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Electreon Unveils the World's First Commercial Wireless Charging Terminal for Buses in Israel

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon, expressed excitement about the project, stating, "We are pleased to introduce to the world the first wireless charging terminal of this kind here in Israel, enabling efficient, cost-effective, and space-saving wireless charging for public transit buses in a busy urban zone.

Key Points: 
  • Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon, expressed excitement about the project, stating, "We are pleased to introduce to the world the first wireless charging terminal of this kind here in Israel, enabling efficient, cost-effective, and space-saving wireless charging for public transit buses in a busy urban zone.
  • Electreon managed the entire terminal project, from end-to-end, encompassing electrical infrastructure, required approvals, and civil engineering works.
  • The company also implemented its advanced charging software platform to remotely manage and oversee wireless charging of the fleet vehicles at the terminal.
  • The successful completion of this stationary wireless charging project comes in the backdrop of a multitude of technical and commercial successes for Electreon this year.

International crossing toll system project wins international honors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SEATTLE, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) honored the agencies in charge of two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border for the procurement and implementation of their innovative toll systems.

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  • The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association honored the tolling system project at two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border with their 2023 Tolling Excellence Award for Administration and Finance.
  • Benefits of the new tolling system for both bridges include administrative cost savings, technological upgrades and improved customer service.
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) honored the agencies in charge of two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border for the procurement and implementation of their innovative toll systems.
  • The project is the first U.S.-Canada procurement of a toll collection system involving three independent international bridge operators with different ownership structures.

CSforDetroit, A New Computer Science Education Initiative, is Launched in Detroit

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the CSforDetroit Steering Committee, a collective of stakeholders and funders formally launch the CSforDetroit initiative. This multi-year initiative, funded by Kapor Foundation, Google.org, Song Foundation, and CSforALL's Accelerator Program, aims to champion lasting transformation in Detroit through deep investment in K-12 computing education. Specifically, the initiative will help expand access to year-round computer science learning opportunities for Detroit students, provide opportunities for professional learning for teachers and administrators, and engage the broader Detroit community in building a passion for the development of a diverse and robust pool of talent to design Detroit's future.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the CSforDetroit Steering Committee, a collective of stakeholders and funders formally launch the CSforDetroit initiative .
  • Investment in expanding computing education in Detroit is critical to ensuring all students are prepared to participate in our tech-driven economy and society.
  • "The CSforDetroit initiative has long been overdue to bring equitable computing education to young people in Detroit," said Dr. Aman Yadav, Lappan-Phillips Professor of Computing Education in the College of Education and College of Natural Science at Michigan State University.
  • Collaborating with city and state policymakers to promote policies to advance equity and sustainability in CS education in Detroit.

The FBCL Announces Toll Parity Exchange Rate Adjustments at Blue Water Bridge

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The FBCL last adjusted Canadian toll rates in April 2023.

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  • The FBCL last adjusted Canadian toll rates in April 2023.
  • The Blue Water Bridge toll rates undergo semi-annual assessments, with the next review of toll rates and their U.S. currency equivalents set for April 1, 2024.
  • This approach to toll rate adjustments is consistent with other international bridges, where tolls are regularly evaluated and modified based on economic conditions and currency exchange rate fluctuations.
  • The FBCL encourages travelers to opt for the ConneXion pre-paid toll program, which offers a swift, easy, and cost-effective solution.

Highline celebrates the completion of construction in the Thumb!

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Highline, Michigan’s premier Internet Service Provider, is pleased to announce the completion of construction of “The Thumb” service area, now offering fiber broadband to over 8,000 households in Sanilac, Tuscola, Lapeer, and St. Clair counties.

Key Points: 
  • Highline, Michigan’s premier Internet Service Provider, is pleased to announce the completion of construction of “The Thumb” service area, now offering fiber broadband to over 8,000 households in Sanilac, Tuscola, Lapeer, and St. Clair counties.
  • While representing fourteen percent of Highline’s total RDOF location commitment, Highline was able to complete this geographic portion of the network in two years rather than by the end of 2027.
  • “This milestone is representative of our ability to execute building fiber networks and delivering an exceptional experience to our customers.
  • Highline currently serves residents' and businesses' communication and internet needs in Michigan, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, and Texas.

