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Alpha Motor Corporation Launches Reg CF Equity Offering on StartEngine

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Irvine, California, United States, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Motor Corporation (Alpha) announced its Reg CF Equity Offering, Electric Vehicles That Move Humanity™ , on StartEngine a private investment platform regulated by the SEC.

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  • Irvine, California, United States, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Motor Corporation (Alpha) announced its Reg CF Equity Offering, Electric Vehicles That Move Humanity™ , on StartEngine a private investment platform regulated by the SEC.
  • “We believe the world has been waiting for our electric vehicles and Alpha will continue to strive towards market entry of our EVs,” said Alpha Motor Corporation.
  • Patented Technology - Alpha has secured multiple patents, which protects proprietary design, patented technology, and development process to streamline expansion.
  • Alpha currently has distribution agreements in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, equating to an initial projected volume of 3,150 vehicles annually.

Morgan Auto Group Named 'The Official Automotive Retailer' of the Motor Enclave Tampa

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Motor Enclave announced today that it has entered into a multi-year alliance with The Morgan Auto Group to be "The Official Automotive Retailer" of the 200-acre experiential motorsports venue conveniently located at the corner of I-4 and I-75 less than 15 minutes from downtown Tampa.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Motor Enclave announced today that it has entered into a multi-year alliance with The Morgan Auto Group to be "The Official Automotive Retailer" of the 200-acre experiential motorsports venue conveniently located at the corner of I-4 and I-75 less than 15 minutes from downtown Tampa.
  • Additionally, Morgan Auto Group will provide its skilled technicians to operate an on-site maintenance/performance shop called "The Enclave Speed Shop powered by Morgan Auto Group," where Enclave Private Garage owners and members of the Enclave Motorsports Club can have maintenance performed on their vehicles, including oil/tire changes, track safety inspections, after-market performance parts installation and more.
  • "When we learned about The Motor Enclave coming to Tampa, we knew we had to be involved in some manner," said Brett Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Auto Group.
  • "We are thrilled to have Morgan Auto Group as our first official partner at The Motor Enclave.

Atlis Motor Vehicles Battery Cell Output Increases 15x as Production Ramps to Meet Customer Demand

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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Atlis has invested in new equipment and technology to increase automation and efficiency, which the Company says will result in further increases in production capability in the coming months.

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  • Atlis has invested in new equipment and technology to increase automation and efficiency, which the Company says will result in further increases in production capability in the coming months.
  • Through team growth, efficiency improvements, and calculated investments in manufacturing technology, Atlis has gone from hand-building roughly 30 battery cells per week to manufacturing hundreds of battery cells weekly,” stated Mark Hanchett, Atlis Motor Vehicles’ Founder and CEO.
  • “Unlike foreign owned, tier-one battery manufacturers, Atlis is the only U.S. based company manufacturing battery cells stateside.
  • We’re keeping pace with our intended execution plan and committed to meeting production milestones as we scale manufacturing capabilities in 2023 and work to meet the growing demand for Atlis battery technology.”
    To learn more about Atlis battery cells, please visit https://www.atlismotorvehicles.com/energy-solutions .

Tritium Delivers First Fast Chargers to evyve for Planned 10,000 Charger Network

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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evyve has informed Tritium that it plans to install 10,000 EV charging stations by 2030, with the goal of becoming the country's largest charger network.

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  • evyve has informed Tritium that it plans to install 10,000 EV charging stations by 2030, with the goal of becoming the country's largest charger network.
  • evyve placed initial purchase orders for 350 Tritium fast chargers as part of the charging network’s plans to invest £25 million in Tritium fast and ultra-fast charging stations over the next two years.
  • AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tritium DCFC Limited (Tritium) (Nasdaq: DCFC), a global EV fast charger manufacturer, and evyve, a UK charging network, have entered into an agreement to make Tritium the network’s preferred fast charger provider.
  • The evyve charging network is planned to consist of Tritium's innovative modular chargers, including the company's award-winning 75kW charger and highly scalable 150kW fast charger.

Atlis Motor Vehicles to Present Strategies to Build and Expand Charging Infrastructure

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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MESA, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlis Motor Vehicles (Nasdaq: AMV), a vertically integrated electric vehicle technology ecosystem company, and the first battery manufacturer to be fully owned and operated in the US, announced today that Victor Atlasman, Director of Engineering, Charging Ecosystems and Energy Storage Solutions, will present Strategies to Build and Expand Charging Infrastructure at EV Charging Infrastructure Conference and Exhibition 2023 in Long Beach, CA on February 20, 2023.

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  • MESA, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlis Motor Vehicles (Nasdaq: AMV), a vertically integrated electric vehicle technology ecosystem company, and the first battery manufacturer to be fully owned and operated in the US, announced today that Victor Atlasman, Director of Engineering, Charging Ecosystems and Energy Storage Solutions, will present Strategies to Build and Expand Charging Infrastructure at EV Charging Infrastructure Conference and Exhibition 2023 in Long Beach, CA on February 20, 2023.
  • With more than a decade of experience developing and maintaining EV charging systems and having worked on the first deployment of EVSE’s in the US, Mr. Atlasman will share how Atlis Motor Vehicles intends to develop and deploy Megawatt Charging Systems.
  • In addition to addressing the challenges facing today’s EVSE manufacturers, he will dive into the impact energy storage systems can have on local communities.
  • We are entering the world of Energy 2.0.”
    For tickets and more information about EV Charging Infrastructure Conference and Exhibition 2023, please visit: https://evcharginginfrastructureconference.com/
    To learn more about Atlis Energy Storage Solutions, please visit: https://www.atlismotorvehicles.com/energy-solutions .

