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energyOrbit and Ekotrope Partner to Help Utilities Streamline Energy Efficiency Programs

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As the world increasingly focuses on enacting efforts to protect the environment, two energy efficiency companies are partnering to encourage businesses and residents to embrace energy efficiency programs delivered through utilities and third-party implementers. energyOrbit, which offers a software solution for cloud energy efficiency and demand-side management (DSM), and Ekotrope, which facilitates energy ratings and data sharing for residential buildings, have formed a technical integration, initially focused on new ENERGY STAR^® homes.

The new integration recognizes the growth in energy efficiency programs, including distributed energy and electrification. It enables home energy raters to automatically and seamlessly push Ekotrope’s assessment data to energyOrbit for real-time utility program validation and payment via a shared Salesforce API. Previously, organizations would need to go to another solution provider first to validate home energy scores, identify home locations, and more, adding time and the potential for error.

The integration will make it easier for utility or third-party program administrators to factor ratings data into their energy efficiency programs, beginning with pre-qualification of data. Ekotrope and energyOrbit estimates a potential 60 to 80 percent time savings through their integrated solution.

«Partnering with Ekotrope is a logical step to streamline energy efficiency assessment for our customers,» said Udi Merhav, CEO and founder, energyOrbit. «We see the coming growth in more distributed energy and electrification implementations. This broadens our footprint in the DSM landscape to best serve our commitment to protecting the environment and addressing climate change.»

«We want to provide a data highway for our customers. This new integration with energyOrbit’s solution removes the human element from data transfer and validation, providing a more streamlined process,» said Ziv Rozenblum, founder and CEO, Ekotrope. «This is quicker and more accurate, helping eliminate quality control headaches, allowing builders to make smarter decisions, and delivering a best-in-class solution to our shared customers.»

ENERGY STAR is a federal program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy that promotes energy efficiency. It uses different standardized methods to provide information on the energy consumption of products and devices.

About energyOrbit
Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, energyOrbit is the market-leading solution for cloud energy efficiency and Demand-Side Management operations. energyOrbit is deployed with leading utilities, program administrators, and third-party implementers across North America, enabling customers to realize an average of up to 75 percent improved efficiency and savings in their DSM operations. energyOrbit empowers utilities to deploy DSM programs in hours, scale programs and portfolios efficiently, and to streamline utility customer relationships, partners, and internal communications seamlessly.

As of 2019, energyOrbit has helped utilities and third-party implementers manage more than 24 TWh of electricity savings. Additionally, 11 GW of peak demand has been reduced by efficiency measures tracked by energyOrbit. More than $3.7 billion in incentives have been managed and prepared for payment. For details, visit www.energy-orbit.com and follow on Twitter (@energyOrbit) and on LinkedIn.

About Ekotrope
Founded in 2011, Ekotrope offers the most widely used Home Energy Rating Software which is used on about 1 in 5 of new homes built in the U.S. each year. Powered by its proprietary hourly energy algorithm, Ekotrope RATER streamlines and automates every step of energy modeling from hourly savings calculations to utility program requirements verification.

Ekotrope makes energy efficiency easy. Combining technological innovation with tools for real-time collaboration, smart decision making and support, Ekotrope RATER takes the guesswork out of home energy ratings. In 2020, Ekotrope’s clients completed over 200,000 HERS ratings in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C. Ekotrope has also become the software partner of choice for residential new construction energy efficient programs in the U.S. For details, visit www.ekotrope.com and follow on LinkedIn or the Ekotrope blog for updates.

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Kia Sorento And K5 Achieve Top 10 For The 2021 World Car Of The Year Awards

IRVINE, Calif., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Kia Sorento and K5 have both been selected to the Top 10 for this year’s World Car of the Year (WCOTY) Awards. The nominations follow Kia’s big wins last year, as the Telluride was named ‘World Car of the Year’ and the Soul EV ‘World Urban Car.’

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Kia Sorento and K5 Achieve Top 10 for the 2021 World Car of the Year Awards.

