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Hyundai’s Venue Celebrates Milestone With Back-to-Back Sales Increases and Numerous Awards

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai’s subcompact SUV Venue, has reached an impressive first year milestone with four straight months of growing sales and an increase of 45 percent so far this year. As strong retail demand for Hyundai’s expanded SUV lineup continues to be prevalent in 2021 with an overall increase of eight percent in February, Venue showed an impressive 52 percent sales increase versus one year ago. Venue is packed with standard safety and technology conveniences not typically found in vehicles of similar class. As a result, Venue has been awarded by numerous leading media outlets.

The ‘right-sized,’ and FUNctional Venue subcompact SUV primarily attracts females and multiple generations. Sixty-six percent of purchasers are women and over forty percent include Millennials and Gen X according to internal data. Venue buyers include eleven percent African American and sixteen percent Hispanic. The multigenerational and multicultural interest for the Venue has attracted new buyers to the Hyundai family.

«As consumers faced personal transportation needs due to the pandemic, reliability and technology-rich vehicles drove appeal,» said Olabisi Boyle, vice president, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. «The Venue is feature packed, fuel-efficient and backed by the industry’s best warranty.»

The Venue has a variety of standard tech and safety technologies including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning. Venue is fuel efficient with an EPA-estimated 33 miles per gallon on the highway. All Venue trims are backed by America’s Best Warranty, including 10-Year / 100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty and Complimentary Maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first).

Since its inception, the Venue has received the following award accolades:
2020 Best Interior by Wards Auto
2020 Top Safety Pick by IIHS (when equipped with LED Headlights)
2020 5-Year to Own Award by Kelley Blue Book (KBB)
2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick (with specific headlights)
2021 Best Value vehicle by Cars.com
2021 Best Subcompact SUV by CNET/Road Show.
2021 Automotive Best Buy by Consumer Guide

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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Honeywell’s Newest Turbogenerator Will Power Hybrid-Electric Aircraft, Run On Biofuel

PHOENIX, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced it is developing a power source for hybrid-electric aircraft, planned for demonstration later this year.

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PHOENIX, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced it is developing a power source for hybrid-electric aircraft, planned for demonstration later this year.

At 280 pounds, the Honeywell 1-Megawatt generator weighs about the same as a motor scooter but delivers enough energy to power an entire neighborhood block. This generator will be combined with the Honeywell HGT1700 auxiliary power unit, currently flown on every Airbus A350 XWB, to form a turbogenerator 2.5 times more powerful than the version the company unveiled in 2019.

The new turbogenerator from Honeywell will be able to run on aviation biofuel, including Honeywell Green Jet Fuel, which is chemically similar to fossil fuel but made from more sustainable alternatives, as well as conventional jet fuel and diesel. Honeywell’s turbogenerator can be used to operate high-power electric motors or charge batteries and can satisfy missions from heavy-lift cargo drones to air taxis, or commuter aircraft. The first demonstration of this turbogenerator system will occur in the third quarter of 2021, with ongoing development and qualification to follow.

«There is an inherent need for electric and hybrid-electric power as the urban air mobility segment takes shape and unmanned aerial vehicles enter service,» said Stephane Fymat, vice president and general manager for Unmanned Aerial Systems and Urban Air Mobility at Honeywell Aerospace. «Our turbogenerators provide a safe, lightweight package to serve these burgeoning segments, and we’re designing our solutions to meet the unique needs of customers developing aerial vehicles of the future.»

Traditionally, aircraft use fuel-burning engines to mechanically turn rotors, propellers or fans. Many new designs, however, use a distributed electric propulsion architecture, in which many electric motors can be tilted or turned off for vertical takeoff and horizontal flight. A Honeywell turbogenerator can provide electric power for multiple electric motors anywhere on an aircraft.

