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Washington Voters Support Full Transition to Electric Cars by 2030

SEATTLE, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A new poll from Yale University, George Mason University and Climate Nexus, and commissioned by the…

SEATTLE, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A new poll from Yale University, George Mason University and Climate Nexus, and commissioned by the nonprofit Coltura, finds 59 percent of Washington voters support a policy requiring new cars in Washington state to be electric starting in 2030.

By a margin of more than 12-to-1, voters believe ending the sale of new gas-powered vehicles in 2030 would have a positive effect on climate change (75% to 6%) and would benefit the health of people in the state (73% to 5%). 

«Requiring that new vehicles be electric by 2030 will result in sharp reductions of carbon emissions and air pollution, and put Washington state on the road to powering its vehicles with cheap, clean, renewable electricity produced in Washington,» said Matthew Metz, co-executive director of Coltura. «It achieves these goals with minimal government spending by creating large, guaranteed EV markets that will incentivize the private sector to invest in EVs and charging.»

Last year, Coltura supported the Clean Cars 2030 bill sponsored by Washington State Representative Nicole Macri (D-Seattle) providing that model-year 2030 and later vehicles must be electric to be registered in Washington. Rep. Macri said, «Washingtonians want to accelerate the switch to clean vehicles as fast as possible, and my bill will help the state lead the nation in this direction.»

«A large majority of Washingtonians are worried about climate change, and they understand the impact it is having on extreme weather, including recent wildfires,» said Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz, Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. «Washington voters support policies like requiring all new cars to be electric by 2030 that will address climate change.»

Providing a 2030 sunset date to sales of new fossil fuel vehicles will allow utilities, automakers, and landlords to prepare for a smooth off-ramp from dependence on fossil fuels. 

Last month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the Golden State will be shifting to 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2035.  This survey represents the first public opinion polling on policies that would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles.

Climate Nexus Polling, in partnership with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication, conducted a representative survey of 812 registered voters in Washington state September 15-29, 2020, with an oversample of 100 voters contacted by phone in state senate districts 3, 5, and 44 (total N=300 interviewed by phone) on September 24-28, 2020.  The total N-size for the mixed mode sample is N=1,112 registered voters. The margin of error for the representative online sample is approximately +/- 3.5%. The poll was sponsored by the state advocacy non-profit Coltura. You can access the toplines here

Coltura is a west-coast based nonprofit improving climate, health and equity by accelerating the switch from gasoline and diesel to cleaner alternatives. Coltura focuses on changing gasoline supply, gasoline demand, and gasoline culture through innovative legal and policy pathways, media, and art.

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proteanTecs Announces Market and Regional Expansions

HAIFA, Israel, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — proteanTecs, a leading developer of Deep Data solutions for electronics’ health & performance monitoring, is expanding its market reach with new business segment and geographical presence. In line with the recent announcement of their Growth Equity Round, the company is…

HAIFA, Israel, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — proteanTecs, a leading developer of Deep Data solutions for electronics’ health & performance monitoring, is expanding its market reach with new business segment and geographical presence. In line with the recent announcement of their Growth Equity Round, the company is further developing their Automotive business and opening a new office in Asia-Pacific (APAC) to meet rapidly increasing market demand.

Industry veteran Gal Carmel will be joining the company as EVP, GM Automotive to drive value and long-term growth. Mr. Carmel previously served as Chief Technology and Production Engineering of Samsung Smart Machines, building from the ground-up Samsung’s ADAS/AV technology, focusing on full-stack platforms for automated driving systems. Prior to that, he held key roles in some of the most innovative pillars of autonomous driving at Mobileye (acquired by Intel), a leading supplier of Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS).  