The Washington, D.C. Auto Show and Washington Area Hyundai Dealers Team up to Support Georgetown Lombardi and Children’s National Hospital Through “Hyundai Hands On Hope” Contest

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Drawing inspiration from Hyundai Hope on Wheels, the new contest was named “Hyundai Hands On Hope.”

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  • Drawing inspiration from Hyundai Hope on Wheels, the new contest was named “Hyundai Hands On Hope.”
    Six contestants will compete for a brand-new 2023 Hyundai IONIQ5 over the 44-hour contest period.
  • For Georgetown Lombardi, its grant will be put towards funding pediatric cancer research.
  • "Every 36 minutes a child is diagnosed with pediatric cancer,” shared Kevin Reilly, President of The Washington Area Hyundai Dealers.
  • A part of Georgetown University Medical Center, Georgetown Lombardi is the only comprehensive cancer center in the Washington, D.C., area.

Circle K Chooses Driivz to Power EV Charging Growth in Europe and North America

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Driivz , the leading end-to-end smart EV charging and energy management software platform, today announced that global convenience store and energy station chain Circle K has migrated its network of more than 600 public EV charging stations in Europe and North America onto the Driivz platform.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Driivz , the leading end-to-end smart EV charging and energy management software platform, today announced that global convenience store and energy station chain Circle K has migrated its network of more than 600 public EV charging stations in Europe and North America onto the Driivz platform.
  • The Driivz solution includes integrated software modules for EV charging operations optimization, asset management, user and driver management, EV billing and analytics.
  • The solution also includes Driivz smart energy management solution for monitoring, managing and optimizing energy consumption across multi-charger sites, campuses, fleet depots and home charging.
  • Support for cross-border payments, multiple currencies and tariffs, complex reconciliations and international roaming were essential requirements for Circle K’s business in both Europe and North America.

Atlis Motor Vehicles Challenges Biden-Harris Admin’s Blueprint to Decarbonize America’s Transportation Sector: More Support Needed for Those in Rural Communities

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Mark Hanchett, Atlis Motor Vehicles’ Founder and CEO, said:

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  • Mark Hanchett, Atlis Motor Vehicles’ Founder and CEO, said:
    “After reviewing the Blueprint, we believe investments in alternative fuels and hydrogen should be minimized, and more focus should be placed on proven technologies with tremendous growth potential.
  • Additional resources should be concentrated toward funding companies in industries focused on the development of cleaner heavy equipment, especially for those in rural communities across America.
  • The team at Atlis Motor Vehicles would be happy to discuss such innovative recommendations with officials, as Atlis is committed to increasing the nation’s energy security, improving public health, and advancing the administration’s clean transportation agenda.”
    “The Government plays an important role in fostering environments in which businesses may thrive and develop cutting-edge solutions to push our nation forward in its quest to decarbonize and become energy independent.
  • Hopefully, this blueprint will successfully drive attention and resources towards the advancement of new technology, though I believe this effort should be led from the private sector.”

PLBY Group and Charactopia, the Brand Management Unit of the Fung Group, Announce Playboy China Joint Venture

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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The Playboy China joint venture will focus on reinvigorating all aspects of the China-market Playboy apparel business, including online and offline retail strategies, product design and assortment, and brand marketing to its multi-generational audience.

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  • The Playboy China joint venture will focus on reinvigorating all aspects of the China-market Playboy apparel business, including online and offline retail strategies, product design and assortment, and brand marketing to its multi-generational audience.
  • The joint venture will be governed by a Board of Directors that includes representatives from both Playboy and Charactopia with Playboy retaining majority ownership of the Playboy China joint venture, which is valued by the partners at US$250 million.
  • The Playboy China joint venture team will work closely with the Playboy apparel team in the U.S. to ensure a unified presentation and positioning for the Playboy brand globally.
  • PLBY Group expects to complete the formation, and begin operations of, the joint venture in the first quarter of 2023.

WITH KIA AND HYUNDAI THEFTS SPIKING, INSURANCE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS ENCOURAGE YOUTUBE TO REMOVE 'HOW TO' VIDEOS

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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DES PLAINES, Ill., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thefts of Kia and Hyundai automobiles increased dramatically across the United States in 2022, and insurance industry associations say misuse of social media platforms, like YouTube, by individuals and criminal organizations are contributing to the spike in illegal activity. The National Insurance Crime Bureau, Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, and International Association of Special Investigation Units sent a joint letter to YouTube Chief Executive Officer Susan Wojcicki requesting the social media platform remove "how to" videos that provide detailed instructions for stealing Kia and Hyundai automobiles.

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  • The National Insurance Crime Bureau, Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, and International Association of Special Investigation Units sent a joint letter to YouTube Chief Executive Officer Susan Wojcicki requesting the social media platform remove "how to" videos that provide detailed instructions for stealing Kia and Hyundai automobiles.
  • Los Angeles: An 85% increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts were committed in 2022 compared to 2021, according to Los Angeles police officials.
  • Milwaukee (where the original video was filmed): Two thirds of the 5,144 vehicles stolen in 2021 (through July) were Kia and Hyundai models.
  • We can all play a part in fighting insurance crime," said Matthew Smith, Executive Director of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud.