina and for positioning Argentina as a global tourism destination. INPROTUR develops and executes promotional action plans in different global markets and conducts research and analysis of travel trends and market behavior in different source markets, in order to position Argentina as a desirable destination in those markets.
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COMPTON, Calif., Mar. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 4 Wheel Parts (https://www.4wheelparts.com/), the largest retailer of 4×4 and off-roading products globally, announces their 60th anniversary celebration throughout the month of March. To honor 60 years of passion and experience in the industry, 4…
COMPTON, Calif., Mar. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 4 Wheel Parts (https://www.4wheelparts.com/), the largest retailer of 4×4 and off-roading products globally, announces their 60th anniversary celebration throughout the month of March. To honor 60 years of passion and experience in the industry, 4 Wheel Parts is offering in-store celebrity appearances, limited time special sales and giveaway events in their 95 retail locations throughout the United States, along with a new product launch.
To celebrate 60 years of 4 Wheel Parts serving up the aftermarket off-road industry, they are offering customers a variety of ways to save throughout the month. The sale event will kick off the weekend of March 5-6th in-stores throughout the US and Canada and will include on-site appearances by legends in the off-road industry (e.g., 3-time KOH race winner Jason Scherer), as well as vehicle showcases at local 4WP stores (e.g., Diesel Bros 4WP custom rig at Ogden 4WP Store), huge savings, doorbusters, and giveaways of 60th Anniversary commemorative 4WP T-Shirts.
As part of their 60th Anniversary sales, 4 Wheel Parts is announcing all their promotions:
- LEAD OFFER: March 5-6: Customers save $100 for every $1,000 they spend
- March 5-6: Save 10% off select Lift Kits
- March 5-6: Save up to $250 on a set of 4 Tires
- Promotional 12mo 0% Financing on Purchases of $3500+
- March 5-6: Customers get a Free Awning with every Smittybilt Tent purchase
- March 7-31: 15% OFF SMITTYBILT M1A2 BUMPERS & STEPS
- March 7-31: Save up to $250 on a set of 4 Tires
- March 7-31: Save 15% on select M1A2 Bumpers & Side Steps
- March 7-31: Up to 50% Clearance Items
«The evolution of the off-road market over the past 60 years has been an incredible one to watch. From humble beginnings, 4 Wheel Parts opened for business in 1961 as Transamerican Auto Parts. Back then we sold replacement Jeep parts and accessories to small off-road shops and Jeep dealerships that were outfitting enthusiasts’ jeeps to explore the great American outdoors. The off-road industry was entirely different back then,» says Joey DiGiovanni, Director of Marketing at 4WP.
«From a mail order catalog on a kitchen table to the first two retail locations in 1976; 4 Wheel Parts has had a long journey,» he continues. «4 Wheel Parts has seen the industry evolve into a community of adventure and off-road enthusiasts who take their outfitted vehicles to an entirely new level and beyond what was ever imagined. No other company has customized more trucks and jeeps in the last 60 years than 4 Wheel Parts. We are proud of 60 years of serving our off-road customers to help them create their dream vehicles, and we look forward to what the next 60 years brings.»
For a full schedule of on-site celebrity and influencer appearances, please contact 4 Wheel Parts media contact directly at holly@littlebirdboston.com.
More information is available at: https://www.4wheelparts.com and all 60th anniversary specials are listed here.
About 4 Wheel Parts
4 Wheel Parts is a powerhouse in the growing $10-plus billion Jeep and truck accessory market. A division of Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP Worldwide, LLC), and acquired by Polaris Industries Inc. in 2016, 4WP sells and installs an extensive line of industry-leading aftermarket parts and accessories for off-road enthusiasts through 95 brick-and-mortar stores in North America and online at http://www.4wheelparts.com and http://www.4wd.com. More than 500 aftermarket auto brands are offered through 4WP, including off-road wheels, tires, suspensions, drivetrains, exterior/interior accessories, recovery equipment, lighting, electronics, replacement parts, and gear for the outdoor/camping lifestyle.
Media Contact
Holly Irgens, Little Bird Boston, +1 (617) 680-4827, holly@littlebirdboston.com
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Six major utilities today announced a plan to ensure electric vehicle (EV) drivers have access to a seamless network of charging stations connecting major highways in the South, Midwest, Gulf and Central Plains regions.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Six major utilities today announced a plan to ensure electric vehicle (EV) drivers have access to a seamless network of charging stations connecting major highways in the South, Midwest, Gulf and Central Plains regions.
The Electric Highway Coalition – made up of Duke Energy, American Electric Power, Dominion Energy, Entergy Corporation, Southern Co., and the Tennessee Valley Authority – will enable EV drivers seamless travel across a broad portion of the country through a network of DC fast chargers.
«The path to cleaner transportation is a robust charging infrastructure along the nation’s major highways,» said Lang Reynolds, director of Electrification Strategy for Duke Energy. «Range anxiety is a barrier to more EV adoption. This coalition can erase those obstacles and help deliver the benefits of EV ownership to consumers.»
The companies are each taking steps to provide EV fast charging options within their service territories to facilitate interstate travel. This partnership represents an unprecedented effort to offer EV drivers convenient charging across different company boundaries and allow travel without interruptions.
The Edison Electric Institute estimates 18 million EVs will be on U.S. roads by 2030. While many drivers recognize the benefits of driving an EV, such as the ease of low-cost home charging, some are concerned with the availability of charging stations during long road trips. Coordinated efforts like this are demonstrating that EVs are a smart choice for driving around town as well as traveling long distances.
For Duke Energy, specific fast charging station locations will be determined through the course of existing and planned fast charging program deployments. This effort will provide drivers with effective, efficient, and convenient charging options that enable long-distance electric travel. Sites along major highway routes, with easy highway access and amenities for travelers are being considered first.
Charging stations will provide a high-powered fast charging experience as new EV models released on the market are capable of charging at faster and faster speeds.
Supporting the transition to EVs
The collaboration is good timing for Duke Energy, which has already launched ambitious programs to expand EV charging both internally at Duke Energy locations and externally through several utility pilot programs. An internal «Electrify By Example» initiative is starting with an effort to install workplace chargers at all work locations to enable employees to drive electric.
In Florida, the company’s Park and Plug pilot has installed more than 570 EV public charging stations throughout the state. Fifty of the 570 are fast charging stations connecting areas of Florida previously underserved by EV fast charging infrastructure. To date, drivers have used the Park and Plug network for over 60,000 charging sessions, displacing more than 90,000 gallons of gasoline.
Regulatory action in 2020 led to pilot programs being approved in both North Carolina and South Carolina. The pilots will lead to full fast charging for all types of EVs in about 20-30 minutes.
In North Carolina, a $25 million pilot program will lead to the installation of 200 public Level 2 and fast charging stations, additional stations at multifamily buildings and a school bus electrification pilot that will allow school districts to change out diesel buses with electric ones.
In South Carolina, the company will provide up to a total of $1,000 for 400 residential Duke Energy Carolinas customers who install a Level 2 charging station, provide access to their charging data, and manage EV charging load to occur during off-peak periods. The company will also deploy 60 fast chargers there to expand access to fast charging infrastructure in the state.
About Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S. It employs 30,000 people and has an electric generating capacity of 51,000 megawatts through its regulated utilities, and 3,000 megawatts through its nonregulated Duke Energy Renewables unit.
Duke Energy is transforming its customers’ experience, modernizing the energy grid, generating cleaner energy and expanding natural gas infrastructure to create a smarter energy future for the people and communities it serves. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure unit’s regulated utilities serve approximately 7.7 million retail electric customers in six states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The Gas Utilities and Infrastructure unit distributes natural gas to more than 1.6 million customers in five states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The Duke Energy Renewables unit operates wind and solar generation facilities across the U.S., as well as energy storage and microgrid projects.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune’s 2020 «World’s Most Admired Companies» list, and Forbes’ 2019 «America’s Best Employers» list. More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos, videos and other materials. Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With the majority of Americans eager to book a getaway after spending the past year at home, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is ready to safely welcome guests to its 60 miles of Atlantic Coast beaches this spring. Among the draws for visitors looking for a reason to book now include an abundance of seasonal flight updates, themed lodging packages to make travel more affordable than ever, and exciting new…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With the majority of Americans eager to book a getaway after spending the past year at home, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is ready to safely welcome guests to its 60 miles of Atlantic Coast beaches this spring. Among the draws for visitors looking for a reason to book now include an abundance of seasonal flight updates, themed lodging packages to make travel more affordable than ever, and exciting new attractions and offerings sure to create long-lasting memories.
