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Media Alert: Bollinger Motors B4 Work Truck Rollout September 19, 2023, at Mcity

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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OAK PARK, Mich., Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Key Points: 
  • The Bollinger Motors B4 Chassis Cab, an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck product, will be showcased exclusively to the media.
  • Bollinger Motors B4 Chassis Cab, an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck
    This Oak Park, Michigan manufacturer is introducing its all-new B4 Chassis Cab.
  • This is Bollinger Motors' rollout into the electrification of the commercial truck industry.
  • We look forward to seeing you at this exciting product rollout of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab.

You’re Invited to Bollinger Motors Mcity B4 Media Day Ride & Drive Event September 19, 2023

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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You will have the chance to drive the Bollinger Motors B4 Chassis Cab, an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck.

Key Points: 
  • You will have the chance to drive the Bollinger Motors B4 Chassis Cab, an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck.
  • The B4 Chassis Cab is Bollinger Motors’ entry into revolutionizing the electrification of the commercial truck industry.
  • Bollinger Motors B4 Chassis Cab, an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck.
  • We look forward to seeing you at the exciting rollout of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab.

Humanetics and Mcity Announce Collaborative Partnership to Advance Active Safety Testing

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Humanetics and Mcity are collaborating to spearhead mobility innovation by providing access to leading-edge active safety testing technologies at the University of Michigan’s Mcity Test Facility for joint development of advanced software and robots for new mobility applications.

Key Points: 
  • Humanetics and Mcity are collaborating to spearhead mobility innovation by providing access to leading-edge active safety testing technologies at the University of Michigan’s Mcity Test Facility for joint development of advanced software and robots for new mobility applications.
  • “By combining the resources and expertise of Humanetics and Mcity, this partnership will accelerate the development and deployment of connected and automated vehicle technologies,” said Mark Westen, president, Humanetics Safety.
  • McGuire said Humanetics’ robots will also be incorporated into Mcity’s Safety Assessment Program, a two-part protocol for testing the safety of automated vehicles before widespread deployment on public roads.
  • The Safety Assessment Program exemplifies the kind of testing that could be conducted using Mcity 2.0.

SAE Taipei's WCX 2023 Delegation Aims to Promote Biz Exchanges in U.S.

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Sunday, April 16, 2023
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The delegation includes many ranking officials of Taiwanese government, as well leading automakers, research institutes, among others.

Key Points: 
  • The delegation includes many ranking officials of Taiwanese government, as well leading automakers, research institutes, among others.
  • Chairman Wang points out that Taiwan's vehicle- and EV-related systems have been a very important part of the global supply chain.
  • This is the first post-COVID delegation visit by SAE Taipei Section to the U.S., and Wang hopes to promote partnerships between the two countries' automotive industry, while deepen mutual understanding and technology exchanges.
  • This trip will communicate with the U.S. vehicle industry on the latest industry trends, technological development and other issues, and promote Taiwan-U.S. industrial cooperation.

bitsensing Launches Traffic Insight Monitoring Sensor to Revolutionize Smart Traffic Infrastructure

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Saturday, February 25, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, South Korean imaging radar company bitsensing announces the launch of the Traffic Insight Monitoring Sensor (TIMOS), the premiere monitoring sensor solution revolutionizing smart traffic infrastructures. bitsensing's 24GHz TIMOS, powered by the NVIDIA Jetson platform, is the first Intelligent Transport System radar with edge AI computing going beyond existing traffic systems to bring unprecedented insights for traffic management.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, South Korean imaging radar company bitsensing announces the launch of the Traffic Insight Monitoring Sensor (TIMOS) , the premiere monitoring sensor solution revolutionizing smart traffic infrastructures.
  • With carefully structured sensor fusion tracking, the system provides precise object classification without the use of any external systems keeping resources efficient and cost effective.
  • "This ground-breaking technology is directly combating traffic accidents and pedestrian deaths – both which have increased steadily over the last few years," said Dr. Jae-Eun Lee, CEO of bitsensing.
  • The all-in-one solution brings new possibilities for monitoring the traffic infrastructure.