«Honeywell’s unrivaled legacy in the manufacturing of auxiliary power units and larger gas turbine engines gives us the ability to create unique power systems for future vehicles,» said Taylor Alberstadt, senior director of Power Systems Business Development at Honeywell Aerospace. «We think the future of aviation will include many new types of propulsion and power systems, and Honeywell is prepared to lead the way in their development.»

In December, Honeywell signed a memorandum of understanding with British startup Faradair Aerospace to collaborate on systems and a turbogeneration unit that will run on sustainable aviation fuel to power Faradair’s Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft (BEHA). Faradair intends to deliver 300 hybrid-electric BEHAs into service by 2030, of which 150 will be in a firefighting configuration. Honeywell is in advanced discussions with several other potential turbogenerator customers, working to help define power requirements based on mission profiles required by various manufacturers.

Honeywell unveiled its first turbogenerator for urban air mobility (UAM) at the 2019 HAI HELI-EXPO in Atlanta. It combined Honeywell’s HTS900 turboshaft engine with two 200-kilowatt generators. Since then, the company continues to grow its role in the UAM segment, highlighted by advancements in electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems.

Honeywell is a major player in the emerging UAM segment, offering a full line of avionics, propulsion and operational systems—all tailored for piloted and autonomous vertical take-off and landing UAM and cargo vehicles. Honeywell also offers aerospace integration and certification expertise for enabling the commercialization of these vehicles.

Honeywell pioneered the sustainable aviation fuel market with its UOP Ecofining process. Honeywell Green Jet Fuel produced by this process is blended seamlessly with petroleum-based jet fuel at commercial scale. When used in up to a 50% blend with petroleum-based jet fuel, Honeywell Green Jet Fuel requires no changes to aircraft technology and meets all critical specifications for flight.

Learn more about UOP renewable energy technologies at www.uop.honeywell.com.

For more information on Honeywell’s advanced solutions, visit the UAS/UAM page on the Honeywell Aerospace website.

About Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more. Its hardware and software solutions create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

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Refraction AI Raises $4.2 Million to Accelerate Reliable, Affordable, Sustainable Last-Mile Robot Delivery for the Masses

AUSTIN, Texas and ANN ARBOR, Mich., Mar. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Refraction AI, the robotics startup and

AUSTIN, Texas and ANN ARBOR, Mich., Mar. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Refraction AI, the robotics startup and creator of the REV-1, a low-cost, lightweight autonomous delivery robot, today announced $4.2 million in new seed funding led by Pillar VC [Pillar VC __title__ https://www.pillar.vc/ . The capital will be used for customer acquisition, geographic expansion and product development.

Founded in July 2019, Refraction AI solves last-mile delivery logistics with a practical, economical and sustainable application of mobile robot technology. Recent market reports* estimate compound annual growth in the last-mile delivery sector over the next 10 years will exceed 14 percent, with the autonomous delivery segment projected to grow at over 24 percent from $11.9 billion in 2021 to more than $84 billion globally by 2031. For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has made home delivery of food, medicine and other necessities directly from retailers and restaurants a necessity. The Refraction REV-1 autonomous delivery robot is the ideal way for restaurants, grocers and other retailers to benefit from these trends reliably, affordably and sustainably.

«Last-mile delivery is the quintessential example of a sector that is ripe for innovation, owing to a powerful confluence of advancing technology, demographics, social values and consumer models. Conventional approaches have left businesses and consumers with few choices in this new environment as they struggle to keep pace with surging demand – burdened by the costs, regulatory, and logistical challenges of a legacy infrastructure,» said Luke Schneider, who took the helm as CEO of Refraction AI in fall 2020. «Our platform uses technology that exists today in an innovative way, to get people the things they need, when they need them, where they live. And we’re doing so in a way that reduces business’ costs, makes roads less congested, and eliminates carbon emissions.»

In addition to Pillar VC, the round was filled out by a syndicate of investors including eLab Ventures, Osage Venture Partners, Trucks Venture Capital, Alumni Ventures Group, Chad Laurans (founder of SimpliSafe), Invest Michigan, and others.

