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The OTS Launches New Distracted Driving Videos Aimed at Reducing Teen Crashes

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Friday, July 2, 2021

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has launched a new video series to educate teens and California drivers about safe driving practices.

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  • The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has launched a new video series to educate teens and California drivers about safe driving practices.
  • series is available now at www.gosafelyca.org and aims to reduce teen crashes throughout the state.
  • According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15 to 18 years old.
  • We encourage parents to take a few minutes and share these videos with their teen drivers so they can go safely, every trip, every time.

Christensen Law's 6th Annual Distracted Driving Scholarship Competition

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Friday, July 2, 2021

DETROIT, July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --For the past six years, Michigan's highly-ranked personal injury firm Christensen Law has sponsored their Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship Competition in an ongoing effort to prevent drunk, distracted, and impaired driving.

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  • DETROIT, July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --For the past six years, Michigan's highly-ranked personal injury firm Christensen Law has sponsored their Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship Competition in an ongoing effort to prevent drunk, distracted, and impaired driving.
  • Newly released data show that pedestrian deaths increased by 21% from 2019 to 2020, the largest single-year increase ever recorded.
  • "The fact that these numbers continue to rise is of grave concern," says Christensen Law founder Dave Christensen, "and it is ever more important to reinforce the message to our younger drivers about the dangers of impaired, distracted, and drunk driving."
  • That's why the firm continues to encourage awareness through their annual scholarship program.

TravelCenters of America Inc. Second Quarter 2021 Conference Call Scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd

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Friday, July 2, 2021

TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced that it will issue a press release containing its second quarter 2021 financial results after the Nasdaq closes on Monday, August 2, 2021.

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  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced that it will issue a press release containing its second quarter 2021 financial results after the Nasdaq closes on Monday, August 2, 2021.
  • Participants should dial in about 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call.
  • A replay of the conference call will be available through Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
  • About TravelCenters of America Inc.:
    TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.

Verra Mobility Partners with Eurowag to Enable Delivery of Interoperable Toll Payment Solutions in Europe

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Verra Mobility's leading toll management and payment processing capabilities will enable Eurowag customers to use expedited electronic toll lanes in both Spain and Portugal to optimize transport while making sure tolls are accurately paid and recorded.

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  • Verra Mobility's leading toll management and payment processing capabilities will enable Eurowag customers to use expedited electronic toll lanes in both Spain and Portugal to optimize transport while making sure tolls are accurately paid and recorded.
  • "We are thrilled to be partnering with Eurowag, a leading provider of on-road mobility solutions for HGVs in Europe," stated Tsjerk-Friso Roelfzema, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Verra Mobility Europe.
  • Verra Mobility specializes in offering innovative toll management services for fleet owners, operators, and service providers throughout Europe.
  • As a certified European Electronic Toll Service (EETS) provider, Verra Mobility is strategically positioned to offer more service providers like Eurowag with increased capabilities.

Verra Mobility Partners with Eurowag to Enable Delivery of Interoperable Toll Payment Solutions in Europe

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 1, 2021

Verra Mobility's leading toll management and payment processing capabilities will enable Eurowag customers to use expedited electronic toll lanes in both Spain and Portugal to optimize transport while making sure tolls are accurately paid and recorded.

Key Points: 
  • Verra Mobility's leading toll management and payment processing capabilities will enable Eurowag customers to use expedited electronic toll lanes in both Spain and Portugal to optimize transport while making sure tolls are accurately paid and recorded.
  • "We are thrilled to be partnering with Eurowag, a leading provider of on-road mobility solutions for HGVs in Europe," stated Tsjerk-Friso Roelfzema, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Verra Mobility Europe.
  • Verra Mobility specializes in offering innovative toll management services for fleet owners, operators, and service providers throughout Europe.
  • As a certified European Electronic Toll Service (EETS) provider, Verra Mobility is strategically positioned to offer more service providers like Eurowag with increased capabilities.

