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Official 24 Hours of Le Mans Game Announced and Named “Le Mans Ultimate”

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Monday, June 5, 2023

The PC-based game will feature official cars and circuits from the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship season, which, of course, has the 24 Hours of Le Mans as its headline event.

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  • The PC-based game will feature official cars and circuits from the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship season, which, of course, has the 24 Hours of Le Mans as its headline event.
  • Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest: “This year the 24 Hours of Le Mans celebrates its centenary and the prestige of the race is unparalleled.
  • In the wake of the undisputed success of the Le Mans Virtual Series and the Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans, Le Mans Ultimate is the... ultimate game when it comes to simulating the sensations racing drivers feel at the wheel.
  • In this Centenary year, we have been working closely with the ACO to bring the thrill of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA WEC to people all around the world.

Fujitsu AI supports Toyota GAZOO Racing's real-time driving analysis during World Endurance Championship

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Fujitsu started sponsorship of TGR, a participant in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)(2), in 2022, supporting the development of TGR's video data analysis system that leverages Fujitsu's AI technology.

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  • Fujitsu started sponsorship of TGR, a participant in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)(2), in 2022, supporting the development of TGR's video data analysis system that leverages Fujitsu's AI technology.
  • The newly developed system will allow TGR to adapt to continuously evolving racing conditions based on video data from vehicle-mounted cameras.
  • Fujitsu will further utilize the technology and knowledge gained through this initiative to realize a safe and secure transportation society and smart cities.
  • The new video data analysis program enables TGR to analyze video data of the in-vehicle camera in real time using AI and output data on the situation surrounding the vehicle.

WAVR Prototypes Consumer-Sized Wave Energy Converter

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

HONOLULU, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WAVR LLC has introduced a prototype of its modular Wave Energy Converter (WEC) concept. The technology transforms the energy naturally produced by ocean waves into electricity. The prototype is a consumer-size unit, but the technology is expandable to larger applications. The design also allows for easy integration with other renewable energy technologies.

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  • Modular design allows scaling up, expanding into hybrid applications
    HONOLULU, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WAVR LLC has introduced a prototype of its modular Wave Energy Converter (WEC) concept.
  • Whereas peak solar averages less than seven hours per day, wave energy is nearly constant.
  • Therefore, the WAVR device does not suffer from the intermittency issues that plague other renewable energy technologies.
  • The Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative aims to achieve a 100 percent clean energy portfolio by 2045.

Klappa, Lauber highlight exceptional year for WEC Energy Group

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Returned $918 million to WEC Energy Group stockholders through dividends.

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  • Returned $918 million to WEC Energy Group stockholders through dividends.
  • 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.
  • The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Utilities, Minnesota Energy Resources and Upper Michigan Energy Resources.
  • WEC Energy Group ( wecenergygroup.com ) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500.

Spectacular Spa one-two for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, May 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing won an exciting one-two victory in the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps after a spectacular third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Belgium.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, May 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing won an exciting one-two victory in the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps after a spectacular third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Belgium.
  • Its seventh consecutive Spa victory means TOYOTA GAZOO Racing takes a 33-point World Championship lead over Ferrari into the centenary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours on 10-11 June, the mid-point in the seven-race season.
  • It was absolutely amazing to drive the GR010 HYBRID here at Spa, especially in front of a such a crowd.
  • It was absolutely amazing to drive the GR010 HYBRID here at Spa, especially in front of a such a crowd.

WEC Energy Group to announce 2023 first-quarter results May 1

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Monday, April 24, 2023

MILWAUKEE, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2023 first-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Monday, May 1.

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  • MILWAUKEE, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2023 first-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Monday, May 1.
  • Detailed financial information will be available on the WEC Energy Group website by 6:30 a.m. Central time May 1.
  • 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.

Portimao victory for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Apr 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing maintained its winning start to the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with victory in a dramatic 6 Hours of Portimao.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Apr 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing maintained its winning start to the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with victory in a dramatic 6 Hours of Portimao.
  • However, there were contrasting emotions for Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez in the #7 GR010 HYBRID.
  • A fourth consecutive Hypercar win means TOYOTA GAZOO Racing extends its World Championship advantage to 18 points over Ferrari with five rounds remaining.
  • Sebastien, Brendon and Ryo move to the top of the drivers' standings and hold an 11-point lead over the #50 Ferrari crew.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing prepared for Portimao

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Apr 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to maintain its dominant start to the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season when it competes in Europe for the first time this year, at the 6 Hours of Portimao.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Apr 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to maintain its dominant start to the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season when it competes in Europe for the first time this year, at the 6 Hours of Portimao.
  • Sebastien and Brendon already have a Portimao victory to their name, achieved when leading home a TOYOTA GAZOO Racing one-two on WEC's first race there, in the second round of the 2021 season.
  • As well as being a challenging circuit for drivers, Portimao is also a challenge for team logistics.
  • The 6 Hours of Portimao, the second round of the seven-race 2023 WEC season, begins at midday local time (1pm CEST) on Sunday.

Accrelist's subsidiary, Jubilee, to unlock remaining shareholding in its Electronics Business Unit for S$21.4 million

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Ltd. to acquire remaining 86% stake in Accrelist subsidiary, Jubilee's Electronics Business Unit (EBU).

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  • Ltd. to acquire remaining 86% stake in Accrelist subsidiary, Jubilee's Electronics Business Unit (EBU).
  • SINGAPORE, Mar 23, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Accrelist Ltd.'s 53.31%-owned subsidiary, Jubilee Industries Holdings Ltd, has entered into a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with UPC Electronics Pte.
  • Ltd. (the "Purchaser") for the sale of the Company's remaining 86% shareholdings in We Components Pte.
  • The Proposed Disposal follows the successful completion of Jubilee's sale of 14% shareholding interest in WEC ("First Disposal") as announced on 9 March 2023.

Jubilee Industries to unlock remaining shareholding in its Electronics Business Unit for S$21.4 million

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

SINGAPORE, Mar 23, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Catalist-listed Jubilee Industries Holdings Ltd has entered into a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with UPC Electronics Pte.

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  • SINGAPORE, Mar 23, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Catalist-listed Jubilee Industries Holdings Ltd has entered into a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with UPC Electronics Pte.
  • Upon completion of the Proposed Disposal, WEC shall cease to be a subsidiary of Jubilee.
  • The aggregate consideration of US$15.9 million (approximately S$21.4 million based on the exchange rate of USD 1: SGD 1.3486) for the Proposed Disposal will be satisfied fully in cash.
  • To the fullest extent permissible under the laws, Jubilee intends to return the sale proceeds to shareholders in an effective and cost efficient manner."