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IDTechEx: Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, What Their Future Looks Like

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered by the most, as two competing technologies. Although both technologies power an electric motor, they have different properties and each of them is well suited for some uses more than others.

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BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered by the most, as two competing technologies. Although both technologies power an electric motor, they have different properties and each of them is well suited for some uses more than others.

The Hydrogen Economy, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production Methods” www.IDTechEx.com/Hydrogen

BEVs market is increasing, with the major automotive companies, like BMW, and Mercedes, starting to introduce into the market an increasing number of electric battery vehicles, in parallel to the main BEVs company like Tesla, and Toyota. FCEVs on the other hand are still at the demonstration stage.

In April 2019 Daimler stepped back from the development of the GLC F-Cell, after many years of investigation of fuel cells technologies. Besides this decision, Daimler did not completely abandon the hydrogen powertrain, but mostly shifted its focus to a different application. In fact, a collaboration with Volvo to develop fuel cell heavy-duty vehicles will possibly begin in September 2020, which will define a new chapter for the hydrogen technologies.

Although the FCEVs have not reached large scale production, the long-term plan adopted by several countries is to implement the adoption of FCEVs among other applications. The idea is to develop a hydrogen network, which aims the adoption of hydrogen as an energy carrier in different sectors. In other words, the development of the so-called hydrogen economy.

As analyzed in the new IDTechEx report, «The Hydrogen Economy, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production Methods«, many countries are already involved in the development of a hydrogen economy. The necessity of the hydrogen economy is driven by the requirement of reducing pollutant emissions while achieving a higher energy independence. Within the different sectors addressed by hydrogen economies, the automotive sector is one of the first to be developed. Countries like Germany and Japan have already installed a considerable number of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS), besides promoting the adoption of hydrogen technologies.

The main reason behind this choice is to reduce the cost of hydrogen. A large-scale adoption of FCEVs, and hydrogen, would facilitate the adoption of hydrogen and related applications.

As explained in the hydrogen economy report released by IDTechEx, many countries are involved in this process and is likely that others will join to boost the adoption of green resources and fulfilling the Paris Agreement adopted by several nations.

For more information on this report, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Hydrogen or for the full portfolio of research available from IDTechEx please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research.

IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Consultancy and Event products, helping you profit from emerging technologies. For more information on IDTechEx Research and Consultancy, contact research@IDTechEx.com or visit www.IDTechEx.com.

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IDTechEx: Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, What Their Future Looks Like

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered by the most, as two competing technologies. Although both technologies power an electric motor, they have different properties and each of them is well suited for some uses more than others.

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered by the most, as two competing technologies. Although both technologies power an electric motor, they have different properties and each of them is well suited for some uses more than others.

BEVs market is increasing, with the major automotive companies, like BMW, and Mercedes, starting to introduce into the market an increasing number of electric battery vehicles, in parallel to the main BEVs company like Tesla, and Toyota. FCEVs on the other hand are still at the demonstration stage.

In April 2019 Daimler stepped back from the development of the GLC F-Cell, after many years of investigation of fuel cells technologies. Besides this decision, Daimler did not completely abandon the hydrogen powertrain, but mostly shifted its focus to a different application. In fact, a collaboration with Volvo to develop fuel cell heavy-duty vehicles will possibly begin in September 2020, which will define a new chapter for the hydrogen technologies.

Although the FCEVs have not reached large scale production, the long-term plan adopted by several countries is to implement the adoption of FCEVs among other applications. The idea is to develop a hydrogen network, which aims the adoption of hydrogen as an energy carrier in different sectors. In other words, the development of the so-called hydrogen economy.

As analyzed in the new IDTechEx report, «The Hydrogen Economy, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production Methods«, many countries are already involved in the development of a hydrogen economy. The necessity of the hydrogen economy is driven by the requirement of reducing pollutant emissions while achieving a higher energy independence. Within the different sectors addressed by hydrogen economies, the automotive sector is one of the first to be developed. Countries like Germany and Japan have already installed a considerable number of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS), besides promoting the adoption of hydrogen technologies.

The main reason behind this choice is to reduce the cost of hydrogen. A large-scale adoption of FCEVs, and hydrogen, would facilitate the adoption of hydrogen and related applications.

As explained in the hydrogen economy report released by IDTechEx, many countries are involved in this process and is likely that others will join to boost the adoption of green resources and fulfilling the Paris Agreement adopted by several nations.

For more information on this report, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Hydrogen or for the full portfolio of research available from IDTechEx please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research.

IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Consultancy and Event products, helping you profit from emerging technologies. For more information on IDTechEx Research and Consultancy, contact research@IDTechEx.com or visit www.IDTechEx.com.

Media Contact:

Natalie Moreton
Digital Marketing Manager
press@IDTechEx.com
+44(0)1223 812300

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Award-Winning Respect My Vote! Campaign Re-Launches for 2020 Election

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hip Hop Caucus, the political arm of Hip Hop, is re-launching their Respect My Vote! non-partisan campaign just in time for the 2020 election. Respect My Vote! is the longest running, most successful Hip Hop voter mobilization campaign. This year, the 2020 campaign is focused on ensuring communities are able to vote amidst the COVID-19 crisis, returning citizens exercise their right to vote, and young people are inspired…

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hip Hop Caucus, the political arm of Hip Hop, is re-launching their Respect My Vote! non-partisan campaign just in time for the 2020 election. Respect My Vote! is the longest running, most successful Hip Hop voter mobilization campaign. This year, the 2020 campaign is focused on ensuring communities are able to vote amidst the COVID-19 crisis, returning citizens exercise their right to vote, and young people are inspired to vote on issues such as racial justice and climate justice.

People can register to vote and sign up to vote by mail at www.respectmyvote.com, and join the campaign by pledging to vote, signing up to volunteer in their communities, and spreading the word through their personal social media platforms.  The Respect My Vote! campaign initially launched in 2008 and over the years received participation from influential voices in Hip Hop culture such as T.I., 2 Chainz, Keke Palmer, Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Simmons and Amber Rose amongst many others. 

«2020 is the year of truth. There has never been a more critical time than now for young Black, Indigenous and People of Color to vote,» said Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., the President and Founder of Hip Hop Caucus. «Respect My Vote! engages the Hip Hop community because the power of our cultural expression is a force that we must also bring to the polls. We will not let our democracy be threatened, the Hip Hop community will vote this November.»

Since 2008, this campaign has focused on long-term goals such as establishing voting as part of young people’s civic lifestyle and motivating young people to be voices and activists for justice, equity, and sustainability. The campaign is targeting states such as AL, CO, FL, GA, MI, MN, NC, NV, PA, TX, VA, and WI.

This year, the election season has been hit with its most notable obstacle, COVID-19 safety concerns. As a result, Hip Hop Caucus’ Respect My Vote! is prepared with response strategies to protect voters from voter suppression and is helping voters register for mail-in ballots in states where absentee voting is available. The campaign also educates the public on voter laws by state including ex-offenders’ right to vote, debunking the myth that if convicted of a felony, you permanently lose your right to vote.

For more information about the Respect My Vote! campaign, to sign up to volunteer, and to get informed voting laws by state, please visit www.respectmyvote.com.

About Hip Hop Caucus (www.hiphopcaucus.org)

Formed in 2004, the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that leverages Hip Hop culture to encourage young people to participate in the democratic process. Through a collaborative leadership network, HHC addresses core issues affecting underserved communities. HHC programs and campaigns support solution-driven community organizing led by today’s young leaders.

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Average New-Vehicle Prices Up 2% Year-Over-Year in July 2020, According to Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,378 in July 2020. New-vehicle…

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,378 in July 2020. New-vehicle prices increased $749 (up 2%) from July 2019, while decreasing $473 (down 1.2%) from last month.   

«While up from last year, new-car transaction prices are finally starting to dip from last month,» said Steve Lind, vice president of operations for Kelley Blue Book. «This could be a result of supply shortages of highly contented, more desirable vehicles, which may cause some consumers to select second-choice trims. Shoppers’ aversion to luxury vehicles continues with prices down 1% from last month.»

Manufacturer

July

2020

Transaction Price (Avg.)*

June

2020

Transaction Price (Avg.)*

July

2019 Transaction Price (Avg.)*

Percent Change June 2020 to July 2020*

Percent Change July

2019 to

July

2020*

American Honda (Acura, Honda)

$29,166

$29,432

$28,602

-0.9%

2.0%

Fiat Chrysler (Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, RAM)

$43,781

$43,741

$41,180

0.1%

6.3%

Ford Motor Company (Ford, Lincoln)

$44,134

$44,722

$41,402

-1.3%

6.6%

General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC)

$41,937

$41,687

$41,497

0.6%

1.1%

Hyundai Kia

$29,196

$29,629

$27,134

-1.5%

7.6%

Nissan North America (Nissan, INFINITI)

$31,474

$31,964

$28,896

-1.5%

8.9%

Subaru

$31,270

$31,038

$30,055

0.7%

4.0%

Toyota Motor Company (Lexus, Toyota)

$35,482

$35,988

$33,428

-1.4%

6.1%

Volkswagen Group (Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche)

$42,829

$42,415

$44,047

1.0%

-2.8%

Industry

$38,378

$38,851

$37,629

-1.2%

2.0%

*Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives

Non-luxury transaction prices are up nearly 4% year-over-year, likely the result of high SUV and truck sales. While many automakers have benefitted, momentum is slowing for several key manufacturers. Nissan North America and Hyundai Kia, which have been particularly strong in recent months and were up 8.9% and 7.6% year-over-year respectively, have dropped 1.5% from last month. Ford Motor Company also is down 1.3% from June 2020.

Supply and inventory will remain a challenge in high demand segments due to factory shutdowns in the spring and potential shutdowns before year-end. Used-car prices are still at record-breaking levels, and in some segments, there are models coming close to new-car prices, including sports cars. Performance trims of the Challenger and Mustang are reporting strong values, while the all-new mid-engine 2020 Corvette is currently bringing $15,000 over MSRP in the used market.

Segment

 

 

July

2020

Transaction Price (Avg.)*

June

2020

Transaction Price (Avg.)*

July

2019 Transaction Price (Avg.)*

Percent Change June 2020 to July 2020*

Percent Change July

2019 to

July

2020*

Compact Car

$21,575

$21,652

$20,956

-0.4%

3.0%

Compact SUV/Crossover

$30,422

$30,563

$29,576

-0.5%

2.9%

Electric Vehicle

$46,119

$46,411

$47,011

-0.6%

-1.9%

Entry-level Luxury Car

$42,846

$43,240

$43,017

-0.9%

-0.4%

Full-size Car

$36,390

$36,530

$35,492

-0.4%

2.5%

Full-size Pickup Truck

$50,447

$50,413

$50,232

0.1%

0.4%

Full-size SUV/Crossover

$65,413

$64,040

$62,419

2.1%

4.8%

High Performance Car

$124,816

$123,224

$102,121

1.3%

22.2%

High-end Luxury Car

$83,850

$92,668

$100,062

-9.5%

-16.2%

Hybrid/Alternative Energy Car

$27,688

$27,713

$27,148

-0.1%

2.0%

Luxury Car

$59,959

$60,734

$59,733

-1.3%

0.4%

Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover

$46,842

$46,857

$46,527

0.0%

0.7%

Luxury Full-size SUV/Crossover

$89,930

$90,071

$89,428

-0.2%

0.6%

Luxury Mid-size SUV/Crossover

$60,073

$60,585

$59,361

-0.8%

1.2%

Luxury Subcompact SUV/Crossover

$39,341

$39,628

$39,709

-0.7%

-0.9%

Mid-size Car

$26,562

$26,524

$25,800

0.1%

3.0%

Mid-size Pickup Truck

$37,294

$37,878

$35,845

-1.5%

4.0%

Mid-size SUV/Crossover

$40,703

$40,827

$38,893

-0.3%

4.7%

Minivan

$36,568

$36,376

$35,904

0.5%

1.8%

Sports Car

$38,402

$38,300

$36,940

0.3%

4.0%

Subcompact Car

$17,412

$17,356

$16,638

0.3%

4.7%

Subcompact SUV/Crossover

$25,094

$25,214

$24,335

-0.5%

3.1%

Van

$37,545

$36,468

$36,383

3.0%

3.2%

Grand Total

$38,378

$38,851

$37,629

-1.2%

2.0%

*Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives

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About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. Each week the company provides market-reflective values on its top-rated website KBB.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In Values and Kelley Blue Book® Price Advisor tool, which provides a range for what consumers can reasonably expect to pay for a vehicle in their area. Car owners looking to sell immediately can also get a redeemable, transaction-ready offer with Kelley Blue BookSM Instant Cash Offer. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies. Kelley Blue Book is a Cox Automotive brand.

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using cars easier for everyone. The global company’s 34,000-plus team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Clutch Technologies, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with revenues of $21 billion. www.coxautoinc.com

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Noir Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc. (NOIRBCC) Becomes Kentucky’s Newest Community Development Entity (CDE)

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On Sunday, July 26, 2020, Noir Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc. (NOIRBCC) became Kentucky’s newest Community Development Entity (CDE) certified through the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund under The U.S. Department of the Treasury. The chamber will focus its efforts on identifying economic development projects that improve dis-invested neighborhoods that will create jobs…

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On Sunday, July 26, 2020, Noir Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc. (NOIRBCC) became Kentucky’s newest Community Development Entity (CDE) certified through the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund under The U.S. Department of the Treasury. The chamber will focus its efforts on identifying economic development projects that improve dis-invested neighborhoods that will create jobs for those living in those low-income communities.

On Aug. 19, 2019, the launch of Noir Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc was announced in a press conference on the front steps of 1151 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky hosted by the Louisville Metro Council President, David James.

Since its inception, Noir Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc., led by its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, John Howard Shaw-Woo, has made significant strides in helping Black entrepreneurs and small black businesses start, grow, and sustain themselves through the teaching of best business practices, business plan development, analytical thinking, the formation of synergistic collaborative partnerships, as well as mentoring. Other accomplishments are the growth in memberships from 10 to 125 members, and the establishment of a national organization serving members in California, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. The chamber has also created the following member consortiums to build collaborations between members and their industries: Black Realty Consortium: Black Political Education Consortium, MBE Construction Consortium, Black Lives Matter Consortium, and Black Filmmakers Consortium, which is currently working on two reality TV shows and a documentary film on health issues facing Black Americans. The chamber also helped in the establishment of Kentucky Institute for Music Industry Development Inc. (K|M|D) led by R&B Recording Artist Brian Scott aka «B. Stille» from the rap quartet Nappy Roots. NOIRBCC is headquartered in Louisville Kentucky at 2900 W Broadway, Suite 223, Louisville, KY 40211 where it offers programming centered around FDIC Money Smart Courses, Homebuyer Education, Home Acquisition, and Teens Professional Career Pathways to move Black youth toward higher professional careers that will lead to improved economic and social mobility.

«With this new Community Development Entity designation, NOIRBCC can now move forward with its plans to truly assist Black Communities and Low-Income areas across the country by identifying and supporting New Market Tax Credit projects that will create jobs and economic mobility for residents living in dis-invested neighborhoods. NOIRBCC will support and take on projects that will truly beautify and uplift communities not gentrify and displace residents.

NOIR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC., is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Development Entity (CDE) headquartered in Louisville Kentucky, which is dedicated to improving the lives of African Americans through the pursuit of economic and social mobility via the following avenues; Affordable Housing, Entitlement Reform, Community Health and Wellness, Small Business Support, Teen Professional Career Attainment, Urban Hunger, Workforce Development, and the Arts.

For more information, (502) 777-6307 or info@noirbcc.org or visit www.noirbcc.org.

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Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools, Leading Architecture Firms SITU & WXY, Unveil New «Front Porch» Urban Design Concept to Support Safe Entry and School Arrival Amidst COVID-19

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB) announces the launch of its new «

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB) announces the launch of its new «Front Porch» designed by architects at SITU and WXY — an outdoor lobby that ensures safe entry and exit in response to the threat of COVID-19 and helps integrate its education buildings with the greater community.

At a live socially distant demo event, Brooklyn LAB unveiled the structure, during which faculty and medical professionals rehearsed the school’s new arrival process and showcased the Front Porch’s design elements. Staged classrooms also illustrated the rigorous social distancing protocols that LAB will be implementing when schools can safely reopen.

«As we prepare to reopen our schools this fall, school administrators must examine our back-to-school rituals and consider how to upgrade our plans for re-entry to account for the global health pandemic that is ravaging communities around the country. Science, technical expertise, and public health must guide our preparation,» says Eric Tucker, Executive Director of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools. The Front Porch concept prioritizes social distancing, temperature checks, staggered scheduling, and increased points of entry and exit of school buildings.

The Front Porch evolved from ideas generated by Brooklyn LAB’s May 2020 Back to School Facilities Tool Kit, which serves as a visual guide for schools preparing to reopen after COVID-19 closures. The Tool Kit presents ideas for facilities upgrades focused on creating an environment that supports social distancing and other health-related requirements for both the journey to and from school and the classroom experience.

«School is about much more than education, and this fall, it is vital that families have options that make them feel safe,» said Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. «The solutions that Brooklyn LAB has spearheaded are just one more example of the incredible strength, ingenuity and collaborative spirit that New Yorkers have displayed over the past months, and can serve as a model for schools as they consider their options.»

Brooklyn LAB and design experts involved in creating the Back to School Facilities Tool Kit identified LAB’s entry and exit points as a major concern for safe reopening this fall. Like many New York City schools located in multistory buildings, LAB has limited points of entry. Over the past two decades, many urban schools have become even more «fortified» in response to the specter of gun violence. If no changes are made to the entry process, architects and planners predict that students could end up waiting in long lines for hours to maintain 6 feet of space between students. This would increase students’ exposure to health risks and could disturb the surrounding community with more noise and congestion.

Using input from students, families, staff, and community members, Brooklyn LAB worked with Urban Projects Collaborative, SITU, WXY, and Urban Umbrella to develop and adapt design concepts for middle and high school facilities and operations at 77 Sands Street.

Developing the Front Porch required careful integration with school operations. It accounted for several challenges by:

  • Staggering school entry by class to minimize long lines and wait periods
  • Creating «split schedule» AM/PM queuing to minimize challenges with the entry, exit, and classroom cleaning processes
  • Ensuring accessibility in terms of installation, permitting, and cost. For instance, the Front Porch solution Brooklyn LAB chose is built from off-the-shelf materials that can be rented by the month and are pre-approved by the Department of Buildings

In addition to adhering to safety protocols, design elements of the physical structure will also beautify the space and foster a sense of community:

  • Polycarbonate ceiling panels allow natural light to filter through
  • Natural materials including wood planter boxes soften the urban space
  • Colorful painted ground surface and playful graphic art incorporate elements of the school logo
  • Wayfinding and social distancing graphics ensure safe 6-foot distanced queuing
  • Greeting station displays safety measure infographics, while providing privacy for wellness checks required before entry
  • Student artwork is installed on banners secured to the shed structure, which can be periodically rotated with new art

Brooklyn LAB believes schools should be part of the urban ecosystem. At LAB, students have benefited from opportunities such as internships, career days, and community service projects in local organizations. After the pandemic, LAB’s Front Porch will play a new role, serving as a venue to invite the surrounding community into the school building. «LAB is imagining the Front Porch as a place to share information about school activities, host community gatherings, and give students and community members the chance to connect in ways that bring out the best of Brooklyn,» says Aaron Daly, Chief Operating Officer, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools.

As schools grapple with basic questions about whether their doors will open this fall, one of the primary concerns for urban schools will be to rethink school entry and exit protocols under the pandemic. The Front Porch is a solution that safeguards health today while building a necessary bridge connecting schools to the communities and cities they serve.

«When we consider what designing for an eventual reopening might look like, schools in urban centers are particularly challenged, because they are often located in mixed-use buildings that aren’t especially conducive to social distancing,» said WXY’s Principal-in-Charge Claire Weisz. «WXY welcomed the opportunity to partner with Brooklyn LAB, SITU, UPC and Urban Umbrella to design the Front Porch Framework as part of a suite of solutions that would not only prioritize the health and wellness of the school’s community but also reimagine how any urban school’s vital social infrastructure can be integrated into the public realm, now and after the pandemic is gone.»

About Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB), founded in 2014, is a network of public charter schools that will serve 6-12th grade students this fall. LAB was designed to educate high-need urban students, particularly those who are least well-served by their current educational options. Named a «Center of Excellence» for its work with Students with Disabilities by the National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools, LAB aims to meet the individual needs of each student and to leverage innovative technologies and learning practices to eradicate the achievement gap. LAB was selected as an XQ school and is actively involved in work to upgrade and rethink high school to better meet the needs of students and of the future. For more information, please visit BrooklynLaboratorySchool.org.

LAB partnered with the following design firms in preparing the Front Porch:

Urban Projects Collaborative (UPC):
UPC provides owner representation services for clients engaged in the design and construction of capital projects and facilities oversight. www.upcnyc.com

SITU:
SITU is an unconventional architecture practice based in New York City, using design, research and fabrication for creative and social impact. www.situ.nyc

WXY:
WXY is an award-winning, studio-based multidisciplinary practice focusing on innovative approaches to public space, structures and cities. www.wxystudio.com

Urban Umbrella:
Urban Umbrella is the first design alternative to the sidewalk bridge in 50 years, transforming a protection system into a graceful sheltering space. https://www.urbanumbrella.com/

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Front Porch brochure
https://www.equitybydesign.org 
https://www.brooklynlaboratoryschool.org/

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Stryker’s Neuroform Atlas® Stent System granted an expanded indication, providing a new option for patients with aneurysms in the back of the brain

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, USA, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an expanded indication of its Neuroform Atlas Stent System, becoming the first and only adjunctive stent approved for use in the posterior (back of the brain) circulation.  Aneurysms in the posterior circulation rupture more frequently and are generally more difficult to treat. With the approval of the Neuroform Atlas adjunctive stent for…

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, USA, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an expanded indication of its Neuroform Atlas Stent System, becoming the first and only adjunctive stent approved for use in the posterior (back of the brain) circulation.  Aneurysms in the posterior circulation rupture more frequently and are generally more difficult to treat. With the approval of the Neuroform Atlas adjunctive stent for the posterior circulation, long term treatment is more feasible.

Already approved for use in the anterior circulation, the expanded indication was granted based on robust clinical trial evidence proving the safety and efficacy of the device.  The combined patients from both the anterior and posterior cohorts totaled 298 patients, making it the largest study of its kind. 

«The Atlas Posterior PMA trial data shows a compelling advancement in the treatment of wide-neck posterior aneurysms,» said Dr. Sam Zaidat, Director of the Neuroscience and Stroke Center at Mercy Health System in Toledo, Ohio, and Co-Principal Investigator of the U.S. Neuroform Atlas investigational trial. «Posterior stent assisted coiling with Neuroform Atlas achieved an impressive high rate of complete occlusion in this very challenging location at 76.7%. Equally impressive was the 4.3% primary safety rate.» 

An estimated 6.5 million people in the United States have unruptured brain aneurysms with an average rupture rate of 1 every 18 minutes.  Ruptured brain aneurysms are fatal in roughly 50% of cases.1 

«Complete occlusion, or complete blocking of blood flow, is the gold standard in determining long term aneurysm healing,» said Dr Brian Jankowitz, Director, Cerebrovascular Surgery at the Cooper Neurological Institute in Camden, New Jersey.  «With the additional challenges that come with treating posterior circulation aneurysms, we never would have anticipated reaching occlusion rates that rival those found in the anterior circulation. Now with Neuroform Atlas, those same high rates are achievable.»

«The results from the Atlas Posterior PMA trial demonstrate that physicians can now address the more difficult posterior circulation aneurysms, offering hope for better outcomes in that patient population,» said Mark Paul, president of Stryker’s Neurovascular division. «This expanded indication of Neuroform Atlas, as the first and only adjunctive stent for use in the posterior circulation, reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing stroke care for patients with cerebrovascular disease.»

About Neuroform Atlas Stent System
Stryker’s Neuroform Atlas Stent System is a self-expanding nitinol stent used in conjunction with metal coils to pack weakened blood vessel sacs called aneurysms within the brain.  The stent is positioned across the aneurysm neck to hold metal coils in place and occlude the aneurysm. 

