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Barclays and Breeze Airways Unveil the Breeze Easy Visa Signature Co-Branded Credit Card

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Technology, Finance, Other Travel, Banking, Lodging, Professional Services, Destinations, Women, Travel, Other Transport, Men, Air, Transport, Payments, Vacation, Consumer, Breeze Airways, Congestion, Visa, Airway, Wi-Fi, Partnership, Neeleman, City, Restaurant, Drink, Atmosphere, Snack, Multimedia, Airport, Barclays, Airline

Breeze Airways and Barclays US Consumer Bank today announced the debut of the Breeze Easy™ Visa Signature® credit card.

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  • Breeze Airways and Barclays US Consumer Bank today announced the debut of the Breeze Easy™ Visa Signature® credit card.
  • “Combined with Barclays’ trusted track record with major travel brands, I’m confident the Breeze Easy Visa will be THE airline card of choice for Breeze guests and frequent travelers.”
    The Breeze Easy Visa Signature card is a partnership between Breeze Airways, one of the nation’s newest point-to-point airlines, Barclays, a leading co-branded credit card issuer, along with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.
  • Barclays is a leading co-branded credit card issuer and financial services partner in the United States, with more than 20 co-branded credit card programs, online savings accounts and personal loans.
  • “In fact, by doubling the BreezePoints earned for all Breeze purchases, we can confidently say the Breeze Easy Visa makes buying and flying with Breeze ‘Twice as Nice!”
    The Breeze Easy Visa Signature card benefits include:
    50,000 BreezePoints as an introductory sign-up bonus after spending $2,000 in the first 90 days of account opening.

First public transport electric bus depot equipped with Kempower charging solutions starts to operate in Bologna, Italy

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Automotive, General Automotive, EV, Electric Vehicles, Environment, Transport, Public Transport, Municipality, Congestion, Noise, Climate, Rest, TPER, City, CO2, Atmosphere, Multimedia

Kempower strengthens its presence in Italy by delivering DC charging solutions to public transportation operator T-PER’s (Transporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna) bus depot - one of the biggest bus depots in Europe with 500 vehicles.

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  • Kempower strengthens its presence in Italy by delivering DC charging solutions to public transportation operator T-PER’s (Transporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna) bus depot - one of the biggest bus depots in Europe with 500 vehicles.
  • The depot opened its doors in Via Ferrarese, Bologna, on the 25th of March 2024 and it is Italy’s first equipped with Kempower charging solutions.
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    Kempower strengthens its presence in Italy by delivering DC charging solutions to public transportation operator T-PER’s bus depot.
  • Italy’s first electric bus depot equipped with Kempower charging solutions opened its doors in Via Ferrarese, Bologna, on the 25th of March 2024.

Tivic Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Biometrics, Health, Health Technology, Research, Congestion, VNS, GHP, Telephone, Vagus nerve stimulation, Medical device, Security (finance), Bank statement, System, Marketing, FDA, Advertising, Cryptocurrency

Tivic Health® Systems, Inc. (“Tivic”, Nasdaq: TIVC), a health tech company that develops and commercializes bioelectronic medicine, today announced its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2023.

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  • Tivic Health® Systems, Inc. (“Tivic”, Nasdaq: TIVC), a health tech company that develops and commercializes bioelectronic medicine, today announced its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2023.
  • “2023 was a year for both streamlining our commercial business and defining new opportunities for value creation,” stated Jennifer Ernst, CEO of Tivic.
  • Research and development expenses were approximately $1.7M for each of the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
  • Management will host a webcast/conference call on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET to discuss the company’s year-end 2023 financial results and provide a business update, including comments on research directions undertaken in 2023.

Comstock Releases 2023 ESG Report

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Professional Services, Sustainability, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Asset Management, Construction & Property, Environment, Other Transport, Rail, Urban Planning, Transport, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Senior, ESG, CHCI, Congestion, Publication, Social responsibility

Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock”), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region, announced the online publication of their 2023 Environmental Social Governance (“ESG”) Report.

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  • Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock”), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region, announced the online publication of their 2023 Environmental Social Governance (“ESG”) Report.
  • The report details the many meaningful ways that Comstock has demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and robust governance practices.
  • “Our 2023 ESG Report demonstrates our clear dedication to improving all aspects of corporate responsibility each year,” said Chris Facas, Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Services at Comstock.
  • “We continue to promote sustainable development practices and have introduced many new green initiatives across all our managed properties.

North America and Europe Kick Scooter Sharing Growth Forecasts Report 2023-2030: Multimodal Integration, Safety, and Swappable Battery Infrastructure Driving New Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Public Transport, Technology, Construction & Property, Sports, Transport, Urban Planning, Batteries, Biking, Cycling, Consumer Electronics, Congestion, Benchmarking, Growth, PESTLE, Research, Thrive, City, GMV, Safety

The "Growth Opportunities for Kick Scooter Sharing in North America and Europe" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Growth Opportunities for Kick Scooter Sharing in North America and Europe" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The burgeoning kick scooter sharing industry has emerged as a transformative force in urban mobility, changing the way people navigate cityscapes across North America and Europe.
  • As urban centers grapple with congestion and pollution, kick scooter sharing has emerged as a sustainable, flexible, and convenient solution.
  • Growth opportunities are outlined by country, accompanied by fleet and Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) forecasts at the regional level.

