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NFI’s ARBOC named in two-year cooperative contract with California’s MBTA via Distributor Creative Bus Sales

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Monday, November 8, 2021

The contract, which includes ARBOCs Mobility , Independence , Freedom , and for the first time, the Equess , was placed through ARBOC distributor Creative Bus Sales and provides CALACT members direct access to purchase a variety of transit vehicles.

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  • The contract, which includes ARBOCs Mobility , Independence , Freedom , and for the first time, the Equess , was placed through ARBOC distributor Creative Bus Sales and provides CALACT members direct access to purchase a variety of transit vehicles.
  • We are excited to partner with Creative Bus Sales in providing fully accessible mobility to members of CALACT, said Doug Minix, General Manager, ARBOC.
  • Today, we expand reach into California by offering a wider line up of ARBOC vehicles through this innovative purchasing cooperative than ever before.
  • As agencies make new purchases through this cooperative contract, they will be added to NFIs backlog.

bluebird bio and Federal Realty to Establish Biotech Footprint at Assembly Row  

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Friday, November 5, 2021

(NASDAQ: BLUE) announced today that it has signed a long-term lease with Federal Realty (Federal) to establish a biotech hub at Assembly Row.

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  • (NASDAQ: BLUE) announced today that it has signed a long-term lease with Federal Realty (Federal) to establish a biotech hub at Assembly Row.
  • bluebird estimates the move to Assembly Row will result in more than $120 million in cumulative cost savings over the next six years.
  • I want to welcome bluebird bio and their staff, and look forward to their involvement in Somerville as new community partners.
  • bluebird bio is pursuing curative gene therapies to give patients and their families more bluebird days.

Lightning eMotors Sees Acceleration of Electrified Vehicle Deployment with California Transit Agencies

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The increase in orders are from public agencies who are members of the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT).

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  • The increase in orders are from public agencies who are members of the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT).
  • In the past six months, we have received orders for both our ADA-compliant 350HD transit van and E-450 shuttle bus from five California cities, with additional vehicles in the pipeline.
  • Lightning eMotors Class 3 350HD transit van and Class 4 E-450 shuttle bus are available through California-based CalACT-authorized partners A Z Bus Sales and Creative Bus Sales, and Las Vegas-based RO Bus Sales.
  • Lightning eMotors has delivered eight of 11 vehicles initially ordered and expects to deliver the remaining three before the end of the year.

Boston Properties Announces View Boston Observatory at Prudential Center

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of Class A office properties in the United States, formally announced today the name and additional details of the world-class observatory and experiential attraction under development at Prudential Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

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  • Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of Class A office properties in the United States, formally announced today the name and additional details of the world-class observatory and experiential attraction under development at Prudential Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211012005873/en/
    View Boston at Prudential Center (Photo: Business Wire)
    The observatory will encompass the top three floors of the Prudential Tower.
  • The observatory, newly named View Boston for its expansive and panoramic views of Boston and beyond, will be a transformative addition to the City of Boston.
  • For more information about Boston Properties, please visit our website at www.bxp.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Boston Properties Announces 10-Year Lease Renewal & Expansion With Wellington Management at Atlantic Wharf

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of Class A office properties in the United States, and its partner, Norges Bank Investment Management announced today that Wellington Management has signed a long-term lease renewal at Atlantic Wharf located at 280 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

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  • Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of Class A office properties in the United States, and its partner, Norges Bank Investment Management announced today that Wellington Management has signed a long-term lease renewal at Atlantic Wharf located at 280 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Atlantic Wharf, designed as Bostons First Green Skyscraper, is consistent with Wellingtons long-standing commitment to sustainable investing and practices.
  • Atlantic Wharf features AquaFence portable storm barriers, which the Company purchased in 2018 to protect the property from storm-driven flood risks on the Boston Waterfront.
  • Today at least a dozen Boston Waterfront properties have added AquaFence to their emergency management plans.

Closed Loop Card Loads Drop 14% as a Result of the Pandemic, Recovery by 2023

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The report examines loads, growth potential, and market dynamics in the United States across all closed-loop prepaid card segments.

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  • The report examines loads, growth potential, and market dynamics in the United States across all closed-loop prepaid card segments.
  • Mercator Advisory Group's forecast report identifies key segments that will continue to decline over the next few years as well as those that should see growth.
  • The economy, regulation, consumer behavior, and the COVID-19 pandemic will all influence which segments grow and which decline.
  • Highlights of the report include:
    Closed-loop prepaid card loads and forecast into 2025 by segment.

Merchants Fleet Expands EV Charging Infrastructure Offering with Global Charging Leader Enel X

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

As part of the partnership, Enel X will provide smart EV supply equipment (EVSE), installation and charging infrastructure to Merchants Fleet clients to support the electrification of fleets nationwide.

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  • As part of the partnership, Enel X will provide smart EV supply equipment (EVSE), installation and charging infrastructure to Merchants Fleet clients to support the electrification of fleets nationwide.
  • Through the agreement, Merchants Fleet clients will have access to Enel X's portfolio of turnkey fleet electrification solutions including JuiceBox smart charging stations and JuiceNet IoT software to manage electric fleets through optimized charging times, and remote access.
  • "Our partnership with Merchants Fleet makes the transition to EVs more efficient and more cost effective for Merchants' clients."
  • The partnership with Merchants Fleet continues to expand Enel X's fleet electrification portfolio, including partnerships with Biogen, Uber, Vestas, Novartis and more.