«As cars become smarter, connected and the autonomy performance envelope increases,» commented Mr. Carmel, «the content of electronics is increasing dramatically. In order to ensure the stringent safety and reliability requirements of critical functions, given the complexity of highly advanced systems, the industry needs much deeper visibility. proteanTecs is leading a transformative approach to provide predictive fault detection and fleet management tools, based on chip telemetry. I have no doubt this is the future of scale in automotive and I am looking forward to matching proteanTecs solutions with the needs of Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.»

proteanTecs today serves some of the largest and most technologically advanced electronics companies across many industries, including Datacenter, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Communications. «The additional investment in Automotive is a strategic development for the company,» stated Shai Cohen, CEO. «The sector currently accounts for 9% of global semiconductor revenue, with electric cars set to take a global market share of 30% by 2030, and this percentage will only increase with time. Automotive electronics are in the midst of the next wave of innovation, and with the recent funding we are strongly positioned to deliver maximum value in this high-growth market.»

proteanTecs also announced further expansion with investment in the APAC region, opening an office in Hsinchu, Taiwan to provide local support to customers and increase strategic activities with key ecosystem partners across the semiconductor and electronics industries.

Joining the company to lead the regional expansion is Mrs. Vivian Chou as Regional Director, Greater China. With 15 years of Sales and Executive Account Management experience in the semiconductor industry, Mrs. Chou brings vast business and technological expertise. Combining market strategy with deep ecosystem understanding, she has built successful business partnerships for some of the leading brands in the industry, including ANSYS and Synopsys.

Keith Morton, EVP Worldwide Sales, said: «APAC is a fast-growing region for us, and we are fortunate to be expanding our footprint in this environment. With a local team in Taiwan, we will be able to offer an enhanced customer experience in the Greater China area. We look forward to providing localized support, partnering more closely, and deploying the most suitable resources proteanTecs has to offer.»

The company was founded in 2017 with headquarters in Israel and has since grown to include offices in two U.S. locations —San Francisco and New Jersey; and four international locations – Haifa, Israel, Tel-Aviv, Israel, Munich, Germany and the newly-opened office in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

About proteanTecs

proteanTecs develops revolutionary Universal Chip Telemetry™ for electronic systems throughout their entire lifecycle, increasing their performance and reliability. By applying machine learning to novel data created by on-chip Agents™, proteanTecs provides meaningful insights and visibility unattainable until today, leading to new levels of quality, reliability and scale. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Israel with offices in New Jersey, California, Germany and Taiwan. For more information, visit: www.proteanTecs.com.

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tamarn@proteanTecs.com

 

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Subaru Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title For The Largest Parade Of Subaru Cars

CAMDEN, N.J., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced it has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest parade of Subaru cars with 1,751 Subaru vehicles, three times as many vehicles as the previous record.

CAMDEN, N.J., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced it has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest parade of Subaru cars with 1,751 Subaru vehicles, three times as many vehicles as the previous record.

The parade, organized by the 2020 Subaru Tecnica International Subiefest, took place at the OC Fair & Expo Center in Costa Mesa, CA on Sunday, October 4. The parade spanned two miles and included 1,751 Subaru vehicles driven by Subaru owners. 

The record for largest parade of Subaru cars was previously broken in 2015 with a total of 549 vehicles. 

Subaru Tecnica International (STI) Subiefest is one of the largest annual gatherings of Subaru enthusiasts in the U.S. This year, STI Subiefest offered an alternative to its traditional festival by organizing a parade that ensured attendees’ safety during the pandemic and made history.

In lieu of ticket sales this year, SOA asked for a donation to Feeding America from each registration who participated in the record-attempt. The gracious donations from the participants will provide 241,800 meals. SOA will match the donations, bringing the total number of meals to 500,000. 

Feeding America will deliver the meals to two local food banks – Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Second Harvest Orange County.

«In these trying times we all search for stability in our daily lives,» said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Subaru of America. «We hope that through this donation to Feeding America, we can provide the comfort and stability of a meal for people who struggle with hunger in America. We must all stay safe but remember to help others where we can.»

