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BWI Group and thyssenkrupp Steering partner in EMB to lead world's chassis-by-wire technology

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BUDAPEST, Hungary, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BWI Group, a world-leading tier-1 intelligent automotive chassis supplier, and thyssenkrupp Steering, a global tier-1 automotive partner for steering solutions signed a contract for the development and manufacture of a pioneering Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) technology.

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  • BUDAPEST, Hungary, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BWI Group, a world-leading tier-1 intelligent automotive chassis supplier, and thyssenkrupp Steering, a global tier-1 automotive partner for steering solutions signed a contract for the development and manufacture of a pioneering Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) technology.
  • George Chang, CEO of BWI Group, and Patrick Vith, CEO of thyssenkrupp Steering, formalized the agreement in Budapest, Hungary, on April 9.
  • "We at BWI are excited about the future of chassis-by-wire," said George Chang, CEO of BWI Group.
  • Under the agreement, BWI Group and thyssenkrupp Steering will leverage their strengths and expertise in safety-critical systems and software to bolster their collaboration.

BWI Group and thyssenkrupp Steering partner in EMB to lead world's chassis-by-wire technology

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BUDAPEST, Hungary, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BWI Group, a world-leading tier-1 intelligent automotive chassis supplier, and thyssenkrupp Steering, a global tier-1 automotive partner for steering solutions signed a contract for the development and manufacture of a pioneering Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) technology.

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  • BUDAPEST, Hungary, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BWI Group, a world-leading tier-1 intelligent automotive chassis supplier, and thyssenkrupp Steering, a global tier-1 automotive partner for steering solutions signed a contract for the development and manufacture of a pioneering Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) technology.
  • George Chang, CEO of BWI Group, and Patrick Vith, CEO of thyssenkrupp Steering, formalized the agreement in Budapest, Hungary, on April 9.
  • "We at BWI are excited about the future of chassis-by-wire," said George Chang, CEO of BWI Group.
  • Under the agreement, BWI Group and thyssenkrupp Steering will leverage their strengths and expertise in safety-critical systems and software to bolster their collaboration.

Rachael Brake, PhD, Joins Zephyr AI as Chief Scientific Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Zephyr AI, Inc. (“Zephyr AI”), a healthcare technology company committed to developing fast and explainable artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to democratize precision medicine, today announced the appointment of Rachael Brake, PhD, as its new Chief Scientific Officer.

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  • Zephyr AI, Inc. (“Zephyr AI”), a healthcare technology company committed to developing fast and explainable artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to democratize precision medicine, today announced the appointment of Rachael Brake, PhD, as its new Chief Scientific Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401145891/en/
    “Having spent decades working in big pharma and biotech spanning roles in research, development and commercial, Rachael comes to Zephyr with a unique breadth of experience,” said Jeff Sherman, Zephyr AI Co-Founder, Interim CEO, and Chief Technology Officer.
  • Prior to her work at Corbus, Brake spent 11 years at Takeda Oncology, most recently as Head of U.S. Medical Affairs Oncology.
  • I’m thrilled to be joining the incredibly talented Zephyr AI team at such a pivotal time in clinical research.”

Wallbox and Bidirectional Energy Awarded Funding from the California Energy Commission

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, and Bidirectional Energy , a bidirectional EV energy management startup, today announced Phase 1 of their Bidirectional Residential V2X Demonstration Project had been awarded $2.2M in funding from the California Energy Commission ( CEC) REDWDS grant .

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  • Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, and Bidirectional Energy , a bidirectional EV energy management startup, today announced Phase 1 of their Bidirectional Residential V2X Demonstration Project had been awarded $2.2M in funding from the California Energy Commission ( CEC) REDWDS grant .
  • The project will install and operate Wallbox’s bidirectional charger, Quasar 2, in 120 residential locations across California.
  • The bidirectional chargers will be managed by Bidirectional Energy’s virtual power plant (VPP) platform to provide home energy backup, utility bill reduction, and additional financial rewards.
  • Bidirectional Energy and Wallbox estimate that Quasar 2 together with the Bidirectional Energy VPP platform can potentially earn users over $1,000* every year when combined with utility Demand Response programs and time-of-use utility rates.

Winter tests prove BWI Group's top technology

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Monday, March 11, 2024

BEIJING, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BWI Group conducted dynamic extreme-cold tests for the quality and performance of the product lineup installed on all-new mainstream car models in Europe, North America and Asia, while its revolutionary Electro Mechanic Braking technology dynamic test wrapped up on Mar 8.

