Renting

United Rentals Outlines Roadmap to Low-Emission and Zero-Emission Jobsites

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

United Rentals released a white paper, " Roadmap to Low-Emission and Zero-Emission Jobsites ," which shares four practical steps to reduce emissions and the tools and equipment to make sustainability strategies a reality on the jobsite.

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  • United Rentals released a white paper, " Roadmap to Low-Emission and Zero-Emission Jobsites ," which shares four practical steps to reduce emissions and the tools and equipment to make sustainability strategies a reality on the jobsite.
  • “For companies with budgets large or small, reducing jobsite emissions is possible now,” said Grant Zoldowski, Director of Environmental Management, United Rentals.
  • Targeting the predominant sources of emissions on projects and jobsites allows companies to focus their efforts and dollars on changes that will yield the biggest results.
  • Leverage Battery Energy Storage: New energy storage solutions enable companies to reduce the use of emission-generating portable power equipment.

Arc Welding Robots Market to increase by USD 708.44 million during 2022-2027; Growing popularity of industrial robots in APAC to drive the growth - Technavio

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The arc welding robots market size is expected to grow by USD 708.44 million between 2022 and 2027.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The arc welding robots market size is expected to grow by USD 708.44 million between 2022 and 2027.
  • The growing popularity of industrial robots in APAC drives market growth.
  • The report analyses the market size and growth and provides accurate predictions on the growth of the market.
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    The report recognizes the following as some of the key players in the arc welding robots market: ABB Ltd., Arrowtek Robotic Pvt.

Empowering Customers: A Year of Major Advances in Mobilisights’ Mobility Data

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

One year ago, Mobilisights was created to leverage exclusive access to embedded data across the 14 iconic Stellantis brands, enabling a smarter world.

Key Points: 
  • One year ago, Mobilisights was created to leverage exclusive access to embedded data across the 14 iconic Stellantis brands, enabling a smarter world.
  • In terms of product assessment, Mobilisights has developed or evolved five major data packages to meet the needs of its clients.
  • Real-time data from connected vehicles, like odometer and acceleration, enables insurance companies to offer personalized products, rewarding safe driving.
  • This driver data, with consent, is analyzed to create offers based on driving style, enriching vehicle ownership with Mobilisights’ data.

United Rentals, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Conference Call and Audio Webcast Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. (ET)

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) will hold its fourth quarter and full year 2023 conference call with Matt Flannery, chief executive officer, and Ted Grace, chief financial officer, on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) will hold its fourth quarter and full year 2023 conference call with Matt Flannery, chief executive officer, and Ted Grace, chief financial officer, on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • The conference call is available live by audio webcast at unitedrentals.com, where it will be archived until the next earnings call.
  • The passcode for both the conference call and replay is 80065.
  • The company’s fourth quarter and full year 2023 press release will be issued and available at unitedrentals.com after the market close on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

EVgo and Toyota Extend Agreement to Provide One Year of Complimentary Fast Charging to 2024 bZ4X Customers

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced an extension of its agreement with Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) to provide drivers who purchase or lease a new 2024 bZ4x with one year of complimentary fast charging on EVgo’s nationwide network.

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  • EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced an extension of its agreement with Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) to provide drivers who purchase or lease a new 2024 bZ4x with one year of complimentary fast charging on EVgo’s nationwide network.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110395144/en/
    Toyota 2024 bZ4X at an EVgo fast charging station (Photo: Business Wire)
    First announced in February 2022 , the ongoing collaboration between EVgo and Toyota to offer complimentary charging helps boost range confidence for EV drivers by unlocking access to EVgo’s owned and operated public fast charging network with stations from coast to coast.
  • “Charging is an essential part of owning an EV, and we’re pleased to offer our customers who purchase or lease our bZ4X vehicles the convenience and accessibility made available by EVgo,” said James George, General Manager of EV Charging Solutions at Toyota Motor North America.
  • “Our ongoing collaboration with one of the nation’s largest public fast charging companies enables us to grant bZ4X drivers access to EVgo’s extensive nationwide network.”
    For more information about the EVgo charging network, visit www.evgo.com .

