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Connected Tires Market worth $54 million by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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TPMS is a vital sensing component in the connected tires industry as it helps in monitoring tire pressure in real-time, ensuring optimal tire performance and fuel efficiency.

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  • TPMS is a vital sensing component in the connected tires industry as it helps in monitoring tire pressure in real-time, ensuring optimal tire performance and fuel efficiency.
  • Germany is the largest Connected Tires Market in Europe due to its well-established automotive industry and technological advancements.
  • The growth of the Connected Tires Market in Germany is driven by several factors.
  • The Connected Tires Companies is dominated by major charging providers including Bridgestone (Japan), Michelin (France), Goodyear (US), Continental (Germany), and Pirelli (Italy) among others in the Connected tyre market.

Electrify Expo Brings The Nation’s Largest EV Festival to Long Beach, CA

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Tickets are available now at www.electrifyexpo.com/attend

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  • Tickets are available now at www.electrifyexpo.com/attend
    LONG BEACH, Calif., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electrify Expo , North America’s largest electric vehicle (EV) festival, took Long Beach by storm last weekend, bringing the biggest names in electrification to the city for a huge experience full of exciting demo drives, brand interactions, breaking news, vital EV education and the first Electrify Showoff custom EV competition of 2023.
  • “Long Beach was a monster show and a great way to kick off the Electrify Expo 2023 tour,” said BJ Birtwell, Founder and CEO of Electrify Expo.
  • Bridgestone announced on stage its first dedicated EV replacement tire designed for North America's top-selling premium electric vehicles - the Turanza EV Grand Touring Tire.
  • From four wheels to two, Electrify Showoff presented by Yokohama highlighted the customization culture of the next generation of consumers interested in EV personalization.

Firestone using hard-to-recycle plastic in tires for 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Firestone will utilize monomers1 made with recycled plastic in all race tires for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500.

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  • Firestone will utilize monomers1 made with recycled plastic in all race tires for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500.
  • Bridgestone will manufacture all race tires for the 2023 season at the ISCC PLUS-certified Advanced Tire Production Center (ATPC) in Akron.
  • Bridgestone will manufacture all Firestone Firehawk race tires for the 2023 Indianapolis 500 at the ISCC PLUS certified ATPC in Akron.
  • "We're pleased with the performance of our Firestone Firehawk race tires during practice and qualifying for the Indianapolis 500," said Cara Krstolic, chief engineer, Bridgestone Americas.

Bridgestone Turanza EV Grand Touring Tire for Electric Vehicles Makes World Debut at Electrify Expo

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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LONG BEACH, Calif., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today held the world debut of its new Turanza EV grand touring tire, the company's first-ever replacement tire designed specifically for premium electric vehicles and the first to feature Bridgestone ENLITEN technology.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today held the world debut of its new Turanza EV grand touring tire, the company's first-ever replacement tire designed specifically for premium electric vehicles and the first to feature Bridgestone ENLITEN technology.
  • Additional key engineering features of the Bridgestone Turanza EV grand touring tire include:
    Maintain Long Mileage Range: The Bridgestone Turanza EV tire is designed to help maintain a long mileage range per charge without sacrificing tread life or premium performance.
  • Bridgestone Turanza EV tires extend energy efficient performance with low rolling resistance made possible by Bridgestone's ENLITEN tire technology.
  • 6 Based on comparative rolling resistance of Bridgestone Turanza EV tires and Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack tires 235/45R18 size tires.

Holley Announces Appointment of Matthew Stevenson as New President and Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY), a leading platform serving performance automotive enthusiasts, today announced the appointment of Matthew Stevenson as the Company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY), a leading platform serving performance automotive enthusiasts, today announced the appointment of Matthew Stevenson as the Company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • On June 6, 2023, he will replace Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Gloeckler, who will be remaining with Holley as a member of the Board.
  • Mr. Stevenson joins Holley from Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD), where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are extremely pleased with Matthew’s appointment and look forward to his many contributions to the business.”

