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Astroport Space Technologies Awarded Second NASA Technology Research Contract for Lunar Construction

Astroport Space Technologies Awarded Second NASA Technology Research Contract for Lunar Construction

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 8, 2022 -- Astroport Space Technologies, Inc. has been awarded its second NASA Phase 1 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract for the construction of landing pads on the Moon. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries Market Report 2022:-2030 Featuring BYD Co, LG Chem, Contemporary Amperex Technology, Samsung, Panasonic, BAK Group, GS Yuasa, Hitachi, Clarios, & Toshiba

Global Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries Market Report 2022:-2030 Featuring BYD Co, LG Chem, Contemporary Amperex Technology, Samsung, Panasonic, BAK Group, GS Yuasa, Hitachi, Clarios, & Toshiba

DUBLIN, Aug. 8, 2022 -- The "Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2022 to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Press Brakes Market to Record a CAGR of 5.11%, LVD Co. nv. and Prada Nargesa SL Among Key Vendors - Technavio

Press Brakes Market to Record a CAGR of 5.11%, LVD Co. nv. and Prada Nargesa SL Among Key Vendors - Technavio

NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 -- A press brake is a machine that is used for bending plates and metal sheets. ... Continue reading

Global Commercial Vehicles Market Report 2022: Prevalence of Advanced Technologies and the Continued Integration of Telematics and Communication Capabilities Presents Opportunities

Global Commercial Vehicles Market Report 2022: Prevalence of Advanced Technologies and the Continued Integration of Telematics and Communication Capabilities Presents Opportunities

DUBLIN, Aug. 5, 2022 -- The "Commercial Vehicles Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (LCVs, Heavy Trucks, Buses & Coaches), by End-use (Industrial, Mining & Construction), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Global Smart Parking Markets Report 2022: Smart Meters Lead with Over 40% Revenue Contribution Among the Hardware Market

Global Smart Parking Markets Report 2022: Smart Meters Lead with Over 40% Revenue Contribution Among the Hardware Market

DUBLIN, Aug. 5, 2022 -- The "Smart Parking Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2022 to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Spirit Airlines' First Idaho Flight Takes to the Sky with the Launch of Nonstop Service from Boise

Spirit Airlines' First Idaho Flight Takes to the Sky with the Launch of Nonstop Service from Boise

Daily service kicks off today with nonstop flights to Las Vegas and ticket & hotel giveaways Photos and video available HERE MIRAMAR, Fla., Aug. 5, 2022 -- Getaways to and from "The City of Trees" are easier than ever with today's launch of Spirit Airlines' first Idaho service at Boise Airport (BOI). The daily, nonstop ... Continue reading

Spokane second most expensive U.S. destination for car rentals

Spokane second most expensive U.S. destination for car rentals

SEATTLE, Aug. 5, 2022 -- Spokane, WA is the second most expensive city in the United States to rent a car this summer, according to a survey by Cheapcarrental.net. ... Continue reading

Tesla Announces a Three-for-One Stock Split

Tesla Announces a Three-for-One Stock Split

AUSTIN, Texas--Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”) announced today that the Board of Directors has approved and declared a three-for-one split of Tesla’s common stock in the form of a stock dividend to make stock ownership more accessible to employees and investors. Each stockholder of record on August 17, 2022 will receive a ... Continue reading

United States Used Car Loans Markets, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2027

United States Used Car Loans Markets, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2027

DUBLIN, Aug. 5, 2022 -- The "United States Used Car Loans Market, By Vehicle Type (Hatchback, Sedans, SUVs) By Financier (OEM, Banks, NBFCs) By Percentage of Amount Sanctioned (Up to 25%, 25-50%, 51-75%, Above 75%) By Tenure, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMar ... Continue reading

World's Top 10 Fighter Jet Aircraft Programs Report 2022: Program Fact Files, Comparative SWOT Analysis, Strategy Focus Across Programs, Key Trends & Growth Opportunities

World's Top 10 Fighter Jet Aircraft Programs Report 2022: Program Fact Files, Comparative SWOT Analysis, Strategy Focus Across Programs, Key Trends & Growth Opportunities

DUBLIN, Aug. 5, 2022 -- The "World's Top 10 Fighter Jet Aircraft Programs - Comparative SWOT & Program Dossier - 2022 - Program Fact Files, Comparative SWOT Analysis, Strategy Focus across Programs, Key Trends & Growth Opportunities and Market Outlook for Fighter Jets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's ... Continue reading

World's Top 6 Stealth, 5th Generation Fighter Jet Aircraft Programs Report 2022 Featuring Lockheed Martin, Chengdu, KAI, Sukhoi, & Shenyang

World's Top 6 Stealth, 5th Generation Fighter Jet Aircraft Programs Report 2022 Featuring Lockheed Martin, Chengdu, KAI, Sukhoi, & Shenyang

DUBLIN, Aug. 5, 2022 -- The "World's Top 6 Stealth, 5th Generation Fighter Jet Aircraft Programs - Comparative SWOT & Program Dossier - 2022 - Program Fact Files, Comparative SWOT Analysis, Strategy Focus across Programs, Key Trends & Growth Opportunities and Market Outlook for Fighter Jets" report has been added to Re ... Continue reading

INVESTOR NOTICE: Carvana Co. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - CVNA

INVESTOR NOTICE: Carvana Co. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - CVNA

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 5, 2022 -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Carvana Co. ... Continue reading

BRP PUSHES FORWARD WITH EV PLAN REVEALING ALL-ELECTRIC CAN-AM MOTORCYCLES AND ALL-NEW ELECTRIC SEA-DOO HYDROFOIL

BRP PUSHES FORWARD WITH EV PLAN REVEALING ALL-ELECTRIC CAN-AM MOTORCYCLES AND ALL-NEW ELECTRIC SEA-DOO HYDROFOIL

Can-Am reveals the Can-Am Origin, a dual-purpose motorcycle as capable off-road as it is on-road, and the Can-Am Pulse, the perfect motorcycle for rides in and out of the city. Sea-Doo elevates the watersports industry with an all-new electric hydrofoil board, the Sea-Doo Rise.  VALCOURT, QC, Aug. ... Continue reading

BRP TRANSFORMS THE BOATING EXPERIENCE WITH ALL-NEW MANITOU, ALUMACRAFT AND QUINTREX MODELS AND THE GROUNDBREAKING ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE WITH STEALTH TECHNOLOGY

BRP TRANSFORMS THE BOATING EXPERIENCE WITH ALL-NEW MANITOU, ALUMACRAFT AND QUINTREX MODELS AND THE GROUNDBREAKING ROTAX OUTBOARD ENGINE WITH STEALTH TECHNOLOGY

Introducing a distinctive, holistic design from bow to stern Continue Reading All-new Manitou pontoons revolutionize the boating experience with a timeless, modern design, a one-of-a-kind on-board experience and groundbreaking Rotax Outboard Engine. ©BRP 2022 (CNW Group/BRP Inc.) New Alumacraft boats bring ultimate fi ... Continue reading

EV Industry Chain in Kaohsiung Achieves Greater Global Presence

EV Industry Chain in Kaohsiung Achieves Greater Global Presence

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail In line with the Kaohsiung City Government’s plan to have all public buses run on electricity by 2030, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies delivered the first Model T electric bus to Kaohsiung Bus. (Photo: Business Wire) In line with the Kaohsiung City Government’s plan to have all public ... Continue reading

Nation's Mayors Applaud Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

Nation's Mayors Applaud Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2022 -- Today, the United States Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and following the vote, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued this statement: "With today's vote, the Senate has begun to solve some of the biggest challenges facing American cities, ... Continue reading

Fisker Establishes Process for Qualifying US-Based Fisker Ocean Reservation Holders to Retain Eligibility for $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Should Inflation Reduction Act Become Law

Fisker Establishes Process for Qualifying US-Based Fisker Ocean Reservation Holders to Retain Eligibility for $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Should Inflation Reduction Act Become Law

Fisker Inc. – passionate creator of the world's most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – unveils a process for qualifying U.S.-based reservation holders of the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV to retain access to the existing federal tax credit. The current $7,500 tax credit would be unavai ... Continue reading

Acura, Wayne Taylor Racing Victorious at Road America

Acura, Wayne Taylor Racing Victorious at Road America

Filipe Albuquerque, Ricky Taylor prevail in changing weather conditions to win the IMSA Fast Lane Sports Car Weekend at Road America Meyer Shank Racing duo of Tom Blomqvist, Oliver Jarvis contend for victory until late race spin, contact, results in fourth-place finish Acura unofficially clinches 2022 IMSA DPi Manufact ... Continue reading

Algae Market is estimated to Rise at a CAGR of 10.9% during the Forecast Period, notes TMR Study

Algae Market is estimated to Rise at a CAGR of 10.9% during the Forecast Period, notes TMR Study

Algae biofuel's rapid manufacturing and high energy content have contributed to its growing popularity Substantial sum of investment is being put into algae research and development for animal and human feed, which is expected fuel expansion of the algae market in the years to come WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 8, 2022 -- Th ... Continue reading

Alpha Motor Corporation Unveils CAMP - Collaborative Adventure Mobility Platform, An Innovative Digital Twin Experience

Alpha Motor Corporation Unveils CAMP - Collaborative Adventure Mobility Platform, An Innovative Digital Twin Experience

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 -- Alpha Motor Corporation has just unveiled its Collaborative Adventure Mobility Platform (CAMP) featuring Rolling Stone Korea, Free & Easy, DMOS Collective Inc., Equipt Expedition Outfitters, Onyx Coffee Lab, KC Lights, and Black Rhino Wheels alongside the Adventure Series REX™. Watch t ... Continue reading

Automotive Lighting Market is expected to display a steady growth by 2027 | CAGR: ~11% | UnivDatos Market Insights

Automotive Lighting Market is expected to display a steady growth by 2027 | CAGR: ~11% | UnivDatos Market Insights

NOIDA, India, Aug. 8, 2022 -- According to a new report published by UnivDatos Markets Insights the Automotive Lighting Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 11% from 2021-2027. ... Continue reading

Baidu Granted China's First-Ever Permits for Commercial Fully Driverless Ride-Hailing Services

Baidu Granted China's First-Ever Permits for Commercial Fully Driverless Ride-Hailing Services

-  Baidu has become the first and only company to offer fully driverless robotaxi services to the public in China, without human drivers in the car. -  The new permits will also allow Baidu to put fully driverless robotaxis on open roads in Chongqing and Wuhan during the daytime. ... Continue reading

Bosch's Strategy and Technology Capability in ADAS & Autonomous Driving - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Bosch's Strategy and Technology Capability in ADAS & Autonomous Driving - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Bosch in ADAS & Autonomous Driving" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report examines Bosch's strategy and technology capability in ADAS & Autonomous Driving to provide a competitive assessment of their readiness level against other major ADAS Suppliers. ... Continue reading

BrainMD Launches The First-Ever* - High Potency EPA/DHA - Vegan Omega-3 Made From Sustainable & Certified Marine Algae

BrainMD Launches The First-Ever* - High Potency EPA/DHA - Vegan Omega-3 Made From Sustainable & Certified Marine Algae

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2022 -- BrainMD Health, a leader in premium-quality, science-based nutraceuticals, brings to market the first-ever ultra-high triglyceride-form EPA/DHA vegan omega-3 supplement. ... Continue reading

China Wuling's First Global Electric Vehicle Air ev Rollouted, First Step In Indonesia

China Wuling's First Global Electric Vehicle Air ev Rollouted, First Step In Indonesia

JAKARTA, Aug. 8, 2022 -- On August 8th, Chinese automaker Wuling celebrated the Indonesian production rollout of its first global electric vehicle, the Air ev (right-hand drive version). This marks an important milestone for Wuling New Energy in global outreach as it achieves one million production models. ... Continue reading

Clean Energy Lauds Passage of Alternative Fuel Tax Credit

Clean Energy Lauds Passage of Alternative Fuel Tax Credit

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--The U.S. Senate yesterday passed legislation that will extend the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit for three years, beginning retroactively January 1, 2022. Andrew J. Littlefair, CEO and president of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , the country’s largest provider of renewable natural gas (RNG), issued a s ... Continue reading

Global Automated Parking System Market Poised to Hit $3.54 Billion by 2028

Global Automated Parking System Market Poised to Hit $3.54 Billion by 2028

DUBLIN, Aug. 8, 2022 -- The 'Automated Parking System Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis' report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Global V2X Market for Vehicle to Everything Markets, 2022-2027 by Connection Type, Communications Type, Vehicle Autonomy Level, Safety and Commercial Applications - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global V2X Market for Vehicle to Everything Markets, 2022-2027 by Connection Type, Communications Type, Vehicle Autonomy Level, Safety and Commercial Applications - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "V2X Market for Vehicle to Everything by Connection Type (Cellular and Non-cellular), Communications Type (V2V, V2I, V2P, etc.), Vehicle Autonomy Level, Safety and Commercial Applications 2022 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report evaluates the V2X market including ... Continue reading

Honda, Dixon Get Hot in Music City

Honda, Dixon Get Hot in Music City

Scott Dixon vaults into championship contention with victory at Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in Nashville Late charge sees defending champion Alex Palou finish third Dixon's 53rd career win moves him to second on the all-time victory list NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2022 -- Despite early race contact that left his C ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Product to Protect a Set of Stacked Tires

