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J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. to continue driving innovation at Work Truck Week 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) business units are demonstrating how they are “Driving Innovation Together” at NTEA Work Truck Week, March 5-8, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN (Booth #601).

Key Points: 
  • J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) business units are demonstrating how they are “Driving Innovation Together” at NTEA Work Truck Week, March 5-8, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN (Booth #601).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306863707/en/
    J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) business units are demonstrating how they are “Driving Innovation Together” at NTEA Work Truck Week, March 5-8, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN (Booth #601).
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    JBPCO encompasses the most well-known, first-class commercial truck bodies in the industry from Morgan Truck Body, LLC (Morgan Truck Body), Morgan Olson, LLC (Morgan Olson) and The Reading Truck Group, LLC (Reading Truck).
  • “Our theme at Work Truck Week this year is Driving Innovation Together,” says John Poindexter, CEO and Chairman of JBPCO.

E-Fuels Market Poised for Accelerated Growth to USD 49.4 Billion by 2030, with E-Ammonia Leading Demand in Renewable Energy Transition - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The global e-fuels market is estimated to grow from USD 6.2 Billion in 2023 to USD 49.4 Billion by 2030; it is expected to record a CAGR of 34.5% during the forecast period.

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  • The global e-fuels market is estimated to grow from USD 6.2 Billion in 2023 to USD 49.4 Billion by 2030; it is expected to record a CAGR of 34.5% during the forecast period.
  • Furthermore, the increased use of electric vehicles, as well as the necessity for backup energy sources to supplement renewable energy networks, is driving the expansion of the e-fuel industry.
  • Based on fuel type, the e-fuel market has been split into six types: e-methane, e-kerosene, e-methanol, e-ammonia, e-diesel, and e-gasoline.
  • Consequently, the clean energy transition is reshaping the energy landscape and driving demand for e-fuels.

Chip Gaines Announced as Bobcat Company’s New Brand Ambassador

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Through this partnership, Gaines is excited to showcase his love for the Bobcat brand to his audience.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, Gaines is excited to showcase his love for the Bobcat brand to his audience.
  • These values line up perfectly with the Bobcat brand,” said Laura Ness Owens, Bobcat vice president of brand and marketing.
  • To learn more about other Bobcat brand ambassadors and for more information about the partnership with Chip Gaines , please visit bobcat.com.
  • Media Resources: To download high-resolution photos featuring Chip Gaines and Bobcat equipment, please use this Dropbox link .

FLEETCOR Invests in Brazilian Vehicle Payments Company

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FLT) , a leading global business payments company, today announced the closing of a majority investment in Zapay.

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  • FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FLT) , a leading global business payments company, today announced the closing of a majority investment in Zapay.
  • The investment further scales FLEETCOR’s Vehicle Payments business in Brazil and provides access to two million drivers who use Zapay’s mobile app and website each month.
  • As part of the agreement, FLEETCOR has the right to acquire the remainder of the company in four years.
  • So, we’re quite excited to integrate Zapay’s solution into our existing offering," said Armando Netto, Group President of Vehicle Payments in Brazil and North America.

Marketing and Measurement Pioneer Josh Chasin Named to Take a Lead Role on the FutureSight Advisory Board

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

FutureSight TM, a digital marketing analytics platform designed to empower midmarket brands to boost business outcomes, today announced that 30+ years of marketing, research, and audience engagement veteran Josh Chasin has been tapped to join its new advisory board.

Key Points: 
  • FutureSight TM, a digital marketing analytics platform designed to empower midmarket brands to boost business outcomes, today announced that 30+ years of marketing, research, and audience engagement veteran Josh Chasin has been tapped to join its new advisory board.
  • Chasin will serve on the advisory board alongside Joy Baer, founder of Strata; Doug Knopper, founder of FreeWheel and Manu Mathew, founder of VisualIQ.
  • The board’s first mission is to introduce the FutureSight platform to the precise midmarket brand leaders it was designed to serve.
  • Snowman and Umbrianna tapped Chasin, Baer, Knopper, and Mathew to lead FutureSight’s wider midmarket rollout because of the size and breadth of the market.

Unity Partners with Mazda to Transform In-Cabin Car Experience

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Unity (NYSE:U), the world’s leading platform of tools for creators to build and grow real-time games, apps, and experiences across multiple platforms, announced today a new partnership with Mazda Motor Corporation (“Mazda”) to develop a next-generation in-cabin car experience that will deliver a more seamless on-road experience for drivers.

Key Points: 
  • Unity (NYSE:U), the world’s leading platform of tools for creators to build and grow real-time games, apps, and experiences across multiple platforms, announced today a new partnership with Mazda Motor Corporation (“Mazda”) to develop a next-generation in-cabin car experience that will deliver a more seamless on-road experience for drivers.
  • Unity Industry and Runtime will be used to support Mazda’s human machine interface (HMI) and graphic user interface (GUI) development, including integration into in-car operating systems.
  • By embedding applications created with and optimized through Unity into in-car devices, Mazda expects to advance high-performance capabilities that are more attractive and intuitive for its customers.
  • With Mazda, Unity looks to not only support HMI advancement, but to also showcase how real-time 3D technology can support longer-term transformation plans for automotive manufacturers.

Saydulu Kolasani Joins Fisker as Senior Vice President, Enterprise, Digital Operations and Transformation

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, announced today that Saydulu Kolasani has joined Fisker as SVP, Enterprise, Digital Operations and Transformation.

Key Points: 
  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, announced today that Saydulu Kolasani has joined Fisker as SVP, Enterprise, Digital Operations and Transformation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306524246/en/
    Fisker Inc., driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, announced today that Saydulu Kolasani has joined Fisker as SVP, Enterprise, Digital Operations and Transformation.
  • Kolasani will oversee Fisker’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital platforms, enterprise systems, architecture, data, and operations, including Product Management, Program Management Office (PMO), and enterprise digital and technology strategy.
  • As SVP, Enterprise, Digital Operations and Transformation at Fisker, Saydulu intends to focus his expertise on optimizing operations, building highly scalable platforms, enhancing customer experiences, and driving revenue growth.

Morgan Truck Body Reveals the Shape of Things to Come at NTEA Work Truck Week 2024

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

At NTEA Work Truck Week 2024, Morgan Truck Body , North America’s largest manufacturer of light- and medium-duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies, will introduce Projects “Agora” and “Blackjack” concept bodies (JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. Booth #601).

Key Points: 
  • At NTEA Work Truck Week 2024, Morgan Truck Body , North America’s largest manufacturer of light- and medium-duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies, will introduce Projects “Agora” and “Blackjack” concept bodies (JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. Booth #601).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306352716/en/
    Morgan Truck Body Project Agora concept body featured on an Isuzu FTR chassis (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Reflecting years of design evolution, the Morgan concept bodies are built with a focus on aerodynamics, lightweighting, improved ergonomics and enhanced situational awareness for increased driver convenience and productivity,” says Corby Stover, Morgan Truck Body President.
  • The Project Agora concept body is featured on an Isuzu FTR chassis.
  • Project Blackjack concept body is featured on an International® eMV™ Series battery electric chassis.

Cazoo Announces Transition to Pure-Play Automotive Marketplace Business Model

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Since their appointment, the members of the Cazoo Board have reviewed the strategic options for the Company and believe that a pivot to a pure-play marketplace business model is the best direction for Cazoo and all its stakeholders.

Key Points: 
  • Since their appointment, the members of the Cazoo Board have reviewed the strategic options for the Company and believe that a pivot to a pure-play marketplace business model is the best direction for Cazoo and all its stakeholders.
  • The adoption of a marketplace model leverages Cazoo’s market-leading ecommerce platform and the more than £100 million investment in the Cazoo brand.
  • Cazoo will support interactions between consumers and car dealers across a variety of business models, including enabling them to use the Cazoo platform to complete their transactions fully online.
  • Paul Whitehead, Chief Executive Officer of Cazoo, said, “Transitioning Cazoo to a pure-play automotive marketplace business model leverages our key advantages: the nationally recognised and trusted Cazoo brand and the Cazoo ecommerce technology platform.