Chassis

CES 2024: Thermaltake Unveils Tower 300 Micro ATX Chassis, Showcasing Innovative Octagonal Prism Design

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, proudly introduces the Tower 300 Micro ATX Chassis, which will be showcased at CES2024. As part of the esteemed Tower Series, known for its iconic vertical case design, the Tower 300 represents a new micro-ATX addition to the lineup. With its distinctive octagonal appearance, this chassis offers both the traditional vertical orientation and a unique horizontal placement option. Available in seven captivating colors—Hydrangea Blue, Bumblebee, Matcha Green, Racing Green, Turquoise, Black, and White—the Tower 300 carries forward the legacy of the Tower Series while making a bold and eye-catching debut.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the esteemed Tower Series, known for its iconic vertical case design, the Tower 300 represents a new micro-ATX addition to the lineup.
  • "The Tower 300 represents an evolutionary leap within the series, tailored to meet the demands of a growing community of small-form gaming system enthusiasts.
  • Furthermore, the Tower 300 offers robust cooling capabilities, allowing users to install high-performance CPUs and graphic cards without overheating hazards.
  • Designed as a distinctive Octagonal Prism Shape, the Tower 300 exudes sleek style.

Inside Adamastor and the manufacturing plant on the outskirts of Porto

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Monday, December 4, 2023

PORTO, Portugal, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a work team that currently comprises fourteen members with academic and professional training in the areas of engineering, production and design - as well as an international network of partnerships that gives it access to the latest technologies - Adamastor is driving forward and materialising its vision of a modern supercar from its factory and engineering centre in the Perafita area of Porto.

Key Points: 
  • Its capabilities and competences include CNC machining facilities, the production of components in composite materials and the use of the latest 3D printing technology.
  • Its engineering projects also use the most advanced mechanical design, simulation and optimisation software, as well as exploiting the enormous potential of tools such as virtual reality.
  • · Pedro Abreu, who has a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, is Adamastor's Production Engineer.
  • With extensive experience in management positions in various companies in a wide range of business areas, Ricardo Quintas is one of the driving forces behind Adamastor.

Inside Adamastor and the manufacturing plant on the outskirts of Porto

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Monday, December 4, 2023

PORTO, Portugal, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a work team that currently comprises fourteen members with academic and professional training in the areas of engineering, production and design - as well as an international network of partnerships that gives it access to the latest technologies - Adamastor is driving forward and materialising its vision of a modern supercar from its factory and engineering centre in the Perafita area of Porto.

Key Points: 
  • Its capabilities and competences include CNC machining facilities, the production of components in composite materials and the use of the latest 3D printing technology.
  • Its engineering projects also use the most advanced mechanical design, simulation and optimisation software, as well as exploiting the enormous potential of tools such as virtual reality.
  • · Pedro Abreu, who has a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, is Adamastor's Production Engineer.
  • With extensive experience in management positions in various companies in a wide range of business areas, Ricardo Quintas is one of the driving forces behind Adamastor.

GreenPower Names McCandless Truck Center as a Commercial Dealer in Colorado and Nevada

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

"GreenPower is pleased to welcome McCandless Truck Center to our network of commercial EV truck dealers," said Claus Tritt, GreenPower's Vice President of Medium-Duty and Commercial Vehicle Sales.

Key Points: 
  • "GreenPower is pleased to welcome McCandless Truck Center to our network of commercial EV truck dealers," said Claus Tritt, GreenPower's Vice President of Medium-Duty and Commercial Vehicle Sales.
  • "Through McCandless, GreenPower is well positioned to meet the needs of fleet owners in the Rocky Mountains and Southwest looking to convert their fleets to battery electric.
  • McCandless will sell the GreenPower line of EV Star commercial products through its location in Aurora, Colorado and North Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • "McCandless prides itself on being a five-decade old, family-owned, customer centric operation," added Scott McCandless, Managing Member of the McCandless Truck Center team.

Mary Aufdemberg of Daimler Trucks to present keynote address at Green Truck Summit during Work Truck Week® 2024

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Aufdemberg, general manager of product strategy and market development for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), will deliver the Green Truck Summit keynote address on March 5, 2024. Held as part of Work Truck Week® 2024, Green Truck Summit provides insights, solutions and resources in support of the work truck industry's drive toward achieving greater sustainability, productivity and efficiency. John Davis, creator, host and executive producer of MotorWeek, returns as emcee and will moderate two new panel discussions, one with fleet leaders at the forefront of advanced vehicle technology adoption and another with top chassis manufacturers. 

