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12 Local Organizations Selected for $900,000 in Grants to Fund Environmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience Projects

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Separately, through the Resilience Hubs grant program, PG&E is issuing $400,000 to seven grantees to support communities in building a network of local climate resilience hubs.

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  • Separately, through the Resilience Hubs grant program, PG&E is issuing $400,000 to seven grantees to support communities in building a network of local climate resilience hubs.
  • As one of the largest landowners in California, PG&E has a long history of responsible stewardship of the natural environment.
  • For 2022, the Resilience Hubs grant program has awarded $400,000 to the seven organizations listed below.
  • Additionally, the program awarded $100,000 each to three Design and Build Projects toward the design and/or creation of a resilience hub.

Driver Impairment and Privacy: What Lies Ahead for Driver Impairment Detection?

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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East Haven, Connecticut Debuts Nation's First Middle School-Focused Aviation Career Exploration Program

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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EAST HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Town of East Haven announced today a three-way partnership between East Haven Public Schools, Avelo Airlines and Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to inspire a new generation of aerospace professionals. The co-ed Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) Program is the first middle school-focused curriculum of its kind in the country.

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  • The co-ed Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) Program is the first middle school-focused curriculum of its kind in the country.
  • East Haven Public Schools and Avelo Airlines are collaborating with the BSA's Connecticut Yankee Council to provide essential curriculum development and program management.The inaugural five-month program debuted today with a two-hour "Exploring Aviation Open House" at Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).
  • Following today's open house, up to 50 students from East Haven's Joseph Melillo Middle School (JMMS) and East Haven Academy will be accepted into the ACE Program.
  • Connecticut Yankee Council BSA Director of Exploring Paul Lukassaid, "The Connecticut Yankee Council is incredibly excited to be partnering with Avelo Airlines and East Haven Public Schools to make possible an Exploring Aviation program for the students of East Haven.

Hitachi Rail wins major contract to deliver sustainable digital commuter railway in the Philippines

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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Hitachi Rail will introduce its innovative European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 signalling on the North South Commuter Railway.

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  • Hitachi Rail will introduce its innovative European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 signalling on the North South Commuter Railway.
  • By delivering this project, Hitachi Rail will reduce a major commuter railway's energy footprint, supporting greener travel.
  • Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey solutions.
  • Drawing on the wider Hitachi Group's market-leading technology and research-and-development capabilities, we strive for industry leading innovations and solutions that can deliver value for customers and sustainable railway systems that benefit wider society.

HyperloopTT to Become First Public Company Focused on the Next Generation of High-Speed Mobility

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Through the use of unique, patented technology and a collaborative business model, HyperloopTT is creating a potential new form of transportation.

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  • Through the use of unique, patented technology and a collaborative business model, HyperloopTT is creating a potential new form of transportation.
  • Founded in 2013, HyperloopTT is a global network of more than 800 engineers, creatives, and technologists, with 50 corporate and university partners.
  • Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, and Toulouse, France, HyperloopTT has offices in North and South America, the Middle East, and Europe.
  • HyperloopTT is a proud signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, reflecting the companys commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

KULR Technology to Host G-27 Lithium Battery Packaging Performance Committee Meeting for Society of Aerospace Engineers

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), a leading energy management platform accelerating the electrification of the circular economy, today announced that it is hosting a meeting of the Society of Aerospace Engineers (“SAE") G-27 Lithium Battery Packaging Performance Committee in San Diego next week.

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  • Underscoring the core theme of the meeting, KULR will showcase its suite of battery safety solutions, including SafeCase , its reusable, safe, and high-energy battery transportation and storage solution that addresses the current aviation regulations on the transport of lithium-ion batteries.
  • KULR's SafeCase and Thermal Runway Shield (TRS) provide a viable safety risk management framework and have previously secured Department of Transportation special permits for shipping Li-ion batteries.
  • Consequently, airlines, shippers, and manufacturers have been working hard to ensure lithium batteries can be carried onboard airlines safely.
  • We assume no obligation to update the information included in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

IRD Announces Two Expansion Contracts Valued at $3.3 Million

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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The two contracts are with the South Dakota Department of Transportation and the Nebraska Department of transportation, respectively, and they represent an expansion of IRD's relationship with both state agencies.

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  • The two contracts are with the South Dakota Department of Transportation and the Nebraska Department of transportation, respectively, and they represent an expansion of IRD's relationship with both state agencies.
  • The South Dakota Department of Transportation is implementing a fifth IRD E-Screening system in the State at the Tilford Port of Entry.
  • The E-Screening system incorporates TACS to identify vehicles that are unsafe due to missing, mismatched or underinflated tires.
  • IRD is a dynamic technology company engaged in developing key components and advanced systems for the next generation of transportation networks.

Mavenir and Northeastern University Announce the Availability of Open-Source Open RAN Simulation Platform

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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RICHARDSON, Texas and BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things (WIoT) at Northeastern University and Mavenir, Mobile Network Software Provider, are pleased to announce the public availability of ns-O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network Simulator), the first open-source platform for end-to-end simulation of 5G wireless networks driven and optimized by Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) components.

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  • Enables detailed, end-to-end simulation of 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) optimized by O-RAN Near Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Near-RT RIC) over E2.
  • RICHARDSON, Texas and BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things (WIoT) at Northeastern University and Mavenir, Mobile Network Software Provider, are pleased to announce the public availability of ns-O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network Simulator), the first open-source platform for end-to-end simulation of 5G wireless networks driven and optimized by Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) components.
  • This allows data collection of RAN Key Performance Metrics (KPMs) at scale, in different simulated scenarios, and with different applications (e.g., multimedia streaming, web browsing, wireless virtual reality, etc).
  • ns-O-RAN is part of a suite of tools for research on intelligent Open RAN systems developed by WIoT.

Reflective Apparel Introduces WildSpark™, Athletic-Inspired Reflective Workwear That Keeps Employees Safe Both On and Off the Clock

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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MARIETTA, Ga., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reflective Apparel, which is known for making people visible with its robust line of ANSI safety workwear, introduces WildSpark™, high-visibility workwear and uniforms designed be visible and comfortable on the job, while being stylish after work.

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  • Reflective Apparel designs hi-vis workwear that is stylish and comfortable enough to wear off the clock.
  • "We believe that everyone should be visible and safe at all times, not just on the job," said Scott A. Corrao, president of Reflective Apparel.
  • WildSpark high-visibility workwear has reflective properties that are discrete in the daylight, but provide high-vis retro-reflectivity in low-light situations.
  • Reflective Apparel manufacturers quality high visibility garments for public and private sector workers, including firefighters, police officers, railroad workers, Department of Transportation employees, construction workers and airport employees.

Northstar Announces Change of Auditor and Upcoming Participation at CDRA Shingle Recycling Forum in Chicago

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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There was no modified opinion in Davidson's audit reports with respect to the Company's financial statements for the two most recently completed fiscal years.

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  • There was no modified opinion in Davidson's audit reports with respect to the Company's financial statements for the two most recently completed fiscal years.
  • There were also no reportable events (as defined in NI 51-102) between Davidson and the Company.
  • The Company is also pleased to announce its in-person participation in the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association's ("CDRA") 9th Annual Shingle Recycling Forum in Chicago, Illinois from October 5-6, 2022.
  • Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. is a Canadian clean technology company focused on the sustainable recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles.