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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Dominion Energy Cove Point LNG Facility Introduces Feed Gas

Dominion Energy Cove Point LNG Facility Introduces Feed Gas

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 5, 2017 -- Dominion Energy Cove Point today introduced feed gas into its newly constructed natural gas liquefaction facility currently undergoing commissioning in Lusby, MD. ... Continue reading

Mobike Receives 2017 Champions of the Earth Award from United Nations for Contribution to Low Carbon Transport

Mobike Receives 2017 Champions of the Earth Award from United Nations for Contribution to Low Carbon Transport

BEIJING and NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec. 5, 2017 -- Mobike, the world's first and largest smart dockless bikeshare company, was today named among the 2017 Champions of the Earth by the United Nations Environment, in recognition of the company's transformative contribution to the advancement of low carbon public transport. ... Continue reading

7-Eleven, Inc. and Sunoco LP Provide Update On Pending Transaction

7-Eleven, Inc. and Sunoco LP Provide Update On Pending Transaction

DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2017 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. ("7-Eleven") and Sunoco LP ("Sunoco") are jointly committed to closing the value-creating transaction. ... Continue reading

Auto News Video: NISSAN JOINS FORCES WITH LUCASFILM Ltd. AT THE 2017 LA AUTO SHOW

Auto News Video: NISSAN JOINS FORCES WITH LUCASFILM Ltd. AT THE 2017 LA AUTO SHOW

Auto News: *The the force be with you...on the road! * We have a special highlight video of Nissan from the 2017 LA Auto Show for you to share with your online audience featuring the debut of an all-new crossover utility vehicle and a fleet of Star Wars-inspired show vehicles. Thanks for your consideration, details and ... Continue reading

Letter from Europe December 2017

Letter from Europe December 2017

Letter from Europe by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I am afraid things have going somewhat crazy of late, hence the lack of reporting. The most interesting and relevant thing that happened to was the saga of recharging electric cars. ... Continue reading

5GAA: Independent Study Finds That the Socio-economic Benefits of Cellular Vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) Could Amount to 43 Billion Euros by 2035

5GAA: Independent Study Finds That the Socio-economic Benefits of Cellular Vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) Could Amount to 43 Billion Euros by 2035

BRUSSELS, December 6, 2017 -- The 5GAA today published a report, authored by independent telecoms, media and technology consultants Analysys Mason together with automotive consultancy SBD Automotive, which assesses the benefits of cellular vehicle to everything (C-V2X) technology for delivery of vehicle-to-everything ( ... Continue reading

Advanced Engineering: Weight Saving Potential in the Chassis - Wheel Hub with Integrated Brake Disk Connection

Advanced Engineering: Weight Saving Potential in the Chassis - Wheel Hub with Integrated Brake Disk Connection

Dear Sir or Madam, We would appreciate it if you could publish this press release. Best regards, Katharina Haberling Hirschvogel Holding GmbH Corporate Marketing & Communication Dr.-Manfred-Hirschvogel-Strasse 6 86920 Denklingen, Germany Tel./Phone: +49 8243 291-2120 katharina.haberling@hirschvogel.com www.hirschvogel. ... Continue reading

Auto News Video: VW at the 2017 LA AUTO SHOW

Auto News Video: VW at the 2017 LA AUTO SHOW

Online Auto News / Blogs *Are you ready for Crozz talk? * We have a special highlight video of Volkswagen at the 2017 LA Auto Show for you to share with your online audience, along with informative soundbites from VW Group of America President and CEO Hinrich Woebcken, VW Head of eMobility Development Christian Senger, ... Continue reading

Cinergy Entertainment to benefit Toys for Tots in Toy Drive This Weekend

Cinergy Entertainment to benefit Toys for Tots in Toy Drive This Weekend

DALLAS, Dec. 4, 2017 -- Cinergy Entertainment announced today that they will be hosting a toy drive at their Midland and Odessa locations to benefit the Salvation Army's Toys for Tots this holiday season. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Canada Launches Anti-Impaired and Distracted Driving Campaign

Cox Automotive Canada Launches Anti-Impaired and Distracted Driving Campaign

Cox Automotive Canada's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Cornerstone 'Cox Cares', releases a series of videos to raise awareness MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - Today, Cox Automotive Canada launched an impactful campaign as a reminder of the perils of driving impaired or distracted.  Approximately four Can ... Continue reading

East Kansas Agri-Energy and Pearson Fuels Announce an Exclusive Marketing Agreement to Distribute Renewable Diesel to the West Coast

