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Hyundai Motor Shifts Perceptions by Unveiling All-Electric IONIQ 9 SUV at Iconic Goldstein House in LA

Hyundai Motor Shifts Perceptions by Unveiling All-Electric IONIQ 9 SUV at Iconic Goldstein House in LA

IONIQ 9 strengthens Hyundai Motor’s position in the global EV market as the brand’s first three-row electric SUV World Premiere event was held at Goldstein House, an icon of mid-century modern architecture, reflecting Hyundai Motor’s commitment to innovation and EV leadership through its IONIQ vehicle lineup IONI ... Continue reading

Cardata Announces Integration with Concur Expense to Optimize Vehicle Reimbursement

Cardata Announces Integration with Concur Expense to Optimize Vehicle Reimbursement

BOSTON--Cardata, end-to-end mileage reimbursement SaaS partner, announced its integration with Concur Expense, now available on the SAP Concur App Center in Canada and the US. This partnership streamlines mileage expense reporting and lets organizations provide accurate, tax-free reimbursements for all employee drivers ... Continue reading

Sodium-Ion Battery Advances: 2029 Outlook

Sodium-Ion Battery Advances: 2029 Outlook

"This report examines the development of sodium-ion batteries, focusing on the materials used, the technologies involved, and the global market trends expected by 2029. Sodium-ion batteries are seen as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries, potentially offering lower costs and abundant resources. ... Continue reading

Accenture to Acquire AOX to Help Automotive Clients Develop Software-Defined Vehicles Faster

Accenture to Acquire AOX to Help Automotive Clients Develop Software-Defined Vehicles Faster

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Accenture has agreed to acquire embedded software company AOX in Germany to help automotive companies and their suppliers develop software-defined vehicles (Graphic: Business Wire) VILLINGEN-SCHWENNINGEN, Germany--Accenture has agreed to acquire AOX, a German company specializing ... Continue reading

Amtrak Sets All-Time Ridership Record in Fiscal Year 2024

Amtrak Sets All-Time Ridership Record in Fiscal Year 2024

Invests more than $4.5 billion in major infrastructure projects to support future growth WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2024 -- Amtrak achieved an all-time ridership record in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), welcoming a historic 32.8 million customers as demand for passenger rail service continues to grow in markets across the nation. ... Continue reading

Automotive Electronics Control Unit (ECU) Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 82.8 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 6.5% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

Automotive Electronics Control Unit (ECU) Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 82.8 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 6.5% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

The growth of the Automotive Electronics Control Unit (ECU) market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for advanced vehicle technologies, such as autonomous driving and enhanced safety features. The rising integration of electronics in vehicles to improve performance, fuel efficiency, and connectivity is also ... Continue reading

ComEd, Metro Mayors Caucus Announce 20 Northern Illinois Communities Take Steps to Become EV Ready

ComEd, Metro Mayors Caucus Announce 20 Northern Illinois Communities Take Steps to Become EV Ready

CHICAGO--ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus) today announced the third cohort of communities participating in the EV Readiness Program, a unique initiative to help local governments prepare to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure. A total of 20 communities wil ... Continue reading

Cubic Telecom and Skylo Introduce Satellite Capabilities for Vehicles

Cubic Telecom and Skylo Introduce Satellite Capabilities for Vehicles

DUBLIN & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Cubic Telecom, a leading global provider of software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, and Skylo Technologies, the pioneer in non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications, have unveiled a commercial partnership that will see Cubic’s connectivity solution extended to include access to Sk ... Continue reading

Dust Moto Unveils All Electric Dirt Bike, Redefining Approachable Performance on Two Wheels

Dust Moto Unveils All Electric Dirt Bike, Redefining Approachable Performance on Two Wheels

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Dust Moto unveils the Hightail electric dirt bike punching above its weight class with 42hp and 660Nm of torque in a svelte sub-100kg design. The bike delivers a radically simplified user experience, compact chassis, swappable 4.4kWh battery pack, and whisper quiet drivetrain and ... Continue reading

ELECTRIFIED LINEUP AND UTILITY VEHICLE DEMAND POWERS KIA AMERICA TO BEST NOVEMBER SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY

ELECTRIFIED LINEUP AND UTILITY VEHICLE DEMAND POWERS KIA AMERICA TO BEST NOVEMBER SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY

Kia's record November sales increased 20-percent over 2023 marking best-ever November sales total in company history All-time best any month sales total for the Telluride SUV Best-ever November for Kia's utility and electrified offerings IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 -- Kia America achieved its best-ever November sales, ... Continue reading

EVPassport Named to Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business List

EVPassport Named to Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business List

LOS ANGELES--EVPassport, a global EV charging network, has been named to the Inc. 2024 Best in Business list in the Energy category. Inc.’s annual Best in Business Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements and contributions of companies that have made a profound impact on their industries and on society at large. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Donates to UCI Health to Support Diabetes Services

Hyundai Donates to UCI Health to Support Diabetes Services

Hyundai Hope invests in new Diabetic Exam Room and Diabetic Group Medical Visits at the UCI Health Family Health Center in Santa Ana and Anaheim, California FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 -- Hyundai Motor America announced a $50,000 donation to UCI Health to bolster its diabetes support services at the UCI Hea ... Continue reading

NASA selects Valid Eval to evaluate SBIR/STTR program applications

NASA selects Valid Eval to evaluate SBIR/STTR program applications

DENVER, Dec. 3, 2024 -- Valid Eval, a provider of secure SaaS platform solutions that manage complex group evaluations, today announced it received a Phase III SBIR contract to help manage NASA's Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program applicant evaluation. ... Continue reading

Salgenx Unveils Revolutionary Saltwater Redox Flow Battery for Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Salgenx Unveils Revolutionary Saltwater Redox Flow Battery for Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Salgenx Grid Scale 3000 kWh MegaWatt Pack Battery (Photo: Business Wire) MADISON, Wis.--Salgenx, a division of Infinity Turbine LLC, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking saltwater redox flow battery, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to tradit ... Continue reading

Save Big This Travel Tuesday with Amtrak's Flash Sale

Save Big This Travel Tuesday with Amtrak's Flash Sale

For one day only, Amtrak offers up to 25% off nationwide travel WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2024 -- Amtrak invites travelers to kick off the holidays with incredible savings during its one-day-only Travel Tuesday Flash Sale. ... Continue reading

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market to Reach $63.5 Billion by 2031 - Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research®

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market to Reach $63.5 Billion by 2031 - Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research®

REDDING, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 -- According to a new market research report titled, 'Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Component, Class (Small UAVs, Special Purpose UAVs), Type (Fixed-wing UAVs, Rotary-wing UAVs), Capacity, Mode of Operation, and End User (Military, Commercial, A ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports November Sales Results

Mazda Reports November Sales Results

November Marks Seventh Consecutive Month for Sales Gains IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total November sales of 33,422 vehicles, an increase of 20.6 percent compared to November 2023. ... Continue reading

Southern California TACH Readers, a Special Disneyland Ticket as Low as $67

Southern California TACH Readers, a Special Disneyland Ticket as Low as $67

Eligible Southern California residents can purchase tickets now for visits Jan. 1 through May 15, 2025 Additional savings are available, including a Kids' Special Ticket Offer for Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park for as little as $50 per day, with a 1-Park per day ticket, for visits in early 2025, op ... Continue reading

Car and Driver Announces 2025 10Best Awards for Best Cars, Best Trucks and SUVs

Car and Driver Announces 2025 10Best Awards for Best Cars, Best Trucks and SUVs

on the market under $110,000 that fulfill their mission while delivering incredible value and a great driving experience. The 2025 10Best lists are available on the Car and Driver website now, and the full package will be published in the January/February 2025 issue, available everywhere by December 24. ... Continue reading

Faraday Future Establishes Local Sourcing Initiative in Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE

Faraday Future Establishes Local Sourcing Initiative in Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Faraday Future Establishes Local Sourcing Initiative in Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE (Photo: Business Wire) Faraday Future Establishes Local Sourcing Initiative in Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE (Photo: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail LO ... Continue reading

Expedition 71 Astronauts to Discuss Mission in NASA Welcome Home Event

Expedition 71 Astronauts to Discuss Mission in NASA Welcome Home Event

HOUSTON, Dec. 2, 2024 -- Four NASA astronauts will participate in a welcome home ceremony at Space Center Houston after recently returning from a mission aboard the International Space Station. ... Continue reading

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