Public transport

Yutong Proposes Initiative of Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Ahead of COP26 in Green Push to Help World Achieve Carbon Targets

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Operated by McGill's, the well-establishedprivately-owned bus and coach operator in the UK, thebus fleet consists of fifty-five Yutong full-electric E12 buses that areisequipped with a host of state-of-the-art features tailored to British drivers and passengers.

Key Points: 
  • Operated by McGill's, the well-establishedprivately-owned bus and coach operator in the UK, thebus fleet consists of fifty-five Yutong full-electric E12 buses that areisequipped with a host of state-of-the-art features tailored to British drivers and passengers.
  • Inside, the purpose-built electric buses feature Yutong'sNVH noise-reduction technology, ergonomic seatsand industry-leading battery systemto offer a comfortable, safe and whisper-quiet ride experience.
  • "Public transportation is the most effective way to improve travel efficiency and energy conservation and emission reduction,"which coincides with the green public travel advocated by Yutong.
  • "Yutong is taking a lead in helping China and the world to achieve emissions targets by releasing the first net-zero emissions initiative in China's bus industry.

Yutong Proposes Initiative of Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Ahead of COP26 in Green Push to Help World Achieve Carbon Targets

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 1, 2021

Operated by McGill's, the well-establishedprivately-owned bus and coach operator in the UK, thebus fleet consists of fifty-five Yutong full-electric E12 buses that areisequipped with a host of state-of-the-art features tailored to British drivers and passengers.

Key Points: 
  • Operated by McGill's, the well-establishedprivately-owned bus and coach operator in the UK, thebus fleet consists of fifty-five Yutong full-electric E12 buses that areisequipped with a host of state-of-the-art features tailored to British drivers and passengers.
  • Inside, the purpose-built electric buses feature Yutong'sNVH noise-reduction technology, ergonomic seatsand industry-leading battery systemto offer a comfortable, safe and whisper-quiet ride experience.
  • "Public transportation is the most effective way to improve travel efficiency and energy conservation and emission reduction,"which coincides with the green public travel advocated by Yutong.
  • "Yutong is taking a lead in helping China and the world to achieve emissions targets by releasing the first net-zero emissions initiative in China's bus industry.

Supernovae pioneered next stage applications of NFTs games

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

HONG KONG, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SUPERNOVAE, the company which pioneered applications of NFTs in the gaming industry in early 2017, has announced the transition of their DeFi-powered MMO strategy game MegaCryptoPolis to the metaverse.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SUPERNOVAE, the company which pioneered applications of NFTs in the gaming industry in early 2017, has announced the transition of their DeFi-powered MMO strategy game MegaCryptoPolis to the metaverse.
  • Secured by smart contracts on distributed ledgers, the success of the decentralized city's economy never ceases to amaze.
  • The Metaverse is where all the digital property really finds its purpose," assured Alex I, SUPERNOVAE COO.
  • Most importantly, "megaverse" citizens will be able to craft and mint their own NFTs to their taste right there, no special skills required.

Lincoln Property Company and Cadillac Fairview Acquire The Pullman, 13-Story Apartment Tower Bordering Denver’s Union Station

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

DENVER, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Property Company , alongside partner Cadillac Fairview , closed on the purchase of The Pullman , on Monday, July 26, 2021.

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  • DENVER, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Property Company , alongside partner Cadillac Fairview , closed on the purchase of The Pullman , on Monday, July 26, 2021.
  • The 13-story boutique residential and retail community is located at 1959 Wewatta St. in Denvers Union Station neighborhood.
  • The purchase of The Pullman is the second existing asset acquisition from the $800M and growing U.S. multifamily fund co-sponsored by Lincoln Property Company Residential and Cadillac Fairview.
  • The Pullman, whose name was inspired by the Pullman train car, sits alongside Denvers Union Station, highlighting its transit-oriented location.

UKG Workforce Activity Report: Businesses Add Employee Shifts Again in July, Delta Variant Threatens Growth

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The UKG Workforce Activity Report is a high-frequency index used to anticipate employment growth and job creation earlier than traditional indicators allow.