InventHelp Inventor Develops Product to Protect a Set of Stacked Tires

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 -- "I wanted to create a product to protect a set of stacked tires against standing water," said an inventor, from Parrish, Fla., "so I invented the TIRE DOME COVER. ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Protective Cover for Parked Vehicles (TLS-201)

InventHelp Inventor Develops Protective Cover for Parked Vehicles (TLS-201)

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 -- "I wanted to provide motorists with a convenient means of protecting their vehicle interiors from overheating and damage when parked in direct sunlight," said an inventor, from Clearwater, Fla., "so I invented the INSTA - SHADE. ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Tool for Changing Seasonal Tires

InventHelp Inventor Develops Tool for Changing Seasonal Tires

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 -- "I wanted to create a strain-free way to switch between seasonal tires in your garage or driveway," said an inventor, from Binbrook, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the TIRE CHANGE BUDDY. ... Continue reading

Meals on Wheels America and Celebrity Supporters Issue National Call to #RespectYourElders

Meals on Wheels America and Celebrity Supporters Issue National Call to #RespectYourElders

Celebrities – Including Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Lily Tomlin, Gayle King, Lance Bass and More – Join Social Media Challenge to Share Seniors' Words of Wisdom ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8, 2022 -- Meals on Wheels America – the national leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs dedic ... Continue reading

MOTORTREND'S 18th Annual HOT ROD Drag Week Returns Sept. 18-23 to Crown 'Fastest Street Car in America'

MOTORTREND'S 18th Annual HOT ROD Drag Week Returns Sept. 18-23 to Crown 'Fastest Street Car in America'

Image MOTORTREND’S 18th Annual HOT ROD Drag Week Powered by eBay Motors and Presented By Gear Vendors Overdrive Returns Sept. 18-23 to Crown “Fastest Street Car in America�?? Four Cities | Five Days | 1,000+ Miles | 1 Champion Returning to four classic Midwest tracks! Madison, Ill. ... Continue reading

NASA Announces New CubeSat Launch Initiative Partnership Opportunities

NASA Announces New CubeSat Launch Initiative Partnership Opportunities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2022 -- NASA has announced a new round of opportunities through the agency's CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) for CubeSat developers, including educational institutions, to conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations in space and contribute to the agency's exploration goals. ... Continue reading

ParkMobile Partners with Village of University Park, Illinois, to Offer Contactless Parking for Chicago Commuters and Visitors

ParkMobile Partners with Village of University Park, Illinois, to Offer Contactless Parking for Chicago Commuters and Visitors

Metra riders are now able to use ParkMobile to pay for daily parking and to reserve a monthly permit. UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., Aug. ... Continue reading

RoboTire Installs First Revolutionary Tire Changing System at Discount Tire

RoboTire Installs First Revolutionary Tire Changing System at Discount Tire

Automotive startup helping bring innovation to tire change experience for leading retailer DETROIT, Aug. 8, 2022 -- RoboTire, a Detroit-based robotics and automation company, announced a significant milestone in its efforts to revolutionize the tire replacement industry: a Discount Tire store in Fountain Hills, Arizo ... Continue reading

Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Outlook 2022: Key Players Nissan, Tesla, Hyundai & Others Driving 42.5% Annual Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Outlook 2022: Key Players Nissan, Tesla, Hyundai & Others Driving 42.5% Annual Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Outlook (2021-2027): Market Forecast By Vehicle Types (Two-Wheeler, Passenger Vehicle, Bus, Trucks), By Regions (Western, Southern, Eastern, Central) And Competitive Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Mar ... Continue reading

Tata Communications enhances InstaCC™ Platform with digital features

Tata Communications enhances InstaCC™ Platform with digital features

Partners with Genesys® to further transform customer engagement MUMBAI, India and SANTA JOSE, Calif.,, Aug. 8, 2022 -- Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, today enhances its InstaCC™ platform with digital features to transform customer engagement of enterprises. ... Continue reading

Underground Donut Tour Launches in Vancouver

Underground Donut Tour Launches in Vancouver

The World's Best Donut Tour opens its first tour in Canada VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 8, 2022 -- Today, the Underground Donut Tour, the World's Best Donut Tour, is launching their first tour in Canada, specifically in Vancouver, British Columbia. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) August 8, 2022

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) August 8, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Democrats Determine EV Winners and Losers With Welfare For The Rich

Democrats Determine EV Winners and Losers With Welfare For The Rich

The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act over the weekend which covered the electric vehicle tax credit as part of the nearly $400B over 10 years in funding for climate and energy related programs. The $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit will be renewed in January of 2023 and last until the end of 2032. ... Continue reading

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