Key Points: 
  • Held as part of Work Truck Week® 2024, Green Truck Summit provides insights, solutions and resources in support of the work truck industry's drive toward achieving greater sustainability, productivity and efficiency.
  • More Than a Trade Show™, Work Truck Week encompasses Green Truck Summit, The Work Truck Show®, NTEA Annual Meeting, Ride & Drive, educational sessions and more.
  • Green Truck Summit is March 5, educational sessions run March 5–7 and Work Truck Show exhibits are open March 6–8.
  • Work Truck Week, North America's largest work truck event, is produced by NTEA – The Work Truck Association™.

GreenPower Announces Revenue of $26 million for First Half of Fiscal 2024, a 125% Increase from Previous Year

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

GreenPower reported record revenues of $26.0 million for the first half of the 2024 fiscal year, an increase of 125% over the revenue of $11.6 million for the first half of the previous fiscal year.

Key Points: 
  • GreenPower reported record revenues of $26.0 million for the first half of the 2024 fiscal year, an increase of 125% over the revenue of $11.6 million for the first half of the previous fiscal year.
  • Generated revenues of $8.4 million in the second quarter, an increase over the revenue of $7.7 million in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.
  • Cash increased by $1.4 million to $2 million from $0.6 million at the beginning of the fiscal year.
  • Deferred revenue of $10.8 million at the end of the current quarter including the current portion of $7.9 million.

EQS-News: Vitesco Technologies publishes Reasoned Statement on the Public Tender Offer and enters into Business Combination Agreement with Schaeffler

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

In addition, Schaeffler today published an updated tender offer, which includes an increase of the offer price to EUR 94 per Vitesco Technologies share.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Schaeffler today published an updated tender offer, which includes an increase of the offer price to EUR 94 per Vitesco Technologies share.
  • The allocation of the remaining divisional headquarters will be discussed in more detail between Vitesco Technologies and Schaeffler.
  • Vitesco Technologies and Schaeffler are aware of the importance of the Vitesco Technologies locations for the combined company.
  • Vitesco Technologies will manage its business independently both until the completion of the tender offer and thereafter until a possible merger.

Women In Trucking Association Names Shelley Simpson as 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award. The award is sponsored by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the leading manufacturer of Class 6-8 commercial vehicles in North America, and recognizes the achievements of female role models and trailblazers in the trucking industry.

Key Points: 
  • The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
  • DALLAS, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
  • "It's a privilege for Women In Trucking to recognize Shelley Simpson as our 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award winner," said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT President and CEO.
  • "In addition, I want to congratulate Shelly Simpson for being named the 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking.

NFI subsidiary Alexander Dennis unveils next-generation electric buses offering more choice, more flexibility, and more value

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

LARBERT, United Kingdom, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (“Alexander Dennis”) today launched its next generation of battery-electric buses for the UK and Ireland with the unveiling of the new Enviro100EV small bus and the Enviro400EV double decker. These new buses, engineering in-house from the ground up, provide a step change in performance and a stunning new design platform, and are part of a wider family of next-generation zero-emission buses.

Key Points: 
  • Alexander Dennis President & Managing Director Paul Davies said: “The pace of change in our industry is rapid.
  • We are proud of the progress we’ve made with electric buses over the last seven years, and our wide range of low-emission technologies before that.
  • In addition to its next-generation buses, Alexander Dennis will continue to sell and support electric buses built in partnership with BYD.
  • Over 1,500 of these BYD–Alexander Dennis Enviro200EV and Enviro400EV are currently in service across the UK and Ireland.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Tyrone L. Thomas as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member for his contributions to the field of Business Optimization

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Friday, October 27, 2023

CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tyrone L. Thomas is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member for his contributions to the field of Business Optimization.

Key Points: 
  • CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tyrone L. Thomas is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member for his contributions to the field of Business Optimization.
  • Mr. Thomas pursued higher education at Concordia University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and continued at the Milwaukee School of Engineering where he received a Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Mr. Thomas has more than 23 years of experience in the field, serving in many capacities over the years.
  • In his current position, he is the business optimization specialist for the telecommunications company Schooley Mitchell.