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Cisco and Ford Motor Company Rollout Webex App for Productivity on the Move

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Enterprise Connect today, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced that the Webex app by Cisco for conferencing and collaboration is now available for download in the all-new Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience. This unique experience available for Ford and Lincoln customers on select vehicles, will empower the freedom of choice to work from anywhere, with seamless connectivity and immersive meeting experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Cisco and Ford roll out an embedded in-vehicle experience for Ford and Lincoln customers by bringing the Webex app to vehicles equipped with the Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience.
  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Enterprise Connect today, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced that the Webex app by Cisco for conferencing and collaboration is now available for download in the all-new Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience .
  • Webex is the first to introduce immersive meeting and audio calling in the Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience.
  • To see what else Cisco is showcasing at Enterprise Connect from March 25-28, 2024, please visit the Cisco booth in Expo Hall, Booth 1607.

A. O. Smith Appoints Stephen Shafer President and Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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MILWAUKEE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE: AOS) announced today the appointment of Stephen Shafer as president and chief operating officer, effective March 18, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE: AOS) announced today the appointment of Stephen Shafer as president and chief operating officer, effective March 18, 2024.
  • In this role, Shafer will lead the company's global business units, including operations, engineering and IT.
  • Shafer is an accomplished business leader with deep global experience in manufacturing and leading highly innovative businesses.
  • Shafer earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University.

One Step Secure IT joins FordDirect to expand The Shop, a one-stop e-commerce platform for Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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PHOENIX and DEARBORN, Mich., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One Step Secure IT, an outsourced IT company with over three decades of protecting customers' data from breaches to alleviate the dread of cyber attacks and costly downtime, announces it has partnered with FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Dealers, Lincoln Retailers, and Ford Motor Company, to join the e-commerce platform for dealer solutions called The Shop.

Key Points: 
  • "One Step Secure IT will now help Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers spend more time doing what they do best while also supporting FordDirect's mission as a trusted partner and resource to find the best vendors in the market for all of their needs," explained Dean Stoneley, FordDirect CEO.
  • The Shop, powered by FordDirect, provides dealers with access to vetted vendors, like One Step Secure IT, that include pre-negotiated prices for products and services that dealerships need.
  • By leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and best practices, One Step Secure IT empowers organizations to mitigate the risks associated with cyber threats, minimize downtime, and uphold customer trust.
  • "Our partnership with FordDirect's 'The Shop' reinforces One Step Secure IT's dedication to enhancing cybersecurity and improving IT efficiency in the automotive industry," One Step Secure IT Founder and CEO Scott Kreisberg said.

SP Releases Latest Sustainable Packaging Guidance for Automotive Manufacturing Operations

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) – an association of global automakers and their suppliers working together to advance environmental sustainability through the automotive supply chain – today announced the publication of a newly updated third edition of its Sustainable Packaging Specification Recommendations for Automotive Manufacturing Operations guidance document.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) – an association of global automakers and their suppliers working together to advance environmental sustainability through the automotive supply chain – today announced the publication of a newly updated third edition of its Sustainable Packaging Specification Recommendations for Automotive Manufacturing Operations guidance document.
  • The latest version provides expanded guidance on the viable recyclability of a range of different automotive packaging materials, including the addition of new materials such as vapor corrosion inhibitors (VCI), wood dunnage, and plastic dunnage trays.
  • The new guidance is complemented by several existing SP resources, including Sustainable Packaging Specification Recommendations for Automotive Expendable Packaging and Automotive NA 48 x 45 Wood Stringer Pallet Specification Recommendations , as well as a forthcoming Feasibility Analysis for Consolidation of Automotive Supply Chain Packaging for Recycling expected to be published later this year.
  • The SP Sustainable Packaging Work Group recommends that the sustainable packaging strategies outlined in the guidance document be reviewed within automotive companies' packaging design and sourcing considerations, where appropriate, and distributed widely across the automotive supply chain as best practice guidance.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Market Report 2024 - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2019-2029F Featuring Tesla, BYD, BMW, Nissan, and Ford

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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DUBLIN, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Alternative Fuel Vehicle Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2019-2029F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Alternative Fuel Vehicle Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2019-2029F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) market is experiencing remarkable expansion on a global scale.
  • The AFV (alternative fuel vehicle) market is categorized into various types, including electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and others such as natural gas vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.
  • Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Alternative Fuel Vehicle Market.