East Kansas Agri-Energy and Pearson Fuels Announce an Exclusive Marketing Agreement to Distribute Renewable Diesel to the West Coast

SAN DIEGO—East Kansas Agri-Energy (EKAE) of Garnett, Kansas, and Pearson Fuels of San Diego, CA, announce the signing of an exclusive West Coast marketing agreement for the distribution of Renewable Diesel from EKAE’s recently commissioned plant in Garnett. Renewable Diesel meets the traditional diesel fuel specifi ... Continue reading

FORMULA 1 AND PIRELLI: THE 2017 SEASON NUMBERS

FORMULA 1 AND PIRELLI: THE 2017 SEASON NUMBERS

[cid:image001.jpg@01D33E91.A4F11780] FORMULA 1 AND PIRELLI: THE 2017 SEASON NUMBERS Please find attached the press release >> Link to download all hi-res infographics available here<https://wetransfer.com/downloads/6eea26aeac463e1c883687292fa3adbb20171205184952/9ea67a057ea2addcedb291c94b76fec820171205184952/338c97> [ci ... Continue reading

LeddarTech to Showcase the First 3D Solid-State LiDAR IC for Autonomous Driving at CES 2018

LeddarTech to Showcase the First 3D Solid-State LiDAR IC for Autonomous Driving at CES 2018

QUEBEC CITY, Dec. 5, 2017 -- At CES 2018—from January 9 to 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada—LeddarTech will be presenting the LeddarCore LCA2, the industry's first 3D solid-state LiDAR (SSL) integrated circuit (IC) enabling mass production of automotive LiDARs, in the Leddar Ecosystem pavilion. ... Continue reading

National Restaurant Association Releases Annual Chef Predictions on "What's Hot" for Menu Trends in 2018

National Restaurant Association Releases Annual Chef Predictions on "What's Hot" for Menu Trends in 2018

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the National Restaurant Association released its annual survey of 700 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) – to predict food and beverage trends at restaurants in the coming year. ... Continue reading

PACCAR Announces Extra Cash Dividend and Regular Quarterly Dividend

PACCAR Announces Extra Cash Dividend and Regular Quarterly Dividend

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail DAF XF and CF - International Truck of the Year 2018 (Photo: Business Wire) BELLEVUE, Wash.—PACCAR Inc’s Board of Directors today declared an extra cash dividend in the amount of one dollar and twenty cents ($1.20) per share, payable on January 4, 2018, to stockholders of record at ... Continue reading

PRESS RELEASE: Prestone Appoints Jim Amerio New VP of North American Sales

PRESS RELEASE: Prestone Appoints Jim Amerio New VP of North American Sales

[Image result for prestone logo]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contacts: Sanaz Marbley/Devon Zahm JMPR Public Relations (818) 992-4353 smarbley@jmprpublicrelations.com<mailto:smarbley@jmprpublicrelations.com> dzahm@jmprpublicrelations.com<mailto:dzahm@jmprpublicrelations.com> PRESTONE(r) APPOINTS JIM AMERIO NEW VP OF NOR ... Continue reading

Sheetz to Offer Voice Activated Ordering Through skill for Amazon Alexa

Sheetz to Offer Voice Activated Ordering Through skill for Amazon Alexa

ALTOONA, Pa., Dec. 5, 2017 -- Sheetz, one of America's fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience chains, is proud to announce customers can now order their favorite Made-to-Order food without even getting up from the couch. ... Continue reading

Honda Accord, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic and HR-V Receive 2018 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Awards

Honda Accord, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic and HR-V Receive 2018 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Awards

Five Honda models; the all-new Accord, Ridgeline, Pilot, Civic and HR-V, each took home top honors in their respective categories in the 2018 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Awards. ... Continue reading

News from Euro Commercials - Selwood turns to Euro Commercials for its five new Mercedes-Benz pump-action heroes

News from Euro Commercials - Selwood turns to Euro Commercials for its five new Mercedes-Benz pump-action heroes

[Header - Euro Commercials] Date: 5 November 2017 [cid:image002.jpg@01D36DE7.971C8CE0] Selwood turns to Euro Commercials for its five new Mercedes-Benz pump-action heroes Pump solutions specialist Selwood kept faith with the tried and trusted three-pointed star when making the latest additions to its all-Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading

GM Lets Customers Order Their Morning Coffee With Their Car A simple tap on the dash can make the daily drive more productive for millions of customers