«Many people have put their travel plans on hold for the past year and are itching to get out and explore as the temperatures start to rise this spring,» said Karen Riordan, president and CEO of Visit Myrtle Beach. «With several new flight options opening up and lodging properties offering curated packages to entice visitors, the Myrtle Beach area is ready to welcome travelers with open arms.»
EXPANDED FLIGHT ACCESS
While the Myrtle Beach area is still a convenient road trip destination for many markets along the East Coast and Midwest, visitors looking to add even more efficiency to their travels will be excited to learn about the expanded seasonal flight paths starting soon at Myrtle Beach International Airport – recently named «Best Small Airport» in the 2021 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Among the flight updates:
- Delta is offering a new, seasonal nonstop service from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (beginning April 12), and nonstop service Thursdays to Mondays from New York LaGuardia International Airport (starting March 4), increasing capacity to daily service starting in the summer.
- Spirit also announced new, seasonal nonstop service from Akron-Canton Airport (beginning April 15), in addition to earlier seasonal starts from markets like Pittsburgh (February 12), Cleveland (March 10), and Dallas/Forth Worth (April 15).
THEMED TRAVEL PACKAGES
Myrtle Beach-area lodging properties are offering lots of spring packages, including worry-free booking policies. Examples include:
- Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark – boasting an amazing onsite waterpark, Game On fun zone with arcade games, and more – which is offering up to 40 percent off rates for spring bookings.
- North Beach Resort & Villas is offering «Stay Longer, Save More» deals, up to 40 percent off, on its luxury condo and villa properties.
- Up to 25 percent off at Island Vista Resort, perfect for those with flexible travel schedules this spring. The property boasts all-oceanfront rooms, multi-bedroom layouts with full kitchens and washer/dryer access, and amzing indoor/outdoor pool spaces.
NEW EXPERIENCES
An exciting array of new outdoor experiences are set to open this spring, including:
- Funplex Amusement Park, conveniently located just a few steps from the beach on 14th Avenue and featuring a walk-up bar and restaurant and seven rides – including the tallest, interactive 360° jet simulator ride on the market.
- Huntington Beach State Park Nature Center, featuring a birding area, a classroom and an exhibit area with live animals.
- Grand Strand Brewing Company in the heart of the downtown area, with 12 beers on tap and serving upscale bar food by a local restaurateur. The site will offer both outdoor and indoor cafe seating.
- Crooked Hammock Brewery in Barefoot Landing featuring a restaurant and backyard beer garden, featuring craft beer, indoor/outdoor seating for more than 500 guests, firepits, hammocks, a playground for kids, bocce ball courts, corn hole, and a bar that is set over the lake.
Visit Myrtle Beach and its partner organizations continue to remind travelers to visit the destination responsibly and have created a Healthy Travel section on VisitMyrtleBeach.com with the latest COVID-19 updates and mandates. For more information on tourism offerings in the Myrtle Beach area, please visit www.VisitMyrtleBeach.com.
About Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Stretching from Little River to Pawleys Island and comprising 14 distinct communities, the Myrtle Beach area is home to 60 miles of sandy beaches, an assortment of entertainment and family attractions and world-class golf. Popularly known as the Grand Strand, the Myrtle Beach area presents the quintessential vacation experience peppered with plenty of Southern hospitality. For additional information on the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.
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MENLO PARK, Calif., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —
HyPoint
, the company developing zero-carbon emission hydrogen fuel cell systems for aviation and urban air mobility, today unveiled the first operable prototype of its breakthrough turbo air-cooled…
MENLO PARK, Calif., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —
HyPoint
, the company developing zero-carbon emission hydrogen fuel cell systems for aviation and urban air mobility, today unveiled the first operable prototype of its breakthrough turbo air-cooled hydrogen fuel cell system. The
NASA award-winning
fuel cell technology, developed by an international team of engineers, delivers an unprecedented combination of specific power and energy density and has passed key validation testing to prove its technical viability. Full-scale versions, which are expected to begin shipping in 2022, will drive the commercial development of zero-emission e-aircraft, eVTOL, and urban air mobility vehicles, and serve an important role in the global effort to curb carbon emissions.