Sierra Northern Railway Receives Prestigious Environmental Award for Groundbreaking Sustainable Rail Initiatives

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Hydrogen, Congestion, Sierra Northern Railway, Transport, Transloading, Safety, Multimedia, Inland port, Rail freight transport

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- West Sacramento-based Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) has received the esteemed Environmental Award from the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) for its leadership in sustainable rail transport innovations.

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  • WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- West Sacramento-based Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) has received the esteemed Environmental Award from the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) for its leadership in sustainable rail transport innovations.
  • "Sierra Northern is honored to receive the ASLRRA Environmental Award, which reflects our unwavering commitment to pioneer environmentally sustainable practices across the rail industry," said Ken Beard, CEO of Sierra Northern.
  • Sierra Northern in 2023 received an additional $19.5 million from the State of California to expand those efforts with three additional switching locomotives.
  • For more information about Sierra Northern Railway's initiatives, please visit: https://www.sierranorthern.com
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Hiboy to Launch Its First Folding Electric Bike: Hiboy C1 - The Perfect Blend of Style and Performance for a New Urban Riding Experience

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Congestion, Smartphone, Hahn Hi-Boy, Acceleration, Electricity, Travel, Sale, Transport, C1, Safety, Air pollution, Maxima and minima

GLENDORA, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiboy has announced the launch of its first folding Electric bike - the Hiboy C1 .

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  • GLENDORA, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiboy has announced the launch of its first folding Electric bike - the Hiboy C1 .
  • This folding electric bike enhances the rider's riding style and performance for a fantastic urban riding experience while ensuring complete safety and security.
  • Hiboy's design philosophy for the C1 electric bike is to help the riding experience of urban commuters and showcase their personal style with comfort.
  • The Hiboy C1 folding bike can handle inclines smoothly with its different riding modes, i.e., electric and pedal assist.

Minister of Transport announces funding to relieve congestion in supply chains and enhance infrastructure at the Port of Montréal

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Government, Congestion, Transport, Federation, News, Transport Canada, Investment, Atmosphere, Safety, Port, Rehabilitation, Renewable energy

Investing in more efficient and resilient supply chains will ensure that Canadian consumers have access to the affordable goods they need, when they need them.

Key Points: 
  • Investing in more efficient and resilient supply chains will ensure that Canadian consumers have access to the affordable goods they need, when they need them.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of up to $16.75 million for a project at the Port of Montréal under the National Trade Corridors Fund.
  • The rehabilitation of the railway bridge, including the fourth track, involves adding 500 metres into the railway network of the bridge.
  • "This investment at the Port of Montréal will strengthen supply chains and make life more affordable for Canadians.

National Grid Announces the Upstate Upgrade; Multi-year Initiative Will Improve Grid Resilience, Deliver Significant Benefits for Customers, Local Economies

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Electricity, Customer, Congestion, Tax, CLCPA, Face, Growth, Upstate New York, Partnership, School, National Grid, Economic development, Business development, Quality of life, Wind, Buffalo Niagara, Grid, Commerce, Economy, Investment, Conservation, Copper, Tourism, Energy, Tornado, Workforce, GlobalFoundries, Community, Weather, Collection, Capital region, Chamber, Renewable energy

SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid plans to invest more than $4 billion to transform its energy delivery system and propel economic growth across Upstate New York. Called the Upstate Upgrade, the collection of transmission enhancement projects will deliver a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy grid to support a more resilient energy network for generations to come. The company is embarking on more than 70 projects through 2030 that will generate thousands of new jobs and more than a billion dollars in additional economic growth, while ensuring the energy grid is able to meet customers' growing demand for electricity. 

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  • The analysis also forecasts the Upstate Upgrade will create up to 2% economic growth in the project areas through 2030.
  • The full scope of the Upstate Upgrade, including projects and benefits, can be found at our dedicated website: UpstateUpgrade.NationalGrid.com .
  • The Upstate Upgrade website includes more perspectives from local leaders , as well as ways National Grid supports our communities.
  • National Grid is the largest energy delivery company in Upstate New York, serving electricity to 1.7 million electricity customers across 25,000 square miles.

Biofactura, Inc. Expands presence at Riverside Tech Park in Frederick, Maryland to 17,520 Square Feet

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Quality control, Smallpox, History, National Cancer Institute, Investment, OED, Research, Statistics, NCI, Frederick Municipal Airport, Congestion, Biotechnology, George Washington University, NIH, Workforce, Economic development, Dulles International Airport, Development, Communication, Georgetown University, Cancer, University, Lease, Growth, Johns Hopkins University, Multimedia

FREDERICK, Md., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BioFactura, Inc. has signed a lease with St. John Properties, Inc. for 12,000 square feet of space at Riverside Tech Park, a 70-acre business community located in Frederick, Maryland. The biotechnology firm has occupied 5,520 square feet of space at 8435 Progress Drive in Riverside Technology Park since 2015 and this new requirement expands the company's presence to 17,520 square feet of space within the building. Danny Foit, Leasing Representative for St. John Properties represented the landlord.

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  • The biotechnology firm has occupied 5,520 square feet of space at 8435 Progress Drive in Riverside Technology Park since 2015 and this new requirement expands the company's presence to 17,520 square feet of space within the building.
  • "Riverside Tech Park is a well-designed and strategically-located business community," Dr. Hausfeld added.
  • BioFactura's product has the potential to prepare, augment current countermeasures and guard against a possible smallpox breakout on a global scale.
  • BioFactura relocated in 2015 with the initial 5,520 square foot facility at Riverside Tech Park.