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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Casepoint Joins the U.S. Department of Commerce's AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) to Advance Development of Safe and Trustworthy AI

Casepoint Joins the U.S. Department of Commerce's AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) to Advance Development of Safe and Trustworthy AI

Casepoint will be one of more than 200 leading AI stakeholders to help advance the development and deployment of safe, trustworthy AI under new U.S. Government safety institute. TYSONS, Va., Feb. ... Continue reading

Cineverse Debuts EntrepreneurTV FAST Channel

Cineverse Debuts EntrepreneurTV FAST Channel

New Linear Streaming Channel First Available with Sling Freestream LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2024 -- Cineverse Corp. , an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, today unveiled a new, free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, EntrepreneurTV. ... Continue reading

Consortium including Eco Wave Power, Toshiba, Hitachi Energy, and UK Universities Secure £1.5 Million Grant to Develop Wave-Powered Microgrid for Island in Thailand

Consortium including Eco Wave Power, Toshiba, Hitachi Energy, and UK Universities Secure £1.5 Million Grant to Develop Wave-Powered Microgrid for Island in Thailand

Innovate UK's Energy Catalyst Program Grant to Fund the Development of EWP Onshore Wave Energy Converters to Supply Power to Remote Island TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 8, 2024 -- Eco Wave Power Global  ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company" or "EWP"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy company, is pleased to announ ... Continue reading

CSOFT Health Sciences Releases MDR White Paper to Support EU Medical Device Compliance

CSOFT Health Sciences Releases MDR White Paper to Support EU Medical Device Compliance

BOSTON, Feb. 8, 2024 -- CSOFT Health Sciences, leaders in clinical trial translation, are pleased to announce the launch of their co-authored white paper for medical device manufacturers seeking re-certification under the updated EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), in collaboration with partner organizations Gouya I ... Continue reading

CTEK Shares Tips To Love Your Battery This Valentine's Day

CTEK Shares Tips To Love Your Battery This Valentine's Day

Ways to Show Your Car Battery You Love It CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 -- Nothing ruins a perfectly planned Valentine's Day celebration more than a vehicle that won't start. ... Continue reading

Die Zusammenarbeit von Orion Innovation und Rheem® zur Entwicklung der Rheem Contractor App wird mit dem renommierten Award „Connected Home Innovation of the Year" ausgezeichnet

Die Zusammenarbeit von Orion Innovation und Rheem® zur Entwicklung der Rheem Contractor App wird mit dem renommierten Award „Connected Home Innovation of the Year" ausgezeichnet

Orions neuestes digitales, für Rheem entwickeltes Produkt gewinnt den IoT Breakthrough Award EDISON, New Jersey, 8. Februar 2024 -- Orion Innovation („Orion"), ein führendes Dienstleistungsunternehmen für digitale Transformation und Produktentwicklung, ist stolz bekannt zu geben, dass die von ihm entwickelte Rheem ... Continue reading

FibroBiologics Announces Three United States Patents for Fibroblast Technology

FibroBiologics Announces Three United States Patents for Fibroblast Technology

HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2024 -- FibroBiologics ("FibroBiologics"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics and potential cures for chronic diseases using fibroblasts and fibroblast-derived materials, announced the issuance of three patents from the United States Patent Office (USPTO) ... Continue reading

HTEC Acquires SYRMIA to Expand its AI, Machine Learning and Embedded Software Engineering Capabilities and further strengthen its Engineering Base in Southeast Europe

HTEC Acquires SYRMIA to Expand its AI, Machine Learning and Embedded Software Engineering Capabilities and further strengthen its Engineering Base in Southeast Europe

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 -- HTEC, an end-to-end digital product development and engineering services company headquartered in San Francisco, announced today the acquisition of SYRMIA, an embedded software engineering company based in Belgrade, Serbia. ... Continue reading

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named 2024 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Electric Vehicle

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named 2024 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Electric Vehicle

MotorWeek Driver's Choice Awards announced at the Chicago Auto Show FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 -- Hyundai's award-winning IONIQ 61 sedan has today been named MotorWeek Drivers' Choice for Best Electric Vehicle. ... Continue reading

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named Favorite Plug-In Vehicle by Midwest Automotive Media Association

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named Favorite Plug-In Vehicle by Midwest Automotive Media Association

Award category includes battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles Consensus pick of around 240 automotive media IONIQ 6 features ultra-fast 800-volt/350kW charging capability CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 -- Hyundai's award-winning, all-electric IONIQ 61 sedan was today named Favorite Plug-In Vehicle by the Midwest Automo ... Continue reading