The automaker’s donation follows its significant partnership with Feeding America to help provide 50 million meals to people most impacted by COVID-19. As the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a nationwide network of 200-member food banks, Subaru, along with its retailers, is providing crucial assistance to help communities hit hardest by the pandemic get back on their feet.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA has donated more than $190 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged more than 40,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

 

Dominick Infante

Director, Corporate Communications

856.488.8615

dinfante@subaru.com

 

Jessica Tullman

Product Communications

310.352.4400

jtullman@subaru.com

 

Charles Ballard

Product & Technology Communications      

856.488.8759

cballard@subaru.com 

 

           

 

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Wings Over North Georgia Drive-In Air Show a Homecoming for Some U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Team Members

ROME, Ga., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Rome will serve as a homecoming site for several members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds this month.  <a target="_blank"…

ROME, Ga., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Rome will serve as a homecoming site for several members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds this month.  The Wings Over North Georgia Drive-In Air Show will take place Oct. 24-25 at the Russell Regional Airport.

The event offers Atlanta– and Chattanooga-area residents a rare opportunity to see America’s «Ambassadors in Blue.» Most air shows were forced to cancel during the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  After careful coordination with county and state agencies, the decision was made to host the two-day, «tailgate-style» air show in Rome using a drive-in format.

The air show in Rome will be in familiar surroundings as some team members perform for family and friends not far from their hometowns.

Capt. Remoshay Nelson, Thunderbird 12, is from Douglasville, GA and leads the team’s marketing, publicity, and community relations program. Following graduation from Douglas County High School, Nelson received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Howard University and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. Since her commission, Nelson has held numerous public affairs positions across the globe, the most recent appointment as the Thunderbird’s first female African American officer. She recently participated in the «America Strong» flyovers of nine cities, including the Atlanta area, honoring healthcare and frontline workers. 

The parents and family of Master Sgt. Thomas «Nathan» Clonts won’t have far to travel to see their son during the 2020 air show. Clonts is a native of Rome, GA and also serves as the Maintenance Production Superintendent for the Thunderbirds. He enlisted in the Air Force after graduating from Armuchee High School in 2001. The return to northwest Georgia during the fall season’s display of brilliant orange, red, and yellow leaves is a significant change from his current surroundings at Nellis Air Force Base, NV.

Tech. Sgt. Antwaun Westerfield is the APG Flight Chief for the Thunderbird’s Aircraft, Powerplant and general aviation section. Atlanta is his hometown. Westerfield enlisted in the U.S. Air Force following graduation from Morrow High School 18 years ago. While serving, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia University. Westerfield is well-versed in the aircraft avionic systems for F-16s and has spent a majority of his military career working on the elite fighting aircraft.

Staff Sgt. Jimmy Navar hails from Jonesboro, GA and serves as a Fuels System Technician for the team. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 2014 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 2015. He works inside and outside of fuel tanks to remove, repair, inspect, install, and modify aircraft fuel systems. Navar was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Base in Arizona prior to joining the team.

The 2020 Wings Over North Georgia Drive-In Air Show also will feature performances by the U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II,  F-16 Viper, and C-17 Globemaster II demonstration teams and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Team.

Parking gates open at 10 a.m. and pre-show aerial demonstrations begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Pre-show activities include airdrops and capabilities demonstrations from the C-130-H3 Hercules aircraft from Dobbins Air Reserve Base. The SWAT Tactical Team from the Georgia State Patrol helicopter unit also will conduct demonstrations.

Parking tickets for the Drive-In Air Show are ADVANCE PURCHASE only and will not be sold on show days.  Each vehicle will be assigned a 10-by-20-foot space with an adjacent 10-by-20-foot private viewing area for tailgating. For a full list of permitted and restricted items, please visit Wings Over North Georgia for more details.

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ANSI Releases User Survey on Use of Standardization Roadmap for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today the release of a 

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today the release of a user survey to capture how companies, organizations, and agencies use the Standardization Roadmap for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Version 2.0), which was published by the ANSI Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization Collaborative (UASSC) in June 2020. Version 2.0 of the roadmap includes expanded content and identification of additional standardization needs not included in Version 1.0. ANSI is seeking user input regarding the use and effectiveness of the roadmap to assist in future work efforts. The roadmap is available as a free download at www.ansi.org/uassc.