Advance & Subnation Announce the First Annual "Mews" Celebrating the Creators, Companies and Communities Building the Metaverse

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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MONTE-CARLO, Monaco, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advance Monaco, in partnership with Touchcast and Subnation, announced today that the MEWS, the first-of-its-kind Award Show and Gala, will be held at the inaugural Monaco Edition of Meta Entertainment World. From the Cannes Film Festival and amfAR Gala to the Monaco Grand Prix, the eyes of the world are upon the Principality of Monaco every May. The Meta Entertainment World Awards will join this illustrious line-up of global events giving but another reason to set your gaze on Monaco this month. 

Key Points: 
  • Tremendous appreciation is also extended to Founding Partners, Space Metaverse, Monaco Asset Management S.A.M., ChainDigger, Prasaga, Blockchain Virtual Valley, and Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority.
  • Subnation is a media and technology venture studio holding company focused on the intersection of physical experiences and digital worlds.
  • Subnation designs, develops, and invests in creative IP and web3 technologies fueling the Metaverse and disrupting traditional media, entertainment, retail, hospitality, and financial industries.
  • MCity allows companies to migrate current workflows into the Metaverse to support a hybrid work reality, without requiring VR headsets, high-end computers or specialized software.

Cepton Selected as Official Sponsor and Exclusive Lidar Supplier of AutoDrive Challenge™ II

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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The AutoDrive Challenge™ II is a four-year STEM education program in which ten universities in North America each form a dedicated team of faculty members and students to develop an autonomous vehicle (AV) that can navigate urban driving courses as described by SAE Standard (J3016™) Level 4 automation. Through the extensive program syllabus and a series of challenges and competitions, participants will garner irreplaceable hands-on experience designing and developing AV systems, using a variety of technologies -- including sensors, computing platforms and software algorithms.

Key Points: 
  • Cepton, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPTN) (Cepton), an innovative provider of lidar-based solutions for automotive applications , announced today it has been selected as an official sponsor and exclusive lidar supplier for the prestigious AutoDrive Challenge II competition program.
  • As an official sponsor and the only lidar supplier in the program, Cepton will provide its high-performance lidar solutions to the teams to enable their integrated systems.
  • We are pleased to support AutoDrive Challenge II as a sponsor and the exclusive lidar supplier, said Dr. Jun Pei, CEO of Cepton.
  • Zac Pace, AutoDrive Challenge Program Manager at SAE International , said: We are happy to have Cepton as part of the new season of AutoDrive Challenge.

Touchcast launches .metaverse domain registration to accelerate enterprise migration into the metaverse

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with CES 2022 in Las Vegas, Touchcast today announced the launch of MCity — the world's first enterprise metaverse, where any company can seamlessly deliver powerful communication, collaboration, commerce, and learning experiences. Companies can now claim their address in the metaverse by registering their .metaverse domain.

Key Points: 
  • Companies can now claim their address in the metaverse by registering their .metaverse domain.
  • MaaS lets organizations register their .metaverse domain for free, securely set up their metaverse campus and begin offering immersive experiences that bring people together across time, space and language barriers.
  • Included as well are multiple leaders from Accenture sharing their metaverse journey and unique point of view on supporting their clients on their migration into the metaverse.
  • CES will mark the world premiere of the Touchcast Metaverse Podiumrepresenting the first in what will be a new generation of metaverse devices.

Collecting Mobility: New Objects, New Stories Opens at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Oct. 23, 2021

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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"Our ongoing work reflects our longstanding philosophy of collecting the stories of innovation that have changed our world."

Key Points: 
  • "Our ongoing work reflects our longstanding philosophy of collecting the stories of innovation that have changed our world."
  • Through the lens of recent acquisitions, Collecting Mobility uncovers the process of selecting and adding new objects to The Henry Ford's collection.
  • Collecting Mobility is free with membership or admission to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
  • Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.

A2GO Autonomous Shuttle Service Launches In Ann Arbor On October 11

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- May Mobility , Mcity and Ann Arbor SPARK today inaugurated the launch of A2GO , a new autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle service serving the Ann Arbor community.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- May Mobility , Mcity and Ann Arbor SPARK today inaugurated the launch of A2GO , a new autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle service serving the Ann Arbor community.
  • "We are proud to bring our autonomous shuttle service to not just our hometown, but the place where our technology was born."
  • On October 12, 2021, May Mobility will host an official launch event in Ann Arbor offering demonstrations of its autonomous technology.
  • "Mcity is excited to be a partner in bringing A2GO to Ann Arbor," said Greg McGuire, Associate Director at Mcity.