Instacart and Hy-Vee Partner to Meet Growing Demand for Same-Day Delivery

Instacart and Hy-Vee Partner to Meet Growing Demand for Same-Day Delivery

Instacart Fulfillment as a Service helps Hy-Vee increase order fulfillment, expand delivery options and optimize services for customers  SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2024 -- Hy-Vee, Inc. today announced it has expanded its partnership with Instacart , the leading grocery technology company in North America. ... Continue reading

Kennametal Innovation Recognized as Edison Award Finalist

Kennametal Innovation Recognized as Edison Award Finalist

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 8, 2024 -- Kennametal Inc. announced today that it has been named an Edison Award finalist for its industry-first, additive manufactured cutting tool designed with KENionic™ technology. ... Continue reading

Kia America Joins LexisNexis Telematics Exchange to Offer Personalized Driving Scores to Kia Connect Customers

Kia America Joins LexisNexis Telematics Exchange to Offer Personalized Driving Scores to Kia Connect Customers

Connected vehicle data allows eligible Kia drivers to be more informed about driving habits and access more personalized insurance premiums ATLANTA and IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 -- LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a leading provider of data and analytics for the insurance and automotive industries, and Kia America, Inc. ... Continue reading

Midwest Automotive Media Association Crowns the Chevrolet Trax as MAMA’s Favorite Vehicle of 2024

Midwest Automotive Media Association Crowns the Chevrolet Trax as MAMA’s Favorite Vehicle of 2024

CHICAGO--The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) has awarded the Chevrolet Trax as MAMA’s Favorite Vehicle of 2024. The overall winner was voted on by the association’s 189 nationwide media members and announced at the Chicago Auto Show welcome breakfast on Feb. ... Continue reading

Perficient Unveils Expanded 2024 Roster of Formula SAE and Formula Student Teams in Innovative ‘Electrifying the Future of Automotive’ Program

Perficient Unveils Expanded 2024 Roster of Formula SAE and Formula Student Teams in Innovative ‘Electrifying the Future of Automotive’ Program

SAINT LOUIS--Perficient, Inc. (“Perficient”), the leading global digital consultancy transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands, today announced the enhancement of its Electrifying the Future of Automotive initiative that will now support 13 Formula SAE and Formula Student teams from notable ... Continue reading

SAS announces participation in Department of Commerce consortium dedicated to AI safety

SAS announces participation in Department of Commerce consortium dedicated to AI safety

SAS will be one of more than 200 leading AI stakeholders to help advance the development and deployment of safe, trustworthy AI under new US government safety institute CARY, N.C., Feb. 8, 2024 -- Today, AI and analytics leader SAS announced that it joined more than 200 of the nation's leading artificial intelligence ( ... Continue reading

Thinking about buying stock in Foghorn Therapeutics, Oscar Health, Eli Lilly And Co, Palo Alto Networks, or CN ENERGY GROUP?

Thinking about buying stock in Foghorn Therapeutics, Oscar Health, Eli Lilly And Co, Palo Alto Networks, or CN ENERGY GROUP?

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for FHTX, OSCR, LLY, PANW, and CNEY. ... Continue reading

Thinking about buying stock in WeTrade Group, Nio, Arista Networks, Baosheng Media, or TAL Education Group?

Thinking about buying stock in WeTrade Group, Nio, Arista Networks, Baosheng Media, or TAL Education Group?

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for WETG, NIO, ANET, BAOS, and TAL. ... Continue reading

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds Lexus Ranks Highest among All Brands for Second Consecutive Year; Toyota Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands TROY, Mich.: 8 Feb. 2024 — Vehicle owners are experiencing lower levels of vehicle dependability after three years of o ... Continue reading

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) (Graphic: Business Wire) J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) (Graphic: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) (Graphic: Business ... Continue reading

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named Favorite Plug-In Vehicle by Midwest Automotive Media Association

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named Favorite Plug-In Vehicle by Midwest Automotive Media Association

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 -- Hyundai's award-winning, all-electric IONIQ 61 sedan was today named Favorite Plug-In Vehicle by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA). The IONIQ 6 stood out to the nonprofit organization's automotive media membership for its eye-catching design, intuitive connectivity, ultra-fast cha ... Continue reading

Honda Marina Honda Marine and Scout Boats

Honda Marina Honda Marine and Scout Boats

Honda Marine and Scout Boats Launch New Brand Partnership Program Integrates Legendary Brands, Technologies, Quality and Reliability Honda Marine, a business division of Honda Power Sports & Products, announces a new brand partnership with Scout Boats—bringing together two legendary and complementary brands known for ... Continue reading

China Eastern Airlines opens multiple international routes during 2024 Spring Festival travel rush

China Eastern Airlines opens multiple international routes during 2024 Spring Festival travel rush