GM Lets Customers Order Their Morning Coffee With Their Car A simple tap on the dash can make the daily drive more productive for millions of customers

DETROIT December 5, 2017; Starting today, General Motors Co. is rolling out the automotive industry’s first commerce platform for on-demand reservations and purchases of goods and services. ... Continue reading

NASA Invites Media to Orion Spacecraft Parachute Test in Arizona

NASA Invites Media to Orion Spacecraft Parachute Test in Arizona

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA is inviting media to attend a test of parachutes for the agency's Orion spacecraft Wednesday, Dec. ... Continue reading

Red Cross Using New Tech-Enhanced CPR Training Device to Save Lives

Red Cross Using New Tech-Enhanced CPR Training Device to Save Lives

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pump the Chest. ... Continue reading

Rosa's Cafe To Feed Families Of Fallen Soldiers

Rosa's Cafe To Feed Families Of Fallen Soldiers

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 5, 2017 -- Rosa's Cafe and its parent company, Bobby Cox Companies, Inc., will be donating food and serving approximately 2,000 children and spouses of fallen soldiers following the Snowball Express' annual balloon release to honor those soldiers. ... Continue reading

Circle Track Legend Wins Top Sportsman 32 Title

Circle Track Legend Wins Top Sportsman 32 Title

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Circle Track Legend Wins Top Sportsman 32 Title PITTSBORO, N.C. (December 5, 2017): Mark Malcuit made his name in circle track racing. He racked up several championships and carved his mark on the industry. ... Continue reading

Global Advanced Biofuels Market Outlook 2017-2023: Increasing Market for Renewable Energy, Encouraging Environmental Regulations, and Growing Investments - Research and Markets

Global Advanced Biofuels Market Outlook 2017-2023: Increasing Market for Renewable Energy, Encouraging Environmental Regulations, and Growing Investments - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Advanced Biofuels - Global Market Outlook (2017-2023)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Global Advanced Biofuels Market is expected to grow from $8.64 billion in 2016 to reach $99.74 billion by 2023 with a CAGR of 41.8%. Increasing market for renewable energy, encouraging envir ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Wrap Films Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors Are 3M, Arlon Graphics, Avery Dennison, Hexis UK & KPMF - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Wrap Films Market 2017-2021 - Key Vendors Are 3M, Arlon Graphics, Avery Dennison, Hexis UK & KPMF - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Wrap Films Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive wrap films market to grow at a CAGR of 5.30% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Propane Autogas Dispensers Receive Retail Sale Approval

Propane Autogas Dispensers Receive Retail Sale Approval

Superior Energy Systems’ Propane Autogas Dispensers Receive Measurement Canada Retail Sale Approval Certification verifies dispensers are legal for trade and custody transfer COLUMBIA STATION, Ohio (December 5, 2017) — Measurement Canada has officially approved Superior Energy Systems’ line of prop ... Continue reading

Don't drive high: public awareness campaign launches today

Don't drive high: public awareness campaign launches today

OTTAWA, Dec. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - Drug-impaired driving has been on the rise in Canada since police-reported data became available in 2009 and is a major contributor to fatal road crashes in Canada. ... Continue reading

PRESS RELEASE: EVgo Partners with Nissan to Install Its 1,000th U.S. DC Fast Charger

PRESS RELEASE: EVgo Partners with Nissan to Install Its 1,000th U.S. DC Fast Charger

EVgo Partners with Nissan to Install Its 1,000th U.S. DC Fast Charger in Washington, D.C. Metro Area of public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, today announced it has officially opened its 1,000th DC Fast charger in the U.S., in partnership with Nissan North America. ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Urus Unveiled

Lamborghini Urus Unveiled

Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, Decrmber 4, 2017; Lamborghini unveiled the Urus. The long-awaited SUV fills the gap in the automaker’s lineup previously bereft of a utility vehicle. Lamborghini is among the last automakers worldwide to add an SUV or crossover to its portfolio of models.Urus has a 650-horsepower, 4.0 l ... Continue reading

Air Show Planned for Myrtle Beach in 2018 U.S. Navy Blue Angels to Headline

Air Show Planned for Myrtle Beach in 2018 U.S. Navy Blue Angels to Headline

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 5, 2017 -- JLC Air Show Management will host the first air show in Myrtle Beach in more than a decade. ... Continue reading

Car Rental Service iSuperdrive Opens-up the Luxury Car Market to Travellers

Car Rental Service iSuperdrive Opens-up the Luxury Car Market to Travellers

LONDON, December 5, 2017 -- International car rental company, iSuperdrive.com makes luxury cars more accessible and affordable than ever before, by allowing customers to rent cars directly through local owners, when travelling in the UK and abroad. A unique addition to the sharing economy, iSuperdrive works with a trus ... Continue reading

