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Gaston Taratuta from Argentina named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2022

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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During the two-day celebration EY also named British fashion designer Stella McCartney CBE, as the winner of the EY Social Entrepreneurship Award 2022 for Sustainability.

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  • During the two-day celebration EY also named British fashion designer Stella McCartney CBE, as the winner of the EY Social Entrepreneurship Award 2022 for Sustainability.
  • I'm especially proud to recognize this year's World Entrepreneur Of The Year winner, Gaston Taratuta.
  • I'm truly grateful and humbledto be named the 2022 EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year and I hope to be able to use this platform to empower the entrepreneurs of the future".
  • Winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year title.

Multipronged anti-speeding effort succeeds in slowing traffic

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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The three organizations partnered to fund and evaluate comprehensive speed management pilot programs in one rural and one urban location.

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  • The three organizations partnered to fund and evaluate comprehensive speed management pilot programs in one rural and one urban location.
  • Road deaths have been climbing, and more than a quarter of them are connected to speeding, says IIHS President David Harkey.
  • In July 2021, the lanes were narrowed by doubling the width of the painted edge and center lines to 10 inches to help slow traffic.
  • GHSA provides leadership and representation for the states and territories to improve traffic safety, influence national policy, enhance program management and promote best practices.

Virginia Tech Study Confirms Higher Frequency Hazard Lighting Provides Significant Safety Improvement Over Traditional Hazard Lights

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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HOUSTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new on-road study conducted by Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) found that more obvious and visible hazard lighting improved advance warning to oncoming drivers – resulting in direct driver responses that help to prevent crashes into disabled and vulnerable vehicles and their occupants.   

Key Points: 
  • The study was commissioned by Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS), creators of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.)
  • solution, which revolutionizes the hazard warning system to address a severe, newly discovered roadway safety problem in America and around the world.
  • Significant driver response to H.E.L.P.Lighting Alertsincluded:
    Drivers Slow Down Oncoming drivers decelerated at a greater rate and at a substantially further distance away than drivers approaching the same test vehicle using normal hazard lights.
  • "Our findings show that higher flash rate hazard lights are significantly more effective than standard hazard lights in prompting safer behaviors among oncoming drivers approaching a disabled vehicle," said Dr. Ronald Gibbons, Director of the Center for Infrastructure Base Safety Systems at VTTI.

HAAS Alert Announces Automotive Industry's First Full-Scale Launch of Connected Work Zone Digital Alerting Powered by WZDx

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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Chicago, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HAAS Alerts Safety Cloud digital alerting platform now delivers real-time safety alerts from WZDx-compatible work zones to connected vehicles and infrastructure, the company announced today.

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  • Chicago, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HAAS Alerts Safety Cloud digital alerting platform now delivers real-time safety alerts from WZDx-compatible work zones to connected vehicles and infrastructure, the company announced today.
  • HAAS Alert expects additional connected vehicles to begin receiving these alerts later this year.
  • WZDx data provides updated information on road conditions, including construction events and work zones, that can help connected vehicles, automated driving systems, and everyday drivers navigate more safely through a work zone.
  • As an active participant in these efforts and the automotive industry more broadly, HAAS Alert knew that Safety Cloud could provide the key bridge between connected work zones and connected vehicles.

Nexit Provides Relief from High Gas Prices

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexit today announced the launch of their new innovative GasMatch feature, helping drivers save money on every fill-up by automatically showing the cheapest gas wherever you are - driving around your local city, across the state, or across the country.  Nexit presents this information in an innovative, convenient way, so there is no comparing, hunting, or confusion to save  money every time you get gas.

Key Points: 
  • Nexit presents this information in an innovative, convenient way, so there is no comparing, hunting, or confusion to save money every time you get gas.
  • Gas prices are at a 17-year high and are likely to keep moving sporadically higher, and more drivers could pay over $5 and even $6 a gallon for unleaded in the upcoming peak summer driving season (CNBC).
  • "We're thrilled to help drivers save money on gas prices and continue our record of innovation for mapping navigation users," said Dr. Vince Ebuh, Nexit founder and Chairman.
  • Nexit users can search for any combination of restaurants, hotels, shopping, attractions, the cheapest gas and more - based on price, distance and specific features.