SHANGHAI, Feb. 7, 2024 -- New forms and changes are expected to be observed in this year's Spring Festival travel rush in China. ... Continue reading

Allison Transmission Partners with Volare to Introduce South America’s First School Buses Equipped with Fully Automatic Transmissions

Allison Transmission Partners with Volare to Introduce South America’s First School Buses Equipped with Fully Automatic Transmissions

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail With the Allison fully automatic transmission, the Volare buses are easier to operate on roads with mud, gravel or sand, which is particularly common in the rural areas of northern and northeastern Brazil, where many of the buses will operate. (Photo: Business Wire) With the Alli ... Continue reading

Automotive ADAS Sensors Market to Hit USD 38.54 Billion by 2029, the Revenue to Double Up in the Next 6 Years - Arizton

Automotive ADAS Sensors Market to Hit USD 38.54 Billion by 2029, the Revenue to Double Up in the Next 6 Years - Arizton

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2024 -- According to Arizton's latest research report, the global automotive ADAS sensors market is growing at a CAGR of 14.06% from 2023 to 2029. ... Continue reading

Automotive Brake Components Aftermarket Market to grow by USD 14.07 billion between 2022 to 2027, The increasing number of parc vehicles to boost market growth - Technavio

Automotive Brake Components Aftermarket Market to grow by USD 14.07 billion between 2022 to 2027, The increasing number of parc vehicles to boost market growth - Technavio

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 -- The automotive brake components aftermarket market is expected to grow by USD 14.07 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive OEMs' Sustainability Practices Analysis Report 2023: Key OEMs are Employing Disruptive Technologies and Sustainable Practices to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Global Automotive OEMs' Sustainability Practices Analysis Report 2023: Key OEMs are Employing Disruptive Technologies and Sustainable Practices to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050

DUBLIN, Feb. 7, 2024 -- The "Global Automotive OEMs' Sustainability Practices" report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Global Fuel Cell Powered Light, Medium, and Heavy-duty Truck Industry Report 2023 Featuring Daimler, First Hydrogen, Hyundai, Paccar, Renault, Stellantis, Toyota, Traton, and Volvo

Global Fuel Cell Powered Light, Medium, and Heavy-duty Truck Industry Report 2023 Featuring Daimler, First Hydrogen, Hyundai, Paccar, Renault, Stellantis, Toyota, Traton, and Volvo

DUBLIN, Feb. 7, 2024 -- The "Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Growth Opportunities Light, Medium, and Heavy-duty Trucks" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Grindr Presents: Who's The Asshole?, A New Sex-Positive Podcast Hosted by Katya

Grindr Presents: Who's The Asshole?, A New Sex-Positive Podcast Hosted by Katya

The series kicks off with five juicy episodes featuring queer trailblazers and activists, Orville Peck, Jordan Firstman, Trace Lysette, Saucy Santana, and Jack Harrison-Quintana WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 -- Ever wondered, "Am I the asshole?" Well… we've got answers. ... Continue reading

How Stationary Battery Storage Will Become a $1.57 Trillion Market by 2034: Key Drivers and Opportunities

How Stationary Battery Storage Will Become a $1.57 Trillion Market by 2034: Key Drivers and Opportunities

NEWARK, Del., Feb. 7, 2024 -- Future Market Insights, Inc.'s latest report illuminates the burgeoning stationary energy storage market, which is primed for significant expansion due to a critical need for reliable energy solutions.  illuminate your path to success in the dynamic world of stationary energy storage mark ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Replaceable Steering Wheel Cover (OCM-1302)

InventHelp Inventor Develops Replaceable Steering Wheel Cover (OCM-1302)

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 7, 2024 -- "I wanted to provide motorists with a quick and easy means of restoring that factory-new look on a car or truck steering wheel," said an inventor, from Riverside, Calif., "so I invented the STEERING WHEEL TRANSFORMER. ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Vehicle Safety/Communication System (RKH-565)

InventHelp Inventor Develops Vehicle Safety/Communication System (RKH-565)

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 7, 2024 -- "I thought there should be a way to monitor a vehicle's driving and call for help in the event of a serious accident," said an inventor, from Rocky Mount, N.C., "so I invented the CAR TALK. ... Continue reading

Allison Transmission’s 3414 Regional Haul Series™ Selected by One of the World’s Largest Logistics Companies for Natural Gas-Powered Fleet

Allison Transmission’s 3414 Regional Haul Series™ Selected by One of the World’s Largest Logistics Companies for Natural Gas-Powered Fleet

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Like all Allison transmissions, the Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series™ works with any fuel source. Its patented torque converter boosts engine torque, compensating for the lower power often associated with compressed natural gas. ... Continue reading

