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Amazon Web Services (AWS), Hitachi America, Ltd., Reply, USAA, and others Join MOBI in Building the New Economy of Movement

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The largest and most progressive companies in mobility continue to join MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative. The new community members join major automakers, smart city leaders, tech companies, startups, and other mobility stakeholders working together to accelerate the development and adoption of blockchain-based standards for the mobility ecosystem. These standards will be the foundation for a protocol-agnostic permissioned network that will enable all stakeholders to exchange, share, and monetize mobility and transit data. 

«We are thrilled that AWS, Hitachi America, Ltd., Reply, USAA, and other mobility thought leaders see value in this technology, this community, and this vision,» said MOBI Co-founder and COO Tram Vo. «MOBI’s rapid growth is a testament to both the level of industry interest in blockchain technology and the recognition that companies of any size can benefit by collaborating to accelerate adoption.»

Companies seek to use blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) to improve efficiencies and facilitate new services for valued clients and customers across the globe.

«AWS is delighted to join MOBI to work with its partners, sponsors, and affiliate members to help establish industry standards for smart mobility blockchain adoption,» said Bill Foy, Director of Automotive at Amazon Web Services, Inc. «Many of our automotive customers are working to apply blockchain and distributed ledger technologies to address mobility, supply chain, finance, and electric vehicle to grid opportunities. By participating in MOBI, AWS can help customers apply these new standards to make transportation greener, more efficient, and more affordable through collaboration with the community.»

Verifiable vehicle journeys are critical to building a trusted, intelligent, and shared mobility ecosystem. MOBI members across the mobility value chain are working together to create interoperable, scalable solutions that reimagine the business models of the future.

«The mobility industry is experiencing significant changes as connected vehicles, autonomous cars, Industry 4.0, and IoT impact the landscape. By teaming up with MOBI, we believe that the deployment of this blockchain initiative will help to create mobility ecosystems for driving innovation and enhance our core technologies to contribute in social, environmental, and economic values for our customers,» said Dr. Harsha Badarinarayan, Vice President, R&D of Hitachi America, Ltd.

The convergence of multiple rapidly maturing technologies such as AI, IoT, 5G, and blockchain, permits anything to have a secure identity, be intelligent, and securely transact with other things. New sensors, chip sets, and electronics are being developed by the industry to facilitate connected vehicle communication with other vehicles and infrastructure (CV2X). Together, these capabilities will define the future of mobility in the Smart City.    

«Blockchain technology is now mainstream alongside IoT, Cloud and AI in defining the future of our world,» said Reply CEO Tatiana Rizzante. «In MOBI we have seen the opportunity to work with forward thinking companies, governments, and NGOs in making mobility services more efficient, greener, safer and building a more transparent and trustworthy ecosystem for our customers and the entire automotive industry.»

MOBI and its members work collaboratively to accelerate these innovations and create a better mobility future. MOBI welcomes everyone to join us in building the New Economy of Movement.

About MOBI

MOBI is a nonprofit alliance of many of the world’s largest automakers, along with many startups, NGOs, transit agencies, insurers, toll road providers, smart city leaders, and technology companies working to accelerate adoption and promote standards in blockchain, distributed ledgers, and related technologies.

MOBI is creating simple blockchain-based standards to identify cars, people, businesses in order to securely exchange and monetize data, and pay for mobility services, with the goal of making transportation more efficient, affordable, greener, safer, and less congested. MOBI itself is technology and ledger agnostic. For additional information about joining MOBI, please reach out to Griffin Haskins (griffin@dlt.mobi) or visit www.dlt.mobi

Media Contact:
Kelly Clark, MOBI Communications Manager
Email: kelly@dlt.mobi | Twitter: @dltmobi

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Hitachi America, Ltd., Reply, USAA, and others Join MOBI in Building the New Economy of Movement

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The largest and most progressive companies in mobility continue to join MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative. The new community members join major automakers, smart city leaders, tech companies, startups, and other mobility stakeholders working together to accelerate the development and adoption of blockchain-based standards for the mobility ecosystem. These standards will be the foundation for a protocol-agnostic permissioned network that will enable all stakeholders to exchange, share, and monetize mobility and transit data. 