Cross the City, ADO Debuts A20F Ebike with Fat Tire

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Crush the commute with A20F e-bike, 20*4.0-inch fat tire, max speed 25km/h, 36V10.4AH

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  • Crush the commute with A20F e-bike, 20*4.0-inch fat tire, max speed 25km/h, 36V10.4AH
    FRANKFURT & LONDON, July 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Innovative startup ADO officially debuts the A20F off-road commuter Ebike across global on July 1st.
  • In order to adapt to the road conditions of different countries, ADO has developed the fat tire electric bicycle A20F.
  • The slogan of ADO is "Cross Your City, ADO Ebike", which means that ADO cross the city to the user's side, and accompanies the user cross his city.
  • In May 2021, ADO launched the first e-bike A20 equipped with competitive electric power and a multiple shock absorption system, In July 2021, ADO continued to launch the fat tire e-bike A20F equipped with competitive electric power and a multiple shock absorption system.

Ghost Raises $100M for Breakthrough in Autonomous Driving Safety

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ghost today announced the closing of a $100 million Series D financing, fueling the development of its autonomous driving system that features a revolutionary breakthrough in crash prevention.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ghost today announced the closing of a $100 million Series D financing, fueling the development of its autonomous driving system that features a revolutionary breakthrough in crash prevention.
  • Ghost was founded in 2017 with the belief that driving should not be dangerous.
  • Building on its commitment to consumer vehicle safety, Ghost has appointed former NHTSA Chief Counsel and Acting Administrator Jacqueline Glassman as General Counsel.
  • Made possible by a breakthrough in crash prevention that can reliably handle any obstacle on the road, Ghost brings autonomous highway driving to your car.

Colnago Appoints Nicola Rosin As CEO

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

CAMBIAGO, Italy, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Colnago announced today that Nicola Rosin has been appointed CEO of Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l.

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  • CAMBIAGO, Italy, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Colnago announced today that Nicola Rosin has been appointed CEO of Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l.
  • As Colnago enters a new chapter, it will still be fueled by the dreams and inspirations of its founder, Ernesto Colnago, but will find growth and inspiration in Rosin's leadership.
  • The parent company Colnago Abu Dhabi and Vice Chairman Mrs. Melissa Moncada, benefitting from the experience acquired thanks to Rosin addition, have ambitious plans for Colnago and for further development in the cycling world: "With the leadership and knowledge of our new CEO, Nicola Rosin, Colnago will have a promising future that will be characterized by enhancing the legacy of Ernesto Colnago hand in hand with all the excellent human and professional members of our company."
  • known as Colnago is a manufacturer of high-end road-racing bicycles founded by Ernesto Colnago near Milano in Cambiago, Italy in 1954.

eMobility Experience at CES 2022 Announced Test Track and Demo of Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters Event Programming Produced by Electric Bike Events LLC

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

and LAS VEGAS, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Bike Events LLC, a wholly-owned business unit of international trade show organizer E.J.

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  • and LAS VEGAS, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Bike Events LLC, a wholly-owned business unit of international trade show organizer E.J.
  • Krause & Associates (EJK), announced today the formation of the eMobility Experience at CES 2022, taking place January 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).
  • "We are excited for CES attendees to see and experience the latest innovations in electric bikes and electric scooters at the eMobility Experience at CES 2022."
  • Electric bicycles and electric scooters also fit into the smart cities story CES, as they are transforming urban mobility and sustainability.

Smart Parking Market Report 2021

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

DUBLIN, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Smart Parking Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Smart Parking Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • A smart parking system (SPS) optimizes parking spaces through automated access control systems, parking guidance systems (PGS), parking reserving barriers and ticketing systems.
  • When positioned as a system, smart parking saves time, decreases management costs and limits the cases of illegal parking in an area.
  • This has escalated the problem of on-road car parking, consequently resulting in the demand for smart parking systems.