Services PMI® at 50.6%; December 2023 Services ISM® Report On Business®

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Friday, January 5, 2024

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic activity in the services sector expanded in December for the 12th consecutive month as the Services PMI® registered 50.6 percent, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM® Report On Business®. The sector has grown in 42 of the last 43 months, with the lone contraction in December 2022.

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  • The Business Activity Index registered 56.6 percent, a 1.5-percentage point increase compared to the reading of 55.1 percent in November.
  • "The Supplier Deliveries Index registered 49.5 percent, 0.1 percentage point below the 49.6 percent recorded in November.
  • The nine services industries reporting growth in December — listed in order — are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Accommodation & Food Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Transportation & Warehousing; Other Services; Utilities; Retail Trade; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Public Administration.
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    "If interest rates go down, investment borrowing will increase, as will orders for services."

Esusu Renters Create Over $21.9 Billion in New Credit Tradelines and Establish 100k+ Credit Scores

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The data reveals the creation of 107,000+ new credit scores and over $21.9 billion in capital unlocked for renters via new credit tradelines.

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  • The data reveals the creation of 107,000+ new credit scores and over $21.9 billion in capital unlocked for renters via new credit tradelines.
  • Esusu’s latest data demonstrates an average credit score increase of 36+ points for renters reporting with Esusu throughout the length of enrollment.
  • Over 7% of renters on the Esusu platform progressed from subprime to prime credit scores, a life-changing improvement in credit.
  • Since its establishment in 2018, Esusu has enabled millions of renters to enhance their credit scores by reporting on-time rent payments to credit bureaus.

Flexible, Secure and Fast: Unlocking Renter Satisfaction with Digital Payments

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

75% of those splitting their refund with roommates stated that receiving payments through digital wallets would have made the experience easier.

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  • 75% of those splitting their refund with roommates stated that receiving payments through digital wallets would have made the experience easier.
  • Digital payments not only reduce payment costs, increase operational efficiency and reduce escheatment risks for property managers, but they create an opportunity to drive loyalty and improve convenience for tenants with popular payment choices, including options for delivering payouts to digital wallets.
  • 79% of renters stated they’ve received delayed, lost or incorrect payments from their property management group, which caused them to avoid renting from the company again.
  • 78% of tenants said that making and receiving payments digitally would improve their opinion of their property management company.

United Rentals Selected as One of America’s Best Managed Companies

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Friday, December 22, 2023

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced it was selected as one of the U.S. Best Managed Companies in the Drucker Institute’s annual Management Top 250 ranking.

Key Points: 
  • United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced it was selected as one of the U.S. Best Managed Companies in the Drucker Institute’s annual Management Top 250 ranking.
  • The prestigious award, presented by The Wall Street Journal, recognizes well-run companies that deliver value to customers, employees and investors.
  • The Drucker Institute uses the principles of its founder, the late management guru Peter Drucker, to identify the most effectively managed companies.
  • Information on career opportunities can be found on the United Rentals Careers website .

TurboTenant and Lula Launch Rental Property Maintenance Partnership

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading property management platform TurboTenant announced its partnership with Lula, an award-winning rental property maintenance service, in select markets.

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  • FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading property management platform TurboTenant announced its partnership with Lula, an award-winning rental property maintenance service, in select markets.
  • "The top challenge landlords report is managing rental maintenance requests," said TurboTenant Vice President of Marketing Harrison Stevens.
  • Additional benefits TurboTenant landlords will experience thanks to this new partnership include:
    Effortless Maintenance: Lula troubleshoots requests with tenants.
  • Through this partnership, TurboTenant aims to redefine the landlord experience by offering a comprehensive, reliable solution for stress-free rental property maintenance.