«Kia’s vehicles continue to earn acclaim for segment leadership, innovation and design, and this latest nomination is further proof of our position as a world-class brand,» said Sean Yoon, president and CEO, Kia Motors North America, Kia Motors America. «We are honored to be considered again for World Car of the Year and are all looking forward to the results next month.»

All-new for 2021, the fourth generation Sorento features head-turning design, more off-road capability, and proven safety tech. With a bold new name representing Kia’s engineering and consumer confidence, the K5 sets a new standard among midsize sedans with its revolutionary design and powerful turbocharged engine lineup.

«Now in their 17th year, the World Car Awards were inaugurated to reflect the reality of the global marketplace and to recognize, reward and inspire excellence, leadership and innovation in a rapidly changing automotive industry on a global scale,» said Beth Rhind, co-founder and Executive Director at World Car Awards.

The winners of the World Car Awards will be announced April 20 and are decided by an independent international jury of 93 acclaimed automotive journalists from 28 countries around the world.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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Kia Sorento And K5 Achieve Top 10 For The 2021 World Car Of The Year Awards

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The winners of the World Car Awards will be announced April 20 and are decided by an independent international jury of 93 acclaimed automotive journalists from 28 countries around the world.

About Kia Motors America

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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Kia Sorento And K5 Achieve Top 10 For The 2021 World Car Of The Year Awards

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The winners of the World Car Awards will be announced April 20 and are decided by an independent international jury of 93 acclaimed automotive journalists from 28 countries around the world.

About Kia Motors America

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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NERA leads oil and gas giants in collaboration to address Australia’s decommissioning challenge

Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) to address aging O&G infrastructure
Study shows a need for +$50bn of decommission work, much of it urgent
CODA launches call for proposals for foundation projects

PERTH, Australia, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) has today been officially launched, heralding a much-needed collaborative effort to address the challenges and maximise the…

Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) to address aging O&G infrastructure
Study shows a need for +$50bn of decommission work, much of it urgent
CODA launches call for proposals for foundation projects

To be officially launched at the AOG Energy conference, CODA has been established by Perth-based National Energy Resources Australia (NERA), the industry-led, not-for-profit organisation established in 2015 as part of the Federal Government’s Industry Growth Centre initiative, with the goal of driving innovation, productivity and enhancing competitiveness in the energy resources sector.

In an unprecedented move, CODA brings together many of the world’s major oil and gas companies – Chevron, Woodside Energy, Santos Limited, Esso Australia Pty Ltd, Vermilion Oil and Gas Australia and BHP – as well as many leading service and research organisations such as Baker Hughes, Atteris, Linch-Pin, AGR, Curtin University and Xodus Group.

Federal Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt MP today welcomed the establishment of the new decommissioning body.

«Congratulations to NERA for the establishment of the Centre of Decommissioning Australia. We all want to ensure we have a sound regulatory framework and that the offshore oil and gas industry can manage current and future decommissioning challenges.»

WA Mines and Petroleum Minister, Bill Johnston MLA, echoed Minister Pitt’s message.

«Western Australia is already a global hub for the oil and gas sector, accounting for 60 per cent of Australia’s LNG exports in 2019, and now has the potential to be a world-leading centre for decommissioning.

«Congratulations to NERA on launching this impressive initiative.»

NERA’s Chief Executive Miranda Taylor said the launch of CODA marked an important step in maximising value for the community, the environment and for Australian industry.

«We’re looking at $50 billion of work over the next 50 years, so decommissioning represents a multi-generational challenge for Australia. CODA will play a critical role in transforming our approach to late life planning and decommissioning and maximising the value of these activities for Australia’s community, environment, industry, economy and future.»

«NERA is an expert facilitator, bringing our stakeholders together to work on collaborative solutions, like those required to reduce decommissioning costs, create opportunity for local suppliers and improve our understanding of the impact of decommissioning decisions.»

In 2020 NERA commissioned the first assessment of Australia’s offshore decommissioning liability, produced with support and involvement from oil and gas operators.