Advantix and Azuga Form Strategic Partnership

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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FRISCO, Texas, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantix, the MCx provider™, and Azuga, a Bridgestone company and global leader in fleet telematics, have formed a strategic partnership to roll out SmartSIM-enabled GPS fleet tracking and dashcam solutions that connect to leading carriers including AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile in the U.S., and 475 providers worldwide.

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  • FRISCO, Texas, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantix , the MCx provider™, and Azuga , a Bridgestone company and global leader in fleet telematics, have formed a strategic partnership to roll out SmartSIM -enabled GPS fleet tracking and dashcam solutions that connect to leading carriers including AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile in the U.S., and 475 providers worldwide.
  • By shipping the gear "hot" with Advantix SmartSIMs, Azuga eliminates the time-consuming need for fleet operators – or their IT equipment providers – to manually configure Advantix Access Point Names (APNs) in each device or contract with a mobile device management (MDM) provider to do it on their behalf.
  • "We're simplifying the configuration and deployment process and providing peace of mind for customers because our devices will automatically failover," said Jeremy Collins, CEO of Azuga.
  • "We're excited about our partnership with Azuga and know it will drive incredible value for fleet operators," stated Natasha Royer Coons, CEO of Advantix.

University of Michigan Solar Car Team Selects Amprius Technologies for Prestigious World Solar Car Challenge

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230508005221/en/
    University of Michigan Solar Car Team Selects Amprius Technologies for Prestigious World Solar Car Challenge.
  • The University of Michigan's Solar Car Team brings a long history of excellence and is considered the most successful solar car racing team in the Western Hemisphere.
  • For 2023, the University of Michigan Solar Car Team focused on incorporating novel manufacturing and assembly procedures to optimize performance.
  • This year marks the 13th time the University of Michigan Solar Car Team has built a car for the race.

Electrify Expo Industry Day Brings The EV Industry’s Brightest Minds to Long Beach, California

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Join EV charging analyst Loren McDonald and Chargeway CEO Matt Teske, for an insightful presentation on the current state of the United States electric vehicle industry.

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  • Join EV charging analyst Loren McDonald and Chargeway CEO Matt Teske, for an insightful presentation on the current state of the United States electric vehicle industry.
  • This timely and informative session will provide essential knowledge for anyone interested in the future of the EV industry.
  • This panel brings together industry experts to discuss the optimal approach for the industry and the consumers, taking into consideration the benefits and drawbacks of different regulatory approaches.
  • The full line-up of speakers and schedule, along with tickets for Electrify Expo Industry Day in Long Beach can be found at https://www.electrifyexpo.com/industry-day .

Bridgestone Launches Potenza Race Tire, Engineered to Deliver Outstanding Track Performance for Racing Enthusiasts

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of the latest addition to its iconic ultra-high performance Potenza lineup: the Bridgestone Potenza Race tire.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of the latest addition to its iconic ultra-high performance Potenza lineup: the Bridgestone Potenza Race tire.
  • Created for track enthusiasts looking to perform and push the limits, the all-new Potenza Race is a semi-slick tire homologated for public roads, but with performance focused on track days.
  • Setting the bar for premium, ultra-high performance tires
    The Bridgestone Potenza Race tire's incredible performance is made possible by innovation in the tire's tread pattern, construction and material compound.
  • Emilio Tiberio, COO & CTO of Bridgestone EMIA, said, "The Bridgestone Potenza Race tire is the culmination of years—even decades—of experience in high performance.

New Bridgestone Greatec M847 Wide Base Radial Engineered to Bring Longevity and Durability to Urban Fleets

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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The Bridgestone Greatec M847 wide-base all-position radial tire is engineered for high-scrub urban applications to lower total cost of ownership.

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  • The Bridgestone Greatec M847 wide-base all-position radial tire is engineered for high-scrub urban applications to lower total cost of ownership.
  • Bridgestone will introduce the Greatec M847 at Waste Expo in New Orleans May 1-4.
  • In alignment with the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, the new Greatec M847 is an example of the "Efficiency" and "Ease" values.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today introduced the new Greatec M847 wide-base radial tire for urban applications.