Launched in 2017, the ANSI UASSC is working to coordinate and accelerate the development of the standards and related conformance programs needed to facilitate the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the U.S. national airspace system, with international coordination and adaptability. Some 400 individuals from 250 public- and private-sector organizations supported the roadmap’s development, including representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), other U.S. federal government agencies, standards developing organizations (SDOs), industry, academia, and others.

The roadmap identifies published standards and standards in development, assesses gaps, and makes recommendations for priority areas where there is a perceived need for additional standardization including pre-standardization research and development (R&D). The roadmap covers the full range of topics related to UAS: airworthiness; flight operations; personnel training, qualifications, and certification; infrastructure inspections; environmental applications; commercial services; workplace safety; and public safety operations. The roadmap aims to support the growth of the UAS market with an emphasis on civil, commercial, and public safety applications. Its recommendations are envisaged to be widely adopted by the standardization community.

About ANSI
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance U.S. global competitiveness and the American quality of life by promoting, facilitating, and safeguarding the integrity of the voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Its membership is made up of businesses, professional societies and trade associations, standards developers, government agencies, and consumer and labor organizations. ANSI represents and serves the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. The Institute is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). For more information, visit www.ansi.org.

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ALYI Reveals First Glimpse Of Retro ReVolt Electric Motorcycle

DALLAS, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) today released the first glimpse of the Retro ReVolt Electric Motorcycle. Separate from the company’s all new electric motorcycle designed for commercial release in Africa to serve the motorcycle taxi industry (Boda), the Retro ReVolt Electric Motorcycle will be sold in North America. ALYI will sell both the completed motorcycle as well as conversion kits for the…

DALLAS, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) today released the first glimpse of the Retro ReVolt Electric Motorcycle. Separate from the company’s all new electric motorcycle designed for commercial release in Africa to serve the motorcycle taxi industry (Boda), the Retro ReVolt Electric Motorcycle will be sold in North America. ALYI will sell both the completed motorcycle as well as conversion kits for the do-it-yourself market.

See the first image of the ReVolt Electric Motorcycle and sign up to be notified when we start taking orders:

www.revoltmotorbikes.com

The company plans to release more images over the next few weeks and start taking orders by the end of this year.

ALYI separately announced yesterday that the company anticipates finalizing details this week that will result in a major milestone event moving the company substantially forward toward realizing its electric mobility ecosystem vision.

The milestone anticipated this week represents a major step toward realizing the ultimate annual electric auto race event. ALYI management is optimistic that the company will be able to make a revealing announcement next week shedding light on the magnitude of the company’s momentum toward introducing an all new and groundbreaking eclectic mobility ecosystem paradigm.

For more information and to stay up to date on ALYI’s latest developments, please visit www.alternetsystemsinc.com.

Disclaimer/Safe Harbor: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act. The statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Among others, these risks include the expectation that any of the companies mentioned herein will achieve significant sales, the failure to meet schedule or performance requirements of the companies’ contracts, the companies’ liquidity position, the companies’ ability to obtain new contracts, the emergence of competitors with greater financial resources and the impact of competitive pricing. In the light of these uncertainties, the forward-looking events referred to in this release might not occur.

Alternet Systems, Inc. Contact:
Randell Torno
info@lithiumip.com
+1-800-713-0297

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Mitsubishi Motors Supports Female Military Veterans For 2020 Rebelle Rally

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announces its support for Team <a target="_blank"…

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announces its support for Team Record the Journey (RTJ), a nonprofit-based entry in the 2020 Rebelle Rally. The Rebelle Rally is the first all-women’s off-highway navigation rally raid in the U.S. and the longest competition of its kind in the lower 48 states. This year, MMNA and RTJ will make history by contesting the rally in a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to compete in the event, as Rebelle organizers open the rugged competition to electrified vehicles for the first time.

