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Title-deciding Bahrain win for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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Toyota City, Japan, Nov 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing brought the curtain down on a thrilling 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with a one-two victory in the 8 Hours of Bahrain to decide the destination of the drivers' title.

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Toyota City, Japan, Nov 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing brought the curtain down on a thrilling 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with a one-two victory in the 8 Hours of Bahrain to decide the destination of the drivers' title.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing confirmed its fifth consecutive World Championship double of manufacturers' and drivers' titles for the perfect end to an exciting season of Hypercar competition which featured fierce challenges from Cadillac, Ferrari, Glickenhaus, Peugeot, Porsche and Vanwall.
That challenge continued into the final race of the season, which began on a hot, sunny afternoon in Bahrain.
That brought the 2023 season to an end after seven events, 64 hours of racing and six wins for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, including four one-twos, to take the team's tally to 45 victories since its WEC debut in 2012.

Bahrain title showdown for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Oct 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to bring the curtain down on the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with another title-winning celebration in the 8 Hours of Bahrain.

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Toyota City, Japan, Oct 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to bring the curtain down on the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with another title-winning celebration in the 8 Hours of Bahrain.
A fifth straight drivers' title for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is not yet mathematically secure, with both Ferraris still challenging.
The #50 drivers are 36 points adrift while the #51 crew are 31 points behind with 39 still available in Bahrain.
"I am looking forward to racing again in Bahrain because I enjoy the circuit, as well as racing into the night and in hot conditions.

Meeting Professionals International provides three significant announcements during IMEX America press conference

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Dallas, TX, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world’s largest professional development organization for the meeting and events industry, held a press conference during IMEX-America in Las Vegas, Nevada, and made three significant announcements that will impact the organization and events industry globally.

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Dallas, TX, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world’s largest professional development organization for the meeting and events industry, held a press conference during IMEX-America in Las Vegas, Nevada, and made three significant announcements that will impact the organization and events industry globally.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tim to the MPI family as our new Chief Financial Officer,” said Paul Van Deventer, President and CEO of Meeting Professionals International.
“His depth of experience provides a strong understanding of the unique financial challenges and opportunities that meeting and event professionals, and non-profit organizations face.
Just this week at IMEX America, Steve’s remarkable career was acknowledged when he was inducted into the Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders.

WEC Energy Group to announce 2023 third-quarter results Oct. 31

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2023 third-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Oct. 31.

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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2023 third-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Detailed financial information will be available on the WEC Energy Group website by 6:30 a.m. Central time Oct. 31.
WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving nearly 4.7 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
WEC Energy Group ( wecenergygroup.com ) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500.

World title for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing after Fuji win

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Sept 11, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing earned a thrilling one-two victory on home ground in the 6 Hours of Fuji to clinch the manufacturers' title in the penultimate race of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.

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Toyota City, Japan, Sept 11, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing earned a thrilling one-two victory on home ground in the 6 Hours of Fuji to clinch the manufacturers' title in the penultimate race of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.
An exciting battle between World Championship contenders TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Ferrari saw the GR010 HYBRIDs come out on top.
After leading the team throughout the weekend, Toyota President and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe Chairman Koji Sato joined the drivers to celebrate a hard-earned victory, and world title, on the podium.
Congratulations to everyone at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing on the manufacturers' title, now let's try to get the drivers' title in Bahrain."

Startbahn to Provide Startrail API at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's Metaverse Event. NFT Rewards Will Be Distributed to Event Visitors

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

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TOKYO, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Startbahn, Inc. (head office: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Taihei Shii; hereinafter referred to as Startbahn) will provide its Startrail API at the WEC Fuji Metaverse, a metaverse event held from September 8th to 10th by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (hereinafter referred as TGR), an in-house company of Toyota Motor Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Toyota) that specializes in motor sports.

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The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's WEC Fuji Metaverse event marks the second time Startbahn will provide its NFT technology to Toyota.
Startbahn previously provided its NFT technology to Toyota at the Toyota Automobile Museum.
Visitors to WEC Fuji Metaverse will receive NFTs as a reward for completing the event requirements.
The WEC Fuji Metaverse event marks the second time Startbahn will provide its NFT technology to Toyota.

Japan awaits home heroes TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, September 4, 2023

TOKYO, Sept 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing defends its remarkable home record in the 6 Hours of Fuji this weekend in the penultimate race of the 2023 the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.

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TOKYO, Sept 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing defends its remarkable home record in the 6 Hours of Fuji this weekend in the penultimate race of the 2023 the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.
The historic racetrack, located 100km west of Tokyo, is very much a home race for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and the GR010 HYBRID, whose hybrid powertrain is designed, developed and built at the nearby Higashi-Fuji Technical Center,
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims for a fifth victory in 2023, which could secure the manufacturers' World Championship for a fifth consecutive season.
An exciting four-way battle for the drivers' World Championship between both TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Ferrari crews will go down to the wire in Bahrain on 4 November, regardless of the result in Japan.
Everyone knows how passionate the Japanese fans are; they make it an incredible experience for all the drivers, and particularly for us as TOYOTA GAZOO Racing drivers.

Oscilla Power Completes Preliminary Steps for Launch of Triton-C Wave Energy Converter at Wave Energy Test Site

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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“It was an incredibly rewarding experience to get the Triton-C out to its final deployment location and see just how it operates, if only for a few hours,” said Tim Mundon, Chief Technology Officer of Oscilla Power. “We now know what to expect from both setup and operations as we plan for the next phase of the launch -- a more expansive testing of the energy capture and power generation components of the Triton. I am proud of the entire team and our partners who have gotten us to this critical juncture.”

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SEATTLE , Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In preparation for launching its Triton-C wave energy converter (WEC), Oscilla Power has completed two key preliminary steps: relocating the Triton-C and performing setup and staging activities at the launch site at the Wave Energy Test Site (WETS) in Hawaii.
These steps are necessary precursors to a full, commercial-scale demonstration once work on the WETS site is completed by the U.S. Navy.
Oscilla Power’s Triton™ wave energy converter (WEC) will make ocean wave energy a cost-effective resource that can complement solar and wind in many locations worldwide including the US West Coast.
The WETS site is a pre-permitted location and includes all required infrastructure, such as the subsea grid connection and moorings.

Oscilla Power’s Triton Wave Energy Converter Honored in Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation by Design Awards

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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Oscilla Power’s Triton™ wave energy converter (WEC) will make ocean wave energy a viable resource that can complement solar and wind in many locations worldwide including the US West Coast.

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Oscilla Power’s Triton™ wave energy converter (WEC) will make ocean wave energy a viable resource that can complement solar and wind in many locations worldwide including the US West Coast.
The innovative design of the Triton overcomes the main limitations that have prevented ocean wave energy from being adopted previously by offering increased levels of energy capture, conversion efficiency, and survivability in the harsh ocean environment.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the judges and editors at Fast Company for such a fundamental aspect of our business.
Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing celebrates World Championships and looks towards a zero carbon future for motorsport at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

TGR's participation will also highlight its multi-technology path for motorsport to progress towards a sustainable, zero carbon future while maintaining the excitement and spectacle enjoyed by fans around the world.

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TGR's participation will also highlight its multi-technology path for motorsport to progress towards a sustainable, zero carbon future while maintaining the excitement and spectacle enjoyed by fans around the world.
This year the festival is honouring Nasser Al-Attiyah with the addition of a new "Nasser's Jump" feature in the off-road arena.
The Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID will lead a trio of GR Yaris competition cars that will be in action at Goodwood.
Toyota are currently leading the manufacturer and driver standings in all three disciplines of motorsport, WRC, WEC and W2RC.