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NFI announces fourth quarter and full year 2023 results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. ("NFI" or the "Company"), a leader in zero-emission electric mobility solutions, today announced its audited consolidated financial results for Fiscal 2023.

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  • Results noted herein are for the 13-week period ("2023 Q4”) and the 52-week period ("Fiscal 2023”) ended December 31, 2023.
  • The comparisons reported in this press release compare 2023 Q4 to the 13-week period ("2022 Q4") and Fiscal 2023 to the 53-week period ("Fiscal 2022") ended January 1, 2023.
  • Comparisons and comments are also made to the 13-week period (“2023 Q3”) ended October 1, 2023.
  • NFI generated $19 million in cash flows from working capital in the fourth quarter as higher vehicle deliveries lowered finished goods and work-in-progress inventory.

SODA Lauches SDV Kit: Vehicle Creation 2x Faster, 4x Less Cost

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

This is the world's first ready-to-use kit for Software Defined Vehicle creation.

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  • This is the world's first ready-to-use kit for Software Defined Vehicle creation.
  • SODA SDV Kit addresses the automakers critical demand for faster vehicle software engineering amidst shrinking budgets and traditional outsourcing to over 150 suppliers.
  • SDV Kit empowers automotive innovators to develop vehicle software 2x faster, reducing the time-to-market for new vehicle models with 4x less cost, with no compromise on quality, safety, and security.
  • To get further details on SODA SDV Kit and to begin the journey towards a Software Defined Vehicle, visit soda.auto/sdv-kit.

SODA Lauches SDV Kit: Vehicle Creation 2x Faster, 4x Less Cost

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

This is the world's first ready-to-use kit for Software Defined Vehicle creation.

Key Points: 
  • This is the world's first ready-to-use kit for Software Defined Vehicle creation.
  • SODA SDV Kit addresses the automakers critical demand for faster vehicle software engineering amidst shrinking budgets and traditional outsourcing to over 150 suppliers.
  • SDV Kit empowers automotive innovators to develop vehicle software 2x faster, reducing the time-to-market for new vehicle models with 4x less cost, with no compromise on quality, safety, and security.
  • To get further details on SODA SDV Kit and to begin the journey towards a Software Defined Vehicle, visit soda.auto/sdv-kit.

Hess Announces First Plush School Bus

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Friday, March 1, 2024

NEW YORK, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hess today announced a new addition to its Hess Toy Truck collection -- the fifth in its plush toy series designed especially for its youngest fans.

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  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hess today announced a new addition to its Hess Toy Truck collection -- the fifth in its plush toy series designed especially for its youngest fans.
  • My Plush Hess Truck: 2024 School Bus is now on sale exclusively at HessToyTruck.com for $35.99 with free standard shipping and Energizer® batteries included.
  • The 2024 commemorative license plate and accompanying personalizable keepsake School Bus Driver's License tag follows the Hess Toy Truck collectability tradition.
  • The My Plush Hess Truck series, offered exclusively online at HessToyTruck.com , is part of the bestselling Hess Toy Truck collection, a treasured holiday toy tradition celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year.

NoTraffic Granted US Patent Approval for its V2X Connectivity Technology, Bridging the Gap Between Connected and Non-Connected Vehicles

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NoTraffic, the developer of the world's leading mobility platform, today announced the issuance of U.S. patent WO2019220353A2 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its innovative Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology.

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  • Additionally, they have announced the initial allocation of $40 million to support these efforts as part of the ' Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment ' initiative.
  • This substantial investment and focused expansion strategy underscores the growing importance of V2X technology in enhancing public safety.
  • With V2X connectivity already embedded into the NoTraffic platform, traffic operators can easily activate various V2X applications with a single click, eliminating the need for separate, dedicated hardware.
  • Current V2X technologies rely on the mass adoption of connected vehicles, and excludes non-connected road users including VRUs.

NoTraffic Granted US Patent Approval for its V2X Connectivity Technology, Bridging the Gap Between Connected and Non-Connected Vehicles

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NoTraffic, the developer of the world's leading mobility platform, today announced the issuance of U.S. patent WO2019220353A2 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its innovative Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology.