RTJ founder and experienced team navigator Sergeant Major Rachael Ridenour, a 32-year U.S. Army combat veteran, will pair up with driver Master Sergeant Kristie Levy, a 25-year U.S. Army combat veteran and current federal law enforcement officer. Levy was selected by Ridenour, a multi-time Rebelle competitor and past winner, after a national search by the nonprofit for a female veteran with the heart, grit and tenacity to tackle the 10-day, 2,000 km navigational rally.

«Record the Journey stands for those who never stop challenging, never give up and never stop driving ambition. We are proud to support them with the quality, dependability and reliability built into every Mitsubishi vehicle, and are excited to enter the first ever PHEV in the Rebelle Rally,» said MMNA Chief Operating Officer Mark Chaffin. «The Rebelle Rally is the ultimate test of teamwork, vehicle reliability, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Our continued partnership with Team Record the Journey proudly stands in support of everyone who says ‘I can do that’ in the face of adversity.»

Described as «the ultimate road trip,» the 2020 Rebelle Rally runs October 7-18, starting on the slopes of Lake Tahoe and ending in the Imperial Dunes of Glamis, east of San Diego. MMNA has produced a short film encouraging all to ride along with Team RTJ on the 2020 Rebelle.

Team RTJ is no stranger to making history. Last year, the team piloted a minimally modified Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross – affectionately named by the team as «Rosie the Riveter» – to second place in the Crossover class, with seven-year U.S. Air Force veteran Karah Behrend at the wheel. Behrend became the first adaptive athlete ever to complete the Rebelle, and the pair were honored with the 2019 Rebelle Rally Team Spirit Award. Taking inspiration from Rosie the Riveter and the 2019 team, Ridenour and Levy have dubbed their white, red and silver 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV «Electra.»

RTJ is dedicated to assisting military veterans with a successful transition back into civilian life. The nonprofit utilizes outdoor photography adventures to help veterans process their military experiences, including combat, injury and loss. Photography allows expression and engagement without words, making an often difficult process a little easier.

«The transition from a military deployment to arriving at home with your family can be abrupt and disorienting,» said Ridenour. «Through my own process, I realized that when you’re looking through the lens of a camera, you’re forced to be in the present, not thinking about the past or the future. You can express yourself without having to use words, and it’s an activity that you can easily share with others to reestablish human connection.»

RTJ was the first nonprofit to receive a loan of a Community Utility Vehicle through MMNA’s «Small Batch – Big Impact» corporate social responsibility initiative. For more information on the Small Batch – Big Impact initiative and MMNA’s CUV program, visit www.mitsubishicars.com/community.

Additional partners supporting Team Record the Journey include Ally Financial, BFGoodrich Tires, DMOS Shovels, Off-Road Like a Girl, Productive Flourishing, Power Innovations, Road Race Engineering and Vision Wheel.

To follow the Rebelle action in real time, visit www.rebellerally.com/live for the webcasts, GPS tracking and scoring updates.

About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Through a network of approximately 350 dealer partners across the United States, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for the sales, research and development, marketing and customer service of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in the U.S. 2019 marked the brand’s seventh consecutive year of sales growth, and MMNA was the top-ranked Japanese brand in the J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality study, ranking sixth overall and experiencing the greatest year-over-year improvement of any brand.

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, MMNA is a part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Mitsubishi continues to lead the way in the development of highly efficient, affordably priced new gasoline-powered automobiles, while using its industry-leading knowledge in battery-electric vehicles to develop future EV and PHEV models.

For more information on Mitsubishi vehicles, please contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (615) 257-2698 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

Contacts

Jeremy Barnes
Senior Director, Communications and Events
jeremy.barnes@na.mitsubishi-motors.com
Mobile: 714-296-1402

Lauren Ryan
Manager, Communications and Events
lauren.ryan@na.mitsubishi-motors.com
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Lonely Planet Announces 2nd Edition Of Bestselling Ultimate Travel List Book — And U.S. Destinations and Experiences Rank High

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Twenty-nine of the world’s best travel experiences are in the United States, according to leading global travel authority Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel…

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Twenty-nine of the world’s best travel experiences are in the United States, according to leading global travel authority Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List released today.  

Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List is the 2nd edition of the travel powerhouse’s bestselling coffee table book. It’s the definitive wish-list of the 500 most thrilling, memorable and interesting travel experiences in the world – ranked in order of brilliance.

«We’ve all got a list of places that we want to see for ourselves: places friends have enthused about, places we’ve read about, dreamed about. This is our list,» says Lonely Planet.  

The second edition adds more than 200 new destinations. According to Lonely Planet, the experiences and destinations are «a mix of knock-out new openings, sights that have upped their game, or places more relevant to the way we travel now.»

«We also changed the way we calculated the list,» says Lonely Planet’s VP of Publishing Piers Pickard. «For this edition, we awarded extra points to destinations and attractions that are managing tourism sustainably.»

The Top 10 travel experiences on Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List 2nd edition are …

  1. Petra, Jordan – Channel your inner adventurer and explore the enigmatic «lost city.»
  2. The Galápagos Islands – See the islands that changed the course of science.
  3. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia – Take life lessons from the traditional owners of world’s most dramatic rock.
  4. Okavango Delta, Botswana – Experience slow travel on the sprawling flooded ecosystem.
  5. Yellowstone National Park, USA – Sniff out geysers and grizzlies in the world’s largest geothermal area.
  6. Lake Bled, Slovenia – Emulate erstwhile pilgrims by journeying to the planet’s most photogenic lake.
  7. Iguazú Falls, Argentina–Brazil – Marvel at the astounding power and furious force of this natural wonder.
  8. Temples of Angkor, Cambodia – Find nirvana at a sprawling monument to Hindu devotion.
  9. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia – With clouds above and clouds below, strike out on the salt of the earth.
  10. Annapurna Circuit, Nepal – Take a classic Nepalese teahouse trek.

There’s a decidedly outdoorsy flavor to Lonely Planet’s list, with nine National Parks included — and three falling inside the overall top 20; Yellowstone National Park (#5), Grand Canyon National Park (#13) and Yosemite National Park (#20). Also featuring heavily in the list is a fantastic array of cultural and art institutions including the highest new U.S. entry onto the list: The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Lonely Planet also lists The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum amongst the world’s must-do cultural experiences.   

The complete rundown of the best U.S. places on Lonely Planet’s list is as follows (places in bold are new to the list):

Yellowstone National Park (#5)       

Taos Pueblo (#233)

Grand Canyon National Park (#13)

The Strip, Las Vegas (#236)

Yosemite National Park (#20

The National Mall (#287)

Redwood National and State Parks (#49)

Metropolitan Museum of Art (#295)

Golden Gate Bridge (#60)

National Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum (#316)

Monument Valley (#64)

Pike Place (#343)

Volcanoes National Park (#75)

Independence National Historic Park (#376)

National Museum of African American History &

Statue of Liberty & Staten Island (#387)

Culture (#105)

Acadia National Park (#393)

Denali (#121)

Art Institute of Chicago (#407)

French Quarter, New Orleans, (#138)

Walt Disney World (#410)

Death Valley (#149)

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum (#418)

Wizarding World of Harry Potter (#188)

Griffith Observatory (#420)

Empire State Building (#200)

Cape Cod National Seashore (#430)

Mesa Verde (#220) 

Everglades (#481)

How did Lonely Planet rank the 500 best places in the world?
The long list was compiled from all the highlights found in every Lonely Planet guidebook over the years. Each attraction and sight recommended by Lonely Planet authors was included, before being whittled down to a shortlist. Everyone in the Lonely Planet community was then asked to vote on their 20 top travel experiences. With hundreds of votes cast, we ended up with a score for each entry and a definitive ranked list of the top 500 places to see around the world.

Did you take into account those places managing tourism sustainably?
During the scoring process, Lonely Planet used the Sustainable Destinations Top 100 list and cross referenced the site or destination against it. If it was recognized on that forum, the nomination received bonus points. Additionally, Lonely Planet maintains an in-house list of over-touristed places and sites and any places on that list had a percentage subtracted from their total.

