Infrastructure policy of the Joe Biden administration

Amtrak Starts the Process for New Overnight Trains

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new era at Amtrak accelerates this year, with as many as ten manufacturers submitting their ideas on replacement railcars for world-famous routes such as the Auto Train, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Empire Builder and Southwest Chief. This marks the first formal step to completely reequip the Amtrak Long Distance Network that provides vital service on 14 overnight routes from coast to coast.

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  • This marks the first formal step to completely reequip the Amtrak Long Distance Network that provides vital service on 14 overnight routes from coast to coast.
  • "Purchasing new long distance train cars will allow Amtrak to upgrade and modernize the iconic and vital overnight services that link our nation's major regions.
  • As part of this effort, Amtrak is also researching design elements and customer amenities to evolve overnight and cross-country train travel in the coming decades.
  • Additionally, Amtrak dedicated $28 million to refresh railcars in the current overnight fleet , aiming to bridge the future fleet's arrival.

The City of Palos Hills Chooses Viper Networks’ Apollo Smart Light Poles for Citywide Use

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

TROY, Mich., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Networks, Inc. (OTC Pink: VPER), an emerging international leader in the LED Street Light products and integrated Smart Cities systems and solutions market, is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an agreement with the City of Palos Hills, Illinois to install the company's Apollo Smart Light poles throughout the city.

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  • TROY, Mich., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Networks, Inc. (OTC Pink: VPER), an emerging international leader in the LED Street Light products and integrated Smart Cities systems and solutions market, is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an agreement with the City of Palos Hills, Illinois to install the company's Apollo Smart Light poles throughout the city.
  • As Viper Networks’ first major project in the Greater Chicago area, the Company expects follow-up contracts to the initial first installation agreement for additional Smart City LED light poles; with the final installation numbers potentially reaching approximately 1,500 to 2,000 Smart LED Light poles throughout the southwest Greater Chicago suburban area by 2025.
  • With these funds and grants now readily available, the City of Palos Hills is proactively addressing their current and future infrastructure needs.
  • Farid Shouekani, CEO of Viper Networks, commented: “All parties have done a great amount of due diligence over the last two years regarding critical infrastructure planned upgrades and Viper Networks Apollo LED Street Lights, Smart Pole technology and Smart Cities systems.

Identity Theft Resource Center to Release 17th Annual Data Breach Report at Policy Forum During Data Privacy Week 2023

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, announced its commitment to Data Privacy Week 2023. The ITRC supports the principle that all organizations share the responsibility of being conscientious stewards of personal information.

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  • As part of Data Privacy Week 2023 on January 22-28, the ITRC will unveil the 17th edition of our Annual Data Breach Report on Wednesday, January 25, at the Identity, Authentication and the Road Ahead Cybersecurity Policy Forum, presented by the Better Identity Coalition, the FIDO Alliance and the ITRC.
  • "The ITRC is happy to take part and be a Champion of Data Privacy Week 2023," said Eva Velasquez , President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center.
  • For Data Privacy Week 2023, the ITRC will also reveal additional details on our notified Business data breach alert service, coming later in Q1 2023.
  • Data Privacy Week is an annual expanded effort from Data Privacy Day with the goal of spreading awareness about online privacy among individuals and organizations.

EQS-News: Growth In Metals Mining Could Be Key To Achieving Energy Independence

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Sunday, December 18, 2022

In the era of clean energy, the battery metals used in electric vehicles may have become the new oil, making investing in a domestic battery supply chain — from mine to battery — a critical step toward U.S. energy independence.

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  • In the era of clean energy, the battery metals used in electric vehicles may have become the new oil, making investing in a domestic battery supply chain — from mine to battery — a critical step toward U.S. energy independence.
  • Beginning in 2023 and 2024, consumers purchasing EVs are eligible for the following tax credits:
    If projections are correct, the incentives will have the desired effect.
  • U.S. EV sales are expected to accelerate in the years to 2030, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
  • Surge Battery Metals Inc. is a Canadian based exploration company focused on locating and developing high value deposits of clean energy battery metals that are vital to the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market.

At U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, ABD Group Announces New Projects in Côte d'Ivoire, Angola to Build Critical Digital Infrastructure and Bridges

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ABD Group, a Philadelphia-based company focused on infrastructure development in Africa, announced new projects with Côte d'Ivoire to build data centers to advance digital economies across the continent and investments with Angola to develop, finance, and construct 186 steel bridges at the US Africa Business Forum (USABF) at this week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit hosted by President Biden.