The arrival of zero-emission aviation has been hindered by the energy density limitations of lithium-ion batteries and the specific power limitations of hydrogen fuel cells. Testing has shown that HyPoint’s turbo air-cooled hydrogen fuel cell system will be able to achieve up to 2,000 watts per kilogram of specific power, which is more than triple the power-to-weight ratio of traditional hydrogen fuel cells systems. It will also boast up to 1,500 watt-hours per kilogram of energy density, enabling longer-distance journeys. By addressing these core technological barriers, HyPoint will cut years off commercial delivery timelines for hydrogen aircraft and unlock the emerging hydrogen aviation market, which is expected to be valued at more than $27 billion in 2030 and at least $174 billion by 2040, according to Allied Market Research.
HyPoint’s revolutionary approach utilizes compressed air for both cooling and oxygen supply to deliver a high-temperature (HTPEM) fuel cell system that is three times lighter than comparable liquid-cooled low-temperature (LTPEM) fuel cell systems. It also leverages a number of technical innovations including lightweight bipolar plates and a highly conductive, corrosion-resistant coating in order to radically outperform existing systems. As a result, HyPoint can deliver up to a 50% reduction in total cost of ownership for aircraft makers and empower them to create practical, cost-effective zero-emission vehicles. HyPoint’s approach is detailed in a newly-released white paper, which can be found at bit.ly/HyPoint2021.
«Last year we proved that hydrogen-electric aircraft are not only possible but inevitable — and now we are working hard to get a 100-seat zero-emission aircraft in the skies before 2030,» said Val Miftakhov, founder and CEO of ZeroAvia. In September, ZeroAvia became the first company to successfully complete a hydrogen-electric passenger aircraft flight. It went on to raise $21.4 million from Amazon, Shell, and a Bill Gates-backed fund. «The reality is that hydrogen fuel cells are the technological driver behind e-aircraft, and we are working closely with the team at HyPoint to test their systems for potential integration into future ZeroAvia aircraft.»
HyPoint also announced that it will begin work with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to further test and validate its hydrogen fuel cell technology. NREL’s hydrogen and fuel cell research and development focuses on developing, integrating, and demonstrating hydrogen production and delivery, hydrogen storage, and fuel cell technologies for transportation, stationary, and portable applications. Projects range from fundamental research to overcome technical barriers, manufacturing process improvement to enable high-volume fuel cell production, systems analysis to identify the most promising commercialization pathways, and market transformation to support early market deployments.
«This functional prototype brings us one step closer to our vision of delivering efficient and cost-effective zero-carbon emission fuel cell technology to the aviation industry, which is expected to contribute up to a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 if left unchecked,» said Dr. Alex Ivanenko, founder and CEO of HyPoint. «The prototype has passed a number of subsystem tests that strongly suggest that our patented technology and unique approach works — and we’re excited to use NREL’s state-of-the-art testing facilities to further validate our system. Moreover, we’re thrilled to be a part of the emerging hydrogen economy, which seeks to replace harmful fossil fuels with hydrogen, the universe’s most abundant energy source.»
In December 2020, HyPoint was named a winner of NASA’s iTech Initiative, in which inventive technologies were ranked based on criteria that included technical viability, likely impact on future space exploration, benefits to humanity, and commercialization potential. HyPoint’s aeronautic applications — including eVTOLs, UAVs, PAVs, and electric aircraft — were considered to be especially innovative.
«Over the past several months, interest in hydrogen companies has reached a fevered pitch, in part because the world is waking up to hydrogen as a clean, reliable, and abundant fuel source. The hydrogen economy is here,» said Jordan Levy, managing partner at SoftBank Capital NY and founding partner of Seed Capital Partners, an early-stage venture capital fund. «The team at HyPoint is among the world’s most experienced in the field of hydrogen fuel cell technology and, as an investor, we’re thrilled to be a part of HyPoint’s early success. We look forward to following their continued momentum.»
