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Survey Results Shed Light on Electric Vehicle Ownership Concerns, a Dilemma Autel Energy is Solving

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Findings from a survey conducted by Dynata and Hill+Knowlton and presented by Autel Energy, a technology leader of commercial and residential chargers, reveal detailed results about buyer hesitation—an uncertainty Autel Energy is focused on alleviating.

Key Points: 
  • Findings from a survey conducted by Dynata and Hill+Knowlton and presented by Autel Energy, a technology leader of commercial and residential chargers, reveal detailed results about buyer hesitation—an uncertainty Autel Energy is focused on alleviating.
  • The survey found that 54% of adults are interested in owning an electric vehicle in the future, and 68% of families with children at home say they are interested in vehicle ownership.
  • However, significant concerns have to do with EV charging confidence rather than the quality or substantial impact EV cars can make.
  • "For Autel, the key to EV adoption and acceleration is reliable available EV charging hardware combined with consumer education," Thomas said.

True Tickets Partners with Omaha Performing Arts, Bringing Digital Ticketing to Largest Arts Institution in Nebraska

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

BOSTON, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital ticketing platform True Tickets today announced its partnership with Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) as the official digital ticket delivery partner.

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  • BOSTON, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital ticketing platform True Tickets today announced its partnership with Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) as the official digital ticket delivery partner.
  • O-pa has grown to become the largest arts institution in Nebraska, having had over 5 million visitors to its venues since its inception in 2005.
  • Currently, the vibrant arts and entertainment experience includes the Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater.
  • “True Tickets is honored to be a part of such an essential hub to Omaha arts and culture.

New York City Selects MAGTEC Intelligent Speed Assistance to Create Safer City Streets

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 17, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- MAGTEC, a provider of intelligent vehicle control systems, today announced that the City of New York selected the company's Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology, SafeSpeed, as part of its Vision Zero Plan to ensure safter city streets. The New York City pilot involves 50 EV, hybrid and gasoline vehicles, including 16 different makes and models, across nine agencies. This is the latest initiative to be implemented as part of New York City's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Safe Fleet Transition Plan for city vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MAGTEC , a provider of intelligent vehicle control systems, today announcedthat the City of New York selected the company's Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology, SafeSpeed, as part of its Vision Zero Plan to ensure safter city streets.
  • The New York City pilot involves 50 EV, hybrid and gasoline vehicles, including 16 different makes and models, across nine agencies.
  • SafeSpeed is the only retrofittable Intelligent Speed Assistance technology that prevents speeding in both light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles.By combining speed governors with telematics, MAGTEC's ISA technology restricts a vehicle's maximum speed, preventing it from exceeding local speed limits.
  • It dynamically adjusts to changing speed limits, providing an important tool to regulate and standardize safe driving among city employees.

The Dugger Law Firm, PLLC: Former MOA Special Counsel & Deputy Director of Vetting Martha Perez-Pedemonti Files Discrimination & Retaliation Class Action Against NYC

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former Mayor's Office of Appointments ("MOA") Special Counsel and Deputy Director of Vetting Martha Perez-Pedemonti has filed an individual and class action complaint against the City of New York ("NYC"), former Director and Principal EEO Officer for MOA Joni Kletter ("Kletter"), NYC Law Department EEO Officer Sosimo Fabian ("Fabian"), and NYC Agency Counsel Michael Levario ("Levario").

Key Points: 
  • The complaint further alleges FMLA retaliation and interference claims against Defendants NYC and Kletter.
  • In addition to individual claims, Ms. Perez-Pedemonti alleges class claims, for injunctive and declaratory relief, on behalf of all NYC employees who filed EEO complaints against a Commissioner, Head of Agency, and/or EEO Officer.
  • The complaint alleges that these, and other EEO policies, resulted in a disparate impact on the class through disproportionate rates of discipline, resignation, and/or termination.
  • It further alleges that NYC had a policy or practice of retaliation against employees who made sex discrimination, race discrimination, and/or related retaliation EEO complaints against Commissioners, Agency Heads, and/or EEO Officers.

Together for Safer Roads Announces Annual Vision Zero Fleet Forum Featuring Road Safety Experts from Around the World

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The global NGO Together for Safer Roads (TSR) announced today that its annual Vision Zero Fleet Forum (VZFF) will take place virtually from May 18-19, 2022.

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  • The global NGO Together for Safer Roads (TSR) announced today that its annual Vision Zero Fleet Forum (VZFF) will take place virtually from May 18-19, 2022.
  • Trucks, in general, represent 12% of total road fatalities while only making up 4% of the vehicles operating on the road.
  • I look forward to participating in the Vision Zero Fleet Forum to share my successes in fleet operations and gain new learnings from other leaders also committed to Vision Zero.
  • Additional panels will include representatives from across the road safety spectrum discussing experiences, strategies and knowledge to make Vision Zero a reality.

Willdan Designs Action Plan for New York City Government to Meet Emissions Reduction Goals

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has completed the development of New York Citys Local Law 97 (LL97) Implementation Action Plan.

Key Points: 
  • Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has completed the development of New York Citys Local Law 97 (LL97) Implementation Action Plan.
  • A key component of LL97 is that it requires City operations to reduce emissions 40% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, compared to a 2006 baseline.
  • Willdan worked with the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to create an action plan to achieve these carbon emissions reduction targets.
  • Climate change is happening now, and city government must be aggressive in taking steps now to reduce emissions and break its dependence on fossil fuels.