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Octane and Kawasaki Announce Strategic Agreement

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane® (Octane Lending, Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, and Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., (Kawasaki) announced a new agreement to provide promotional financing for prime customers in the United States. 

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  • Kawasaki Dealers to Benefit from Octane's Fast, Easy Experience and Full-Spectrum Financing
    NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane ® (Octane Lending, Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, and Kawasaki Motors Corp ., U.S.A., (Kawasaki) announced a new agreement to provide promotional financing for prime customers in the United States.
  • "We're thrilled to strengthen our longstanding relationship with Kawasaki and become its first full-spectrum credit partner," said Mark Davidson, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Octane.
  • "Octane has proven to be a great fit for Kawasaki and our customers," said Kawasaki Senior Director of US Sales, Anthony Kestler.
  • "With full spectrum lending, Kawasaki dealers now have multiple options for financing customers on all Kawasaki powersports products, accessories and apparel.

AFVi Offers Critical Training for Firefighters Who Deal With Natural Gas Vehicles

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) is proud to announce that updates to its natural gas vehicle training program for firefighters and first responders are now complete.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) is proud to announce that updates to its natural gas vehicle training program for firefighters and first responders are now complete.
  • This on-demand e-learning course equips emergency personnel with the skills and knowledge necessary for handling incidents involving natural gas-powered vehicles, ensuring their safety and the communities they serve.
  • Although natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are extremely safe, they present distinct challenges which traditional firefighter training does not address.
  • Participants gain insight into the characteristics of natural gas, safety protocols, and advanced response techniques.

KIA AMERICA PREPPING SUPER BOWL CAMPAIGN FOR ALL-ELECTRIC EV9 FLAGSHIP SUV

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The spot set to air in Super Bowl LVIII marks Kia's 15th appearance in the most watched annual television event.

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  • The spot set to air in Super Bowl LVIII marks Kia's 15th appearance in the most watched annual television event.
  • This year, Kia will spotlight the all-electric EV9, the first mass-market three row EV SUV in the U.S.
  • The 2024 Kia EV9 is on sale now with limited inventory and will be available in all 50 states1.
  • Later this year, the Kia EV9 is expected to be assembled in the U.S. at Kia's manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia.

The Oregon Group Predicts Lithium Demand set for 20 years of Rapid Growth

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The supply of lithium, essential for electric vehicles, is expected to face twenty years of rapid growth, according to a new report.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The supply of lithium, essential for electric vehicles, is expected to face twenty years of rapid growth, according to a new report.
  • The Oregon Group forecasts lithium's dominant demand segment — electric batteries and vehicles (EVs) — is also it's fastest growing, a dynamic rarely encountered even in bull markets.
  • Established lithium producers face a unique set of challenges that offers an opportunity for exciting investment entry points, particularly, in Africa.
  • To learn more about the lithium market, key trends, and players, you can access The Oregon Group's new report, entitled "Inside the Accelerating Global Race for Lithium" by visiting our dedicated website section for the lithium market report.

Honda Begins Production of All-new BF350 Large-size Outboard Motor Equipped with V8 350-Horsepower Engine

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Monday, January 15, 2024

TOKYO, Jan 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has begun production of the all-new BF350 outboard motor with a maximum output of 350 horsepower.

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  • TOKYO, Jan 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has begun production of the all-new BF350 outboard motor with a maximum output of 350 horsepower.
  • The BF350 is the most powerful model in the BF Series, the Honda 4-stroke outboard motor series that has been popular for its high dynamic performance and outstanding cost-effectiveness.
  • Equipped with a newly developed dedicated V8 engine with displacement of 4,952 cm3 (302 in3), the BF350 is the flagship model of Honda marine outboards, providing powerful propulsion with maximum output of 350 horsepower.
  • Moreover, the BF350 was developed with the goal to offer an environmentally-responsible and cost-effective outboard, realizing top-level fuel economy in its class(1).

Rebellion Opens New Frontier for Methane-Emissions Abatement With ACR Issuance, ACX Listing of Carbon Credits From Plugging Orphan Oil and Gas Wells

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebellion Energy Solutions has opened a new frontier for methane-emissions abatement with the verified, validated creation and regulated exchange listing of carbon credits derived from permanently plugging orphan oil and gas wells.

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  • Rebellion's standard carbon credits are the first issued under carbon-credit leader ACR at Winrock International's rigorous orphan-well plugging methodology.
  • And, on Jan. 15, the credits became the first ACR-standard carbon credits listed on the ACX Carbon Market Board.
  • And ACR earlier this month listed Rebellion's Heartland 2 Project for methane-abatement from plugging orphan wells."
  • Rebellion's credits – for its Heartland Methane Abatement and Land Restoration Project – are the first that ACR has issued under its rigorous methodology for plugging orphan oil and gas wells.

Rebellion Opens New Frontier for Methane-Emissions Abatement With ACR Issuance, ACX Listing of Carbon Credits From Plugging Orphan Oil and Gas Wells

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebellion Energy Solutions has opened a new frontier for methane-emissions abatement with the verified, validated creation and regulated exchange listing of carbon credits derived from permanently plugging orphan oil and gas wells.

Key Points: 
  • Rebellion's standard carbon credits are the first issued under carbon-credit leader ACR at Winrock International's rigorous orphan-well plugging methodology.
  • And, on Jan. 15, the credits became the first ACR-standard carbon credits listed on the ACX Carbon Market Board.
  • And ACR earlier this month listed Rebellion's Heartland 2 Project for methane-abatement from plugging orphan wells."
  • Rebellion's credits – for its Heartland Methane Abatement and Land Restoration Project – are the first that ACR has issued under its rigorous methodology for plugging orphan oil and gas wells.

Global Lithium Market Size Expected to See Strong Growth In Next Few Years Growing to $10.44 Billion In 2028

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The global lithium market size is expected to see strongly grown in the next few years.

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  • The global lithium market size is expected to see strongly grown in the next few years.
  • Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in lithium technologies, solid-state lithium batteries, diversification of lithium sources, integration of lithium in aerospace, and decentralized energy solutions.
  • An increase in smartphone adoption is expected to propel the growth of the lithium market going forward.
  • The report continued: “The increasing demand for electric vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the lithium market going forward.

American Meadows and Kathy Jentz Join Forces to Launch Inaugural Reduce Your Lawn Day, a Solutions Based Alternative to No Mow May

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Traditional turf lawns, prevalent over the last two centuries, lack biodiversity, fail to support pollinators, and are often water-intensive.

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  • Traditional turf lawns, prevalent over the last two centuries, lack biodiversity, fail to support pollinators, and are often water-intensive.
  • Reduce Your Lawn Day “is a day to step back and take stock of what you are growing in your landscape and make a conscious decision to reduce turfgrass areas” says Kathy Jentz.
  • "We know better, so now we must do better," states Tabar Gifford, Partnership Cultivator and Master Gardener at American Meadows.
  • "Reduce Your Lawn Day is not just an event; it's a solutions-based alternative to No Mow May, offering individuals and communities ideas for better yard solutions.

Navitas Semiconductor to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navitas Semiconductor , the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology, has announced participation in the upcoming investor conferences listed below.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navitas Semiconductor , the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology, has announced participation in the upcoming investor conferences listed below.
  • “It’s been an extraordinary year at Navitas.
  • January 17th: 1-on-1 meetings with Ron Shelton, CFO, and Stephen Oliver, VP Corp Mktg & IR.
  • Location: Lotte New York Palace Hotel, 455 Madison Avenue at 50th Street, New York, NY 10022.