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National Safety Council and Honda Partner to Promote National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Car crashes continue to be the number one cause of preventable death for teens in the U.S., with more than 2,700 losing their lives in 2021. To curb this trend and keep young drivers safe on U.S. roadways, the National Safety Council DriveitHOME program, in partnership with Honda, is providing resources to parents, caregivers and other stakeholders to help them participate in National Teen Driver Safety Week, observed this year Sunday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 21.

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  • To curb this trend and keep young drivers safe on U.S. roadways, the National Safety Council DriveitHOME program, in partnership with Honda, is providing resources to parents, caregivers and other stakeholders to help them participate in National Teen Driver Safety Week , observed this year Sunday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 21.
  • These resources include posters and videos which cover crucial teen driver safety issues and offer tips to help parents and caregivers get involved to protect their new drivers.
  • As National Teen Driver Safety Week approaches, the National Safety Council invites all parents, caregivers, driver education instructors and organizations across the nation to learn more about how they can help equip teen drivers with the skills, knowledge and support they need to navigate the challenges of the road safely.
  • For more information about National Teen Driver Safety Week and to access free resources, please visit nsc.org/NTDSW .

Standard Motor Products' Releases 272 New Part Numbers

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Monday, September 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP®) has released 272 new part numbers in its September new number announcement.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP®) has released 272 new part numbers in its September new number announcement.
  • This most recent release provides new coverage in 89 distinct product categories, and 115 part numbers for 2022, 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles.
  • Standard® and Four Seasons® continue the expansion of coverage for hybrid and electric vehicles.
  • Four Seasons® has introduced 59 new part numbers, including New Compressors for Ford vehicles like the 2022-20 F-250 and the 2022-20 Transit Series.

Minivans don’t make the grade when it comes to rear-seat safety

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

None of the four minivans tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earns an acceptable or good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now emphasizes back seat safety.

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  • None of the four minivans tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earns an acceptable or good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now emphasizes back seat safety.
  • The Chrysler Pacifica, Kia Carnival and Toyota Sienna are rated marginal, while the Honda Odyssey is rated poor.
  • All but the Sienna also lack seat belt reminders for the second-row seats, as IIHS highlighted in February.
  • “Back seat safety is important for all vehicles, but it’s especially vital for those, like minivans, that customers are choosing specifically to transport their families,” said IIHS President David Harkey.

2023 OC Auto Show Takes Over Anaheim Convention Center October 5-8

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The OC Auto Show and SoCal Electrified Ride Experience will take over the Anaheim Convention Center with hundreds of new cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, electric vehicles (EVs), exotics, indoor EV rides, and more.

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  • The OC Auto Show and SoCal Electrified Ride Experience will take over the Anaheim Convention Center with hundreds of new cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, electric vehicles (EVs), exotics, indoor EV rides, and more.
  • This is the place to check out the latest 2024-model vehicles in a non-selling environment, talk to product specialists, inspect engines, and even going for a spin.
  • Product specialists and automotive experts representing participating manufacturers will be at the show to answer questions and provide information to attendees.
  • The OC Auto Show is owned by the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association and produced by Steve Freeman Events.

Ascend Elements to Relocate and Expand Corporate Headquarters and R&D Tech Center to Devens, Massachusetts

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Elements today announced plans to move its corporate headquarters and research & development center from its current location in Westborough, Mass. to a 101,000 square foot facility at 39 Jackson Road in the Pathway Devens campus in Devens, Mass. The facility is owned and operated by King Street Properties in Boston. Ascend Elements has experienced over 500% headcount growth in the last 18 months and currently employs approximately 350 team members globally, including 140 people in Massachusetts. The 31-mile relocation is planned for September 2024.

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  • WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Elements today announced plans to move its corporate headquarters and research & development center from its current location in Westborough, Mass.
  • Ascend Elements has experienced over 500% headcount growth in the last 18 months and currently employs approximately 350 team members globally, including 140 people in Massachusetts.
  • "This relocation will be a milestone for Ascend Elements as we continue our rapid growth in the engineered battery materials industry," said Mike O'Kronley, CEO of Ascend Elements.
  • We look forward to having space to expand and a facility that will meet our current and future needs."

NHL Head Coach Derek Lalonde helps 41st Annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala Raise Over $800,000 for Charity

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Monday, September 18, 2023

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 41st Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala—presented by Zeigler Auto Group, Huntington Bank, Brown & Brown Dealer Services, and Greenleaf Trust—raised over $800,000 for the American Cancer Society and other benefiting charities.

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  • The 41st Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala raised over $800,000 for charity with the help of its special guest speaker Derek Lalonde, head coach for the Detroit Red Wings.
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 41st Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala—presented by Zeigler Auto Group, Huntington Bank, Brown & Brown Dealer Services, and Greenleaf Trust—raised over $800,000 for the American Cancer Society and other benefiting charities.
  • The event was hosted by Zeigler Auto Group president Aaron J. Zeigler, and featured special guest speaker Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde.
  • "Anytime I can help out I can, I'm really looking forward to being the guest speaker tonight."

Red Bull Ford Powertrains Uses Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to Build Hybrid Engine from the Ground Up

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Monday, September 18, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld -- Red Bull Ford Powertrains, the future supplier of hybrid power units for Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri for the 2026 race season and beyond, is building its next-gen, 100-percent sustainable fuel engine with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). By running its most complex simulations on OCI, the Red Bull Ford Powertrains (RBFPT) engineering team is taking advantage of the latest cloud technologies to help overcome the challenge of building a sophisticated new business from the ground up.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld -- Red Bull Ford Powertrains, the future supplier of hybrid power units for Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri for the 2026 race season and beyond, is building its next-gen, 100-percent sustainable fuel engine with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • In 2021, Red Bull announced its intent to become a new independent Power Unit (PU) manufacturer for Formula One, and Red Bull Powertrains was born.
  • "Oracle Red Bull Racing's continued success on and off the track is a testament to the versatility and performance of our cloud solutions."
  • In addition, Oracle Red Bull Racing uses OCI to benefit its Sim Racing team and is using Oracle Fusion Cloud CX to power new fan engagement opportunities through 2023.

VIVOTEK Enhances Efficiency for Honda Dealer in Japan with License Plate Recognition

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Since Honda Cars has high daily traffics of customers and vehicles, the top priority is to enhance the quality of customer service.

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  • Since Honda Cars has high daily traffics of customers and vehicles, the top priority is to enhance the quality of customer service.
  • VIVOTEK IP9172-LPC license plate recognition camera is easy to install and rapidly captures clear images.
  • VIVOTEK IP9172-LPC license plate recognition camera offers high-quality video images.
  • "VIVOTEK IP9172-LPC license plate recognition camera captures clear images and is capable of precise recognition, which allow us to provide smooth and high-quality services, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction.

VIVOTEK Enhances Efficiency for Honda Dealer in Japan with License Plate Recognition

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 18, 2023

Since Honda Cars has high daily traffics of customers and vehicles, the top priority is to enhance the quality of customer service.

Key Points: 
  • Since Honda Cars has high daily traffics of customers and vehicles, the top priority is to enhance the quality of customer service.
  • VIVOTEK IP9172-LPC license plate recognition camera is easy to install and rapidly captures clear images.
  • VIVOTEK IP9172-LPC license plate recognition camera offers high-quality video images.
  • "VIVOTEK IP9172-LPC license plate recognition camera captures clear images and is capable of precise recognition, which allow us to provide smooth and high-quality services, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction.

L&T Technology Services Launches Second Annual Digital Engineering Awards, in collaboration with ISG and CNBC TV-18

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Friday, September 15, 2023

L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a leading global digital engineering and R&D company, today announced the launch of the second-annual Digital Engineering Awards, in association with Information Services Group (ISG), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, and business news channel CNBC TV-18 in India.

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  • L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a leading global digital engineering and R&D company, today announced the launch of the second-annual Digital Engineering Awards, in association with Information Services Group (ISG), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, and business news channel CNBC TV-18 in India.
  • The Digital Engineering Awards recognize and celebrate business and technology trailblazers who are crafting a smarter and more sustainable world through transformative ideas that leverage digital engineering.
  • Winners, both individual engineers and teams, included representatives from Airbus, American Honda Motor Co., Inc./ Honda Marine, Chevron, ExxonMobil, GE Healthcare, Intel Corporation, Microsoft, Rolls-Royce, and Qualcomm Technologies.
  • “Digital engineering is the fabric that connects all facets of the digital world and makes future innovations possible,” said Michael P. Connors, Chairman and CEO of ISG.