«We are thrilled that AWS, Hitachi America, Ltd., Reply, USAA, and other mobility thought leaders see value in this technology, this community, and this vision,» said MOBI Co-founder and COO Tram Vo. «MOBI’s rapid growth is a testament to both the level of industry interest in blockchain technology and the recognition that companies of any size can benefit by collaborating to accelerate adoption.»

Companies seek to use blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) to improve efficiencies and facilitate new services for valued clients and customers across the globe.

«AWS is delighted to join MOBI to work with its partners, sponsors, and affiliate members to help establish industry standards for smart mobility blockchain adoption,» said Bill Foy, Director of Automotive at Amazon Web Services, Inc. «Many of our automotive customers are working to apply blockchain and distributed ledger technologies to address mobility, supply chain, finance, and electric vehicle to grid opportunities. By participating in MOBI, AWS can help customers apply these new standards to make transportation greener, more efficient, and more affordable through collaboration with the community.»

Verifiable vehicle journeys are critical to building a trusted, intelligent, and shared mobility ecosystem. MOBI members across the mobility value chain are working together to create interoperable, scalable solutions that reimagine the business models of the future.

«The mobility industry is experiencing significant changes as connected vehicles, autonomous cars, Industry 4.0, and IoT impact the landscape. By teaming up with MOBI, we believe that the deployment of this blockchain initiative will help to create mobility ecosystems for driving innovation and enhance our core technologies to contribute in social, environmental, and economic values for our customers,» said Dr. Harsha Badarinarayan, Vice President, R&D of Hitachi America, Ltd.

The convergence of multiple rapidly maturing technologies such as AI, IoT, 5G, and blockchain, permits anything to have a secure identity, be intelligent, and securely transact with other things. New sensors, chip sets, and electronics are being developed by the industry to facilitate connected vehicle communication with other vehicles and infrastructure (CV2X). Together, these capabilities will define the future of mobility in the Smart City.    

«Blockchain technology is now mainstream alongside IoT, Cloud and AI in defining the future of our world,» said Reply CEO Tatiana Rizzante. «In MOBI we have seen the opportunity to work with forward thinking companies, governments, and NGOs in making mobility services more efficient, greener, safer and building a more transparent and trustworthy ecosystem for our customers and the entire automotive industry.»

MOBI and its members work collaboratively to accelerate these innovations and create a better mobility future. MOBI welcomes everyone to join us in building the New Economy of Movement.

About MOBI

MOBI is a nonprofit alliance of many of the world’s largest automakers, along with many startups, NGOs, transit agencies, insurers, toll road providers, smart city leaders, and technology companies working to accelerate adoption and promote standards in blockchain, distributed ledgers, and related technologies.

MOBI is creating simple blockchain-based standards to identify cars, people, businesses in order to securely exchange and monetize data, and pay for mobility services, with the goal of making transportation more efficient, affordable, greener, safer, and less congested. MOBI itself is technology and ledger agnostic. For additional information about joining MOBI, please reach out to Griffin Haskins (griffin@dlt.mobi) or visit www.dlt.mobi

Media Contact:
Kelly Clark, MOBI Communications Manager
Email: kelly@dlt.mobi | Twitter: @dltmobi

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SOURCE MOBI

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Carl Black Nashville, a Chevrolet dealership serving the Nashville area, is currently hosting Chevrolet Truck Month throughout the month of October. Chevrolet Truck Month is an annual sales event from Chevrolet that celebrates some of its most popular models, its pickup trucks and SUVs. Drivers who visit Carl Black Nashville during Chevrolet Truck Month will be able to find temporary special offers and incentives towards purchasing certain new Chevrolet models.

