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Technology Advancement: NEO Battery Expands Production Yield and Capacity with Manufacturing Innovation

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

TORONTO, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSXV: NBM) (OTCQB: NBMFF)

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  • TORONTO, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSXV: NBM) (OTCQB: NBMFF)
    Major Process Innovation Improves Silicon Anode Yield, Capacity, and Particle Uniformity
    NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (“NEO” or the “Company”), a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, is pleased to report technological advancements in NEO Battery’s silicon anode production yield, capacity, and quality through its recent manufacturing innovation.
  • During NBMSiDE® manufacturing, special additives effectively prevent silicon particle clustering or agglomeration by acting as an interparticle buffer layer.
  • By developing similar innovations, NEO Battery Materials aims to become a leader in the silicon anode market by securing price competitiveness through increased production yield and improving particle size uniformity and product quality.
  • This innovation is significant as no additional equipment or process changes are required to improve NEO’s One-Step Production Process.

Seoul Semiconductor Supplies WICOP to Front Headlamps of 2024 Genesis GV80, Leading Trend of Headlamps

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328561793/en/
    Headlamps of GV80, a luxury SUV of Genesis, with Seoul Semiconductor’s WICOP technology applied (Photo: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.)
    Seoul Semiconductor applied its new technology of Ultra-High Luminance “WICOP UHL” to the high and low beams of GV80, the two lines that symbolize Genesis vehicles.
  • In addition, WICOP was applied to all front-light functions of GV80, including the daytime running lights (DRL) and turn signal lights.
  • WICOP UHL, applied to the micro lens arrays (MLA) in the headlamps of Genesis, is a product optimized for automotive applications developed based on WICOP, an ultra-small, high-efficiency LED technology.
  • According to Genesis, “The adoption of Seoul Semiconductor’s technology has enhanced the completeness of the front face of GV80, our luxury SUV.

New Oracle Database Survey Shows Customers Satisfied with Current Releases but Concerned with Cost, Effort, and Upgrades Required to Maintain and Support

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

” The Rimini Street-sponsored research was conducted among more than 100 U.S.-based Oracle application managers and leads, database architects, database administrators, and senior IT management.

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  • ” The Rimini Street-sponsored research was conducted among more than 100 U.S.-based Oracle application managers and leads, database architects, database administrators, and senior IT management.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321224051/en/
    New Oracle Database Survey Shows Customers Satisfied with Current Releases but Concerned with Cost, Effort, and Upgrades Required to Maintain and Support (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The survey examines the strategies, underlying forces driving changes, and challenges experienced by Oracle Database customers as Premier Support for 19c comes to an end as of April 2024, followed by Oracle’s Extended Support in 2027.
  • The survey shows that most enterprises depend on Oracle and are running a high number of Oracle instances, with survey participants averaging 182 instances.
  • The data reveals that 41% of respondents are running Oracle Database version 19c while 38% are running an Oracle database instance older than 19c.

Hyundai Motor Group continues success at World Car Awards with triple victory in 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle awards, reinforcing Hyundai Motor Group's global EV leadership

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  • Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle awards, reinforcing Hyundai Motor Group's global EV leadership
    Hyundai IONIQ 5 N takes 2024 World Performance Car title, marking fourth World Car Award win for the IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years
    This year's victories take the Group's World Car Awards total to 12, including back-to-back triple wins with IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 in 2022 and 2023 respectively
    SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has continued its incredible success at the World Car Awards, with the Kia EV9 named the 2024 World Car of the Year in a ceremony held at the New York International Auto Show.
  • The EV9 was also named 2024 World Electric Vehicle, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N was crowned the 2024 World Performance Car, reinforcing the Group's global EV leadership and the technological excellence of its EV-dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
  • These 2024 victories underscore the Group's success at the World Car Awards in recent years, with the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 both taking triple titles in 2022 and 2023 respectively in the World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year categories.
  • In 2023 the Kia EV6 GT was also named World Performance Car, and in 2020 the Kia Telluride won the overall World Car of the Year title while the Kia Soul EV was crowned World Urban Car.

