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Intermap Expands Support of TATA Communications Across Major Indian Cities

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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DENVER, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP) (OTCQX: ITMSF) ("Intermap" or the "Company"), a global leader in geospatial content development and intelligence solutions, today announced the expansion of its contract with and continuing support of TATA Communications to expand wireless telecommunications networks in major Indian cities.

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  • DENVER, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP) (OTCQX: ITMSF) ("Intermap" or the "Company"), a global leader in geospatial content development and intelligence solutions, today announced the expansion of its contract with and continuing support of TATA Communications to expand wireless telecommunications networks in major Indian cities.
  • TATA Communications is a global telecom leader connecting 80% of the world's mobile subscribers in over 200 countries.
  • Intermap builds and curates content solutions that are fit for purpose and installed through API to maximize speed, efficiency and persistence.
  • Intermap has received requests for data in 1,200 Indian cities, with additional cities added as the demand for network coverage across the country continues to increase.

WeRide releases next-generation small, lightweight sensor suite, designed for mass production of level 4 AD vehicles

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WeRide, a world leading L4 autonomous driving company, released WeRide Sensor Suite 4.0 (Suite 4.0), marking another key step towards the mass production of self-driving vehicles.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WeRide, a world leading L4 autonomous driving company, released WeRide Sensor Suite 4.0 (Suite 4.0), marking another key step towards the mass production of self-driving vehicles.
  • Through highly integrated sensors, WeRide Sensor Suite 4.0 achieves a significant reduction in size compared to its predecessor, WeRide Sensor Suite 3.0.
  • Suite 4.0 is designed with streamlined surface to blend in with a vehicle's aerodynamical shape, creating a self-driving vehicle that looks more consistent and elegant.
  • Suite 4.0 has packed in more advanced sensing technologies that includes LiDARs, 4D mm-wave imaging radar, solid-state LiDAR, blind spot LiDARs and WeRide in-house designed camera module.

Cummins Named to Key Climate Action Groups Ahead of COP26 Summit

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today it has been accepted into two influential groups advocating for climate action ahead of the global COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland (U.K.) starting Oct. 31.

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  • Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today it has been accepted into two influential groups advocating for climate action ahead of the global COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland (U.K.) starting Oct. 31.
  • Cummins worked with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in developing the companys PLANET 2050 environmental strategy released in 2019.
  • Cummins Chairman and CEO, Tom Linebarger, says the worlds climate challenges threaten Cummins ability to deliver on its mission of making peoples lives better by powering a more prosperous world.
  • Cummins is advocating for climate action through its participation with a number of groups including the CEO Climate Dialogue, the Business Roundtable, the International Council on Clean Transportation and the global Hydrogen Council.

New Calculator Shows How Highway Expansion Fails to Reduce Congestion and Instead Increases Traffic and Pollution

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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Using the State Highway Induced Frequency of Travel (SHIFT) Calculator developed by RMI, NRDC and Transportation for America, anyone can now project the increases in driving that would result from highway expansions.

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  • Using the State Highway Induced Frequency of Travel (SHIFT) Calculator developed by RMI, NRDC and Transportation for America, anyone can now project the increases in driving that would result from highway expansions.
  • The Calculator provides transparency and accountability for transportation projects that often do not deliver on promised benefits and instead make traffic and pollution worse.
  • In fact, the evidence shows that they actually make traffic and pollution worse," said Ben Holland, manager in RMI's Urban Transformation Program.
  • This tool shines a light on the impacts of highway expansion and shows how these projects often move us away from our goals."

Imagine the Climate Future in your Neighbourhood (or anywhere else) Using Artificial Intelligence

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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This Climate Does Not Exist invites users to project themselves into environments transformed by climate change.

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  • This Climate Does Not Exist invites users to project themselves into environments transformed by climate change.
  • Using a complex algorithm, the site generates a realistic filter of the effects of climate change on any location in Google Street View.
  • "By showing images of how climate change could affect the places we hold dear, this website makes the risks of climate change that much more real and personal.
  • In this way, artificial intelligence is being harnessed in the global fight against climate change.

Global Air Purifier Market Size, Trends & Growth Opportunity Report 2021: Market is Expected to Reach $24.31 Billion by 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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The "Global Air Purifier Market Size, Trends & Growth Opportunity, By Technology, By Application, By Region and Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Air Purifier Market Size, Trends & Growth Opportunity, By Technology, By Application, By Region and Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Air Purifier Market was valued at USD 11.22 billion in 2020 which is expected to reach USD 24.31 billion by 2027 at a CAGR 9.8% from 2020-2027.
  • The increase in concerns regarding poor indoor air quality and the growing ailments associated with air pollution are expected to drive the growth of global air purifier market over the forecast period.
  • The increase in prevalence of airborne diseases, along with the increase in air pollution levels in the United States is expected to positively influence the global air purifier market growth.

New Study Shows a Rapid Increase of Diesel-Fueled Backup Generators Across California

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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In 2021, the two districts were collectively home to 23,507 backup generators with a capacity of 12.2 gigawatts (GW), about 15 percent of Californias entire electricity grid.

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  • In 2021, the two districts were collectively home to 23,507 backup generators with a capacity of 12.2 gigawatts (GW), about 15 percent of Californias entire electricity grid.
  • Diesel generators release greenhouse gases, particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrous oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), harmful pollutants that create smog and exacerbate respiratory conditions.
  • Emissions from these backup generators can harm local residents, regional air quality and the global climate.
  • Importantly, M.Cubeds study highlights that many of these generators are in communities that the California Environmental Protection Agency identifies as disadvantaged, according to CalEnviroScreen.

17-Year-Old Entrepreneur Drops Out of School to Create Sustainable Masks

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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The masks are created with TR-90 Nylon, a high quality material that can last up to two years.

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  • The masks are created with TR-90 Nylon, a high quality material that can last up to two years.
  • "I designed Exa Mask, so that it would be the last mask you'll ever need to buy," said Kylie Smith, Founder of Exa Mask.
  • "Exa Mask was designed for all-day wear, so it is ideal for those populations who need to wear masks for their jobs."
  • To learn more about Exa Masks, visit Exa Mask's website , Kickstarter and YouTube channel .

Embark and HP Inc. Introduce EV Drayage within Autonomous Truck Operations to Reduce Emissions and Create Sustainable Truck Lanes

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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Leveraging sustainable freight technologies like EVs and AVs is a key way to reduce emissions and ensure compliance with these rules.

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  • Leveraging sustainable freight technologies like EVs and AVs is a key way to reduce emissions and ensure compliance with these rules.
  • Embark-equipped trucks offer better fuel economy, less idling, and the creation of EV drayage opportunities with Embarks highway-adjacent transfer points.
  • By working with Embark, were giving storied companies like HP the tools they need to create sustainable supply chains end-to-end.
  • This EV drayage pilot marks another key milestone for Embark as the company works toward its timeline of commercializing autonomous trucks by 2024.

New Statewide Survey Shows Concern over Extreme Weather Grows to Historic Highs

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Thursday, September 9, 2021
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Only homelessness was seen as a more serious problem in the survey conducted by California-based FM3 Research .

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  • Only homelessness was seen as a more serious problem in the survey conducted by California-based FM3 Research .
  • The impact of climate change and extreme weather on California has also grown to historic highs, with two-thirds of voters now ranking it as an extremely or very serious problem.
  • The poll was conducted from August 2nd to 5th, before the Caldor Fire, which has likely increased concern over extreme weather and the impacts of climate change.
  • Bloom Energy undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly update any forward-looking statements unless if and as required by law.