About HyPoint
HyPoint is pioneering next-generation hydrogen fuel cell systems for aviation, aeronautics, and urban air mobility. The company’s flagship turbo air-cooled hydrogen HTPEM fuel cell system offers zero carbon emissions and game-changing energy performance as a result of patented innovations including lightweight bipolar plates, a highly-conductive corrosion-resistant coating, and an industry-first air cooling and oxygen supply system. Together these technologies enable a lightweight, climate-independent, extended-lifespan fuel system and dramatically increase operational time and utilization rate while decreasing total cost of ownership by as much as 50%. The company was founded in Silicon Valley in 2019 and is backed by leading venture capital firms and individual investors. To learn more, please visit hypoint.com.
Press contact:
Aaron Endré
Endré Communications
aaron@aaronendre.com
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Proprietary high-temperature proton-exchange membrane (HTPEM) fuel cells for use in HyPoint’s Turbo Air-Cooled Hydrogen Fuel Cell System.
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HyPoint Turbo Air-Cooled Fuel Cell System
Rendering of a full-scale HyPoint Turbo Air-Cooled Hydrogen Fuel Cell System within a turboprop engine.
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The future of Volvo Cars is electric and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of its commitment to a zero emission future.
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The future of Volvo Cars is electric and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of its commitment to a zero emission future.
The C40 Recharge has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design. It is based on the CMA vehicle platform and the first Volvo model in history designed as pure electric only.
Following the introduction of the XC40 Recharge and now the C40 Recharge, Volvo Cars will roll out several additional electric models in coming years.
Already by 2025, it aims for 50 per cent of its global sales volume to consist of fully electric cars, with the rest hybrids. By 2030, it plans for every car it sells to be pure electric.
«The C40 Recharge represents the future of Volvo and shows where we are going,» said Henrik Green, chief technology officer. «It is fully electric, offered online only with a convenient care package and will be available for quick delivery. Getting a new Volvo was never this attractive.»
The rear of the C40 Recharge features a striking rear-end design to go with the lower roof line, while the new front design introduces a new face for electric Volvos and includes head lights with state-of-the-art pixel-technology.
Inside, the C40 Recharge provides customers with the high seating position that most Volvo drivers prefer, while it is available with a range of colour and deco options unique to the model. It is also the first Volvo model to be completely leather-free.
Like the XC40 Recharge, the C40 Recharge comes with one of the best infotainment systems on the market, jointly developed with Google and based on the Android operating system. It provides consumers with Google apps and services built-in, such as Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Google Play Store*.
Unlimited data enables superior connectivity and the C40 Recharge will receive software updates over the air. That means it will continue to improve over time after it has left the factory.
The propulsion consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80 per cent in about 40 minutes*. It offers an anticipated range of around 420 km*, which is expected to improve over time via over-the-air software updates.
As announced earlier today, the fully electric C40 Recharge will be available online only. In line with its ambition of reducing complexity in its model offering and focus on attractive pre-selected variants, Volvo Cars has drastically simplified the consumer offering of the C40 Recharge.
When customers get a new C40 Recharge, it will come with a convenient care package that includes items such as service, warranty, roadside assistance, as well as insurance and home charging options*.
The C40 Recharge will go in production this fall and will be built alongside the XC40 Recharge at the Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Ghent, Belgium.
Notes to editors
- Described features might be optional. Vehicle specifications and the exact customer offer may vary from one country to another, or not (yet) be available in all markets.
- Charging times are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, current battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition.
- Range according to the realistic WLTP driving cycle under controlled conditions for a new car. Real-world range may vary. Figures are based on preliminary target. Final vehicle certification pending.
- Consumer information available at https://www.volvocars.com/intl/v/cars/c40-electric
Volvo Car Group in 2020
For the 2020 financial year, Volvo Car Group recorded an operating profit of 8.5 BSEK (14.3 BSEK in 2019). Revenue over the period amounted to 262.8 BSEK (274.1 BSEK). For the full year of 2020, global sales reached 661,713 cars (705,452), a decline of 6.2 per cent compared to 2019.
About Volvo Car Group
Volvo Cars was founded in 1927. Today, it is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world with sales of 661,713 cars in 2020 in about 100 countries. Volvo Cars has been under the ownership of the Zhejiang Geely Holding since 2010.
As of December 2020, Volvo Cars employed approximately 40,000 (41,500) full-time employees. Volvo Cars head office, product development, marketing and administration functions are mainly located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Cars head office for APAC is located in Shanghai. The company’s main car production plants are located in Gothenburg (Sweden), Ghent (Belgium), South Carolina (US), Chengdu and Daqing (China), while engines are manufactured in Skövde (Sweden) and Zhangjiakou (China) and body components in Olofström (Sweden).
Under its new company purpose, Volvo Cars aims to provide customers with the Freedom to Move in a personal, sustainable and safe way. This purpose is reflected into a number of business ambitions: for example, by the middle of this decade it aims for half of its global sales to be fully electric cars and to establish five million direct consumer relationships. Volvo Cars is also committed to an ongoing reduction of its carbon footprint, with the ambition to be a climate-neutral company by 2040.
For more info, please contact:
Volvo Cars Media Relations
Phone: +46 31-596525
media@volvocars.com
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The future of Volvo Cars is electric and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of its commitment to a zero emission future.
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The future of Volvo Cars is electric and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of its commitment to a zero emission future.
The C40 Recharge has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design. It is based on the CMA vehicle platform and the first Volvo model in history designed as pure electric only.
Following the introduction of the XC40 Recharge and now the C40 Recharge, Volvo Cars will roll out several additional electric models in coming years.
Already by 2025, it aims for 50 per cent of its global sales volume to consist of fully electric cars, with the rest hybrids. By 2030, it plans for every car it sells to be pure electric.
«The C40 Recharge represents the future of Volvo and shows where we are going,» said Henrik Green, chief technology officer. «It is fully electric, offered online only with a convenient care package and will be available for quick delivery. Getting a new Volvo was never this attractive.»
The rear of the C40 Recharge features a striking rear-end design to go with the lower roof line, while the new front design introduces a new face for electric Volvos and includes head lights with state-of-the-art pixel-technology.
Inside, the C40 Recharge provides customers with the high seating position that most Volvo drivers prefer, while it is available with a range of colour and deco options unique to the model. It is also the first Volvo model to be completely leather-free.
Like the XC40 Recharge, the C40 Recharge comes with one of the best infotainment systems on the market, jointly developed with Google and based on the Android operating system. It provides consumers with Google apps and services built-in, such as Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Google Play Store*.
Unlimited data enables superior connectivity and the C40 Recharge will receive software updates over the air. That means it will continue to improve over time after it has left the factory.
The propulsion consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80 per cent in about 40 minutes*. It offers an anticipated range of around 420 km*, which is expected to improve over time via over-the-air software updates.
As announced earlier today, the fully electric C40 Recharge will be available online only. In line with its ambition of reducing complexity in its model offering and focus on attractive pre-selected variants, Volvo Cars has drastically simplified the consumer offering of the C40 Recharge.
When customers get a new C40 Recharge, it will come with a convenient care package that includes items such as service, warranty, roadside assistance, as well as insurance and home charging options*.
The C40 Recharge will go in production this fall and will be built alongside the XC40 Recharge at the Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Ghent, Belgium.
Notes to editors
- Described features might be optional. Vehicle specifications and the exact customer offer may vary from one country to another, or not (yet) be available in all markets.
- Charging times are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, current battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition.
- Range according to the realistic WLTP driving cycle under controlled conditions for a new car. Real-world range may vary. Figures are based on preliminary target. Final vehicle certification pending.
- Consumer information available at https://www.volvocars.com/intl/v/cars/c40-electric
Volvo Car Group in 2020
For the 2020 financial year, Volvo Car Group recorded an operating profit of 8.5 BSEK (14.3 BSEK in 2019). Revenue over the period amounted to 262.8 BSEK (274.1 BSEK). For the full year of 2020, global sales reached 661,713 cars (705,452), a decline of 6.2 per cent compared to 2019.
About Volvo Car Group
Volvo Cars was founded in 1927. Today, it is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world with sales of 661,713 cars in 2020 in about 100 countries. Volvo Cars has been under the ownership of the Zhejiang Geely Holding since 2010.