«With a tremendous potential to impact the future of last-mile goods delivery, Refraction AI is incredibly well-positioned because their solution is up and running today,» said Jamie Goldstein, founder and partner of Pillar VC. «We believe Refraction AI will create the de facto standard for this rapidly-expanding category; the combination of technology, momentum and leadership makes the company poised to break down barriers to AV for any business, which in turn increases access to goods for households that need them.»

Since its inception, Refraction AI has deployed the first application of its technology serving restaurants and grocery stores in its Ann Arbor, MI location. With new capital, the company plans to expand both the geographic and industry reach of its last-mile delivery as a service offering.

Refraction AI has recently expanded its office and production space for a growing team. For open job listings and information on partnering, please visit https://refraction.ai/.

*Sources: Allied Market Research Report on Global Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery (August 2020) and Infiniti Research Limited Report on Last Mile Delivery Market in North America (November 2019).

About Refraction AI
Refraction AI makes low-cost, lightweight autonomous robots for last-mile delivery. The smaller form factor of its REV-1 delivery robot allows it to operate in both the bike lane and roadway, providing many of the benefits of autonomous vehicles with more route flexibility and safety. Founded by roboticists and professors at the University of Michigan, Refraction AI’s first application was with restaurant and grocery partners, and the company expects to expand across the gamut of last-mile delivery.

For more information about Refraction’s products, technology or career opportunities, please visit https://refraction.ai/.

Media Contact

Jennifer Parson, The Key PR, 415.377.3158, refractionai@thekeypr.com

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Solitary Bees Are Vital To Our Food Production And Ecosystem

BOTHELL, Wash., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Solitary bees are super pollinators and vital to our food production and ecosystem. Leafcutter and blue orchard mason bees are two of the most productive bee species used for crop pollination. They belly-flop onto flowers and collect pollen all over their bodies, which enables them to pollinate 95% of the flowers they land on and they can visit up to 2,000 blossoms a day. «Bees are a crucial part of our ecosystem,» says Jim…

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SOLITARY BEE FACTS!

Solitary bees live alone and do not have a hive, they find their own nest, gather their own food and lay their own eggs
They are non-aggressive and DON’T STING
Mason bees lay around 15 eggs a year compared to honeybees that lay 2,000 eggs a day
Similar to a butterfly, the larva spins a cocoon, hibernates over winter then emerges as an adult bee

HOW YOU CAN HELP – Start at home. Do not use pesticides and plant a variety of flowers. Clean cocoons and nesting blocks every year to rid evasive predators such as pollen mites and houdini flies that can destroy bee populations. If you don’t want to commit to cleaning, YOU CAN RENT BEES.

RENT SOLITARY BEES – Rent Mason Bees (RMB) is the only company in the country that brings gardeners and farmers together with their bee rental program. Solitary bees are the easiest bees to host because they are low maintenance. Purchase a solitary bee kit (which includes bees) and hang in your yard. Watch them pollinate and your yard thrive. In the fall, mail the nesting block back to RMB. They clean all cocoons and nesting blocks and the following spring your bees are sent to farmers to help pollinate orchards and increase food production. YOUR BEES MAKE FOOD!

About RMB
RMB works with three species of bees across the U.S.: blue orchard & hornfaced mason bees and leafcutter bees. They are a division of Watts Solitary Bees, which is family owned and operated for over 56 years. RMB program offers a way to be involved in your food sources and promote healthier urban and rural ecosystems with a minimal commitment. By utilizing gardeners, farmers are able to use these solitary bees to grow more food. www.rentmasonbees.com

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Brazil’s innovation ecosystem holds strong on global index amid challenging year for many countries

BRASÍLIA, Brazil, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Apex-Brasil, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, today shared that Brazil was able to maintain its overall rank on the 2021…

BRASÍLIA, Brazil, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Apex-Brasil, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, today shared that Brazil was able to maintain its overall rank on the 2021 Bloomberg Innovation Index during an extraordinary year. For the second year in a row, Brazil sustained a rank of 46^thout of the world’s 131 most innovative countries and economies, performing particularly well in certain specialized sectors measured, such as manufacturing and productivity – solidifying the country’s innovation economy at a crucial moment in time.

During a year when innovation was, arguably, more important than ever before, Brazil’s consistency on the Bloomberg Innovation Index is a positive sign for the future. This is underscored by many countries decreasing in their innovation rank over the past year, largely due to business ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Bloomberg, which uses seven weighted metrics to review dozens of criteria in assembling the Innovation Index.

«As the results of the Index underscore, Brazil is a country with a resilient innovation economy,» said Roberto Escoto, Manager of Investments Department of Apex-Brasil. «We believe that Brazil’s position on the Index remained steady from last year due to a robust innovation ecosystem, a steep growth in the number of startups, and continued international expansion and investment attraction. Apex-Brasil is proud to support the various initiatives that have helped Brazil continue to share its technologies, solutions, and innovative ideas with the world.»

From 2019 to 2021, the number of unicorn startups in Brazil has grown 157%, from only seven unicorns less than two years ago, to 18 today. Brazil has more than 13,400 startups across its 26 states, and São Paulo is emerging as a startup hub to watch with 4,000 startups – the largest concentration out of all Brazilian states. As a result of this innovation boom, investors from across the globe are looking to Brazil as a source of innovation – and, ultimately, investment. In 2019, which was a record year for venture investment in Latin America, Brazil dominated with 50.5% of the deals, resulting in $2.49 billion invested across 222 transactions, according to the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America (LAVCA).

Apex-Brasil has had a crucial role in these efforts, driven by its main investment attraction programs for innovation, which include:

ScaleUp in Brazil: A project dedicated to helping foreign startups setup operations in Brazil. Participants are provided with four weeks of online training, followed by four weeks of being fully immersed in the country, with support in business and strategy mentoring, coordination of meetings with potential investors and clients, and contact with service providers.
Corporate Venture in Brasil: An event in São Paulo that has attracted participation from international corporations to learn more about Brazil’s innovation ecosystem. The event entails Brazilian startup and incubator site visits, strategic information about the Brazilian ecosystem, and «matchmaking» meetings between investors and Brazilian startups and funds.
TechMakers: A project designed to foster technological partnerships between foreign and Brazilian companies. The selected projects are financed by Embrapii and its relevant counterpart in the international market.
ABVCAP: A partnership between Apex-Brasil and the Brazilian Private Equity and Venture Capitalist Association (ABVCAP) to organize investment rounds between international institutional investors and Brazilian fund managers. Since 2010, the partnership has resulted in more than $19 billion (USD) in committed capital to Brazilian funds.
StartOut Brasil: A non-profit program, promoted by public and private Brazilian organizations. StartOut Brasil helps immerse Brazilian startups in some of the world’s most promising innovation ecosystems.

To learn more about Apex-Brasil’s investment projects, and how Brazil continues to be a global leader in innovation, please visit: https://investinbrasil.com.br/en/home. To learn more about Apex-Brasil’s other priorities, please visit: http://www.apexbrasil.com.br/en/home.

About Apex-Brasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad, and to attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. Apex-Brasil organizes several initiatives aiming to promote Brazilian exports abroad. The Agency’s efforts comprise trade and prospective missions, business rounds, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international trade fairs, arrangement of technical visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, and other select activities designed to strengthen the country’s branding abroad. Apex-Brasil also plays a leading role in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, by working to identify business opportunities, promoting strategic events and lending support to foreign investors willing to allocate resources in Brazil.

Media Contacts
Lilian Leão Alves
Apex-Brasil
lilian.leao@apexbrasil.com.br
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Boyd Gaming, FanDuel Group Announce Plans To Launch Stardust Online Casino In New Jersey, Pennsylvania

LAS VEGAS, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) and FanDuel Group today announced plans to launch Stardust-branded online casinos in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, marking the iconic gaming brand’s return to real-money gaming.

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FanDuel and Boyd Gaming anticipate launching the Stardust casinos in April, pending final regulatory approval from each state. FanDuel plans to rebrand its existing Betfair Casino in New Jersey under Boyd Gaming’s Stardust brand, while launching a Stardust online casino in Pennsylvania. A single Stardust Casino app will be available for iOS and Android in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said: «For nearly 50 years, the Stardust was one of the most famous casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. And while the resort has been gone for more than a decade, the Stardust brand is still as well-known and popular as ever. We are excited to work with our partners at FanDuel to launch our first real-money online casinos and are confident this legendary brand will give us a significant advantage in connecting with players looking for a distinctive online gaming experience.»

The Stardust Casino will be built on FanDuel’s proprietary front-end, apps and player account management system. Both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey online casinos will be linked to Boyd Gaming’s B Connected player loyalty program, allowing players to earn B Connected points and tier credits for their play on Stardust Casino.

The new Stardust Casino experience (www.stardustcasino.com) will include a number of key features, including:

A robust offering of players’ favorite casino games, including slots, blackjack, roulette, video poker and baccarat, as well as live dealer games.
The ability to securely and quickly cash out winnings, with the same level of customer support, convenience, safety and security that customers have come to expect from FanDuel.
Numerous account protections will be available to players, reflecting Boyd Gaming’s and FanDuel’s strong shared commitment to responsible gaming.

«The new Stardust Casino will retain all of the great games that customers love on Betfair Casino, while incorporating a new stylish look that captures the glitz, glamour and nostalgia of old Las Vegas,» said Amy Howe, President of FanDuel Group. «Stardust Casino allows us to take a market leading product to the next level, creating a unified platform across New Jersey and Pennsylvania and integrating Boyd Gaming’s B Connected player loyalty program to provide even more value to our customers.»

Stardust Casino will be available for download on iOS and Android or via web at www.stardustcasino.com pending regulatory approval. New Jersey and Pennsylvania players will be able to sign up for a new account or login using either their existing Betfair Casino credentials in New Jersey or their FanDuel fantasy/sportsbook credentials in both states.

In addition to Stardust Casino, the FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino app is currently available to customers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

While players must be in New Jersey or Pennsylvania to access the real-money Stardust Casino, customers across the country can access Boyd’s Stardust Social Casino. Stardust Social Casino is free-to-play and available for download on the Apple app store or the Google Play store.

Forward-looking Statements and Company Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements contain words such as «may,» «will,» «might,» «expect,» «believe,» «anticipate,» «could,» «would,» «estimate,» «continue,» «pursue,» or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and may include (without limitation) information regarding the Company’s expectations, goals or intentions regarding future performance. In addition, forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding the timing for receipt of regulatory approvals and product launch, and the implementation of features and functionality of the application, including the integration of BConnected. These forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and involve certain risks and uncertainties, including (without limitation) the possibility that the transactions contemplated will not realize the growth opportunities as anticipated. Additional factors are discussed in «Risk Factors» in Boyd’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and in Boyd’s other current and periodic reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this current report are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to Boyd as of the date hereof, and Boyd assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

About Boyd Gaming
Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states. The Company is also a strategic partner and 5% equity owner of FanDuel Group, the nation’s leading sports-betting and iGaming operator. With one of the most experienced leadership teams in the casino industry, Boyd Gaming prides itself on offering its guests an outstanding entertainment experience, delivered with unwavering attention to customer service. For additional Company information and press releases, visit www.boydgaming.com.

About FanDuel Group
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Betfair US, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across 45 states and 8.5 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, a leading international sports betting and gaming operator and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.

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El Foro Generación Igualdad cobra impulso: Las Coaliciones para la Acción adelantan sus recomendaciones y lanzan un audaz llamamiento a los compromisos

NUEVA YORK, 8 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Los y las líderes que participan en el Foro Generación Igualdad 2021 han pedido nuevos y audaces compromisos mundiales para catapultar el progreso por la igualdad de género. Las Coaliciones para la Acción del Foro son asociaciones nuevas e innovadoras que incluyen gobiernos, movimientos y organizaciones feministas y juveniles, el sector privado y organizaciones internacionales. Hoy presentarán las acciones que consideran fundamentales para crear sociedades con igualdad de género mientras el mundo se reconstruye después de la COVID-19. Los y las líderes también harán un llamamiento para que otros se unan a ellos como responsables del compromiso en su esfuerzo por acelerar la inversión y la aplicación de los derechos de las mujeres y las niñas. Su urgente llamamiento refleja la preocupación por el hecho de que la igualdad de género -retrocedida por la pandemia del COVID-19- necesita redoblar la inversión y el enfoque si no se quiere que las mujeres y las niñas del mundo se queden atrás.

El Foro Generación Igualdad 2021, una iniciativa de ONU Mujeres, con los gobiernos de Francia y México, y en colaboración con la sociedad civil y los jóvenes, comenzará en Ciudad de México en marzo de 2021 y culminará en París en junio de 2021- y tiene como objetivo impulsar importantes compromisos financieros y políticos para la igualdad de género.

Las Coaliciones para la Acción destacan los pasos de acción concretos que consideran fundamentales para una nueva y audaz agenda feminista en los próximos 5 años. Algunos ejemplos incluyen:

Medidas radicales para poner fin a la violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas, incluida la introducción y aplicación acelerada de leyes y políticas que prohíban todas las formas de violencia de género, protegiendo a 550 millones más de mujeres y niñas en todo el mundo.
Un replanteamiento global del trabajo de cuidados y la igualdad salarial, que incluya esfuerzos políticos para reconocer, reducir y redistribuir el trabajo de cuidados no remunerado, junto con la creación de otros 80 millones de puestos de trabajo de cuidados decentes.
Poner a las mujeres y a las niñas en el centro de las nuevas economías digitales y ecológicas impulsando la creación de puestos de trabajo y oportunidades de liderazgo, duplicando la proporción de mujeres que trabajan en la tecnología y la innovación, y acelerando la inversión en soluciones climáticas con perspectiva de género.
Reducir a la mitad la actual brecha digital de género a la que se enfrentan las niñas y las mujeres, garantizando que 600 millones más de mujeres puedan acceder a Internet y que más de 350 millones de mujeres y niñas tengan acceso a un teléfono móvil.
Capacitar a las mujeres y las niñas para que tomen sus propias decisiones sobre su vida sexual y reproductiva y actúen en consecuencia, ampliando la educación sexual integral a 50 millones de jóvenes más y cambiando las normas, las leyes y las políticas para que al menos 260 millones más de niñas, adolescentes y mujeres puedan ejercer su autonomía corporal y sus derechos sexuales y reproductivos.
Aumentar los recursos para los grupos de mujeres feministas, dirigidos por jóvenes y de base, incluidos los fondos de mujeres, duplicando la tasa de crecimiento anual de la financiación de dichas organizaciones.

El Foro Generación Igualdad responde al hecho de que, 26 años después de la histórica Cuarta Conferencia Mundial sobre la Mujer celebrada en Beijing, la retórica pública sobre la igualdad de género no ha ido acompañada de acciones y aplicación. La COVID-19 ha exacerbado las desigualdades existentes, con informes sobre el aumento de la violencia contra las mujeres, así como un mayor impacto económico adverso.

Las versiones preliminares de las acciones de las Coaliciones para la Acción pueden verse aquí. Los «planos» completos que detallan las versiones iniciales de las agendas de cada Coalición para la Acción se darán a conocer en el Foro Generación Igualdad que se celebrará en Ciudad de México del 29 al 31 de marzo. La inscripción para el evento de México ya está abierta en este enlace. Se puede encontrar más información sobre el Foro de Ciudad de México aquí.

Acogiendo con satisfacción el trabajo inicial de las Coaliciones para la Acción y destacando la importancia de su programa, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Directora Ejecutiva de ONU Mujeres, dijo «La pandemia ha tenido un impacto desastroso en la vida de las mujeres y las niñas y ha supuesto un gran retroceso en el impulso para lograr la igualdad en nuestra generación. El Foro Generación Igualdad -impulsado por el trabajo de las Coaliciones para la Acción- es una oportunidad que se presenta una vez en una década para cambiar permanentemente de rumbo. Hacemos un llamamiento a los gobiernos, a las empresas y a las organizaciones de todo el mundo que se dedican al cambio para que se unan a nuestro impulso urgente para acciones y compromisos.»

Para obtener más información sobre cómo convertirse en un Aliado Comprometido del Foro Generación Igualdad, las organizaciones interesadas pueden ver las preguntas frecuentes o señalar su interés en el sitio web del Foro Generación Igualdad, forum.generationequality.org.

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1. Para más información, por favor póngase en contacto con Clare Winterton, ONU Mujeres, clare.winterton@unwomen.org, +1 415 867 6525 o Nancy McCarthy de Ogilvy Public Relations, nancy.mccarthy@ogilvy.com, +1 212.880.5366/móvil +1(917) 549-0233.

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OpenADR Alliance Hosts Virtual Summit

SAN RAMON, Calif., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The OpenADR Alliance will host a two-day Virtual Summit, March 23-24, 2021. The LIVE virtual event will include presentations from industry experts and is open to all professionals interested in gaining a better understanding of how the OpenADR standard is being applied in the electricity market and other distribution system reliability activities. The OpenADR Alliance is seeing significant progress in global market…

The event will be co-sponsored by members GridFabric, IPKeys Power Partners, Olivine and QualityLogic. The event is aimed at OpenADR Alliance members and prospective members; DR/DER program developers and managers; policy makers and regulators; utility professionals; researchers; control suppliers and industry media.

Agenda is as follows:

March 23, 2021 – All Times AM PST

9:00 Welcome and Keynote

9:30 OpenADR Alliance Updates

10:00 Partnership Landscape

-Liaison Updates – EEBus, OCPP

-CTA-2045

-openLEADR Project – Linux Foundation

10:30 Utility Programs

-PG&E – CalFlexHub Update

-SCE -DR and Water Heater Lab

-Con Ed

-Salt River Project

12:00 PM Adjourn Day One

March 24, 2021 – All Times AM PST

9:00 Member Presentations

-Using OpenADR for TOU Rate Programs – Universal Devices

-EV Integration Roundtable – Everon, AmpUp, EverCharge

-OpenADR and Natural Gas Demand Management- IPKeys Power Partners

10:30 Implementation Workshop

-OpenADR for Load Flexibility, SMUD

-Running DR Programs with Cloud VENs, GridFabric

-Open Discussion

12:00 PM Adjourn

For complete details on the agenda, speakers, and to register, please visit: https://www.openadr.org/summit

About the OpenADR Alliance

The OpenADR Alliance, a nonprofit corporation created to foster the development, adoption and compliance of the Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR) standard, helps utilities manage the growing pool of distributed energy resources (DER), which includes renewable energy, energy storage, demand response and electric vehicle charging. The OpenADR standard supports communications to all DER resources to manage changes in load shape, energy inputs and power characteristics of DER assets. More information can be found at http://www.openadr.org/.

Media Contact:

Shannon Mayette

OpenADR Alliance

602-882-4733

Shannon@openadr.org

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El Foro Generación Igualdad cobra impulso: Las Coaliciones para la Acción adelantan sus recomendaciones y lanzan un audaz llamamiento a los compromisos

Las Coaliciones para la Acción destacan los pasos de acción concretos que consideran fundamentales para una nueva y audaz agenda feminista en los próximos 5 años. Algunos ejemplos incluyen:

Medidas radicales para poner fin a la violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas, incluida la introducción y aplicación acelerada de leyes y políticas que prohíban todas las formas de violencia de género, protegiendo a 550 millones más de mujeres y niñas en todo el mundo.
Un replanteamiento global del trabajo de cuidados y la igualdad salarial, que incluya esfuerzos políticos para reconocer, reducir y redistribuir el trabajo de cuidados no remunerado, junto con la creación de otros 80 millones de puestos de trabajo de cuidados decentes.
Poner a las mujeres y a las niñas en el centro de las nuevas economías digitales y ecológicas impulsando la creación de puestos de trabajo y oportunidades de liderazgo, duplicando la proporción de mujeres que trabajan en la tecnología y la innovación, y acelerando la inversión en soluciones climáticas con perspectiva de género.
Reducir a la mitad la actual brecha digital de género a la que se enfrentan las niñas y las mujeres, garantizando que 600 millones más de mujeres puedan acceder a Internet y que más de 350 millones de mujeres y niñas tengan acceso a un teléfono móvil.
Capacitar a las mujeres y las niñas para que tomen sus propias decisiones sobre su vida sexual y reproductiva y actúen en consecuencia, ampliando la educación sexual integral a 50 millones de jóvenes más y cambiando las normas, las leyes y las políticas para que al menos 260 millones más de niñas, adolescentes y mujeres puedan ejercer su autonomía corporal y sus derechos sexuales y reproductivos.
Aumentar los recursos para los grupos de mujeres feministas, dirigidos por jóvenes y de base, incluidos los fondos de mujeres, duplicando la tasa de crecimiento anual de la financiación de dichas organizaciones.

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Trillium Flow Technologies™ acquires Red Point Alloys BV

STAMFORD, Conn., HOUSTON and LONDON, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Effective today, we are excited to announce Red Point Alloys BV («Red Point«) is joining Trillium Flow Technologies («Trillium»).

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Founded in 1987, Red Point specializes in the design, manufacture, and quick delivery of exotic material isolation valves for applications in petrochemical, chemical, fertilizer, oil & gas production, LNG, and other industrial processes.

Trillium Flow Technologies, a First Reserve portfolio company, is focused on its mission to passionately assist our customers by providing critical products and services to help them meet the needs of today’s ever-challenging world. Trillium’s BDKä, Hopkinsons®, and Atwood & Morrill® brands combined with Red Point’s offerings uniquely position the combined companies with the ability to offer market-leading deliveries for an extensive range of valve products.

«I am excited to expand the Trillium Flow Technologies family and to offer our global and growing customer base a broader range of highly engineered, quick delivery flow control products. Red Point is a market leader in the fast-delivery of specialty valves and a seamless fit within our portfolio.» — David Paradis, CEO, Trillium Flow Technologies

«I am proud that Red Point and our employees are now part of Trillium Flow Technologies. Trillium’s worldwide sales network and expansive portfolio of highly engineered valves combined with Red Point’s streamlined processes and fast-track valve offering will create great value for both companies’ customers.» — Frank van Os, CEO, Red Point Alloys BV

About Trillium Flow Technologies
Trillium Flow Technologies is a global designer, manufacturer, and aftermarket services provider of engineered valves and pumps used in energy and broader industrial applications. Its established portfolio of brands serves customers in the power generation, oil and gas, water and wastewater, mining, and industrial sectors. Learn more at: www.trilliumflow.com

About First Reserve
First Reserve is a leading global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on energy including related industrial markets. With 35+ years of industry insight, investment expertise, and operational excellence, the Firm has cultivated an enduring network of global relationships raising USD $32 billion of capital. Its portfolio companies have operated on six continents, spanning the energy spectrum from upstream oil and gas to midstream and downstream, including resources, equipment and services, and associated infrastructure. Learn more at: www.firstreserve.com

Contacts
Media:
Chris Molineaux
Global Marketing and Communications Manager
media@trilliumflow.com
+1 (832) 691-9238

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