The report by Advisian, Worley’s global consulting business, concluded that there is more than $50 billion (US$40.5 billion) of necessary decommissioning work on Australia’s offshore oil and gas infrastructure, over half of which needs to be started within the next ten years.

With the study highlighting the urgency of the situation, CODA will now lead the way on supporting industry, government, the community and other stakeholders to ensure that these activities actively seek to maximise opportunities for local service and technology companies in local and regional decommissioning projects.

Chevron Director of Operations, Kory Judd, said: «Industry has a responsibility to manage asset retirement in an environmentally responsible and efficient manner while ensuring opportunities to deliver long-term environmental and socio-economic outcomes for Australia.

«By providing a focal point for collaboration, technology sharing, and local capability opportunities, CODA will enable a coordinated approach to drive positive asset retirement results for the benefit of all stakeholders.»

Woodside Senior Vice President Operations, Fiona Hick, said: «Decommissioning will become increasingly prominent in our industry in Australia in coming years. The launch of CODA presents industry with a fantastic opportunity through which to share best practice and to further contribute to undertaking decommissioning safely and efficiently, while delivering benefits to the environment and local communities.»

Graham Gillies, VP of Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea at Baker Hughes, said, «Decommissioning oil and gas infrastructure in a safe and responsible manner is critical for the future of the industry and for energy transition. As an energy technology company, we are excited to join the Center of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) network and to work closely with the oil and gas operators in Australia to carefully plan and execute decommissioning projects, leveraging our local resources and expertise in onshore and offshore environments.»

To mark today’s launch CODA has announced a series of foundation projects designed to rapidly accelerate cross-industry understanding of our decommissioning challenge.

These are:

Understanding Opportunities for Local Disposal and Recycling
A Global Review of Decommissioning Planning and Execution Learnings
Development of a Decommissioning Innovation and Technology Roadmap

These projects, along with other work being progressed by CODA, represent critical early-stage building blocks in delivering CODA’s objective of maximising value for Australia from decommissioning activities.

CODA’s launch is the second major announcement in as many months for NERA having just weeks ago unveiled a network of hydrogen technology clusters across the country, designed to help establish a global identity and a recognised brand for Australian hydrogen technology and expertise.

Notes:

The Call for Proposals will be open until 9 April 2021.
More details are available on the NERA website.

About NERA:
NERA is an independent not for profit company funded through Federal Government grants and collaborative programs by state/territory governments, industry and the science and research community. NERA is working with our partners to catalyse low emissions and digital technologies to support Australia’s energy transition, and to grow innovative SMES and supply chains. We work with our energy sector partners to improve Australia’s performance in the commercialisation of innovation and the scale up of technologies and to help Australian industry to diversify and decarbonise.

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Road Tripping Tops Flying as People Prepare to Travel This Spring and Summer

AUSTIN, Texas and AKRON, Ohio, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, RVshare, the world’s first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, revealed findings from a new Travel Sentiment survey, gauging consumers’ plans and willingness to travel in the lead up to spring and summer. According to RVshare’s new survey, 83% of consumers are ready to pack their bags to travel in the coming months. From family reunions and much-needed adventures, vaccinations remain an important factor with almost half (48%) saying it is important for them or their family to be vaccinated before traveling.

Almost half (48%) of travelers are saying it is important for them or their family to be vaccinated before traveling.

«Our business tripled by the end of last summer as people hit the road in record numbers to visit family and friends, take a much-needed vacation to enjoy nature and new destinations, and go mobile taking advantage of ‘work from anywhere’ policies,» said RVshare CEO Jon Gray. «This year as vaccine distribution increases, even more people are ready to travel and continue to find RVs a comforting option.»

More Spring and Summer Travel Trends Include:

People Prefer Road Trips This Season
67% of consumers are likely to consider traveling by RV this summer, showing how a reluctance to fly, paired with the ease of travel and social distancing provided by RVs, continues to make RVs an attractive alternative.

Travelers are still weary of hitting the runway, with 54% saying they are unlikely to consider flying.

Cabin Fever is Driving Travel Interest
As we approach the one-year mark of the pandemic and the beginning of remote work and play, close to one-third of consumers (30%) say the main reason for wanting to travel is needing a break from home.