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  • As the world's leading tier one supplier, BWI Group insists on carrying out winter tests in three continents, which not only proves the performance and working status of the Group's intelligent chassis products in real snow and cold conditions, but also reflects the more stringent global R&D standards of BWI Group.
  • George Chang, member of Board of Directors and Global CEO of BWI Group said, "Our products are sold globally alongside vehicle products from over 50 customers worldwide.
  • Consequently, BWI Group must adhere to increasingly rigorous international technical standards throughout the entire R&D to production process.
  • For instance, we firmly maintain conducting extreme cold tests annually in China, the United States, and Europe to fulfill the demands of international standards."

DRiV Opens the Year By Expanding New Product Coverage in the Americas

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Walker® Exhaust, leading the way with replacement emission control components and systems.

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  • Walker® Exhaust, leading the way with replacement emission control components and systems.
  • Wagner® Brake, an innovator in braking technologies for passenger car, medium-duty, and commercial applications.
  • Beck-Arnley, the foreign nameplate specialist whose parts meet OE specifications for form, fit and function.
  • “Ensuring our customers have the products they need to service vehicle repairs is essential for us,” said Jenna Boone, DRiV vice president, U.S. and Canada.

Grab the Wheel & Floor It! Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Race Is Now Available for Sim Racers on Xbox and Windows PC

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Buckle-up, grab the wheel and floor it because best-selling gaming headset and accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced its first-ever racing gaming simulation setup, the Turtle Beach® VelocityOne™ Race , is now available.

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  • Buckle-up, grab the wheel and floor it because best-selling gaming headset and accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced its first-ever racing gaming simulation setup, the Turtle Beach® VelocityOne™ Race , is now available.
  • VelocityOne Race is available today for $649.99 MSRP at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide.
  • For full details on Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Race universal wheel and pedal system, watch the debut video here .
  • For more information on VelocityOne Race and the latest Turtle Beach gaming accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and YouTube .

VantageScore CreditGauge™ January 2024: Consumer Credit Delinquencies Climbed in January as More Consumers Dropped to VantageScore Subprime Credit Tier

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

In January, delinquencies spiked to the highest level in nearly four years as some consumers dropped out of the VantageScore Prime credit tier into VantageScore Subprime due to inflation-induced economic stress.

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  • In January, delinquencies spiked to the highest level in nearly four years as some consumers dropped out of the VantageScore Prime credit tier into VantageScore Subprime due to inflation-induced economic stress.
  • In contrast, some consumers moved up from the VantageScore Prime credit tier to VantageScore Superprime, an indication of two very different consumer segments.
  • VANTAGESCORE PRIME CREDIT TIER SHRANK – In January, there was a 1% decline in the VantageScore Prime credit tier as consumers migrated to both Superprime (+0.7%) and Subprime (+0.3%) tiers.
  • On the other hand, consumers with lower VantageScore credit scores remained stressed as the VantageScore Subprime credit tier grew.

EQS-News: AEQUITA acquires Brake Components business from Bosch

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA, an industrial group headquartered in Munich, Germany, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Brake Components business, comprising Buderus Guss GmbH and Robert Bosch Lollar Guss GmbH, from Robert Bosch GmbH.

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  • AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA, an industrial group headquartered in Munich, Germany, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Brake Components business, comprising Buderus Guss GmbH and Robert Bosch Lollar Guss GmbH, from Robert Bosch GmbH.
  • “We have selected AEQUITA based on their holistic concept, which can ensure the Brake Components’ sustainable future,” explained Götz Nigge, CFO Bosch Automotive Steering & Chassis Control Systems.
  • Considering limited synergies with its existing business, Bosch decided to sell the Brake Components business.
  • "We are very proud that Bosch chose AEQUITA as the new owner for its Brake Components business,” said Christoph Himmel, Managing Partner of AEQUITA.

Drop the Hammer & Shift Into a New Level of Realism With Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Race for Xbox & Windows PC

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Best-selling gaming headset and accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced the latest addition to the brand’s esteemed line of gaming simulation gear with the Turtle Beach® VelocityOne™ Race .

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  • Best-selling gaming headset and accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced the latest addition to the brand’s esteemed line of gaming simulation gear with the Turtle Beach® VelocityOne™ Race .
  • VelocityOne Race is available for pre-order today for $649.99 MSRP at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide and launches February 26, 2024.
  • For full details on Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Race universal wheel and pedal system, watch the debut video here .
  • For more information on VelocityOne Race and the latest Turtle Beach gaming accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and YouTube .