The Neuroform Atlas Stent System is indicated for use with neurovascular embolization coils in the anterior and posterior circulation of the neurovasculature for the endovascular treatment of patients ≥ 18 years of age with saccular wide-necked (neck width ≥ 4 mm or a dome-to-neck ratio of < 2) intracranial aneurysms arising from a parent vessel with a diameter of ≥ 2.0 mm and ≤ 4.5 mm.

About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. More information is available at www.stryker.com.

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Global Communications Manager
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1. Brain Aneurysm Foundation Statistics. www.bafound.org

 

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Socionext Unveils New HDMI Module «cecTalker»

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Socionext Inc. today announced its unique new «cecTalker» (pronounced «C-E-C-Talker»), an HDMI module equipped with Socionext’s HDMI controller IC. The new cecTalker is capable of connecting, controlling and linking devices that have HDMI terminals, such as audio and video equipment. The company has started shipping samples for device and equipment manufacturers.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Socionext Inc. today announced its unique new «cecTalker» (pronounced «C-E-C-Talker»), an HDMI module equipped with Socionext’s HDMI controller IC. The new cecTalker is capable of connecting, controlling and linking devices that have HDMI terminals, such as audio and video equipment. The company has started shipping samples for device and equipment manufacturers.

cecTalker utilizes CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), a communication standard of HDMI, and enables devices connected through HDMI cables to perform new operations. Built on the company’s expertise in HDMI technology, cecTalker allows users to easily integrate HDMI- compliant devices, even if they originated from different manufacturers and without the standard linkage functionalities. In addition to PCs, cecTalker supports development platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino and SPRESENSE, making it easy for customers to work in their most familiar environments. cecTalker will be certified to the HDMI standard and can be used either in standalone mode or built into other products with added features and applications. Integration and use can be done effortlessly, from proof-of-concept and prototyping to volume production. Applications include connecting audio and video equipment with smart appliances, building home IoT systems, and utilization with video streaming services, medical imaging and industrial applications, among many others.

The current lineup of cecTalker includes the «HDMI» model with HDMI input and output terminals, and the «V-by-One» model with the added V-by-One and HDMI conversion functionality. Both models are currently being delivered as samples. Volume production and shipping are scheduled to start in January 2021.

Download an image of the «cecTalker» HDMI Model

Download an image of the «cecTalker» V-by-One Model

cecTalker specifications

Product name

«cecTalker»
HDMI model [Black]

«cecTalker»
V-by-One model [White]

Purpose

·  Prototype

·  Development

·  Mass production

·  Prototype

·  Testing

·  Development

Function

·  CEC transmission function

·  CEC reception function
(requires development
costs)

·  3-to-1 HDMI input selection
function

·  2K/4K low-latency super-
resolution function

·  HDMI-to-V-by-One
conversion function

·  V-by-One-to-HDMI
conversion function

·  4-to-1 HDMI input selection
function

·  2K/4K low-latency super-
resolution function

Interface

HDMI

Rx

3 ports (Connector: Type-A)

4 ports (Connector: Type-D)

Tx

1 port (Connector: Type-A)

1 port (Connector: Type-A)

CEC

Standard

Support for customization

ARC

Support for customization

–

V-by-One

Rx

–

1port

Tx

–

1port

I2S

Rx/Tx

Support for customization

2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and
a sub-board)

UART

Rx/Tx

2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and
SPRESENSE) *1

2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and
a sub-board) *2

 

Power supply

5V/1A (Connector: USB
micro-B) *3

5V/1.5A (Connector: USB
Type-C)

*1 SPRESENSE or Raspberry Pi Exclusive
*2 Main or Sub Exclusive
*3 2.0A in case of SPRESENSE stacking

«cecTalker» product page –
http://socionextus.com/products/visual-systems/cectalker-hdmi-module/

About Socionext America Inc.
Socionext America Inc. (SNA) is the US branch of Socionext Inc. headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company is one of the world’s leading fabless ASIC suppliers, specializing in a wide range of standard and customizable SoC solutions for automotive, consumer, and industrial markets. Socionext provides customers with quality semiconductor products based on extensive and differentiated IPs, proven design methodologies, and state-of-the-art implementation expertise, with full support.

For product information, visit our website, e-mail sna_inquiry@us.socionext.com or call 1-844-680-3453. For company news and updates, connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

All company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.

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Coldwell Banker Welcomes Affiliates Under Inclusive Ownership Program

MADISON, N.J., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, a Realogy (NYSE: RLGY) brand, today announced the first three brokerages joining the brand as part of its new <a target="_blank"…

MADISON, N.J., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, a Realogy (NYSE: RLGY) brand, today announced the first three brokerages joining the brand as part of its new Inclusive Ownership program.

Coldwell Banker welcomes three new brokerages: Coldwell Banker Omni Group in Santa Ana, Calif., owned by Tina Marie and Rich Hernandez; Coldwell Banker Action Holdings in Grand Island, Neb., owned by Amber Schuppan; and Coldwell Banker Commercial Northland in Flagstaff, Ariz., owned by Becky McBride.

The Inclusive Ownership program, first announced in February, is an initiative to increase representation of minority, women, LGBTQ+ and veteran entrepreneurs in the real estate industry. Each new brokerage that affiliates with Coldwell Banker will not pay the initial franchise fee and will receive financial incentives to support diverse business owners in the critical first two years of business. Benefits include up to $100,000 of funding, royalty fee rebates as well as education and mentorship. Owners will also receive membership and conference registration for an industry partner group of choice, such as the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and the Asian Real Estate Association of America. 

Coldwell Banker Omni Group and Coldwell Banker Action Holdings served the real estate needs of their communities as independent brokerages and are now joining the Coldwell Banker brand. Coldwell Banker Omni Group, owned by Tina and Rich Hernandez, helps the Latino community in Orange County, Calif., build generational wealth through home ownership and multi-family investment properties. Coldwell Banker Action Holdings, owned by Amber Schuppan, helps family-owned farms maintain land and generate income. Amber also advocates for fair housing in her state as a member of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission.

Coldwell Banker Commercial Northland, owned by Becky McBride, is a Coldwell Banker residential affiliate that expanded to a commercial brokerage. It will be the first woman-owned Coldwell Banker Commercial brokerage in Arizona.

Mabél Guzmán, vice president of association affairs for the National Association of REALTORS® also recently joined Coldwell Banker Realty in Chicago as a real estate agent, citing the brand’s diversity program as a key factor in her decision.

QUOTES 
«I am extremely excited to welcome three new brokerages to the Coldwell Banker brand. We are at a crucial moment where it is no longer enough to have conversations about diversity, and brands like Coldwell Banker must act. This program will increase diversity among our brokerages, supporting minority, women, LGBTQ+, and veteran entrepreneurs. When we increase diversity among our broker-owners and focus on a culture of inclusion brokerages will better serve groups that are traditionally underrepresented as home and property owners. Coldwell Banker can help build wealth for diverse communities and promote equal opportunity for all.»

– M. Ryan Gorman, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate

«The Omni Group has helped build generational wealth for the Latino community in Orange County for many years. Owning a house and generating rental income can help families pay for critical expenses such as college tuition. We’re thrilled to be a part of Coldwell Banker because the Latino community deserves to have a powerful brand with luxury offerings behind their real estate transactions. We are confident this partnership can help us grow our business and better serve our clients. The Coldwell Banker brand is a great partner, we’ve embarked on an amazing journey since making the decision to affiliate.»

–Tina Marie Hernandez, broker-owner of Coldwell Banker Omni Group

«Coldwell Banker’s Inclusive Ownership program supported us so we could do everything right as soon as we affiliated with the brand. We recognized we needed a strong brand behind our company to attract clients in our community. Through this program we’ve been able to expand our office, attract agents with area expertise and train our recruits well. It sets us up for success as a woman-owned business that values diversity and we look forward to many years ahead of serving the Grand Island community. I’m excited to work with the bright, supportive team at Coldwell Banker.»

–Amber Schuppan, broker-owner of Coldwell Banker Action Holdings

«As our company has expanded throughout Northern Arizona, I knew it was time to expand into the commercial real estate sector, utilizing the resources of the Coldwell Banker Commercial brand. The technology, marketing support and education from the Coldwell Banker Commercial brand is amazing and will have an enormous impact on our successes. I’m excited to pursue this great opportunity and launch this new endeavor as a woman-owned commercial real estate brokerage.» 

–Becky McBride, broker-owner of Coldwell Banker Commercial Northland

«I recently joined the Coldwell Banker brand because I’ve been watching what it has been doing for some time now, specifically regarding its strategic direction of inclusion and diversity. It’s not just platitudes, they put an emphasis on increasing diversity and representation in our industry and put programs in place to support that.»

-Mabél Guzmán, agent with Coldwell Banker Realty in Chicago and vice president of association affairs for the National Association of REALTORS®

CLICK TO TWEET: @ColdwellBanker welcomes brokerages to the brand as part of the Inclusive Ownership program! The program aims to increase diversity among Coldwell Banker’s affiliate owners. https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/inclusive-ownership-program/ 

About Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

Powered by its network of over 94,000 affiliated sales professionals in 3,000 offices across 43 countries and territories, the Coldwell Banker® organization is a leading provider of full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage services. The Coldwell Banker brand prides itself on its history of expertise, honesty and an empowering culture of excellence since its beginnings in 1906. Coldwell Banker Real Estate is committed to providing its network of sales professionals with the tools and insights needed to excel in today’s marketplace and is known for its bold leadership and dedication to driving the industry forward with big data and smart home expertise. Coldwell Banker Real Estate was the first real estate brand to harness the power of big data; the CBx Technology Suite uses predictive analytics and machine learning to analyze markets, target buyers and sellers and provide agents with a simple platform to create unique and effective marketing plans for each listing. The brand was named among the 2020 Women’s Choice Award® Most Recommended brands for customer experience and overall quality. Blue is bold and the integrity and values of Coldwell Banker give the Gen Blue network an unbeatable edge. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated. To join Coldwell Banker Real Estate and unlock the possibilities of Gen Blue®, please visit www.coldwellbanker.com/join.

About Realogy Holdings Corp.

Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) is the leading and most integrated provider of U.S. residential real estate services, encompassing franchise, brokerage, and title and settlement businesses as well as a mortgage joint venture.  Realogy’s diverse brand portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby’s International Realty®. Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, best-in-class learning and support services, and high-quality lead generation programs, Realogy fuels the productivity of independent sales agents, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today’s consumers. Realogy’s affiliated brokerages operate around the world with approximately 187,500 independent sales agents in the United States and more than 130,800 independent sales agents in 114 other countries and territories. Recognized for nine consecutive years as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, Realogy has also been designated a Great Place to Work and one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity. Realogy is headquartered in Madison, New Jersey.

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ROCKWOOL™ expands Comfortbatt® and AFB® product offerings

BYHALIA, Miss., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Contractors, designers and installers now have new, innovative, and expanded options when it comes to insulation for thermal and sound applications. With codes and climate zones varying throughout the U.S., ROCKWOOL™ now has a thermal batt option for every area from the north to the south and coast to coast.

BYHALIA, Miss., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Contractors, designers and installers now have new, innovative, and expanded options when it comes to insulation for thermal and sound applications. With codes and climate zones varying throughout the U.S., ROCKWOOL™ now has a thermal batt option for every area from the north to the south and coast to coast.

ROCKWOOL, North America’s largest stone wool manufacturer, has extended its Comfortbatt™ line with products available in several new R-values—R13/R21/R38, designed to provide customers with more options. In addition, ROCKWOOL has released AFB® for wood stud applications—an acoustical fire batt that is now available in new dimensions designed for wood stud cavities.

Comfortbatt® R13/R21/R38: Using Comfortbatt® within the building envelope can contribute to a robust thermal insulation solution that meets the variety of code requirements that exist across the United States. Comfortbatt® is a semi-rigid stone wool batt insulation for exterior wood and steel stud applications in both new construction and renovations. ROCKWOOL now offers Comfortbatt® in R13/R15/R21/R23/R30/R38. No matter what R-value or climate zone you are in, there is a Comfortbatt® solution for your project.

Comfortbatt® features a unique flexible edge designed to aid installation. Simply compress the flexible edge as the batt is inserted and release. The flexible edge is designed to spring back, expanding the batt against the stud cavity to give a complete fill. This flexibility ensures the expected R-value is achieved and maintained.

AFB® for wood stud applications is a lightweight, acoustical fire batt stone wool insulation specifically designed for wood stud interior wall and floor applications. Its superior sound absorbency and fire protection contribute to the overall comfort and safety of occupants. It provides increased insulation density that reduces sound transmission. Traditionally, AFB® was designed for steel stud applications only. Today, we are pleased to introduce several new sizes designed for wood stud applications.

«In the US, codes and standards are constantly evolving,» says Garrett Feehrer, Marketing Manager USA at ROCKWOOL. «With our new ROCKWOOL Comfortbatt® range, ROCKWOOL now offers a solution for every climate zone and every application. Our customers are looking for products that make their jobs easier, and this extension of our existing Comfortbatt® line addresses that.

«In regard to AFB®, wood construction is certainly a growing trend in the built environment, and AFB® has been a trusted acoustical fire batt in steel stud applications for many years. We wanted to bring those same steel stud benefits to the new wood application market, this product allows us to do just that.»  

Like all ROCKWOOL stone wool products, Comfortbatt® and AFB® are non-combustible and resist temperatures up to 2,150˚F.  They provide excellent sound absorption due to their density and non-directional fiber structure and are uniquely durable against all forms of weather (vapor permeable, water repellent, high drying potential).  ROCKWOOL stone wool products, including Comfortbatt® and AFB® are manufactured using sustainable materials, like basalt rock (an abundant natural resource) and recycled steel slag.

About ROCKWOOL

With five manufacturing facilities and over 1,000 employees, ROCKWOOL is North America’s largest stone wool producer, offering advanced building insulation, industrial and technical solutions. 

At the ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our solutions.  Our expertise is perfectly suited to tackling many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding.  Our range of products reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, supporting our stakeholders in reducing their own carbon footprint along the way. 

Stone wool is a versatile material and forms the basis for all our businesses.  With more than 11,700 passionate colleagues in 39 countries, we are the world leader in stone wool solutions, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, engineered fibers for industrial use to insulation for the process industry, marine and offshore.  For more information, visit: www.rockwoolgroup.com (global site) or www.rockwool.com (North America).

For additional images or more information, please contact: Garrett Feehrer, Marketing Manager, USA, ROCKWOOL (North America), Phone: 407-739-1811, Email: garrett.feehrer@rockwol.com

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