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Hydro Capital Markets Day 2023: Pioneering the green aluminium transition, powered by renewable energy

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Towards 2030, Hydro will step up growth in aluminium recycling and extrusions, and in its ambitions within renewable power generation.

Key Points: 
  • Towards 2030, Hydro will step up growth in aluminium recycling and extrusions, and in its ambitions within renewable power generation.
  • Amid current market challenges, strong demands for key materials like aluminium, steel, and copper are expected due to the green transition.
  • In the 2030 strategic direction, Hydro is stepping up growth investments in Extrusions and recycling to capitalize on the green transition opportunities.
  • Ambitions in renewable power generation are elevated to ensure affordable renewable energy in the aluminum value chain at attractive returns.

2025 UX 300h BRINGS MORE POWER TO THE STREETS

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

A new hybrid transaxle and lightweight lithium-ion battery contribute to the higher output with the 2025 UX 300h, providing more responsive performance.

Key Points: 
  • A new hybrid transaxle and lightweight lithium-ion battery contribute to the higher output with the 2025 UX 300h, providing more responsive performance.
  • Only offered with a hybrid powertrain in the U.S., the 2025 UX 300h supports Lexus' work towards the realization of a carbon-neutral society.
  • Pricing for the 2025 Lexus UX 300h will be announced in the new year with the vehicle going on sale shortly after.
  • The 2025 Lexus UX 300h is offered in eight different models, including F SPORT Design and F SPORT Handling.

What's New: 2024 Lexus RZ

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After ushering in a new era of Lexus Electrified in January 2023 as the first all-electric vehicle in the brand's lineup, the Lexus RZ sees several updates in 2024, including an all-new option – the RZ 300e with FWD.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After ushering in a new era of Lexus Electrified in January 2023 as the first all-electric vehicle in the brand's lineup, the Lexus RZ sees several updates in 2024, including an all-new option – the RZ 300e with FWD.
  • Lexus' identifiable spindle grille is replaced by the Lexus spindle body, as introduced with the 2023 Lexus RX, showcasing a distinctive roof spoiler to suppress aerodynamic force.
  • For 2024, the RZ comes equipped with a new dual-voltage charging cable for 120V and 240V outlets.
  • The Lexus Reserve program will continue to provide RZ customers with an exclusive complimentary rental service to anyone who purchases/leases a 2023 or 2024 RZ.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Pacífico Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros S.A.

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Friday, December 15, 2023

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Pacífico Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros S.A. (PCS) (Lima, Perú).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Pacífico Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros S.A. (PCS) (Lima, Perú).
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

Blue Bird Donates Electric School Bus to Peach County Schools in Georgia

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to Peach County Schools (PCS) in Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to Peach County Schools (PCS) in Georgia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207907550/en/
    Blue Bird donated an all-electric, zero-emission school bus to Peach County Schools in Georgia.
  • “We thank our valued community partner Blue Bird for the generous donation of an electric school bus,” said Peach County Schools Superintendent Dr. Lionel Brown.
  • In August 2023, Blue Bird already donated a Vision electric school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Enhanced High Current Connector Series from Amphenol Has a Voltage Capacity of 1500V DC

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

ENDICOTT, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, has enhanced its SURLOK Plus series with a more powerful connector with a voltage capacity of 1500V DC. The SURLOK Plus allows customers to carry higher voltages within the same envelope as its 1000V DC antecedent.

Key Points: 
  • ENDICOTT, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, has enhanced its SURLOK Plus series with a more powerful connector with a voltage capacity of 1500V DC .
  • The SURLOK Plus allows customers to carry higher voltages within the same envelope as its 1000V DC antecedent.
  • It can be used in DC to DC / AC to DC power transfers.
  • The connectors include the latest R4 RADSOK Technology that significantly increases amperage, while reducing insertion force, temperature rise and voltage drop.

Enhanced High Current Connector Series from Amphenol Has a Voltage Capacity of 1500V DC

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 14, 2023

ENDICOTT, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, has enhanced its SURLOK Plus series with a more powerful connector with a voltage capacity of 1500V DC. The SURLOK Plus allows customers to carry higher voltages within the same envelope as its 1000V DC antecedent.

Key Points: 
  • ENDICOTT, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, has enhanced its SURLOK Plus series with a more powerful connector with a voltage capacity of 1500V DC .
  • The SURLOK Plus allows customers to carry higher voltages within the same envelope as its 1000V DC antecedent.
  • It can be used in DC to DC / AC to DC power transfers.
  • The connectors include the latest R4 RADSOK Technology that significantly increases amperage, while reducing insertion force, temperature rise and voltage drop.

Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE Launches SolBank 3.0 with Higher Density and Advanced Safety

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

With a power up to 2.35 MW and capacity of 5 MWh, SolBank 3.0 seamlessly integrates high energy density cells, advanced safety system, smart liquid cooling, and active balance system controls.

Key Points: 
  • With a power up to 2.35 MW and capacity of 5 MWh, SolBank 3.0 seamlessly integrates high energy density cells, advanced safety system, smart liquid cooling, and active balance system controls.
  • SolBank 3.0 is equipped with a pack and electrical redundancy protection system, smart abnormal performance detection, multi-level fire alarm, and suppression protection, all of these ensuring product safety.
  • Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, commented, "SolBank 3.0 sets a new standard in energy storage solutions and provides enhanced operational efficiency and reliability.
  • SolBank 3.0 features exceptional new elements like higher energy density cells and advanced safety design.

First Series and Phase Change Solutions (PCS) Partner to Support UK's Waste Reduction Goals with Apollo™ Panels

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Monday, December 4, 2023

LONDON and GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- First Series, an innovative company focused on solving unmet needs in healthcare and associated markets, and Phase Change Solutions (PCS), a leading smart materials company, announce a partnership to commercialize sustainable solutions for the UK refrigeration market.

Key Points: 
  • First Series will distribute BioPCM®-based Apollo™ Panels manufactured by PCS, to eliminate medicine waste and lower the carbon footprint of the healthcare industry.
  • In addition to reducing waste, the Apollo™ Panels also reduce energy consumption in refrigerators.
  • GP practices can procure the Apollo™ Panels through Williams Medical's website, the exclusive distributor for Apollo™ Panels in the UK.
  • Phase Change Solutions, a leader in smart materials, is on a mission to revolutionize pharmaceutical refrigeration, reduce waste, and ensure the safe storage of medicines.

Automotive Ethernet Market to grow by USD 4.6 billion from 2022 to 2027 | The market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like ACTIA PCS, Amphenol Communications Solutions and Broadcom Inc., and many more - Technavio

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Friday, November 24, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive ethernet market is estimated to grow by USD 4.6 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 20.88%.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive ethernet market is estimated to grow by USD 4.6 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 20.88%.
  • The automotive ethernet market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
  • The report provides a full list of key companies, their strategies, and the latest developments.
  • The Global Automotive Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle Market size is estimated to grow by  2,423.33 units between 2022 and 2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 3.85%.