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Oxa Deploys its Commercial Self-driving Software for the First Time as AV Shuttles Launch for Passengers in Florida, US

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.

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  • The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The shuttles are part of an autonomous vehicle (AV) program licensed by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • The first rollout will be followed by 7 more featuring Oxa software planned in cities across the US and UK in 2024.
  • Oxa calculates the two most viable arenas - Passenger Shuttles and Industrial Logistics - will form an addressable software market worth multi-billions of dollars a year.

Oxa Deploys its Commercial Self-driving Software for the First Time as AV Shuttles Launch for Passengers in Florida, US

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.

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  • The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The shuttles are part of an autonomous vehicle (AV) program licensed by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • The first rollout will be followed by 7 more featuring Oxa software planned in cities across the US and UK in 2024.
  • Oxa calculates the two most viable arenas - Passenger Shuttles and Industrial Logistics - will form an addressable software market worth multi-billions of dollars a year.

Pinnacle Financial Partners Recruits High-Performing Team for Expansion Into North Florida

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Pinnacle Financial Partners has entered the North Florida region with the addition of five veteran financial services professionals to build the firm’s presence from their homebase in Jacksonville.

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  • Pinnacle Financial Partners has entered the North Florida region with the addition of five veteran financial services professionals to build the firm’s presence from their homebase in Jacksonville.
  • Scott Keith will serve as Pinnacle’s regional president for North Florida, with Debbie Buckland and Bryan Taylor by his side as area managers.
  • It’s a perfect recipe for doing what we do best.”
    Keith comes to Pinnacle with more than 34 years of local experience in financial services.
  • He is a board member and treasurer for the North Florida Land Trust and a past chair and trustee of Gator Bowl Sports and JAXUSA Partnership.

Miller EV Solutions and CBRE Announce the Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center Grand Opening: A First-of-its-kind Interactive Public Facility for EV Technology and Training.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Miller EV Solutions, a pioneering leader in the electrical contracting industry, in partnership with CBRE, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC).

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  • Miller EV Solutions, a pioneering leader in the electrical contracting industry, in partnership with CBRE, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC).
  • This groundbreaking initiative embodies Miller EV Solution's unwavering commitment to advancing electric vehicle (EV) technology, fostering sustainability, and creating a more connected future.
  • The EVIDC project reflects their commitment to embracing the challenges and opportunities presented by the electric vehicle solutions industry.
  • The EVIDC is poised to revolutionize sustainable solutions for EV and set new benchmarks in the EV evolution.

Florida Poly and TalTech advance AV research through successful partnership

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

The partnership integrates Florida Poly's expertise in AV validation and verification with TalTech's ability to run AV technology on a shuttle built on open-source software, which allows access to the software's internal workings.

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  • The partnership integrates Florida Poly's expertise in AV validation and verification with TalTech's ability to run AV technology on a shuttle built on open-source software, which allows access to the software's internal workings.
  • "It's been rewarding to see the progress we've been making through our partnership with Florida Poly's Advanced Mobility Institute in developing tools that are helping in the advancement of AV technology," said Raivo Sell, a robotics professor who leads the AV research group at TalTech.
  • As part of the collaboration, Sell spent months at Florida Poly working with faculty and building a robust research framework.
  • Florida Poly and TalTech have garnered attention beyond their partnership.

Florida Poly and TalTech advance AV research through successful partnership

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Monday, August 28, 2023

The partnership integrates Florida Poly's expertise in AV validation and verification with TalTech's ability to run AV technology on a shuttle built on open-source software, which allows access to the software's internal workings.

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  • The partnership integrates Florida Poly's expertise in AV validation and verification with TalTech's ability to run AV technology on a shuttle built on open-source software, which allows access to the software's internal workings.
  • "It's been rewarding to see the progress we've been making through our partnership with Florida Poly's Advanced Mobility Institute in developing tools that are helping in the advancement of AV technology," said Raivo Sell, a robotics professor who leads the AV research group at TalTech.
  • As part of the collaboration, Sell spent months at Florida Poly working with faculty and building a robust research framework.
  • Florida Poly and TalTech have garnered attention beyond their partnership.

Miller Electric Company, in partnership with CBRE, broke ground Friday, July 14th on a new Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC) in Jacksonville, FL.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

WB Engineering+Consultants, Schneider Electric, and Graybar are supporting partners in the facility.

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  • WB Engineering+Consultants, Schneider Electric, and Graybar are supporting partners in the facility.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719652558/en/
    Miller Electric Company, in partnership with CBRE, broke ground Friday, July 14th on a new Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC) in Jacksonville, FL.
  • Miller Electric is a leading EV solutions provider in the U.S., offering turnkey solutions, trusted partnerships, and innovative hands-on engagement.
  • As a national electrical and technology contractor, Miller Electric is committed to driving innovation, growth, and sustainability in the EV market.

NAVEX Announces Customer Excellence Awards Winners

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

NAVEX , the leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced the winners of its second annual NAVEX Customer Excellence Awards during its NAVEX Next virtual conference.

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  • NAVEX , the leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced the winners of its second annual NAVEX Customer Excellence Awards during its NAVEX Next virtual conference.
  • The winners, named in three separate categories, represent some of the most dynamic and technologically innovative risk and compliance programs in practice today.
  • Its a privilege to honor this years winners who have built and maintained world-class risk and compliance programs, said Steve Chapman, Chief Customer Officer at NAVEX.
  • To learn more about the awards and this years winners, visit NAVEXs Customer Excellence Awards page here .

Beep Appoints Former Transdev North America CEO Mark Joseph to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

LAKE NONA, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beep Inc., a provider of multi-passenger, autonomous electric mobility solutions, today announced the appointment of Mark Joseph to the company's Board of Directors.

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  • LAKE NONA, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beep Inc., a provider of multi-passenger, autonomous electric mobility solutions, today announced the appointment of Mark Joseph to the company's Board of Directors.
  • Joseph is a seasoned transportation executive with 30 years of leadership experience in public and private transportation.
  • He served as CEO for Transdev North America (TDNA), the continent's largest private provider of multiple modes of transit, from 2006 to 2017, becoming the Global Chief Commercial Officer for Transdev Group and member of the Global Executive Committee.
  • Joseph is Founder and CEO of Mobitas Advisors, LLC, an advisory company helping investors and strategic and early-to-mid stage companies in the mobility space.

Beep Receives 2022 ITS World Congress Industry Award

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beep Inc., a provider of multi-passenger, autonomous electric mobility solutions, today announced its induction into the ITS World Congress Hall of Fame as the winner of the 2022 Industry Award for the Americas. The award, announced at the annual ITS World Congress event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, recognizes Beep's continued expansion of its autonomous mobility network in Lake Nona, a 17-square mile master-planned community and advanced district within the City of Orlando, Florida.

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  • Award recognizes Lake Nona autonomous shuttle network, now in third year of operations
    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Beep Inc., a provider of multi-passenger, autonomous electric mobility solutions, today announced its induction into the ITS World Congress Hall of Fame as the winner of the 2022 Industry Award for the Americas.
  • In 2022, Beep added new stops to key locations within the community, connecting residents, employees, students and visitors to their most-visited destinations.
  • "Beep is honored to be inducted into the ITS World Congress Hall of Fame," said Joe Moye, Chief Executive Officer for Beep.
  • The recognition from ITS World Congress comes as the company celebrates its three-year anniversary in Lake Nona.