HAAS Alert Launches Giveback Campaign to Help Those Affected by Struck-By Incidents

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Today, HAAS Alert, the company behind digital alerting solution Safety Cloud, announced the launch of a permanent campaign dedicated to supporting the families of responders and roadway workers affected by struck-by collisions.

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  • Today, HAAS Alert, the company behind digital alerting solution Safety Cloud, announced the launch of a permanent campaign dedicated to supporting the families of responders and roadway workers affected by struck-by collisions.
  • HAAS Alert's Giveback Campaign commits permanent financial support to four leading national nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving each industry affected by these collisions.
  • HAAS Alerts Giveback Campaign is directly inspired by the companys broader mission of making vehicles and roads safer and smarter.
  • To learn more about HAAS Alerts Giveback Campaign, visit haasalert.com/giveback.

Leader in Internet of RoadWork™ Announces Formation of the R.O.A.D™ Database

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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CATO, N.Y., March 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iCone Products LLC announces today the creation of a cloud-based data service for digitally marked work zone events called the R.O.A.D Database.

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  • CATO, N.Y., March 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iCone Products LLC announces today the creation of a cloud-based data service for digitally marked work zone events called the R.O.A.D Database.
  • This database represents an industry-first in that it is populated by the actual producers and generators of the work-zone data, collectively known as the Work-Zone Data Industry (WZDi).
  • The R.O.A.D Database will be the clearinghouse for work zone-generated attributes that may require corrective or attentive action or alertness from roadway users.
  • This extra layer of compliance is the WZDi's process of ensuring that the data produced is accurate, timely, and meaningful.

Activu Unveils vis/ability 6.1

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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ROCKAWAY, N.J., Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Activu has launched the newest evolution of vis/ability, the observability platform for Event Driven Visual Intelligence.

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  • ROCKAWAY, N.J., Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Activu has launched the newest evolution of vis/ability, the observability platform for Event Driven Visual Intelligence.
  • The latest enhancements to vis/ability make real-time situational awareness information more accessible, more quickly, and in more ways.
  • Deploy a virtual command center, securely in the cloud
    Critical operations gain incredible flexibility with the arrival of vis/ability Cloud.
  • "This is our most consequential platform update since the launch of vis/ability," said John Alfieri, COO at Activu.

REVER and Charles River Analytics Introduces First-Of-Its-Kind In-App Safety Capabilities for Motorcycle Riders

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Potholes, inclement weather, and slick roads can pose immense danger to riders and increase the probability of accidents.

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  • Potholes, inclement weather, and slick roads can pose immense danger to riders and increase the probability of accidents.
  • Through this partnership with Charles River Analytics, REVER will offer BARRACUDA to its millions of powersport enthusiasts and app users.
  • "Motorcycle riders can now benefit from state-of-the-art technology that improves their safety and adds to their experience while they are on the road," said Dr. Elaine B. Coleman, VP of Commercialization at Charles River Analytics.
  • Charles River Analytics conducts cutting-edge AI, robotics, and human-machine interface R&D to create custom solutions for your organization.

Core Launches Field-First App Made for Foreman and Crews: ‘Crews by Core’

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Specifically targeting foremen, this new app combines task and crew management in one centralized place saving time and cutting stress in the field.

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  • Specifically targeting foremen, this new app combines task and crew management in one centralized place saving time and cutting stress in the field.
  • Free to download, Crews by Core arms users with everything they need to manage the job their way and is available on both iPhone and Android devices.
  • Since the New Year, the app has been adopted by more than 500 construction companies across the US.
  • The Crews by Core app makes work better for the entire crew saving wasted time with everything needed to manage the job together.