One of the special offers available during Chevrolet Truck Month is a cash allowance. A cash allowance is available with the following models: the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Diesel, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, 2021 Chevrolet Colorado, 2020 Chevrolet Suburban, and the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The amount that a driver can receive as a cash allowance varies by model, with the most being up to $6,250 for the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban. A cash allowance is not available with other offers and the new retail delivery must be taken by November 2, 2020.

During Chevrolet Truck Month, the same models that are offered with a cash allowance are also available with an accessory allowance. An accessory allowance of $1,000 is available for all five models to be used towards the purchase of eligible OEM accessories. The accessories must also be purchased with the purchase of the new vehicle, and the retail delivery must be taken by November 2, 2020. The value of the accessories must be equal to or exceed the $1,000 amount at MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price).

SOURCE Carl Black Nashville

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, has released its exhibitor prospectus for companies interested in participating in the 2020 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, which will go virtual this year on November 9 through 20.

RV shipments are expected to surpass 400,000 wholesale units by the end of 2020 and see continued growth in 2021 to more than 500,000 units, according to the Fall 2020 RV RoadSigns prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association.

Prospective vendors can reserve virtual booths that will remain online through January 31, 2021. The booth’s flexible design is an affordable way for exhibitors to digitally connect with RV dealers – including video, email, scheduling appointments, live chat, and by offering brochures and other promotional materials for download. Exhibiting companies will be searchable by company name, product/service category, and keyword search.

In addition to exhibiting, vendors can host Vendor Training +Plus (VTP) sessions. VTP sessions are a company’s opportunity to present their own content and provide attendees with in-depth product or service information, case studies, educational demos, or topic of choice.

Analytics through the virtual platform will help to grow a company’s leads database, easily follow up with individuals through appointment booking, see where a booth is attracting the most and least attention, and track visitor information outside of designated expo hours. To access the prospectus,click here.

Sponsorships and partnerships for the virtual event are available for companies looking to connect with dealers and showcase their brand. For more information contact Julie Newhouse at jnewhouse@rvda.org.

The RV Dealers Convention/Expo is presented by RVDA, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. Follow the convention on social media using #RVDAConEx and visit http://www.rvda.org/convention to register and for regular updates.     

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SOURCE RVDA

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — RK Logistics Group, a leading Silicon Valley provider of warehousing, eCommerce fulfillment and supply chain management services, is accelerating its growth with expansions at two South Bay sites and plans to add up to 100,000 square feet of new warehouse space next year.

The company has launched warehousing and distribution operations at a new facility in Hayward, fully subscribing the 40,200 square foot facility with clients in the semiconductor equipment and automotive manufacturing industries. RK also renewed its lease at a 42,000 square foot facility in Fremont supporting LAM Research, another semiconductor equipment manufacturing enterprise.

The Hayward facility is located at 1619 Whipple Road while the Fremont warehouse is at 40577 Albrae Street.

For its semiconductor and automotive manufacturing clients, RK has designed and deployed specialized, industry-specific programs providing dedicated warehousing, inventory stocking, optimization and management, order picking and fulfillment and on-demand expedited delivery. The operations provide just-in-time line-side manufacturing deliveries of subassemblies, components, and parts on a 24-hour basis. Other value-added services include light manufacturing such as pre-assembly and kitting.

The company is in the planning stages for a new 100,000 square foot warehousing and distribution facility in the South Bay. Expected to open early in the 2021 first quarter, the facility will provide fresh capacity to accommodate growth with current clients, as well as space for new clients. It is expected to create upwards of 50 new jobs, primarily in warehouse operations, technical support, and management.

«From mid-summer on, we’ve seen a surge in demand for quality warehouse capacity staffed with experienced associates,» noted Rock Magnan, president of RK Logistics. «And it’s not letting up. We’re currently putting that growth into our Hayward and Fremont facilities, where we expect to hire another three managers, six supervisors, and up to 40 hourly employees by the end of this year.»