Frank Raha named HNTB's government relations officer to lead the development and execution of the firm's national government relations strategies

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frank Raha has been named HNTB's government relations officer and vice president. In his new role, Raha will lead the development and execution of the firm's national government relations strategies, as well as foster continuous relationships with clients' organizations and elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.

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  • Veteran government affairs professional with more than 20 years of federal, state and local government relations expertise
    DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frank Raha has been named HNTB's government relations officer and vice president.
  • In his new role, Raha will lead the development and execution of the firm's national government relations strategies, as well as foster continuous relationships with clients' organizations and elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.
  • He most recently served as HNTB's Central Division government relations director, where he directed government relations activities for Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas and Mississippi.
  • Prior to joining HNTB, Raha served as regional manager, government and public affairs for a major building materials and solutions firm.

Redefining Green Transportation: New Federal Bill Boosts Wireless EV Charging Program

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2023 , to expand Wireless EV Charging Programs at the federal level.

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  • Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2023 , to expand Wireless EV Charging Programs at the federal level.
  • The new law would create a dedicated grant program in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), providing funding for Wireless EV Charging projects.
  • This includes $250 million in grants for Wireless EV Charging initiatives such as roads, parking lots, bus routes, airports, as well as coastal and inland ports.
  • The Wireless EV Charging bill is rooted in the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) 2021-2022 pilot program that enabled the first public wireless EV charging road in the U.S. -  a pioneering project deploying Electreon's proprietary wireless charging technology , a collaborative endeavor between multiple stakeholders including Electreon, MDOT, Ford Motor Co., DTE Energy Co. OFME, Next Energy, Jacobs, Michigan Central, and the city of Detroit, among others.

Automated Bus Consortium to reissue request for proposals (RFP) to procure full-size highly automated transit buses in early 2024

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, will advertise an updated request for proposals (RFP) first issued in January 2022, to procure full-size highly automated transit buses.

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  • The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, will advertise an updated request for proposals (RFP) first issued in January 2022, to procure full-size highly automated transit buses.
  • The RFP represents the first-ever carbon neutral automated bus procurement and large-scale deployment for full-sized buses.
  • Formed by AECOM, the Automated Bus Consortium is a first-of-its-kind approach to investigate the feasibility of pilot automated bus projects and accelerate the deployment of automated transit technologies.
  • Pilot routes for these vehicles would include rural and urban deployments, bus rapid transit, bus yard and local bus service.

Blue Water Bridge Traffic Flows Smoothly While Rehabilitation Project Progresses

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Monday, July 31, 2023

POINT EDWARD, Ontario, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Blue Water Bridge complex features two bridges: the First Blue Water Bridge (FBWB) and the Second Blue Water Bridge (SBWB).

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  • POINT EDWARD, Ontario, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Blue Water Bridge complex features two bridges: the First Blue Water Bridge (FBWB) and the Second Blue Water Bridge (SBWB).
  • While the extensive rehabilitation work currently underway at FBWB continues, traffic has been rerouted to the SBWB.
  • Blue Water Bridge is fortunate to have two spans, as each can act as redundancy while travellers continue to experience smooth flow and stable wait times.
  • CONTRACTORS WORKING UNDER FIRST BLUE WATER BRIDGE.

Paralyzed Veterans of America issues statement applauding today's regulations on accessible inflight lavatories - an over 30-year PVA fight

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley released the following statement today in response to the Department of Transportation's final regulations on accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft .

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley released the following statement today in response to the Department of Transportation's final regulations on accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft .
  • PVA has been fighting for this for over 30 years – submitting reports, filing lawsuits, and advocating before Congress.
  • Making everyday accommodations, like air travel, hotels, websites, and polling places, accessible is a smart business case for everyone.
  • To join PVA's fight for greater enforcement of the ADA visit PVA.org/ADA or for air travel visit PVA.org/AirTravel .