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Grammy Award®-winning Hip Hop Artist 2 Chainz to Headline 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands Halftime Show

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

As one of ASU's most famous alumni, 2 Chainz will take the stage during the halftime show, celebrating Black culture and musical excellence.

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  • As one of ASU's most famous alumni, 2 Chainz will take the stage during the halftime show, celebrating Black culture and musical excellence.
  • 2 Chainz will join fellow ASU alumnus and legendary comedian Rickey Smiley who will host the HBOB live event.
  • 2 Chainz will join fellow ASU alumnus and legendary comedian Rickey Smiley who will host the HBOB live event.
  • The 2023 lineup includes: Alabama State University, Langston University, Morgan State University, Savannah State University, Texas Southern University, and Virginia State University.

Six HBCU Marching Bands Selected to Perform in 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) returns LIVE on February 18, 2023; tickets now on sale at www.hondabattleofthebands.com

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  • Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) returns LIVE on February 18, 2023; tickets now on sale at www.hondabattleofthebands.com
    HBOB 2023 host Rickey Smiley reveals the band lineup: https://youtu.be/BtHPyxjJ8cQ
    TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The votes are in and six marching bands have been selected to perform at the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), the nation's premier showcase for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands and dance teams.
  • Honda invited all HBCU marching bands to participate in the 2022-2023 HBOB program.
  • After fans nationwide cast more than 100,000 online votes, the final six bands were selected through a voting process that included HBOB fans, HBCU band directors and students, and Honda representatives.
  • The four bands with the most votes automatically secured their spots in the lineup, while the other two bands were selected by the HBOB committee.

Carwise.com Adds Shop Certification Filters

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Users can now view repair facilities with industry or OEM certification credentials, making it easy for consumers to identify repair facilities with specialized experience.

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  • Users can now view repair facilities with industry or OEM certification credentials, making it easy for consumers to identify repair facilities with specialized experience.
  • This new capability gives repairers a way to market their earned expertise to consumers who may wish to find a shop that specializes in their vehicle type, meeting the standards of industry bodies and the automakers themselves.
  • Now, site visitors can filter their repair services search using 27 different OEM certification programs as well as shops who have earned the I-CAR certification.
  • Were excited that Carwise provides yet another opportunity for shops that have invested in certification to get more visibility in their respective markets.

RealWear Launches World’s First Hands-Free, Voice-Controlled Thermal Camera

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

RealWear , the pioneer of assisted reality wearable solutions for frontline industrial professionals and a trusted supplier to 41 of the Fortune 100, today launched the worlds first fully hands-free, voice-controlled thermal camera experience.

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  • RealWear , the pioneer of assisted reality wearable solutions for frontline industrial professionals and a trusted supplier to 41 of the Fortune 100, today launched the worlds first fully hands-free, voice-controlled thermal camera experience.
  • By connecting the new RealWear thermal camera module to RealWear Navigator 500 headsets with built-in voice recognition, frontline workers can capture a high-resolution visible-spectrum image or a variety of thermal and color modes to quickly identify temperature anomalies in mission-critical industrial equipment like pumps, pipes, wiring, and motors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221013006096/en/
    Industrial technician uses RealWears newly launched Thermal Camera Module with RealWear Navigator 500 headset.
  • A fully hands-free thermal camera will give our technicians another superpower to get the job done fast.

All-New 2023 Honda Civic Type R - the Ultimate Hot Hatch - Arriving at Dealers

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun, and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers.

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  • Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun, and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers.
  • The award-winning Honda lineup includes the Civic and Accord, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup, and the Odyssey minivan.
  • Honda's electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, and in the future, Civic Hybrid.
  • Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 40 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America.

PG&E to Offer Nation’s First Vehicle-To-Grid Export Rate for Commercial Electric Vehicles

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has received approval to establish the nations first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) export compensation mechanism for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging customers in its California service area.

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  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has received approval to establish the nations first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) export compensation mechanism for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging customers in its California service area.
  • The V2G export rate promotes EV adoption by providing upfront incentives to help commercial customers offset fleet costs and delivers an innovative solution for these vehicles to export power back to support the grid during peak energy demand periods.
  • More than 420,000 EVs have been sold in PG&Es service area, representing one in six EVs in the country.
  • This new export rate structure, in the nations largest EV market, can serve as a guide for additional innovative rate structures across the country.

CCC Introduces CCC® Diagnostics Enhancements

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC) , a leading SaaS platform powering the P&C insurance economy, today announces the introduction of enhancements to CCC Diagnostics, a transformative product that meets the evolving needs of an increasingly complex collision repair industry.

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  • CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC) , a leading SaaS platform powering the P&C insurance economy, today announces the introduction of enhancements to CCC Diagnostics, a transformative product that meets the evolving needs of an increasingly complex collision repair industry.
  • The new functionality will simplify the diagnostics process for repairs and drive consistency in the administration of diagnostics billing, including customizable diagnostic profiles and a dashboard to drive diagnostics workflow.
  • Reporting capabilities within CCC Diagnostics allow for tracking by shop, repair stage, employee, and more, to drive performance and consistency.
  • As always, when diagnostics are performed with CCC Diagnostics Network partners, the scan reports and invoices automatically appear in the CCC ONE workfile for all shops using the existing CCC Diagnostics product.

Georgica Auto Holdings welcomes Franchise Equity Partners as minority shareholder

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Georgica Auto Holdings operates 23 automotive retail franchises across NY, NJ, and PA

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  • Georgica Auto Holdings operates 23 automotive retail franchises across NY, NJ, and PA
    NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgica Auto Holdings, an automotive retail group with 23 franchises in the northeast, welcomed Franchise Equity Partners (FEP) as a minority shareholder following a $70 million capital investment.
  • "It's a thrill to join forces with Georgica Auto Holdings as we celebrate our first year in business," said Don Reese, CEO and President of FEP Auto Holdings.
  • Laurence M. Smith of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC represented Georgica Auto Holdings and Stephen J. Dietrich of Holland & Knight represented Franchise Equity Partners in the transaction.
  • Franchise Equity Partners is a private investment firm specializing in providing capital to franchise businesses and their owners.

Governor DeWine Announces Honda to Invest in Ohio for Electric Vehicle Production, Including New Battery Plant with LG Energy Solution

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Governor Jon Husted, and JobsOhio leaders announced today that Ohio will continue its historic dominance in the automotive manufacturing industry as Honda selected Ohio to lead its electric vehicle (EV) production and, with LG Energy Solution, a joint venture battery plant.

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  • Governor Jon Husted, and JobsOhio leaders announced today that Ohio will continue its historic dominance in the automotive manufacturing industry as Honda selected Ohio to lead its electric vehicle (EV) production and, with LG Energy Solution, a joint venture battery plant.
  • Of the total investment announced today, Honda and LG Energy Solution will invest $3.5 billion in the new Fayette County battery plant, which will create at least 2,200 new jobs.
  • "Honda and LG Energy Solution had many other states vying for this historic investment, and they chose Ohio," said Ohio Lt.
  • Ohio's commitment to innovation makes it a natural fit for the thriving electric vehicle supply chain and electric vehicle manufacturing opportunities.

Honda and COSI Launch New Engineering Learning Lunchbox and Kick Off Nationwide "Honda Engineering Roadshow"

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Monday, October 10, 2022

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda and the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), a nationally renowned science museum, are coming together to launch a nationwide initiative—the Honda Engineering Roadshow—to deliver 20,000 hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) kits, called Engineering Learning Lunchboxes, to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Distribution of the kits will take place in collaboration with local food banks across the country to help feed hungry lives and hungry minds.

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  • The new Engineering Learning Lunchbox was created in partnership with and as a result of a contribution from Honda, using funds raised via the auction of the first Acura NSX Type S supercar.
  • It also includes a "Honda Career Connections" game to drive home the importance of engineering education for future career opportunities at modern manufacturing companies like Honda.
  • The Honda Engineering Roadshow includes stops across the nation, from California to North Carolina, over the next year.
  • Along with the new Engineering Learning Lunchbox, the Engineering COSI Connects Kit is now available for purchase online.