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TEAMSTERS, SOUTH DAKOTA LAW ENFORCEMENT CONDEMN DRIVERLESS VEHICLE LEGISLATION

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 120 and the South Dakota Peace Officers Association (SDPOA) condemn House Bill 1095, legislation that would allow autonomous vehicles (AVs) to operate on South Dakota roads without a human operator behind the wheel. The bill passed out of the state's House Energy and Commerce Committee earlier this week.

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  • Workers Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Prioritize Safety, Oppose House Bill 1095
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 120 and the South Dakota Peace Officers Association (SDPOA) condemn House Bill 1095, legislation that would allow autonomous vehicles (AVs) to operate on South Dakota roads without a human operator behind the wheel.
  • James Heeren, Local 120 Business Agent, is a former police officer who currently represents other union members in law enforcement.
  • "We have watched closely as driverless cars have hit the roads in cities across the country, and we have been alarmed by what we have seen.
  • Founded in 1903, Teamsters Local 120 represents over 12,000 workers at over 300 employers in four states: Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Global Smart Transportation Industry Report 2023: Market to Surpass $310 Billion by 2030 - Rising Government Initiatives and Public-Private Partnership Models

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The smart transportation industry includes a wide range of technology and solutions aimed at improving transportation systems, reducing congestion, increasing safety, and increasing overall efficiency.

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  • The smart transportation industry includes a wide range of technology and solutions aimed at improving transportation systems, reducing congestion, increasing safety, and increasing overall efficiency.
  • The smart transportation market strives to address the constraints and complexities of current transportation systems by leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
  • In the smart transportation business, data analytics is critical for delivering insights into traffic patterns, user behavior, and infrastructure performance.
  • Rising government initiatives and the advent of public-private partnership (PPP) models are critical driving forces advancing smart transportation systems.

Autonomous Vehicles Market size is projected to reach a growth value of USD 319.41 billion from 2022 - 2027 | Increasing demand for autonomy of vehicles by OEMs to drive the market growth - Technavio

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Autonomous Vehicles Market is projected to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Autonomous Vehicles Market is projected to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years.
  • The market size is expected to grow by USD 319.41 billion, accelerating at a CAGR of 38.45% between 2022 and 2027.
  • Increasing demand for autonomy of vehicles by OEMs to drive the autonomous vehicles market.
  • The adoption of autonomous vehicles has the potential to revolutionize transportation by reducing accidents, congestion, and carbon emissions.

BAY AREA TEAMSTERS CALL FOR RENEWED ROBOTAXI RESTRICTIONS FOLLOWING PEDESTRIAN INCIDENT

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 856, in response to news that a pedestrian was found underneath a Cruise autonomous vehicle (AV) with life-threatening injuries:

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  • "We also know that had a human operator been in that vehicle, they could've given the victim immediate attention.
  • They could have told first responders what happened and how it happened as soon as they arrived on the scene.
  • "The Teamsters call on Cruise to release any and all footage of this incident to the public.
  • Founded in 1949, Teamsters Local 856 represents over 17,000 hardworking members in the San Francisco Bay Area, North Bay, Sacramento, and Central Valley communities.

Driverless cars could be a revolution for people with disabilities – but they also have good reason to be worried

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

In theory, fully autonomous driverless vehicles will offer huge advantages to people with disabilities.

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  • In theory, fully autonomous driverless vehicles will offer huge advantages to people with disabilities.
  • Too often, people with disabilities face multiple problems while using public transport.
  • They often need to rely on friends and relatives for lifts or spend too much of their limited budgets on taxis.

Gaining independence

    • Driverless cars should allow individuals with disabilities to travel independently, whenever they want and to wherever they want.
    • These studies have also looked into what might prevent individuals with disabilities from welcoming their introduction.
    • Disquiet has also been voiced regarding possible equipment failures, software malfunctions, and dangerous and irresponsible driving by other road users.

Prior knowledge

    • Our third major finding concerned the critical role of a disabled person’s prior knowledge of driverless cars.
    • We found that prior knowledge often made people with disabilities more confident around driverless cars.
    • But some of the group with prior knowledge had also decided that they disliked them.
    • Given the importance of prior knowledge when it comes to being happy about using an autonomous vehicle, favourable information about driverless cars will be crucial to convincing people with disabilities of the advantages of this new technology.

TEAMSTERS, LABOR ALLIES DEMAND GOV. NEWSOM SIGN AB 316

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Friday, September 22, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters, thousands of labor allies, California elected officials, and public safety officials rallied and marched to the State Capitol on Tuesday to demand Gov. Gavin Newsom sign California Assembly Bill 316 (AB 316). The Teamster-backed bill, which more than 90 percent of the California legislature voted in favor of, requires a trained human operator in autonomous vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds. Gov. Newsom has until October 14 to sign the bill into law.

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  • Gavin Newsom sign California Assembly Bill 316 (AB 316).
  • Newsom, I got a message for you: you want to veto this bill and take on 1.2 million Teamsters in this country?
  • Newsom: Sign AB 316 Now!"
  • Newsom sign AB 316 and protect good jobs amid the growing use of AI.