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  • ABD Group CEO John Nevergole: "Better infrastructure is crucial to social and economic growth, and I'm confident these two projects will create ripple effects in Cte d'Ivoire, Angola, and beyond."
  • "Better infrastructure is crucial to social and economic growth, and I'm confident these two projects will create ripple effects in Cte d'Ivoire, Angola, and beyond," said ABD Group CEO John Nevergole.
  • To kick off an anticipated $500 million investment over the next several years, ABD Group and the Government of Cte d'Ivoire signed an MOU for the launch.
  • Through these investments, ABD Group hopes to encourage African governments to prioritize digital infrastructure development and implement policies that promote the growth of the digital economy in emerging economies.

Washington, D.C. Auto Show Welcomes National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi As Keynote Speaker During Their Public Policy Day

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Washington, D.C., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For immediate release | December 1, 2022 | Washington, D.C. - The Washington, D.C. Auto Show announced today that White House National Climate Advisor, Ali Zaidi, will be the keynote speaker for their Public Policy Day on January 19, 2023.

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  • Washington, D.C., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For immediate release | December 1, 2022 | Washington, D.C. - The Washington, D.C. Auto Show announced today that White House National Climate Advisor, Ali Zaidi, will be the keynote speaker for their Public Policy Day on January 19, 2023.
  • Zaidi and his team have successfully taken instrumental steps forward in the fulfillment of clean energy and climate in our history.
  • We are thrilled to have Ali Zaidi speaking during our Public Policy Day of the 2023 Auto Show, said John O Donnell, CEO and President of the Washington, D.C. Auto Show.
  • Nikola CEO, Michael Lohscheller, is also scheduled to speak during the shows 2023 Public Policy Day.

Lion Electric Celebrates Signing of Global Memorandum of Understanding to Accelerate the Adoption of Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Founded in 2008, Lion has been developing zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles for over a decade, having put its first all-electric school buses on the road in 2016.

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  • Founded in 2008, Lion has been developing zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles for over a decade, having put its first all-electric school buses on the road in 2016.
  • Today, the company has over 800 electric vehicles on the road which have collectively covered over 10 million miles in real-world operating conditions.
  • Always actively seeking new and reliable technologies, Lion vehicles have unique features that are specifically adapted to its users and their everyday needs.
  • Lion believes that transitioning to all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our society, environment and overall quality of life.

Parity, equity and inclusion promoted at Rainbow PUSH Global Automotive Summit

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

DETROIT, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rainbow PUSH Coalition stressed the importance of ensuring that minorities are included in the automotive supply chain as the industry makes the transition to electric vehicles at the 23rd Global Automotive Summit.

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  • DETROIT, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rainbow PUSH Coalition stressed the importance of ensuring that minorities are included in the automotive supply chain as the industry makes the transition to electric vehicles at the 23rd Global Automotive Summit.
  • More than 700 automotive executives, minority dealers and government officials from around the world attended the two-day conference in Detroit to talk about diversity and inclusion industry trends.
  • "But now, as our nation begins to more fully embrace electric vehicles, we must deal with a changing supply chain and overall automotive landscape.
  • The conference kicked off on Monday with the release of the Automotive Diversity Scorecard.

NN’s John Buchan To Attend White House Celebration Of Community Skills Training

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The president will host the event honoring businesses, educators, and non-profit organizations that support skills training in their communities.

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  • The president will host the event honoring businesses, educators, and non-profit organizations that support skills training in their communities.
  • Skills training is a key part of NNs people strategy.
  • Skills training is a critical part of being an employer of choice and supporting American manufacturing, said Mr. Buchan.
  • Mr. Buchan looks forward to attending the Talent Pipeline Challenge celebration at the White House today.

National Electrical Contractors Association's CEO Attends White House Event Celebrating Talent Pipeline Challenge

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Biden Administration welcomed David Long, CEO of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), to the White House along with other employers, training providers, and state and local government leaders.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Biden Administration welcomed David Long, CEO of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), to the White House along with other employers, training providers, and state and local government leaders.
  • The association was recognized by the President for participating in the Talent Pipeline Challenge, which was designed to entice organizations to make tangible commitments in three specific sectors that support workforce development.
  • "This is an initiative we at NECA are proud to be a part of as we look to continuously educate and improve the electrical construction industry," said Mr. Long.
  • The White House event can be viewed publicly through this link .