Hyundai Motor Group continues success at World Car Awards with triple victory in 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle awards, reinforcing Hyundai Motor Group's global EV leadership

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  • Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle awards, reinforcing Hyundai Motor Group's global EV leadership
    Hyundai IONIQ 5 N takes 2024 World Performance Car title, marking fourth World Car Award win for the IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years
    This year's victories take the Group's World Car Awards total to 12, including back-to-back triple wins with IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 in 2022 and 2023 respectively
    SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has continued its incredible success at the World Car Awards, with the Kia EV9 named the 2024 World Car of the Year in a ceremony held at the New York International Auto Show.
  • The EV9 was also named 2024 World Electric Vehicle, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N was crowned the 2024 World Performance Car, reinforcing the Group's global EV leadership and the technological excellence of its EV-dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
  • These 2024 victories underscore the Group's success at the World Car Awards in recent years, with the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 both taking triple titles in 2022 and 2023 respectively in the World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year categories.
  • In 2023 the Kia EV6 GT was also named World Performance Car, and in 2020 the Kia Telluride won the overall World Car of the Year title while the Kia Soul EV was crowned World Urban Car.

Kia honored with dual accolades at 2024 Newsweek World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia is celebrating victory in two key categories at this year's Newsweek World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards, with the all-electric EV9 winning 'Research and Development Disruptor of the Year' and its Head of Kia Global Design, Executive Vice President Karim Habib, named 'Design Disruptor of the Year'.

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  • Announced during an event at Newsweek HQ in New York, the World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards recognize those driving fundamental, transformative change with measurable real-world results.
  • A central figure in Kia's success since his arrival in 2019, EVP Karim Habib is the driving force behind the brand's award-winning Opposites United design philosophy.
  • At Kia, an innovative and forward-thinking mindset is an intrinsic quality, essential for providing relevant and meaningful products and experiences.
  • Heuiwon Yang, President and Head of Kia R&D Division, said: "Kia R&D is driven by process, but not limited by it.

Kia honored with dual accolades at 2024 Newsweek World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia is celebrating victory in two key categories at this year's Newsweek World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards, with the all-electric EV9 winning 'Research and Development Disruptor of the Year' and its Head of Kia Global Design, Executive Vice President Karim Habib, named 'Design Disruptor of the Year'.

Key Points: 
  • Announced during an event at Newsweek HQ in New York, the World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards recognize those driving fundamental, transformative change with measurable real-world results.
  • A central figure in Kia's success since his arrival in 2019, EVP Karim Habib is the driving force behind the brand's award-winning Opposites United design philosophy.
  • At Kia, an innovative and forward-thinking mindset is an intrinsic quality, essential for providing relevant and meaningful products and experiences.
  • Heuiwon Yang, President and Head of Kia R&D Division, said: "Kia R&D is driven by process, but not limited by it.

Supernal Appoints David McBride Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Supernal LLC – Hyundai Motor Group's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company – today announced the appointment of David McBride as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). McBride will lead Supernal's technology strategy and vehicle development, reporting to CEO, Jaiwon Shin.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Supernal LLC – Hyundai Motor Group's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company – today announced the appointment of David McBride as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • McBride will lead Supernal's technology strategy and vehicle development, reporting to CEO, Jaiwon Shin.
  • McBride brings more than 40 years of experience in developing groundbreaking aerospace technology, complex program management and organizational leadership to Supernal's Engineering and Technology Division (ETD).
  • "I am honored to join Supernal to help certify and commercialize an aircraft that our team has been working toward for the past several years," said McBride.

South Korean Insurtech Carrot has secured BBI (Behavior Based Insurance) solution project of Lippo General Insurance, Indonesia

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Monday, March 18, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrot General Insurance Corp. ("Carrot" or the "Company") has taken its first step on the journey to becoming a global insurtech company.

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  • Carrot, South Korea's largest digital insurance carrier, has announced a partnership with Lippo General Insurance ("LGI") Indonesia to develop a Behavior Based Insurance (BBI) solution.
  • In 2020, shortly after its establishment, Carrot introduced Pay-Per-Mile auto insurance, billing premiums on a monthly basis based on measured driving distance using its own IT device.
  • The company also operates the Members-Auto service, using advanced analytics to assess driver's habits and rewarding points based on safe driving score.
  • Leveraging its accumulated data capabilities and experience, Carrot plans to create integral systems to facilitate LGI's introduction of BBI product in Indonesia.

IIHS challenges automakers with tougher TOP SAFETY PICK award criteria

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Of those, 22 earn TOP SAFETY PICK+, and 49 earn TOP SAFETY PICK.

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  • Of those, 22 earn TOP SAFETY PICK+, and 49 earn TOP SAFETY PICK.
  • “We followed the tougher requirements we introduced last year with another major update to the award criteria in 2024,” said IIHS President David Harkey.
  • In 2024, a good rating is required for either TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+.
  • Mazda earns the most TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards of any single brand, with five, as well as one TOP SAFETY PICK.