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Employees care almost equally about their retirement and medical benefits as economic concerns make it harder to save, Buck survey shows

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

The findings are published in Buck's survey report, Saving for retirement: Employee and employer attitudes towards retirement benefits .

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  • The findings are published in Buck's survey report, Saving for retirement: Employee and employer attitudes towards retirement benefits .
  • Employees were asked to identify the top three benefits they look for when considering a new job, and the data shows they care almost equally about their retirement benefits (65%) and medical coverage (67%), followed by dental insurance (36%) and flexible schedules (33%).
  • Employers recognize this, but think medical coverage is a more significant consideration (77%), with retirement benefits second (70%) followed by flexible schedules (36%) and dental insurance (32%).
  • For employees, the most confusing parts of their retirement plan are withdrawal options, followed by investment options and plan fees and expenses.

Nuvve Achieves Record Month for Charging Station Deployments

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

The implementation of these new charging stations increases Nuvve's megawatts under management by 1.4 and brings the total to 22.7 as of October 31, 2023, which is 30% above Nuvve's 17.4 megawatts under management at year-end 2022.

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  • The implementation of these new charging stations increases Nuvve's megawatts under management by 1.4 and brings the total to 22.7 as of October 31, 2023, which is 30% above Nuvve's 17.4 megawatts under management at year-end 2022.
  • Nuvve's K-12 business unit, which the Company launched in June 2023 to focus on turnkey electrification services for student transportation, performed these deployments.
  • The prior monthly record was 24 chargers representing 1.1 MW, and with a planned acceleration in connections in November and December, Nuvve expects to surpass its prior quarterly record in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • "We are thrilled by the momentum Nuvve has gained in the pace of deployments of our V2G software-equipped fast chargers," said Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne.

BorgWarner to Supply Bi-Directional 800-Volt Onboard Charger to Major North American OEM

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner has clinched an agreement with a major North American OEM to supply its bi-directional 800V Onboard Charger (OBC) for the automaker's premium passenger vehicle battery electric vehicle (BEV) platforms.

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  • AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner has clinched an agreement with a major North American OEM to supply its bi-directional 800V Onboard Charger (OBC) for the automaker's premium passenger vehicle battery electric vehicle (BEV) platforms.
  • The technology leverages silicon carbide (SiC) power switches for improved efficiency and delivers amplified power density, power conversion and safety compliance.
  • The 19.2kW single-phase charger is currently the only one of its kind to be introduced into the U.S. market.
  • Additionally, both the charger hardware and software are designed and produced by BorgWarner.

THE DOUGHBOY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES BELLS OF PEACE 2023, AND ANNOUNCES BELLS OF PEACE @ THE WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON D.C.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Bells of Peace @ the National WWI Memorial, will begin at 10:45 a.m. EST, with remarks by Dr. O'Connell, followed by a wreath ceremony.

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  • Bells of Peace @ the National WWI Memorial, will begin at 10:45 a.m. EST, with remarks by Dr. O'Connell, followed by a wreath ceremony.
  • The ceremony will continue with a moment of silence, then a commemorative reading.
  • "Echoing Taps" will then sound from multiple buglers who will play Taps from different corners of the WWI Memorial, concluding the ceremony.
  • To Watch the LIVE STREAM from the National WWI Memorial on 11/11 starting at 10:30 a.m. EST, please go to https://youtube.com/c/TheDoughboyFoundation .

New EV Charging Stations Available for Public Use at Rocky Gap Casino and Resort

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

WILLIAMSPORT, Md., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Potomac Edison has teamed with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Rocky Gap Casino and Resort to install two public EV charging stations at the facility located off Interstate 68 in Flintstone, Allegany County.  

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  • WILLIAMSPORT, Md., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Potomac Edison has teamed with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Rocky Gap Casino and Resort to install two public EV charging stations at the facility located off Interstate 68 in Flintstone, Allegany County.
  • To date, the company has successfully installed more than three-fourths of the total 59 charging stations, including 20 fast-charging stations, committed under EV Driven.
  • Energizing the Rocky Gap charging stations undoubtedly enhances the public charging network and is one of many important steps in meeting the state's electrification goals."
  • Eric Barfield, director of facilities at Rocky Gap Casino and Resort: "Rocky Gap is committed to the EV movement and the charging infrastructure is very important to help support that movement.

KIA RECOGNIZED ACROSS MULTIPLE CATEGORIES IN 2023 NEWSWEEK AUTOS AWARDS

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Kia received eight awards across numerous categories, including Best SUV Lineup and Most Innovative Vehicle Brand

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  • Kia received eight awards across numerous categories, including Best SUV Lineup and Most Innovative Vehicle Brand
    IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America earned eight honors in the 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards.
  • The brand was recognized as the Most Innovative Vehicle Brand and for offering the Best SUV Lineup.
  • This is the third year for the Newsweek Autos Awards, highlighting the industry's best individual vehicle and brand categories.
  • Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023.

