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Dunamis Charge Celebrates Grand Opening of Manufacturing Facility in Detroit

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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New Facility Reflection of Aggressive Growth Strategy as EV Adoption Rates Reach New Record Highs

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  • Detroit, Michigan--(Newsfile Corp. - November 7, 2023) - Dunamis Charge, Inc., an emerging manufacturer of intelligent electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the art 33,000 square foot production facility and corporate headquarters in Detroit, Michigan on November 1, 2023.
  • Dunamis Charge's new facility currently has the capacity to produce 50,000 EV chargers annually, operating efficiently with a single shift.
  • Located in the heart of Detroit, this state-of-the-art facility signifies Dunamis Charge's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the growth of the electric vehicle industry.
  • For the latest updates about Dunamis Charge, kindly visit www.dunamischarge.com , and for real-time updates, follow @dunamischarge on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Detroit Auto Show Announces New York Times Best-Selling Author Malcolm Gladwell as Featured Presenter for Show's Inaugural Mobility Global Forum

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Top global thinker Malcolm Gladwell to take the stage at Detroit Auto Show's new Mobility Global Forum on Sept. 14

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  • Top global thinker Malcolm Gladwell to take the stage at Detroit Auto Show's new Mobility Global Forum on Sept. 14
    Two-day Mobility Global Forum to be held concurrently with Media and Technology Days, Sept. 13 - 14
    DETROIT, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Auto Show announced today that Malcolm Gladwell, top global thinker and author of six New York Times bestsellers, will be the featured speaker at the Detroit Auto Show's new Mobility Global Forum on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Huntington Place in Detroit.
  • The Mobility Global Forum is Sept. 13 - 14, and the Detroit Auto Show is Sept. 13 - 24.
  • Gladwell is the author of six New York Times bestsellers – "The Tipping Point," "Blink," "Outliers," "What the Dog Saw," "David and Goliath" and "Talking to Strangers."
  • "We're extremely pleased to launch the first year of our Mobility Global Forum with a phenomenal best-selling author who has taken the business world by storm," said Detroit Auto Show Chairman Thad Szott.

John Krafcik Joins Rivian’s Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced today that John Krafcik has been named to its board of directors.

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  • Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced today that John Krafcik has been named to its board of directors.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome John to the Rivian board,” said RJ Scaringe, Founder and CEO of Rivian.
  • “John has tremendous leadership experience in the automotive industry and an impressive track record of building and leading innovative companies.
  • Before that, Krafcik served as President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, where he led the transformation of the brand.

TROES Corp. Successfully Closes Pre-Series A Funding Round and Initiates Series A Financing, Demonstrating Strong Growth Potential in Energy Storage-Centered Microgrid Solutions

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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The round was led by Silicon Valley-based Mobility Innovation fund, which is managed by global leading automotive enterprises SAIC Motor and Wanxiang group.

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  • The round was led by Silicon Valley-based Mobility Innovation fund, which is managed by global leading automotive enterprises SAIC Motor and Wanxiang group.
  • Simultaneously, TROES is officially launching its Series A financing, with continued participation from the Pre-Series A investors.
  • This significant milestone represents a resounding vote of confidence in TROES' vision, capabilities, and growth potential.
  • The company remains committed to securing additional investments from strong capital partners who align with its long-term vision and growth objectives.

Autonomous A2Z is Officially Listed in Global Ranking as a Nationally Representative Autonomous Driving Start-up

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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On the most recent ranking, Autonomous A2Z is the only Korean company listed.

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  • On the most recent ranking, Autonomous A2Z is the only Korean company listed.
  • The company is expected to grow significantly faster once global investments and partnerships are provided in the future."
  • Its daily average autonomous driving distance is over 500 km, which basically connects Seoul and Busan using public roads.
  • With appreciation to the provided ranking, being the only Korean company on the list, Autonomous A2Z will keep exerting effort in becoming the leading group of the global autonomous driving industry."

Car Subscription Study Suggests Service Has Mainstream Appeal

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Co-produced with BCG's Center for Mobility Innovation and titled, "Driving Success in Car Subscriptions", the study explores best practices for success in the sector and, uncovers the benefits afforded to car subscription companies, as well as OEMs and dealerships by the emergence of this business.

