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Powerfleet Joins U.S. Department of Transportation Effort to Improve Road Safety

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PWFL) today announced it has joined a U.S. Department of Transportation initiative to reduce the rising number of serious injuries and deaths on America's highways, roads, and streets. The National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) Call to Action campaign encourages leading organizations to advance their efforts to create a future with zero roadway fatalities.

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(Nasdaq: PWFL) today announced it has joined a U.S. Department of Transportation initiative to reduce the rising number of serious injuries and deaths on America's highways, roads, and streets.
The National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) Call to Action campaign encourages leading organizations to advance their efforts to create a future with zero roadway fatalities.
"We are proud to partner with the Department of Transportation and other safety focused organizations to transform how we as a nation address road safety."
For more information on how Powerfleet is creating safer roads, please visit: https://www.powerfleet.com/safety-and-security/.

ATA, State Trucking Associations Call on Governors to Provide Truck Parking Funds

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations, through its federation of 50 state associations, called on the governors of every state to prioritize truck parking with their infrastructure spending priorities.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations, through its federation of 50 state associations, called on the governors of every state to prioritize truck parking with their infrastructure spending priorities.
In a letter sent to every governor, ATA and state trucking associations spelled out the numerous new resources provided by the federal government, including new funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to improve and expand truck parking facilities.
"Some states have already utilized these resources to increase parking capacity or improve the operational efficiency of existing facilities."
The industry has been calling for greater investment in truck parking capacity, citing safety concerns that affect the entire motoring public.

Hefei Municipal Government and EHang Announce Strategic Partnership in Low-Altitude Economy with US$100 Million Support Plan

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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The Hefei Municipal Government intends to provide EHang support in the form of coordinating or facilitating purchase orders, for no less than 100 units of the EH216 series UAVs, and financing support, amounting to a total of US$100 million.

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The Hefei Municipal Government intends to provide EHang support in the form of coordinating or facilitating purchase orders, for no less than 100 units of the EH216 series UAVs, and financing support, amounting to a total of US$100 million.
Additionally, the Hefei Municipal Government will actively support EHang in diversifying UAV applications and cooperations in cultural tourism, emergency and rescue, logistics, firefighting and other “low-altitude +” scenarios within the local Hefei market.
For accelerating the establishment of the Full-Space Unmanned System, the Hefei Municipal Government will also provide EHang with comprehensive support in utilizing land space, infrastructure development, and specialized operational subsidies.
The partnership between Hefei and EHang will lead to a synergy as they join forces to seize the opportunities in the emerging low-altitude economy.

TSA renews cybersecurity requirements for passenger and freight railroad carriers

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Monday, October 23, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced updates to three security directives (SD) regulating passenger and freight railroad carriers in the continued effort to enhance the cybersecurity of surface transportation systems and associated infrastructure. These revised directives, which were set to expire on Oct. 24, have been renewed for one year, and include updates that seek to strengthen the industry's defenses against cyberattacks.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced updates to three security directives (SD) regulating passenger and freight railroad carriers in the continued effort to enhance the cybersecurity of surface transportation systems and associated infrastructure.
It requires TSA-specified passenger and freight railroad carriers to take action to prevent disruption and degradation to their infrastructure with a flexible, performance-based approach, consistent with TSA's requirements for pipeline operators.
The revised security directives, Enhancing Rail Cybersecurity, and the revised SD series, Enhancing Public Transportation and Passenger Railroad Cybersecurity, include a requirement for covered owners and operators to test a minimum of two objectives in their Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan every year.
To view TSA's security directives and guidance documents, please visit: TSA Cybersecurity Toolkit or https://www.tsa.gov/sd-and-ea .

Kelley Blue Book's 2023 Best Cars for Teens - Information Every Parent Needs

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The time eventually comes when most teens need their own vehicle, whether it is for driving to school, work, activities or even heading off to college. Oftentimes parents feel overwhelmed with the choices available and the many factors they need to consider, from budget to safety features and beyond. To help guide parents as they make these important decisions and in honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15 – 21, 2023), the experts at Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, created 2023's Best Cars for Teens: The List Every Parent Needs. The list includes recommended used cars at various price points, along with helpful advice and things parents should consider as they make this major purchase decision.

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To help guide parents as they make these important decisions and in honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15 – 21, 2023), the experts at Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, created 2023's Best Cars for Teens: The List Every Parent Needs .
"When it comes to considering the right vehicle for your teen driver, it's all about safety," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book.
Advice for Parents of Teen Drivers: DON'Ts
Don't buy certain types of vehicles for new teen drivers, per the Kelley Blue Book experts.
When creating the Best Cars for Teens lists, the Kelley Blue Book experts set specific parameters.