Global Automotive High-performance Air Filter Market 2017-2021: Increasing Demand for Vehicle Performance Technologies - Research and Markets

Global Automotive High-performance Air Filter Market 2017-2021: Increasing Demand for Vehicle Performance Technologies - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive High-performance Air Filter Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive high-performance air filter market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.63% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Seat Belt Sensor Market - Forecast to Grow at a CAGR of 5.2% During 2017-2021 - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Seat Belt Sensor Market - Forecast to Grow at a CAGR of 5.2% During 2017-2021 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Seat Belt Sensor Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global automotive seat belt sensor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.26% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Steering Sensors Market - Growth, Trends & Forecasts to 2022 - Research and Markets

Global Automotive Steering Sensors Market - Growth, Trends & Forecasts to 2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive Steering Sensors Market - Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2017-2022)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global market for automotive steering sensors is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14.35% till 2022. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive TPMS Market - Forecasts and Trends (2017-2022) - Research and Markets

Global Automotive TPMS Market - Forecasts and Trends (2017-2022) - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Automotive TPMS Market - Forecasts and Trends (2017 - 2022)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global TPMS market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.23% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Global Micro-Hybrid Vehicles Market - Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 16% During 2017-2022 - Research and Markets

Global Micro-Hybrid Vehicles Market - Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 16% During 2017-2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Micro-Hybrid Vehicles Market - Forecasts and Trends (2017 - 2022)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The market for micro-hybrid vehicles is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Global Two-wheeler ECU Market 2017-2021: Rise in Electric Two-wheelers Can Limit ECU Use - Research and Markets

Global Two-wheeler ECU Market 2017-2021: Rise in Electric Two-wheelers Can Limit ECU Use - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—The "Global Two-wheeler ECU Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global two-wheeler ECU market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.25% during the period 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

IBM Unveils Industry's Most Advanced Server Designed for Artificial Intelligence

IBM Unveils Industry's Most Advanced Server Designed for Artificial Intelligence

New Power Systems deliver nearly 4x deep-learning framework performance over x86(1) POWER9 processor designed for AI workloads Google, Department of Energy's "Summit' and "Sierra" tap POWER9 ARMONK, New York, Dec. 5, 2017 -- IBM today unveiled its next-generation Power Systems Servers incorporating its newly designed ... Continue reading

LoJack Italia Looks To Transform Auto Fleet Management And Insurance In Europe

LoJack Italia Looks To Transform Auto Fleet Management And Insurance In Europe

ESTORIL, Portugal and IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2017 -- LoJack Italia, a wholly owned subsidiary of CalAmp and a leader in stolen vehicle recovery and innovative automotive services, announced today its LoJack Connect™ telematics solutions are now available to short- and long-term car rental agencies and insurance prov ... Continue reading

Red Bull Global Rallycross and Polaris Launch Exclusive Multi-Year Side-By-Side Racing Category

Red Bull Global Rallycross and Polaris Launch Exclusive Multi-Year Side-By-Side Racing Category

Official website: redbullglobalrallycross.com<http://www.redbullglobalrallycross.com> Instagram: @GRCseries<http://www.instagram.com/grcseries> Twitter: @GRCseries<http://www.twitter.com/grcseries> www.facebook.com/g<http://www.facebook.com/redbullgrc>rcseries<http://www.facebook.com/grcseries> [https://gallery.mailchi ... Continue reading

Six New Vehicles Highlight Consumer Guide® Automotive's 2018 Best Buy List

Six New Vehicles Highlight Consumer Guide® Automotive's 2018 Best Buy List

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Dec. 5, 2017 -- Consumer Guide® Automotive, the leading publisher of authoritative, unbiased new and used-car reviews for 50 years, today announced the recipients of its 2018 Best Buy Awards. ... Continue reading

USAA Named As One of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE

USAA Named As One of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 5, 2017 -- As an organization committed to building Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) throughout its cultural fabric, USAA is proud to be listed No. ... Continue reading

Ford Intensifies China Growth Plan: More Smart Vehicles, Expanded Local Production, Leaner Business Structure

Ford Intensifies China Growth Plan: More Smart Vehicles, Expanded Local Production, Leaner Business Structure

SHANGHAI—Building on a decade of significant investments and growth, Ford today outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett shar ... Continue reading

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