«After seven months of staying at home, now’s the perfect time to start thinking about where and how to travel once normality returns,» Pickard said. «In putting together this book, we were excited by changes in both the ‘where’ and the ‘how’. We added 200 new entries into our list of the world’s Top 500. And we were both surprised and reassured by just how many of the Top 500 are working hard to create more sustainable visitor experiences.»

In addition, Lonely Planet will be giving users of its travel app Guides by Lonely Planet access to free destination content to over 100 locations featured on Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List. Guides by Lonely Planet is available for download on iOS and Android. More information can be found at www.lonelyplanet.com/guides.

Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List 2nd Ed 
October 2020 | $24.99

About Lonely Planet:
Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content on lonelyplanet.com, mobile, video, guidebooks in 14 languages and 13 international magazine editions, children’s books, lifestyle books, e-books, and more. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com or join our social community of over 14 million travelers. Find us on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet) and Pintrest (pinterest.com/lonelyplanet).

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Sony Electronics Announces New XS-AW8 In-Car Powered Subwoofer, Delivering Big Sound with Ultra-Slim Design

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the new XS-AW8 in-car powered subwoofer, adding a new product category to the company’s car audio offerings. This powerful subwoofer offers the great sound customers have come to expect from Sony, in a compact and versatile form factor.

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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the new XS-AW8 in-car powered subwoofer, adding a new product category to the company’s car audio offerings. This powerful subwoofer offers the great sound customers have come to expect from Sony, in a compact and versatile form factor.

«The term Sony has its roots in the Latin word sonus, or ‘sound,’ and it is core to our business to provide a premium audio experience,» said Mike Fasulo, president and chief operating officer, Sony Electronics North America. «The Sony name is also synonymous with innovation, and we are constantly looking for new ways to move the industry forward tangibly.»

XS-AW8 Key Features:

Powerful Sound

  • 160W Peak Output Power – Fill the car with 160W (75W RMS) of clean and dynamic bass sound from a built-in class A/B amplifier with Sony’s original power IC, designed for precise and clear low end even at its loudest[1]. 
  • High Level Input – Even when using a factory radio with no preamp outputs, users can simply connect the speaker outputs of their receiver to the high-level inputs. When pre-out signals are available from the receiver, connect them to the CH1(R) and CH2(L) terminals. High voltage pre-out compatibility means customers can utilize higher voltage up to 5V for a clean audio signal and less external noise. 

Advanced Design

  • Sleek, Shallow Subwoofer – The slim design allows installation in restricted spaces and fills the car with clean and deep bass line.
  • Optimally Designed Driver Unit and Low Resonance Cart-aluminum Enclosure – To reproduce powerful bass sound from its compact dimensions, the slim enclosure is paired with a rigid subwoofer diaphragm. The built-in amplifier also integrates a sturdy heat-sink to protect the driver unit and amp without introducing unwanted vibrations and harmonic distortion.

Convenient Utility

  • Wired Remote Commander – A wired remote commander allows customers to adjust the subwoofer volume from the driver’s seat. 
  • Single-sided Controls & Terminals – Connections and amplifier controls are together on a single side for easy installation and tuning. The amplifier features a variable low-pass filter for simple connection to full-range sources, including the speaker-level inputs. A switch lets users customize the subwoofer phase output, to prevent any reduced bass response due to phase cancellation from other speakers in the system. 

Pricing and Availability:
The XS-AW8 will have a suggested retail price of $299.99 and will be available to purchase in December 2020. For a full list of specs and information, please visit https://www.sony.com/electronics/car-subwoofers/xs-aw8.

About Sony Electronics Inc. 
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Corporation (Japan), one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.

1 Unit peak audio output tested at 2 ohms in frequency range 100 Hz. Unit RMS audio output tested at 2 ohms in frequency range 100 Hz with a total harmonic distortion of 1 percent. Impedance in built-in driver unit indicated for measurement purpose only.

