Mobility

The 2023 TD Ready Challenge awarded $10 million in total to 10 Canadian and American organizations focused on addressing barriers to accessing affordable housing

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
National Association, Climate change, Organization, LMI, Bank, HOME, TCB, Roof, Woman, Birdcage Inn, City, Employment, Homelessness, WHC, Senior counsel, Indigenous, Refugee, Hope, USD, CDN, Risk, Policy, All, Mobility

"Boosting access to affordable housing helps strengthen communities and helps them prosper in a way that can lead to sustainable economic growth.

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  • "Boosting access to affordable housing helps strengthen communities and helps them prosper in a way that can lead to sustainable economic growth.
  • For 2023, there were 10 grants available under the TD Ready Challenge across North America.
  • Eligible Canadian-based organizations were able to apply for CDN$1 million and eligible US-based organizations were able to apply for USD$1 million.
  • To learn more about the 2023 TD Ready Challenge grant recipients and the TD Ready Challenge Grant program, visit www.td.com/readychallenge .

Uber Partners with Mastercard and Payfare to Launch the New Uber Pro Card in Canada

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Senior, EV, Small business, Uber, Mastercard, Backup, Market development, Mobility, Partnership, Food delivery

"At Uber, we look to support drivers and delivery people with flexible options to access their earnings," said Michael van Hemmen, General Manager of Mobility for Uber Canada.

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  • "At Uber, we look to support drivers and delivery people with flexible options to access their earnings," said Michael van Hemmen, General Manager of Mobility for Uber Canada.
  • "Through our partnership with Mastercard and Payfare, the new Uber Pro Card will enable drivers and delivery people to make the most of their earnings through exclusive cashback rewards."
  • The Uber Pro Card is a Mastercard Business Prepaid Card which can be used at all Mastercard acceptance points, offering flexibility.
  • The Uber Pro Card is separate from the Uber Plus Card that delivery people can use for shop and pay trips.

101 Mobility Welcomes Michael Condon as New Director of Franchise Development

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Marketing, Freedom, Growth, Sport, Safety, University, Business administration, Knowledge, Education minister, Mobility

WILMINGTON, N.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 101 Mobility, a leading provider of mobility and accessibility solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Condon as its new Director of Franchise Development.

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  • WILMINGTON, N.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 101 Mobility, a leading provider of mobility and accessibility solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Condon as its new Director of Franchise Development.
  • With over 15 years of experience in franchise sales, development, and management, Condon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to 101 Mobility.
  • Before joining 101 Mobility, Condon significantly contributed to the expansion of Jovie, leading it to become the country's largest in-home childcare provider in his role as Director of Franchise Development.
  • Joe Loch, President of 101 Mobility, expressed his excitement about welcoming Michael Condon to the team, stating, "We are excited to have Michael on board.

Wearable Electronics Global Strategic Industry Report 2024: Market to Reach $173.7 Billion by 2030 from $32.5 Billion in 2022 - Miniaturized, High Performance Wearable Devices Boosts Prospects

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Saturday, March 2, 2024
Digital health, Realm, Region, Connected Devices, Augmented reality, Mobility, Wearable

World IoT Market: Number of Connected Devices (in Million) for Years 2016, 2018E, 2020P and 2022P

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  • World IoT Market: Number of Connected Devices (in Million) for Years 2016, 2018E, 2020P and 2022P
    Global Digital Healthcare Opportunity (in US$ Billion) for the Years 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024 and 2026
    Rising Diabetes Prevalence Presents Opportunity for Wearable Electronics Market: Number of Adults (20-79) with Diabetes (in Millions) by Region for 2019 and 2045
    With Wearable Computing Gaining Mainstream Attention, the Time is Ripe for Mobility in the Realm of Augmented Reality

Freedom of Mobility Forum Gathers Experts with Divergent Views to Debate Future of Mobility

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Freedom, AI, Climate, Deep learning, Quality of life, University, Climate change, Energy, Q&A, IPCC, Mobility, Environment, Energy economics, Student

The discussion will explore how planetary limits could reshape freedom of mobility from technology, business, and lifestyle perspectives.

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  • The discussion will explore how planetary limits could reshape freedom of mobility from technology, business, and lifestyle perspectives.
  • The Freedom of Mobility Forum was founded on four main principles: a global, 360-degree approach; fact-based insights; openness and transparency for the public; and honest, respectful, and collaborative engagement.
  • AI can actually craft Mobility as a Service platforms that are efficient, safer and universally accessible."
  • I do not want my grandchildren to choose between preventing further climate change and their freedom to move!

Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Holds Symposium on "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation"

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Engineering, Toyota, Doctor of Philosophy, Culture, Future, Database, Perception, Harvard Business Review, University, History, Maglev, Local government, Car, Transport, Woman, Entrepreneurship, Sophia University, Automotive News, Ecosystem, Environment, Research, Female, Generator, Carbon, City, Collision course, News, Speech, Kobe University, Innovation, Economic development, Maas, Culture war, Risk, Nanzan University, Marubeni, Movement, Area studies, Mobility, Management

The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."