Worksport Set to Launch Innovative SOLIS & COR System This Summer, Providing Options for Partnerships with Tesla, GM, and Ford.

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Further, in future partnerships with EV manufacturers, the SOLIS Cover itself can provide additional electric driving range and charging capabilities directly from the sun.

Key Points: 
  • Further, in future partnerships with EV manufacturers, the SOLIS Cover itself can provide additional electric driving range and charging capabilities directly from the sun.
  • Worksport currently has open conversations with multiple OEM vehicle brands and has previously announced the production of prototypes for Hyundai.
  • Fitment of the Worksport SOLIS with the Tesla Cybertruck is yet to be determined, but possible.
  • For more information about Worksport Ltd., the SOLIS Solar Cover, and the COR Battery System, please visit investor.worksport.com/press-releases/ .

Worksport Set to Launch Innovative SOLIS & COR System This Summer, Providing Options for Partnerships with Tesla, GM, and Ford.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Further, in future partnerships with EV manufacturers, the SOLIS Cover itself can provide additional electric driving range and charging capabilities directly from the sun.

Key Points: 
  • Further, in future partnerships with EV manufacturers, the SOLIS Cover itself can provide additional electric driving range and charging capabilities directly from the sun.
  • Worksport currently has open conversations with multiple OEM vehicle brands and has previously announced the production of prototypes for Hyundai.
  • Fitment of the Worksport SOLIS with the Tesla Cybertruck is yet to be determined, but possible.
  • For more information about Worksport Ltd., the SOLIS Solar Cover, and the COR Battery System, please visit investor.worksport.com .

Commercial Vehicles Market cross $15.9 Tn by 2032, Says Global Market Insights Inc.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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The commercial vehicles market valuation is estimated to reach USD 15.9 trillion by 2032, as reported in a research study by Global Market Insights Inc.

Key Points: 
  • The commercial vehicles market valuation is estimated to reach USD 15.9 trillion by 2032, as reported in a research study by Global Market Insights Inc.
  • The commercial vehicles market from the construction & mining end-use segment is predicted to grow significantly through 2032, owing to the ongoing infrastructure development projects.
  • Increasing environmental concerns and stringent emissions regulations are driving the adoption of electric commercial vehicles, particularly in urban areas.
  • Asia Pacific commercial vehicles market will expand notably till 2032, driven by rapid urbanization, economic growth, and infrastructural development initiatives.

The Shyft Group Achieves Ford Pro Upfitter Designation

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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“We are thrilled to be named a Ford Pro Upfitter, which is a natural outcome of our long collaboration with Ford,” said Shyft CEO John Dunn.

Key Points: 
  • “We are thrilled to be named a Ford Pro Upfitter, which is a natural outcome of our long collaboration with Ford,” said Shyft CEO John Dunn.
  • Shyft and Ford conducted the in-person audit at Shyft’s new facility in Lebanon, Tenn., which serves as a sales and upfitting branch for several Shyft brands.
  • The brands that will participate in the Ford Pro Upfitter program are Utilimaster®, Royal Truck Body™, DuraMag® and Magnum™.
  • The Shyft Group and Ford Motor Company have worked closely together for decades, achieving several significant milestones in recent years.

Carbon Revolution Announces Board Changes - Bob Lutz Appointed Chair of the Board

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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(Bob) Lutz will become Chair of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • (Bob) Lutz will become Chair of the Board.
  • Mr. Lutz said “I am excited to become Chair of the Board of Carbon Revolution at this transformative time when the Company is disrupting the global automotive wheel market with its unique lightweight carbon fiber composite wheel technology.
  • With the listing complete, James Douglas will step down as Chair and will retire from the Board.
  • Mr. Lutz has served as a director since November 2023 and brings to the Board significant board and executive experience in the automotive industry.