AmberSemi Releases Whitepaper and LIVE Evaluation Video on AC Direct DC Power Delivery Technology

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

DUBLIN, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amber Semiconductor, Inc. (AmberSemi™), a fabless semiconductor company and leading technology developer of patented, innovative technologies for AC Direct™ conversion, processing and control of electricity, today announced the release of a Technology Solution Whitepaper on its AC Direct DC Enabler™. AmberSemi's new power architecture extracts DC directly from AC Mains without the use of rectifier bridges, transformers and high voltage, bulk capacitors and addresses the needs of a wide range of global markets. The white paper and a companion LIVE video evaluation of the technology were released in support of AmberSemi's commercial design-in phase of its first semiconductor product.

Key Points: 
  • The white paper and a companion LIVE video evaluation of the technology were released in support of AmberSemi's commercial design-in phase of its first semiconductor product.
  • AmberSemi's AC Direct DC Enabler enables the smallest form factor for DC power delivery technology by requiring only half the external components used in today's standard, comparable systems.
  • In addition, this technology can be paired with key semiconductor devices like microcontrollers and wireless radios for unique AC Direct semiconductor systems, that enable both housekeeping power plus outside sensor power provisioning from the single AC Direct system.
  • This AC Direct DC power delivery technology was tested and validated at nearly 30 key electrical products and semiconductor companies' sites across Europe, the US and Asia in discrete board form factor evaluations.

Wall Charger Market to Reach $2.9 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 6.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NEW CASTLE, Del., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Wall Charger Market by Type (Multiport, Dualport, and Singleport), and Application (Smartphone, Featurephone, Tablet, Smartwatch, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023–2032". According to the report, the global wall charger market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $2.9 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • The wall charger market is driven by factors such increase in use of multiport wall charger due to increase in the demand for smartphones, which is expected to cause the wall charger market to grow significantly during the forecast period
    NEW CASTLE, Del., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, " Wall Charger Market by Type (Multiport, Dualport, and Singleport), and Application (Smartphone, Featurephone, Tablet, Smartwatch, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023–2032".
  • According to the report, the global wall charger market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $2.9 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2032.
  • In addition, during the forecast period, the wall charger market is anticipated to benefit from a surge in trends towards electric vehicles.
  • On the other hand, growth in the Wall Charger market is expected to be restrained by high usage of electricity as compared to USB charging.

Wall Charger Market to Reach $2.9 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 6.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NEW CASTLE, Del., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Wall Charger Market by Type (Multiport, Dualport, and Singleport), and Application (Smartphone, Featurephone, Tablet, Smartwatch, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023–2032". According to the report, the global wall charger market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $2.9 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • The wall charger market is driven by factors such increase in use of multiport wall charger due to increase in the demand for smartphones, which is expected to cause the wall charger market to grow significantly during the forecast period
    NEW CASTLE, Del., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, " Wall Charger Market by Type (Multiport, Dualport, and Singleport), and Application (Smartphone, Featurephone, Tablet, Smartwatch, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023–2032".
  • According to the report, the global wall charger market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $2.9 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2032.
  • In addition, during the forecast period, the wall charger market is anticipated to benefit from a surge in trends towards electric vehicles.
  • On the other hand, growth in the Wall Charger market is expected to be restrained by high usage of electricity as compared to USB charging.

DTS Expands AvePoint CAPS Certification to Include AvePoint Cloud Backup

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DTS, which delivers cyber, consulting, and management services, announced that it is now a Certified AvePoint Professional Services (CAPS) Partner for AvePoint (Nasdaq: AVPT), the most advanced platform to optimize SaaS operations and secure collaboration, Cloud Backup. DTS is now a CAPS Partner for both AvePoint Cloud Backup and FLY migration to transfer data from one information system to another. DTS is one of only a handful CAPS partners with both designations in the United States.

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  • DTS is now a CAPS Partner for both AvePoint Cloud Backup and FLY migration to transfer data from one information system to another.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DTS , which delivers cyber, consulting, and management services, announced that it is now a Certified AvePoint Professional Services (CAPS) Partner for AvePoint (Nasdaq: AVPT), the most advanced platform to optimize SaaS operations and secure collaboration, Cloud Backup.
  • DTS is now a CAPS Partner for both AvePoint Cloud Backup and FLY migration to transfer data from one information system to another.
  • Through the strategic partnership established in 2021, DTS builds services around AvePoint Cloud Backup Solutions for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Entra ID & Virtual Machines, and Google Workspace as well as FLY Migration.