18% of consumers say their desire to travel is driven by hope that the vaccine will be widely distributed by summer, making it safer to travel.
15% of consumers want to travel to see their families.

National Parks and Outdoor Adventures Top Beach Destinations
Almost half of consumers (45%) want to travel somewhere in nature, far outpacing other destinations like beaches (20%) or major cities (2%).

45% of consumers also said they are planning to take a «re-do» vacation this summer, a trip that was planned pre-COVID and was canceled due to the pandemic.
As consumers look to make these travel plans, 31% will book at least three months ahead of time, while 29% will book just one to two months in advance.

Seniors are Packing Their Suitcases
Seniors (ages 55 and up) are ready to travel, with 79% saying they are likely to roam this summer, including 64% who are likely to consider an RV trip this summer.

57% said they are unlikely to fly to their destination.
58% said they feel it is important to be vaccinated before traveling.

For more information about RVshare and its travel sentiment survey, visit RVshare.com.

About RVshare
RVshare is the first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace. With more than 100,000 vehicles available, RVshare’s diverse inventory ranges from affordable travel trailers to luxury motorhomes and can accommodate any outdoor adventure, whether it’s a weekend of camping or a cross-country tour of national parks. Through RVshare, families and groups can experience a one-of-a-kind trip and create memories that will last a lifetime. In addition to offering a unique travel experience, RVshare provides RV owners in North America the opportunity to turn their RV into a second income. For more information, visit rvshare.com, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @rvshare.

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The Home Depot Expands Environmentally Friendly Outdoor Power Lineup

ATLANTA, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, is launching a new suite of cordless outdoor power equipment that give both DIY and Pro customers the ease of use and environmental benefits of battery-operated machines, but with the power and run time of gas equipment.

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The expanded lineup by Ryobi, DeWalt, Makita and Milwaukee are effortless to start, significantly quieter, yet emit no carbon emissions, and eliminate the need to store or mix gas and oil. At the same time, the batteries for these brands’ outdoor tools, like trimmers and blowers, are interchangeable with their other power tools such as drills, impact drivers and more.

For example, the Ryobi ONE+ batteries that customers previously purchased with other equipment for their homes or jobsites also power more than 175 tools in the Ryobi ONE+ and ONE+ HP product line.

«Modern advances in battery technology are giving these industry-leading brands the ability to deliver our customers outstanding power and even greater value than ever in cordless outdoor power equipment,» said Jeff Kinnaird, executive vice president of merchandising at The Home Depot. «Battery-powered products are easier to use, more environmentally friendly and have the power and runtime of gas to help our customers complete their outdoor projects.»

Highlighted products in the spring 2021 cordless outdoor power assortment include:

RYOBI 40-Volt HP Cross-Cut Self-Propelled Mower ($599): Starting with the push of a button, the RYOBI 40-Volt HP 21in. Multi Blade Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower has more power, a longer runtime, and a longer motor life to deliver a superior cut quality with the convenience of cordless.
DeWalt 20-Volt MAX Push Mower ($399): Customers can mulch, bag or side clip with the DeWalt 20-Volt MAX Cordless Lawn Mower. It is powered by two 20-Volt MAX 10 Ah batteries to deliver 40-Volt of power and 400-Watt Hours. It is equipped with a full steel deck, 6 cutting heights and auto sensing technology.
Makita 18-Volt LXT String Trimmer Kit ($199): Providing zero emissions, lower noise and considerably less maintenance, the 18-Volt LXT Brushless Cordless String Trimmer is ideal for precision trimming and edging. It delivers faster cutting with 6,000 RPM from its Makita BL Brushless Motor, the tool has a longer run time, increased power and speed and longer tool life.
Milwaukee 12-Volt M12 FUEL HATCHET Pruning Saw ($249): Designed to meet the ergonomic, performance and durability needs of landscape maintenance professionals, the Milwaukee M12 FUEL HATCHET 6 in. Pruning Saw Kit delivers unmatched control and access, with the power to cut 3 in. hardwoods and delivering up to 120 cuts per charge.
RYOBI ONE+ 18-Volt Power Cleaner ($79.97 for Tool Only): The RYOBI Power Cleaner is convenient and portable and allows for easy cleaning of outdoor furniture, windows, boats, campers, and many other surfaces by pulling water from any fresh water source by connecting to a standard garden hose or siphon hose.
Toro 60-Volt Max Leaf Blower ($216.99): Designed to reduce arm fatigue during lawn cleanup, the Max Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Blower has extended power, run time and product life from its brushless motor. Its turbo-boost button and ergonomic handle put the high-performance power in the hands of its user.

Consumer Tip: To understand the full power and performance of a battery-powered product, find the voltage of the product and amperage of the battery and multiply the two to determine its full power output.

(Volts x Amps = Total Watts)

For additional information or to shop these items, visit www.homedepot.com.

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. The Company operates a total of 2,297 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2020, The Home Depot had sales of $132.1 billion and earnings of $12.9 billion. The company employs approximately 500,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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The Home Depot Expands Environmentally Friendly Outdoor Power Lineup

ATLANTA, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, is launching a new suite of cordless outdoor power equipment that give both DIY and Pro customers the ease of use and environmental benefits of battery-operated machines, but with the power and run time of gas equipment.

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For example, the Ryobi ONE+ batteries that customers previously purchased with other equipment for their homes or jobsites also power more than 175 tools in the Ryobi ONE+ and ONE+ HP product line.

Highlighted products in the spring 2021 cordless outdoor power assortment include:

RYOBI 40-Volt HP Cross-Cut Self-Propelled Mower ($599): Starting with the push of a button, the RYOBI 40-Volt HP 21in. Multi Blade Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower has more power, a longer runtime, and a longer motor life to deliver a superior cut quality with the convenience of cordless.
DeWalt 20-Volt MAX Push Mower ($399): Customers can mulch, bag or side clip with the DeWalt 20-Volt MAX Cordless Lawn Mower. It is powered by two 20-Volt MAX 10 Ah batteries to deliver 40-Volt of power and 400-Watt Hours. It is equipped with a full steel deck, 6 cutting heights and auto sensing technology.
Makita 18-Volt LXT String Trimmer Kit ($199): Providing zero emissions, lower noise and considerably less maintenance, the 18-Volt LXT Brushless Cordless String Trimmer is ideal for precision trimming and edging. It delivers faster cutting with 6,000 RPM from its Makita BL Brushless Motor, the tool has a longer run time, increased power and speed and longer tool life.
Milwaukee 12-Volt M12 FUEL HATCHET Pruning Saw ($249): Designed to meet the ergonomic, performance and durability needs of landscape maintenance professionals, the Milwaukee M12 FUEL HATCHET 6 in. Pruning Saw Kit delivers unmatched control and access, with the power to cut 3 in. hardwoods and delivering up to 120 cuts per charge.
RYOBI ONE+ 18-Volt Power Cleaner ($79.97 for Tool Only): The RYOBI Power Cleaner is convenient and portable and allows for easy cleaning of outdoor furniture, windows, boats, campers, and many other surfaces by pulling water from any fresh water source by connecting to a standard garden hose or siphon hose.
Toro 60-Volt Max Leaf Blower ($216.99): Designed to reduce arm fatigue during lawn cleanup, the Max Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Blower has extended power, run time and product life from its brushless motor. Its turbo-boost button and ergonomic handle put the high-performance power in the hands of its user.

(Volts x Amps = Total Watts)

For additional information or to shop these items, visit www.homedepot.com.

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ESC Partners Accelerates Growth with Opening of New Latin America Offices

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ESC Partners, a leader in fueling utility innovation and execution of digital transformation, announced today expansion into a new geographic area to include locations throughout Latin America. Offices and presence in both Central and South America are being established to support the recent partnerships penned with multiple utility organizations in several countries. Upcoming numerous ESC projects being launched include implementation of Oracle Customer Cloud Service (CCS) in addition to projects addressing Oracle Field Services Cloud (OFSC), Oracle Work and Asset Management Cloud Services (WACS), Meter Data Management (MDM) and more serving a combined customer base of well over 8 million utility customers throughout the region.