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  • Additionally, they have announced the initial allocation of $40 million to support these efforts as part of the ' Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment ' initiative.
  • This substantial investment and focused expansion strategy underscores the growing importance of V2X technology in enhancing public safety.
  • With V2X connectivity already embedded into the NoTraffic platform, traffic operators can easily activate various V2X applications with a single click, eliminating the need for separate, dedicated hardware.
  • Current V2X technologies rely on the mass adoption of connected vehicles, and excludes non-connected road users including VRUs.

NFI presents at White House Roundtable focused on strengthening U.S. bus manufacturing and clean transit deployment

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Friday, February 9, 2024

The White House in coordination with the Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) and the American Public Transportation Association (“APTA”), convened the Roundtable focused on ensuring U.S. domestic manufacturing capacity to deliver clean transit buses is at the scale and pace needed to meet market demand and achieve national climate and equity goals.

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  • The White House in coordination with the Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) and the American Public Transportation Association (“APTA”), convened the Roundtable focused on ensuring U.S. domestic manufacturing capacity to deliver clean transit buses is at the scale and pace needed to meet market demand and achieve national climate and equity goals.
  • The Task Force recommended, amongst other things, three immediate changes in bus contracts: price adjustments, progress payments, and the use of price indices.
  • “NFI was honored to participate in the White House Roundtable,” said Mr. Soubry.
  • Since opening in late 2017, the VIC has hosted over 350 interactive events, welcoming 7,000 industry professionals for EV and infrastructure training.

Korean Cultural Center New York to hold the first Seollal, Korean Lunar New Year, Family Weekend Program in New Building

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY), a branch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea, is excited to announce K-Family Fest: Celebrate Seollal in its new building at 122 E. 32nd Street in New York City on Saturday, February 24th and Sunday February 25th, 2024, 9:30 am-4:00 pm ET. Free and open to the public, RSVPs are required and registration links will open on Monday, February 5th at 12 pm ET.

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  • Also on both days, on the 2nd floor Gallery, we invite families to experience hands-on Korean tteok (rice cake) making with Jennifer Ban of Rice Blossoms.
  • "As we joyfully celebrate Seollal, the Korean Cultural Center New York is thrilled to mark this auspicious occasion with our inaugural family event.
  • This celebration not only embraces the rich traditions of the Korean Lunar New Year, but also signifies the beginning of a new chapter for our Center in our new building.
  • Woori Show is a 501c3 non-profit organization centered around community building, AAPI cultural preservation, and children's education.

Harford Mutual Insurance Group Donates Over $425,000 to Charitable Organizations in 2023

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Monday, January 15, 2024

BEL AIR, Md., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harford Mutual Insurance Group proudly announces it donated over $425,000 to more than 80 charitable organizations throughout 2023.

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  • BEL AIR, Md., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harford Mutual Insurance Group proudly announces it donated over $425,000 to more than 80 charitable organizations throughout 2023.
  • In 2023, Harford Mutual maintained its commitment to supporting organizations championing diversity and equity causes by allocating over $96,000 of its total donation funds to these vital missions.
  • Harford Mutual employees generously donated over 600 items, providing essential school supplies to students in need across Harford County.
  • Harford Mutual employees have also demonstrated their commitment to community service, collectively contributing more than 400 volunteer hours to various organizations, further reinforcing the company's commitment to giving back.

NFL LEGENDS HANNIBAL NAVIES AND CHARLIE BATCH UNVEIL GIVING LEGENDS PODCAST, INSPIRING GIVING BACK BEYOND THE FIELD

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

ASHBURN, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL veterans and esteemed social entrepreneurs Hannibal Navies and Charlie Batch have launched their much-anticipated podcast, Giving Legends Podcast .

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  • ASHBURN, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL veterans and esteemed social entrepreneurs Hannibal Navies and Charlie Batch have launched their much-anticipated podcast, Giving Legends Podcast .
  • With a shared vision of highlighting athletes and influential individuals dedicated to building giving legacies, Navies and Batch aim to inspire a new generation of philanthropic leaders.
  • The Giving Legends Podcast delves into the stories of remarkable individuals who have not only achieved excellence in their careers but have also dedicated themselves to giving back to their communities.
  • Host Hannibal Navies believes that "Giving Legends Podcast has the power to shape the next generation of philanthropic leaders and inspire positive change."