Asbury Automotive Group Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results

Asbury Automotive Group Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results

DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (the “Company”), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., reported fourth quarter 2023 net income of $56 million ($2.70 per diluted share), a decrease of 89% from $353 million ($15.95 per diluted share) in fourth quarter 2022. Fourth quarter ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Reports Full Year 2023 Results, Expects 2024 eProduct Sales to Grow Approximately 25% to 40%

BorgWarner Reports Full Year 2023 Results, Expects 2024 eProduct Sales to Grow Approximately 25% to 40%

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8, 2024 -- BorgWarner Inc. today reported fourth quarter and full-year results. ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Signs International Strategic Relationship Agreement with FinDreams Battery for LFP Battery Packs

BorgWarner Signs International Strategic Relationship Agreement with FinDreams Battery for LFP Battery Packs

BorgWarner to be the preferred manufacturer of LFP battery packs for commercial vehicle markets (class 3 and above) in Europe, the Americas, and parts of Asia Pacific  AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8, 2024 -- BorgWarner Inc. today announced a strategic relationship agreement with FinDreams Battery, a subsidiary of BYD Com ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Charger Market to grow by USD 42.39 billion from 2023 to 2028; Analysing Growth in the residential segment, 17,000+ Technavio Research Reports

Electric Vehicle Charger Market to grow by USD 42.39 billion from 2023 to 2028; Analysing Growth in the residential segment, 17,000+ Technavio Research Reports

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 -- The electric vehicle charger market is estimated to grow by USD 42.39 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. ... Continue reading

GCC New & Used Car Market Races to AED 4,964.4 Billion by 2028: Fueled by Soaring Population, Rising Incomes, and Green Ambitions - Ken Research

GCC New & Used Car Market Races to AED 4,964.4 Billion by 2028: Fueled by Soaring Population, Rising Incomes, and Green Ambitions - Ken Research

GURUGRAM, India, Feb. 8, 2024 -- Buckle up for a thrilling ride! The GCC New & Used Car Market is revving up for a remarkable journey, projected to reach a colossal AED 4,964.4 billion by 2028. ... Continue reading

Hydrogen Hybrids and Heating - IDTechEx Explores the Hydrogen Economy

Hydrogen Hybrids and Heating - IDTechEx Explores the Hydrogen Economy

BOSTON, Feb. 8, 2024 -- People and penguins can all benefit from the use of hydrogen in pursuing cleaner energy sources, and hydrogen is one of the main tools for decarbonizing industries. ... Continue reading

KSA Car Wash Market to Hit SAR 1,379.7 Million by 2030: Fueled by Tech, Convenience, and Eco-Consciousness - Ken Research

KSA Car Wash Market to Hit SAR 1,379.7 Million by 2030: Fueled by Tech, Convenience, and Eco-Consciousness - Ken Research

GURUGRAM, India, Feb. 8, 2024 -- Buckle Up for a Shiny Future: The KSA car wash market is poised for an impressive ascent, driven by a potent mix of rising car ownership, tech-savvy customers, and a growing focus on environmental responsibility. ... Continue reading

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Diageo North America Kick Off Partnership to Tackle Impaired Driving in the U.S.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Diageo North America Kick Off Partnership to Tackle Impaired Driving in the U.S.

WASHINGTON--Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Diageo North America have agreed to a new partnership to collaborate on public awareness and education campaigns aimed at ending drunk driving. In late 2023, MADD created the MADD Network, a first-of-its-kind campaign that aims to unite diverse supporters of MADD w ... Continue reading

Valvoline Inc. Opens Its 1000th Franchise Location

Valvoline Inc. Opens Its 1000th Franchise Location

The 1000th franchise location is operated by Quality Automotive Services, LLC LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 8, 2024 -- Valvoline Inc. , the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, announces the opening of its 1000th franchise-operated location under its Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Great Canadian O ... Continue reading

2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid EPA Rated 37 MPG

2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid EPA Rated 37 MPG

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 08, 2023 – The 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid continues to be a solid choice for those who want a sharp and rugged looking three-row SUV with fuel economy. ... Continue reading

A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without A WEB SEARCH

A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without A WEB SEARCH

The Auto Channel's Automotive Data Research Hub functions as a massive silo, eliminating a need for an enterprise level web wide search engine. ... Continue reading

Wikipedia: The Dumbing Down of World Knowledge - by Edwin Black

Wikipedia: The Dumbing Down of World Knowledge - by Edwin Black

Jay Leno probably said it best a few weeks ago when he joked that when Wikipedia's servers briefly went down for some three hours, it left the world without a source for false and erroneous information. But many in our information-driven society believe it is no joke. ... Continue reading

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