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  • Co-produced with BCG's Center for Mobility Innovation and titled, "Driving Success in Car Subscriptions", the study explores best practices for success in the sector and, uncovers the benefits afforded to car subscription companies, as well as OEMs and dealerships by the emergence of this business.
  • Key themes from the study include: how car subscriptions are paths to EV ownership and sales; how car subscriptions are an e-commerce gateway for the retail auto industry; and, the consumer appeal of car subscriptions among first-time car shoppers.
  • "FINN is pleased to have been asked by BCG for insights for its car subscription market success study," said Max-Josef Meier, CEO and Co-Founder, FINN.
  • "The data shows car subscriptions are becoming the fourth pillar of how people access new vehicles, next to leasing, financing and buying.

RESEAU Expands its Community Circle™ with Indigenous Conversational AI provider Kama.AI

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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RESEAU Centre for Mobilizing Innovation announces that it is expanding its network of strategic partners to include the Indigenous conversational intelligence provider, Kama.AI.

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  • RESEAU Centre for Mobilizing Innovation announces that it is expanding its network of strategic partners to include the Indigenous conversational intelligence provider, Kama.AI.
  • RESEAU has pioneered an award-wining methodology for discovering, innovating and implementing clean water solutions called Community Circle.
  • Through this approach, RESEAU engages with rural and Indigenous communities to develop bespoke solutions, addressing water-health challenges on each communitys unique terms.
  • Through rigorous proprietary, multi-award-winning, problem-solving methodology, The Community Circle, it allies with rural and Indigenous communities to develop innovative solutions for their water-health challenges.

Now on the Geotab Marketplace - Mobile Innovations New Cloud-Based WalkTab App Connects iOS and Android Phones and Tablets for World Leading Connected Fleet Platform

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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TORONTO, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mobile Innovations Corp., a company dedicated to connecting public organizations and businesses with their field personnel using the most advanced mobile data products on the market, today announced the release of WalkTab on the Geotab Marketplace, a go-to source for top organizations seeking to optimize their fleets.

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  • WalkTab Off-the-Shelf SaaS app for tracking Android and iOS smartphones and tablets with MyGeotab is now available from Authorized Geotab Resellers.
  • Find our more at the Geotab Marketplace and sign up for a no-cost trial when you meet us at Geotab Connect 2023 in Orlando.
  • A secure, cloud-based app, WalkTab tracks and reports GPS data from smartphones to the MyGeotab platform.
  • "Geotab is excited to offer the WalkTab SaaS app on the Geotab Marketplace," Scott Sutarik, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Geotab.

Indigenous Youth Challenged to Solve Their Community’s Water Issues

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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WHAT: Seven students from a Nunavik high school will present their innovative ideas to improve drinking water health in their community as part of the national Indigenous Youth (K-12) Potable Water Innovation Challenge.

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  • WHAT: Seven students from a Nunavik high school will present their innovative ideas to improve drinking water health in their community as part of the national Indigenous Youth (K-12) Potable Water Innovation Challenge.
  • About the Indigenous Youth (K-12) Potable Water Innovation Challenge: The National Challenge is an open competition among youth designed to ignite a passion for science and innovation, community health, water-health and community service in young people, and business creation.
  • With mentorship from university researchers and water industry experts, the teams will develop a solution to solve a single challenge.
  • Together, we have solved several long-standing boil water advisories in rural settings, redefining sustainability, the economics of drinking water, and community health along the way.

Rampini Leaves Diesel Further Behind with Launch of Loop Energy Powered Hydrogen Bus

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221012005329/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221012005329/en/
    HYDRON hydrogen-electric bus by Rampini powered by a Loop Energy fuel cell (Photo: Business Wire)
    Rampini is the third Loop Energy customer to launch a hydrogen-electric bus platform in as many months.
  • Fuel efficiency was the primary driver in Rampinis decision to select Loop Energys fuel cell for its hydrogen-electric bus platform.
  • Rampini developed the HYDRON bus using its battery-electric bus model, with modifications to incorporate fuel storage and a Loop Energy S300 (30 kW) fuel cell engine.
  • The launch of yet another hydrogen-electric bus by experienced manufacturers is a strong indicator of the growing demand worldwide, said Loop Energy President & CEO, Ben Nyland.