Magnan added that the employment market remains constrained in the Bay Area, with competition for warehouse workers stiff, and is expected to become even tougher as eCommerce fulfillment and parcel carriers begin hiring workers for the seasonal holiday surge. As a result, RK Logistics has increased its compensation for warehouse workers to an entry-level base of $20.00 per hour for an applicant with no experience, up to as much as $25.00 an hour for a candidate with qualified work experience.

Eligible RK associates can also earn extra pay as they qualify for performance achievement, referral and retention bonuses, which collectively can mean an additional $8.00 an hour. RK also has added attractive features to its benefit program including free flu shots for employees. «We’re investing in building capacity as well as in bringing on associates who want stable, long-term employment in a great work environment with competitive pay,» Magnan said.

He added that RK’s focus on the local high-tech industry also is attractive for prospective employees. «We’re working with some of the Silicon Valley’s most successful and innovative companies,» he noted. «RK associates have the opportunity to engage with and support high-tech and automotive manufacturing, as well as pharmaceutical, medical device, high-value engineered building products, retail consumer goods and just-in-time eCommerce replenishment.»

Magnan noted that local businesses which import manufactured components from overseas also can take advantage of RK’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operation, which is certified for pharmaceutical and medical device handling, and is the South Bay’s only certified, general purpose FTZ.

The certification allows Silicon Valley manufacturing and importing companies to benefit from various trade policies and practices that can reduce administrative regulatory costs and associated tariffs and duties for imported goods, while protecting the integrity of high-value products in a secured environment.

To learn more about employment opportunities at RK Logistics, visit https://www.rklogisticsgroup.com/careers/. For more information about RK’s services, visit https://www.rklogisticsgroup.com/capabilities/.

ABOUT RK LOGISTICS GROUP — RK Logistics is a premier 3PL provider of full-spectrum, customized supply chain services for the world’s most demanding customers. RK’s manufacturing support, warehousing, order fulfillment and transportation services feature lean practices, ISO-9001 and CA Board of Pharmacy 3PL Certifications, which is unique to a family-owned business. RK Logistics is also a certified minority business enterprise. For more information, go to http://www.rklogisticsgroup.com

SOURCE RK Logistics Group

Development of nanomaterials to manufacture electrically conductive materials will unlock new growth opportunities, says Frost & Sullivan

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Growth Opportunities for Conductive Materials, finds that increasing demand for high-efficiency electronics and components such as electrical circuits is sparking innovation in the electrically conductive materials industry. The demand for materials such as conductive polymers, conjugated polymers, quantum dots, metamaterials, conductive hydrogels, and shape memory alloys is expected to increase in the next five years. Extensive miniaturization efforts and anticipated electric vehicle penetration will result in the consumer electronics and automotive sectors securing the highest adoption potential for electrically conductive materials.

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«Enhanced material properties such as thermal management improved electrical conductivity, and better mechanical properties will result in significant operational efficiency upgrades,» said Aarthi Janakiraman, TechVision Research Manager at Frost & Sullivan. «The development of nanomaterials for manufacturing electrically conductive materials will open up new avenues for adoption. This will improve the application scope by addressing the key consumer demand for compact and energy-efficient devices.»

Janakiraman added: «Effective mergers and acquisition (M&A) can significantly improve geographic reach and help create techno-commercial synergies, which is critical for long-term sustenance by catering to a broad customer group. Additionally, collaborations  with  electrically  conductive  material  manufacturers  can  help  product  developers  attain a  unique market position as, in this case,  know-how and a large-scale production facility for nanomaterials can ensure efficient pricing.»

To tap into growth opportunities exposed by conductive materials, market participants can focus on:

• Collaborating with material developers to improve cost performance.
• Adopting electrically conductive materials such as graphene, quantum dots, and conductive polymers to improve electrical performance and meet the demand for new capabilities.
• Using electrically conductive materials such as poly (3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene) and polyimide conductive polymers to noticeably increase the process’s energy efficiency.

Growth Opportunities for Conductive Materials is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

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Growth Opportunities for Conductive Materials

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