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La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is a Proud Participant in Upcoming Season of ABC’s Hit Romance Reality Series «The Bachelorette»

LA QUINTA, Calif., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, the award winning desert oasis situated in Greater Palm Springs, is a proud participant in the upcoming season of ABC’s «The Bachelorette.» Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains, the picturesque property will be featured throughout the upcoming season as it provides accommodations for the cast and crew while serving as the…

LA QUINTA, Calif., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, the award winning desert oasis situated in Greater Palm Springs, is a proud participant in the upcoming season of ABC’s «The Bachelorette.» Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains, the picturesque property will be featured throughout the upcoming season as it provides accommodations for the cast and crew while serving as the setting for newest Bachelorette, Clare Crawley’s journey to love. «The Bachelorette,» currently celebrating its 16th season, premieres Tuesday October 13, at 8/7c, on ABC.

«We were thrilled to host the entire cast and crew for this very special season of ‘The Bachelorette,’ and serve as a part of television history,» said Dermot Connolly, General Manager, La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. «As the season unfolds at La Quinta Resort, we look forward to welcoming guests back to our beloved California retreat and helping fans create their own special moments. With its legendary hospitality, serene desert surroundings, and abundance of outdoor space, La Quinta Resort is an ideal setting to make up for lost time and make new memories with friends and family.»

Clare Crawley had women across America cheering from their living rooms when she famously stood up to controversial Bachelor Juan Pablo during the memorable 18th season finale of «The Bachelor.» Crawley left the season with a new sense of self-worth and a determination to never settle for anything less than the unconditional love and respect that she deserved. Now, she is more than ready to put her romantic disappointments in the rearview mirror and embark upon a wild ride to find her happily ever after on the 16th season of ABC’s hit romance reality series, «The Bachelorette.»

La Quinta Resort’s 45 vibrant acres are ideally suited for social distancing with spacious white-washed adobe casitas accessed via open-air pathways; 41 climate-controlled swimming pools; championship-caliber golf and tennis facilities; and an open-concept design that embraces the history of the iconic resort while providing all the modern amenities one would expect of a Waldorf Astoria property. The plentiful outdoor spaces of La Quinta Resort offer an inspiring setting for celebrating missed moments or new milestones, including engagements, intimate weddings, anniversaries, babymoons, and other events. Guests will enjoy plenty of room to explore, discover new experiences designed to enhance personal connection while still feeling away from it all, and find ample opportunity for restoration and rejuvenation.

About La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort
La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is the original desert hideaway, and one of the premier Greater Palm Springs resorts, set on 45 lush acres of vibrantly colored gardens and pathways located at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Offering personal refuge to Hollywood’s elite and world travelers, the iconic resort features 620 elegantly-appointed casitas and suites and 98 villas, the 23,000-square-foot Spa La Quinta, nearly 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting facilities, 41 swimming pools and 53 hot spas, five award-winning golf courses, 21 tennis courts and seven dining options including fine dining at the award winning Morgan’s in the desert – a showcase of contemporary American cuisine inspired by the bounty of Coachella Valley. http://www.laquintaresort.com

Rates for October 2020 begin at $299 per night. For more information or to book your stay, please visit laquintaresort.com.

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of 26 iconic properties in the world’s most sought after destinations. Unified by their inspirational environments and True Waldorf Service, Waldorf Astoria hotels deliver unparalleled, bespoke service from the moment a guest books through check out. Waldorf Astoria is a part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Experience Waldorf Astoria by booking at http://www.waldorfastoria.com. Learn about the brand by visiting http://news.waldorfastoria.com or following the brand on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

ABOUT «THE BACHELORETTE»
On ABC’s hit primetime reality series «The Bachelorette,» one lucky woman is offered the chance to find true love. A single and eligible Bachelorette embarks on a romantic journey, getting to know a number of handsome men, gradually narrowing the field as she continues her search for her soul mate. At the end of this romantic voyage, if she has found the one, will there be a proposal – and will she say yes? Hosted by Chris Harrison, «The Bachelorette» is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television.

For more information on «The Bachelorette,» visit https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelorette.

 

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