As of December 2020, Volvo Cars employed approximately 40,000 (41,500) full-time employees. Volvo Cars head office, product development, marketing and administration functions are mainly located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Cars head office for APAC is located in Shanghai. The company’s main car production plants are located in Gothenburg (Sweden), Ghent (Belgium), South Carolina (US), Chengdu and Daqing (China), while engines are manufactured in Skövde (Sweden) and Zhangjiakou (China) and body components in Olofström (Sweden).
Under its new company purpose, Volvo Cars aims to provide customers with the Freedom to Move in a personal, sustainable and safe way. This purpose is reflected into a number of business ambitions: for example, by the middle of this decade it aims for half of its global sales to be fully electric cars and to establish five million direct consumer relationships. Volvo Cars is also committed to an ongoing reduction of its carbon footprint, with the ambition to be a climate-neutral company by 2040.
For more info, please contact:
Volvo Cars Media Relations
Phone: +46 31-596525
media@volvocars.com
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SAN DIEGO, Mar. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Front Desk Supply, a leading hospitality supplier based in San Diego, CA, is seeing skyrocketing search traffic for hotel supplies, with some key hospitality needs showing a 200% increase, signaling what appears to be an end to our COVID-induced travel drought. To help the healing hospitality industry, Front Desk Supply is offering discounts on all new product orders over $500 and custom…
SAN DIEGO, Mar. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Front Desk Supply, a leading hospitality supplier based in San Diego, CA, is seeing skyrocketing search traffic for hotel supplies, with some key hospitality needs showing a 200% increase, signaling what appears to be an end to our COVID-induced travel drought. To help the healing hospitality industry, Front Desk Supply is offering discounts on all new product orders over $500 and custom A-frame signage at http://www.FrontDeskSupply.com/March2021.
«An increase in travel as we head into summer is no longer just a hope; it is becoming a very real expectation for hotels across the country,» said Mark Zisek, Director of Commercial Operations, Front Desk Supply. «As vaccines are administered, trips are being booked, and we are proud to partner with hotels with supplies that are welcoming their guests back,» Zisek added.
Front Desk Supply is an industry leader in hospitality supplies, offering millions of diverse hotel items, including key cards, key card holders, do not disturb signs, notepads, pens valet tags, concierge tags, parking permits, and luggage tags. As the industry’s needs surrounding sanitization and safety grew in the wake of COVID-19, the company introduced new additions of personal protective equipment such as face masks, sneeze guards, signage, tamper-tape, and more.
For the month of March, Front Desk Supply announced two specials to help hotels prepare for the return of normal travel – the first is $75 off new product orders over $500, and the second is 15% off custom A-frame signs. The special pricing can be found at http://www.FrontDeskSupply.com/March2021.
«Because the norm has varied from one property to the next, we understand that the needs are different,» said Zisek. «Our mission is to provide boutique hotels with high-quality hospitality supplies that exceed the expectations of their returning guests and enhance that experience from check-in to check-out. We work hard to provide all items needed to effectively communicate in ‘the new normal’,» Zisek added.
Hotel supply purchasers can take advantage of the March specials by visiting the Front Desk Supply website at http://www.FrontDeskSupply.com/March2021.
About Front Desk Supply
Front Desk Supply has over 50 years of Sales, Marketing and Advertising, and Operations experience, along with the wealth of knowledge that comes from producing millions of products for thousands of hotels in the hospitality industry.
Their focus on building customer relationships is ingrained in all employees. Putting the customer first and offering a unique perspective to any situation is a hallmark of Front Desk Supply. Front Desk Supply excels in providing multiple complementary products – it makes for a one-stop shopping experience for customers and ensures messaging flows consistently across products. They expertly offer recommendations that make good business sense.
Front Desk Supply: Making hotels more profitable and their guests’ stays more memorable®.
Contact:
Mark Zisek
Front Desk Supply
mzisek@access-mktg.com
Phone: 858-699-4701 / Fax: 501-665-6489
Media Contact
Mark Zisek, Front Desk Supply, 858-699-4701, mzisek@access-mktg.com
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