ProStar Announces Ohio Cumberland Gas Company Adopts PointMan to Enhance Their Gas Line Operations

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Monday, October 16, 2023

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProStar Holdings Inc., (“ProStar®” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MAPS) (OTCQX: MAPPF) (FSE: 5D00), a world leader in Precision Mapping Solutions®, is pleased to announce that Ohio Cumberland Gas Company (“Ohio Cumberland”), has adopted ProStar’s precision mapping technology, PointMan® to enhance the management of their gas service and distribution lines.

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProStar Holdings Inc., (“ProStar®” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MAPS) (OTCQX: MAPPF) (FSE: 5D00), a world leader in Precision Mapping Solutions®, is pleased to announce that Ohio Cumberland Gas Company (“Ohio Cumberland”), has adopted ProStar’s precision mapping technology, PointMan® to enhance the management of their gas service and distribution lines.
Ohio Cumberland currently has over 300 miles of gathering and distribution lines servicing parts of Knox, Ashland, Coshocton, Holmes, Licking, Morrow, and Richland counties.
As a public utility, Ohio Cumberland is subject to the supervision and jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and the United States Department of Transportation.
“PointMan is specifically designed to help transition companies like Ohio Cumberland Gas away from paper maps to a cloud and mobile digital mapping solution, which aims to improve operations and address safety and environmental concerns,” stated Page Tucker, CEO of ProStar.

Spruce Point Capital Management Announces Investment Opinion: Releases Report and Strong Sell Research Opinion on Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT)

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Download or view the report by visiting www.SprucePointCap.com and follow us on Twitter @SprucePointCap for additional information and exclusive updates.

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Download or view the report by visiting www.SprucePointCap.com and follow us on Twitter @SprucePointCap for additional information and exclusive updates.
In fact, our research found that Samsara has a history of hardware reliability issues and frequent replacement cycles.
As a reminder, our full report, along with its investment disclaimers, can be downloaded and viewed at www.SprucePointCap.com .
As disclosed, Spruce Point has a short position in Samsara Inc. and owns derivative securities that stand to net benefit if its share price falls.

In Honor of Globally Recognized "Car-Free Day," Zipcar Releases New Data about The Impact of Car Sharing on Traffic and Parking Competition in New York City

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- September 22nd marks the worldwide initiative "Car-Free Day," which encourages motorists to take a break from driving and explore environmentally-friendly options like mass transit, biking, scooters and walking. According to a new survey from Zipcar, the world's leading car-sharing company, a segment of New Yorkers, those who share a car (compared to personal car owners) significantly contribute to the environmental and social health of New York by eliminating additional cars, traffic, parking competition and carbon emissions from the city. In fact, nearly 30% of Zipcar members in New York City ditched their personal car after joining Zipcar, eliminating an estimated 37,000 vehicles from New York's streets.

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In fact, nearly 30% of Zipcar members in New York City ditched their personal car after joining Zipcar, eliminating an estimated 37,000 vehicles from New York's streets.
"A little-known byproduct of car sharing is that it eliminates personally owned vehicles from city streets, which reduces congestion, carbon emissions and competition for parking on the curb.
Founded in 2000, Zipcar is driven by a mission: to enable simple and responsible urban living by reducing personal car ownership.
For over twenty years, Zipcar has supported New York City's diverse communities, city livability, and the global environment with socially responsible, sustainable transportation.

Jet.AI on Pace to Release Operator Platform and Four Software Features by Year End

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Each product will be demonstrated in a webcast for the investment and broader aviation communities at the time of release.

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Each product will be demonstrated in a webcast for the investment and broader aviation communities at the time of release.
“We’re on track to release all four software features of the Operator Platform by year end,” said Mike Winston, Founder and Executive Chair of Jet.AI.
“All four have one thing in common – they each represent a way for an operator to generate new revenue.
For more information on Jet.AI, the Operator Platform and CharterGPT, please visit www.jet.ai .

Commercial UAV Expo 2023 reports largest ever exhibit hall floor and continued attendee growth from around the world

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commercial drone professionals gathered last week for Commercial UAV Expo 2023, held September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. The ninth annual event hosted 206 exhibitors from 22 countries and 3,449 verified professionals from all 50 U.S. states and 54 countries out of 4,008 registrants, continuing to cement itself as the leading international trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS.

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PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commercial drone professionals gathered last week for Commercial UAV Expo 2023, held September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
"Commercial UAV Expo has proven to be the opportunity of the year for anyone who needs to keep up with commercial UAS technology, trends, operating standards and increasingly, workforce development."
The next edition of Commercial UAV Expo takes place September 3-5, 2024 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
Stay up to date by inquiring about attending or exhibiting , and continue to follow Commercial UAV News for post-event coverage.