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NFI to Deliver 4 Additional Zero-Emission Battery-Electric Buses to New York’s CDTA

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Since 2015, NFI has delivered over 40 transit buses to CDTA and continues to support them through their transition to zero-emission, said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2015, NFI has delivered over 40 transit buses to CDTA and continues to support them through their transition to zero-emission, said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach.
  • Our battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE buses will benefit the New York region by delivering immediate emissions and noise reductions, and will help CDTA to meet its goals to enhance New Yorks transportation through innovative, sustainable mobility solutions.
  • NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 80 cities in six countries.
  • With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets todays urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions.

NFI receives first order from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport for 4 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ buses

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

DFW is the second busiest airport in the world, connecting 62.5 million customers to 267 international and domestic destinations every year.

Key Points: 
  • DFW is the second busiest airport in the world, connecting 62.5 million customers to 267 international and domestic destinations every year.
  • This order marks DFWs first purchase of NFI transit buses and advances its sustainability goals of reaching net-zero carbon by 2030.
  • NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 80 cities in six countries.
  • New Flyer is North Americas heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE brands.

NFI awarded new contract by MDOT Maryland Transit Administration for seven zero-emission buses

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Included in the contract are three sixty-foot zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG heavy-duty transit buses (six equivalent units or EUs), and four forty-foot battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses (four EUs) for a total of 10 EUs.

Key Points: 
  • Included in the contract are three sixty-foot zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG heavy-duty transit buses (six equivalent units or EUs), and four forty-foot battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses (four EUs) for a total of 10 EUs.
  • MDOT MTA is awarding the pilot ZEB contract to NFI by utilizing grant funding from the Federal Transit Administrations (FTA) Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Volkswagen Settlement.
  • The new buses will help fulfil Marylands new Zero-Emission Bus Transition Act, which mandates all new buses procured must be emission-free beginning in 2023.
  • Since 1995, NFI has delivered over 1,260 buses and coaches to the Maryland Transit Administration, and today we begin enabling its transition to zero-emission mobility, said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI.

Georgia Power issues landmark Equality Progress Sustainability Bond

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Friday, May 6, 2022

ATLANTA, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power Company ("Georgia Power"), the largest electric subsidiary of The Southern Company ("Southern Company"), announced today it issued $1.5 billion in senior unsecured bonds on May 4, 2022 to make investments that will help deliver clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to its customers, while also boosting local communities and driving economic inclusion. $800 million of this bond offering consisted of the first-ever Equality Progress Sustainability Bonds ("EPSBs") issued by a corporate borrower. EPSBs are designed to advance racial equality, economic opportunity, and environmental sustainability, with an amount equal to at least 50% of the net proceeds being allocated to social spend aimed to primarily benefit minority- and/or female-owned suppliers. Equality Progress Sustainability-labeled notes were first introduced by Bank of America in 2020; BofA Securities, Inc. also served as Georgia Power's Sustainability Structuring Agent.

Key Points: 
  • $800 million of this bond offering consisted of the first-ever Equality Progress Sustainability Bonds ("EPSBs") issued by a corporate borrower.
  • Equality Progress Sustainability-labeled notes were first introduced by Bank of America in 2020; BofA Securities, Inc. also served as Georgia Power's Sustainability Structuring Agent.
  • "We applaud Georgia Power for being the first corporate to align its bond issuance with the Equality Progress Sustainability Bond label and for using the capital markets to support and advance its sustainability goals.
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D.

TravelCenters of America Opens New TA Express in Fairfield, Texas

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, today announced the opening of a new TA Express travel center in Fairfield, Texas, located off Interstate 45, exit 198.

Key Points: 
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, today announced the opening of a new TA Express travel center in Fairfield, Texas, located off Interstate 45, exit 198.
  • The newly constructed TA Express is a franchised location and expands TAs total nationwide network of travel centers to 276 sites, including 45 franchised sites.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220505005206/en/
    TA Express Fairfield offers fueling, convenience items, dining options and other services for professional drivers and motorists.
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.

Women's Health and Beauty Supplements Market Forecast Report 2022: Focus on Ingredients, Application and Distribution Channel - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

The "Women Health and Beauty Supplements Market Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Women Health and Beauty Supplements Market Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • However, fake product marketing and violation of regulations regarding labels of products are anticipated to restrain growth of the women health and beauty supplements market.
  • The global women health and beauty supplements market is segmented on the basis of product, consumer group, application, distribution channel, and region.
  • The Key market players and their strategies have been analyzed to understand the competitive outlook of the global women health and beauty supplements market.

Ohio’s COTA orders 8 more battery-electric buses and infrastructure from NFI

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Since 2001, NFI has delivered over 165 transit buses to COTA.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2001, NFI has delivered over 165 transit buses to COTA.
  • We are now are enabling its transition to zero-emission with high performance buses and infrastructure, said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach.
  • With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets todays urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions.
  • It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions.

TÜV SÜD America Achieves ISO 27001 Accreditation

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

TV SD America Inc. was recently awarded accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to ISO 27006, which allows for accredited audits to ISO 27001:2015.

Key Points: 
  • TV SD America Inc. was recently awarded accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to ISO 27006, which allows for accredited audits to ISO 27001:2015.
  • TV SD has provided audits to ISO 27001 through many different accreditations for years, and expanded its accreditation as a natural extension to the Americas Region to better serve our customers both domestic and foreign.
  • Visit www.tuvsud.com
    TV SD America Inc., a subsidiary of TV SD AG (Munich, Germany), is a leading globally recognized testing and certification organization.
  • TV SD's Business Assurance division provides management system certification services to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100, Safe Quality Food (SQF), and more.

BIXOLON America Inc. Expands to New Facility in California

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Monday, May 2, 2022

GARDENA, Calif., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BIXOLON America Inc., a subsidiary of BIXOLON Co. Ltd, a leading global Mobile, Label and POS printer manufacturer, today announced plans to move to a new facility June 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • BIXOLON America Inc., a subsidiary of BIXOLON Co. Ltd, a leading global Mobile, Label and POS printer manufacturer, today announced plans to move to a new facility June 1, 2022.
  • GARDENA, Calif., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BIXOLON America Inc., a subsidiary of BIXOLON Co. Ltd, a leading global Mobile, Label and POS printer manufacturer, today announced plans to move to a new facility June 1, 2022.
  • Located in Torrance, California, the two-story building provides the much-needed office and warehouse space to support the current and future growth of BIXOLON America.
  • "Expanding BIXOLON America's footprint is an exciting development," stated Paul Kim, President, BIXOLON America.

Giga Carbon Neutrality (GCN) Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Acquire a Controlling Stake in Admiral Corporation of America Inc.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Giga Carbon Neutrality Inc (GCN), the intelligent commercial mobility and clean energy technology company, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire a majority stake in Admiral Corporation of America Inc (Admiral) and subsidiary companies.

Key Points: 
  • Giga Carbon Neutrality Inc (GCN), the intelligent commercial mobility and clean energy technology company, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire a majority stake in Admiral Corporation of America Inc (Admiral) and subsidiary companies.
  • As it joins the GCN group of companies, Admiral is diversifying into the fast-growing sustainability business providing solutions in e-mobility, charging and energy storage.
  • Richard Martin, CEO at Giga Carbon Neutrality, commented:
    This agreement brings the historic and well-loved Admiral brand into the GCN family.
  • Giga Carbon Neutrality is a clean energy trucking and technology company that makes running clean, reliable vehicle fleets easy for industrial and commercial transportation companies.