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  • The UKG Workforce Activity Report is a high-frequency index used to anticipate employment growth and job creation earlier than traditional indicators allow.
  • With a sample of 3.3 million employees across 35,000 organizations of all sizes, the UKG Workforce Activity Report uses the number of shifts being worked to determine the current and future health of the U.S. economy.
  • Built from a merger that created one of the largest cloud companies in the world, UKG believes organizations succeed when they focus on their people.
  • UKG has 13,000 employees around the globe and is known for an inclusive workplace culture.

Fluor Selected for Phase 2 of Interstate 35E Expansion Project in Dallas

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its joint venture with Austin Bridge & Road was selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to design, construct and maintain Phase 2 of the Interstate 35E (I-35E) project from I-635 in Dallas to the Denton County line in Carrollton, Texas.

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  • Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its joint venture with Austin Bridge & Road was selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to design, construct and maintain Phase 2 of the Interstate 35E (I-35E) project from I-635 in Dallas to the Denton County line in Carrollton, Texas.
  • Fluor will book its share of the approximately $640 million contract value in the third quarter of 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210802005707/en/
    Fluor selected by TxDOT for Phase 2 of Interstate 35E Expansion Project in Dallas (Photo: Business Wire)
    This is a great example of Fluors continued strategic focus on infrastructure projects in Texas, said Terry Towle , group president of Fluors Urban Solutions business.
  • With headquarters in Irving, Texas, Fluor has been providing engineering, procurement and construction services for more than 100 years.

Sterling Partners Completes Sale of Traffic Control Leader, Statewide Safety Systems

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Sterling Partners (Sterling), a diversified investment management platform with a large private equity focus, announced today the sale of portfolio company Statewide Safety Systems (Statewide) to Area Wide Protective (AWP), a Kohlberg & Company portfolio company.

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  • Sterling Partners (Sterling), a diversified investment management platform with a large private equity focus, announced today the sale of portfolio company Statewide Safety Systems (Statewide) to Area Wide Protective (AWP), a Kohlberg & Company portfolio company.
  • Together Sterling and Statewide successfully completed two acquisitions, expanded geographically, enhanced service offerings, and increased scale.
  • About Sterling Partners: Sterling Partners (Sterling) is a diversified investment management platform founded in 1983 and based in Chicago.
  • About Statewide Safety Systems: Since 1987, Statewide Safety Systems has specialized in the design, manufacture, and installation of active and passive traffic control systems that advise motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians of roadway hazards including interchanges, intersections, and the location of highway-rail grade crossings.

Chevron Introduces Delo® Syn ATF 668, a Fully Synthetic Transmission Fluid Approved and Licensed by Allison Transmission® for Transmissions Requiring TES 668™

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Chevron Products Company, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., today announced the launch of Delo Syn ATF 668, a fully synthetic transmission fluid specifically engineered for Allison heavy duty automatic truck and bus transmissions.

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  • Chevron Products Company, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., today announced the launch of Delo Syn ATF 668, a fully synthetic transmission fluid specifically engineered for Allison heavy duty automatic truck and bus transmissions.
  • Engineered for longer service life, improved transmission performance, optimal fluid performance and improved clutch operation, Delo Syn ATF 668 is approved and licensed by Allison for transmissions requiring TES 668 and is backwards compatible with TES 389 and TES 295.
  • Manufactured with synthetic base oils and state-of-the-art additives, it is a next-generation fluid for modern Allison transmissions, building and improving on the proven performance of TES 389 and TES 295 fluids.
  • We developed Chevron Delo Syn ATF 668 to meet the needs of businesses and municipalities who operate fleets that traditionally rely on vehicles with Allison transmissions, said Jason Gerig, Chevron Americas Commercial On & Off Highway Sector Manager.

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results on August 12, 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, will release its fiscal 2021 third quarter financial results on August 12, 2021.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, will release its fiscal 2021 third quarter financial results on August 12, 2021.
  • The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, CEO, and Phil Tighe, CFO, will discuss results.
  • Please click on the link in the Events box in the lower right corner of the Blue Bird Investor Relations landing page to access the webcast.
  • In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel applications with its propane-powered, gasoline-powered and compressed natural gas-powered school buses.