Key Points: 
  • The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."
  • The event effectively communicated the strength of the Central Japan Ecosystem to overseas media and successfully achieved coverage in key media.
  • Toshio Sumi (Director, Economic Affairs Bureau Startup Support Office, Innovation Department, Nagoya City Economic Affairs Bureau) provided an overview of Central Japan, its history of innovation and manufacturing, and initiatives from the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem.
  • Central Japan Startup Ecosystem provides everything a startup needs – from highly trained workers in many specialized fields to opportunities to conduct feasibility studies with leading companies in various industries including the mobility sector.

Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Holds Symposium on "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation"

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Engineering, Toyota, Doctor of Philosophy, Culture, Future, Database, Perception, Harvard Business Review, University, History, Maglev, Local government, Car, Transport, Woman, Entrepreneurship, Sophia University, Automotive News, Ecosystem, Environment, Research, Female, Generator, Carbon, City, Collision course, News, Speech, Kobe University, Innovation, Economic development, Maas, Culture war, Risk, Nanzan University, Marubeni, Movement, Area studies, Mobility, Management

The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."

Key Points: 
  • The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."
  • The event effectively communicated the strength of the Central Japan Ecosystem to overseas media and successfully achieved coverage in key media.
  • Toshio Sumi (Director, Economic Affairs Bureau Startup Support Office, Innovation Department, Nagoya City Economic Affairs Bureau) provided an overview of Central Japan, its history of innovation and manufacturing, and initiatives from the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem.
  • Central Japan Startup Ecosystem provides everything a startup needs – from highly trained workers in many specialized fields to opportunities to conduct feasibility studies with leading companies in various industries including the mobility sector.

CTS Corporation to Participate in the Baird Conference on Vehicle Technology & Mobility

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
CTS, EST, Mobility, Conference

LISLE, Ill., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), announced today that Kieran O’Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the Baird Conference on Vehicle Technology & Mobility on February 29, 2024, at 11:20 a.m. (EST).

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  • LISLE, Ill., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), announced today that Kieran O’Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the Baird Conference on Vehicle Technology & Mobility on February 29, 2024, at 11:20 a.m. (EST).
  • The conference will be held virtually.
  • You may access a live webcast of the event using this link .
  • More information for the event can be found on the Baird Conferences website.

“2024 CAPITAL LINK GREEK SHIPPING LEADERSHIP AWARD”

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
TNP, Culture, Greek shipping, Commerce, Golden Joystick Awards, UGS, University, Union, MLP, Transport, In.gr, Committee, Bayes Business School, Human, Professor, Marketing, Management, DIS, INTERCARGO, Lunch, University of London, BIT, Rail transport by country, INTERTANKO, Baltic Exchange, HMLA, ETF, HELMEPA, LTD, Grimaldi Group, Business, Felicity Lott, Capital, RINA, Master of Science, Freight transport, Hellenic, MD, International Maritime Organization, Russian National Wealth Fund, International Centre, Oslo Stock Exchange, Mobility, Cryptocurrency

Capital Link Greek Shipping Leadership Award, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "2024 Capital Link Greek Shipping Leadership Award" was presented to TEN LTD. -TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD., (NYSE: TNP) for reaching the milestone of 30 successful years as a public company, and to Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, Founder & CEO - TEN Ltd. (NYSE: TNP); Chairman INTERTANKO (2014-2018), for his outstanding contribution to Greek & global shipping.

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  • Capital Link Greek Shipping Leadership Award, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "2024 Capital Link Greek Shipping Leadership Award" was presented to TEN LTD. -TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD., (NYSE: TNP) for reaching the milestone of 30 successful years as a public company, and to Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, Founder & CEO - TEN Ltd. (NYSE: TNP); Chairman INTERTANKO (2014-2018), for his outstanding contribution to Greek & global shipping.
  • The Award Ceremony took place on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the luncheon held in the context of the 14th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum.
  • With attendance exceeding 1,000, of which 750 attended the luncheon, the event featured the institutional and industry leadership of global and Greek shipping, and it has thus been rightly labeled as an unofficial Summit of Global Shipping.
  • The “Capital Link Greek Shipping Leadership Award” is presented annually to a leading maritime figure of the Greek Shipping Community who has gained the respect and the appreciation of the international shipping industry and who is also recognized for their outstanding contribution to elevating Greek Shipping to its leadership position globally.

NoTraffic Granted US Patent Approval for its V2X Connectivity Technology, Bridging the Gap Between Connected and Non-Connected Vehicles

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
TSP, Bus, Algorithm, MAP, EVP, AI, Radar, TEL, Transport, Patent, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Safety, City, Mobility, USDOT, Satellite navigation device

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NoTraffic, the developer of the world's leading mobility platform, today announced the issuance of U.S. patent WO2019220353A2 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its innovative Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology.

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  • Additionally, they have announced the initial allocation of $40 million to support these efforts as part of the ' Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment ' initiative.
  • This substantial investment and focused expansion strategy underscores the growing importance of V2X technology in enhancing public safety.
  • With V2X connectivity already embedded into the NoTraffic platform, traffic operators can easily activate various V2X applications with a single click, eliminating the need for separate, dedicated hardware.
  • Current V2X technologies rely on the mass adoption of connected vehicles, and excludes non-connected road users including VRUs.