«We are devoted to guiding our partners to the highest level of productivity and modernization possible employing the best technologies available. The premiere platform of the Oracle Utilities Suite backed by Oracle’s commitment to success is integrated with our rich experience and serves to provide optimum results,» said RJ Kumar, CEO ESC Partners. «The time to expand our global footprint couldn’t be better as utilities around the world are working quickly to evolve and innovate to keep pace with changing demands and cloud technologies.»

Latin American utilities are placing more emphasis on seeking local partners when addressing smart metering framework options and seeking opportunities for improved business cases. This creates a logical opportunity for an experienced, trusted leader such as ESC Partners to bring services and expertise to the area.

«As a technology ally, ESC is able to support innovation across multiple solutions for utilities,» said David Greenberg, ESC SVP Global Operations and Delivery. «And with the planned 18+ billion dollars in smart grid infrastructure investment in Latin America over the next decade, the region is poised for growth across the entire scope of services.»

Latin America’s energy sector is quickly approaching a fundamental change, and as such, developing new customer-centric strategies responding to shifts in behavior, mastering digital technologies and embracing an agile mindset are critical to meeting tomorrow’s challenges. ESC welcomes the opportunity to work alongside, locally, with utility organizations to successfully step up to the challenge.

About ESC Partners
ESC Partners specializes in partnering with electric, water and gas utilities to enhance their operational capabilities and fuel organizational innovation and efficiency. Leveraging technologies, capabilities, and business acumen to achieve digital transformation. ESC teams with utilities to develop adaptable and dependable overarching plans and processes that enable them to achieve positive business outcomes. A global provider of a myriad of solutions from system integration to business process engineering and across multiple utility product suites, ESC value added service helps fill the gap with an end-to-end agile solution. ESC works dedication to a client-centric philosophy that has proven successful for over twelve years. With regional headquarters in the US, India, Dubai, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and the Philippines, the sun never sets on ESC. Learn more at esc-partners.com.

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Lori Waugh
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info@esc-partners.com

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The National Safety Council Urges Drivers to Check for Recalls During Vehicle Safety Recalls Week

ITASCA, Ill., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The National Safety Council (NSC) encourages every vehicle owner to check their recall status during NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Recalls Week from March 8-12.

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Tens of millions of vehicles on the road today have unrepaired recalls, and many of those recalls involve defective parts that can pose life-threatening risks to drivers or passengers. Led by NSC, the Check To Protect campaign encourages all vehicle owners to proactively check their recall status and, if necessary, schedule a free repair as soon as possible.

«Safety is top of mind for families across America, and vehicle safety is an important part of that,» said Mark Chung, Vice President of Roadway Practice at NSC. «We encourage everyone to take two minutes this week to check for recalls on their vehicles. You won’t know if you’re at risk until you check.»

Any vehicle owner can learn whether they have an open recall by visiting CheckToProtect.org and entering their 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN. The VIN can be found on the driver’s side dash, inside the driver’s door, on your registration documents, or on your insurance card. Another option for vehicle owners is to text «RECALL» to 99724 – or, for Spanish speakers, text «REVISA» to 99724 – and snap a picture of the license plate when prompted.

All recalls are free to have repaired at authorized dealers, regardless of whether you purchased your vehicle from the dealer or take it there for regular service. For more information on safety recalls, visit CheckToProtect.org.

About the National Safety Council

The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate – and has been for over 100 years. As a mission-based organization, we work to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, focusing our efforts on the workplace, roadway and impairment. We create a culture of safety to not only keep people safer at work, but also beyond the workplace so they can live their fullest lives.

About Check to Protect

Check to Protect brings together a coalition of automakers, traffic safety partners, state DMVs and others, led by the National Safety Council. This public safety campaign encourages drivers to check the recall status of their vehicle and have open recalls fixed immediately – for free – to protect the ones they love.

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