Global Smart Agriculture Strategic Analysis Report 2023: A $25+ Billion Market by 2030 - Ongoing Shift Towards Precision Agriculture Instigates Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Global Smart Agriculture Market Worldwide (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2026

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  • Global Smart Agriculture Market Worldwide (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2026
    Global Agricultural IoT Market (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2023 & 2026
    World Population (in Thousands) by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2030, 2050, 2100
    Average Global Surface Temperature (In Degrees Fahrenheit) for the Years 1940, 2000 and 2020
    Shrinking Labor for Agriculture Raises the Red Flag Spurring Agriculture on the Road to Automation: Percentage (%) of Agricultural Workers in the Global Workforce for the Years 1992, 2019 & 2022
    Contracting Agricultural Labor Drives Demand for Autonomous Farm Equipment: Agricultural Employment as % of Total Employment for the Period 2000-2020
    Global Availability of Arable Land in Hectares Per Person for the Years 1990, 2000, 2018 and 2020
    Arable Land Worldwide as a % of Total Land Area for the Years 1990, 2000, 2018 and 2020
    Farm Consolidation & Increase in Average Size of Farm Pave the Way for the Deployment of Driverless Tractors: Percentage Breakdown of Farm Land by Size and Region
    Percentage (%) of Government Expenditure on Agriculture in Total Budgets by Region for the Years 2010, 2015, 2019 and 2021
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture Worldwide (In US$ Million) for the Years 2020, 2023 and 2026

Global Smart Agriculture Market Analysis Report 2023-2030: Opportunities in Rising Demand for Agricultural Drones - AI and Machine Learning Reshape the Future of the Industry

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Global Smart Agriculture Market Worldwide (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2026

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  • Global Smart Agriculture Market Worldwide (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2026
    Global Agricultural IoT Market (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2023 & 2026
    World Population (in Thousands) by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2030, 2050, 2100
    Average Global Surface Temperature (In Degrees Fahrenheit) for the Years 1940, 2000 and 2020
    Shrinking Labor for Agriculture Raises the Red Flag Spurring Agriculture on the Road to Automation: Percentage (%) of Agricultural Workers in the Global Workforce for the Years 1992, 2019 & 2022
    Contracting Agricultural Labor Drives Demand for Autonomous Farm Equipment: Agricultural Employment as % of Total Employment for the Period 2000-2020
    Global Availability of Arable Land in Hectares Per Person for the Years 1990, 2000, 2018 and 2020
    Arable Land Worldwide as a % of Total Land Area for the Years 1990, 2000, 2018 and 2020
    Farm Consolidation & Increase in Average Size of Farm Pave the Way for the Deployment of Driverless Tractors: Percentage Breakdown of Farm Land by Size and Region
    Percentage (%) of Government Expenditure on Agriculture in Total Budgets by Region for the Years 2010, 2015, 2019 and 2021
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture Worldwide (In US$ Million) for the Years 2020, 2023 and 2026

SAVI Lights Up InfoComm 2023 with Launch of Innovative QoraLux Lighting Series

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAVI, designer and manufacturer of commercial AV control, automation, and management solutions, today announces the addition of QoraLux Lighting to its commercial product offering. Designed to deliver powerful and versatile lighting experiences across an array of commercial installations, QoraLux features both high and low-voltage solutions that enable Dealers to transform environments with dramatic, efficient, and easy-to-install lighting systems. QoraLux eliminates complicated commissioning and customization dramatically improving the profitability across projects large and small. And, boasting a robust low-voltage product offering, QoraLux enables dealers who traditionally rely on outside electricians for their lighting needs to secure new business on their own and expand project scope across existing installs.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAVI, designer and manufacturer of commercial AV control, automation, and management solutions, today announces the addition of QoraLux Lighting to its commercial product offering.
  • "Lighting is a huge component of a commercial project, from a design as well as a business perspective," said John Dorsey, SAVI CEO.
  • The QoraLux Low-Voltage Series delivers a streamlined lighting solution to commercial applications with energy-efficient and cost-effective drivers and fixtures.
  • QoraLux High Voltage Series is transforming lighting integration and control with a range of simplified, decora-style keypads, switches, dimmers, and outlets.

Agriculture Equipment Industry Explores Growth Potential with Rising Trends for Drones and AI - Grand View Research, Inc.

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

State-of-the-art developments in farm equipment have ramped up speed, scale and productivity, providing efficient cultivation.

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  • State-of-the-art developments in farm equipment have ramped up speed, scale and productivity, providing efficient cultivation.
  • Investments in smart farming to enhance production and operational efficiency will expedite innovation and foster the application of IoT solutions in agriculture.
  • Notably, optimization of the use of vehicles, including tractors, can be instrumental in propelling sustainable farming.
  • The agriculture equipment industry in Asia Pacific will remain a happy hunting ground on the back of subsidies and the rising footprint of AI, autonomous electric tractors and drones.