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FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, today announced it is expanding its endpoint security solution, adding the ability to detect and block advanced threats in real time. This expansion adds to the Qualys Cloud Agent’s comprehensive capabilities of inventory, vulnerability management, patching and endpoint detection and response (EDR).

Traditional EDR/EPP solutions focus only on malicious activities, and risk mitigation solutions focus on vulnerabilities and patch management. This approach does not provide a complete picture of the environment, its attack surfaces, and the weaknesses that cybercriminals can exploit, and it doesn’t provide the ability to natively remediate the root cause of most of the cyberattacks – unpatched vulnerabilities. Qualys removes these blind spots by combining risk mitigation, threat detection and response into a single solution.

“Malicious attacks are growing in sophistication and volume year over year and security teams need a combination of proactive protection against known malware and the ability to identify and respond to new unknown threats quickly,” said Michael Suby, vice president of research at IDC. “Qualys Multi-Vector EDR with endpoint protection brings together multiple context vectors, a unified, always updated view of the entire attack chain, and the ability to block threats giving security teams a broader, seamlessly integrated approach to endpoint security that delivers holistic prevention, protection, detection and response.” 

Qualys Multi-Vector EDR with malware protection combines the technologies required to stop attacks, threats, and breaches. It delivers real-time detection and response to remove malicious files and processes, leverages comprehensive threat intelligence to detect advanced threats, and maps endpoint activity to the MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques.

“With Qualys Multi-Vector EDR, we have been able to consolidate to a single agent, used across the Qualys Cloud Platform, to provide the deep visibility and control we need to monitor and investigate incidents across all our endpoints even those in remote locations,” said Calvin Szeto, vice president of cybersecurity at Universal Electronics. “The advanced context and ease of deployment combined with the single-pane-of-glass view not only make incident response and threat hunting easier but also improve the productivity of our security and IT team. Our organization can now comprehensively remediate by quarantining threats, patching vulnerabilities, and fixing misconfigurations with one single solution.”

Qualys Multi-Vector EDR adds anti-malware protections to: 

• Automatically Quarantine Malware – actively scan all system files including incoming files for malware and automatically quarantine infected files.
• Detect Advanced Threats – monitor active applications and processes for malicious behavior to protect against new and unknown malware variants.
• Prevent Memory Exploitation – monitor system processes to protect against memory exploitation used by zero-day threats and file-less attacks.
• Stop Malicious Traffic – scan incoming emails and web traffic in real time to protect against brute-force attacks, network exploits and password theft.
• Prevent Phishing – automatically block known phishing web links to keep users and networks secure.

“Qualys Multi-Vector EDR leverages the power of the Qualys Cloud Platform and Cloud Agent to correlate billions of global events with threat intel, analytics and machine learning to provide holistic visibility, protection and response to cyberthreats across global hybrid environments,” said Sumedh Thakar, president and CEO at Qualys. “With the addition of real-time blocking protection, the Qualys Cloud Agent can now help organizations eliminate multiple agents from their endpoints thus drastically reducing complexity and cost.” 

Availability
Qualys Multi-Vector EDR with endpoint protection is available via a public beta for Windows endpoints and will be generally available in late May. If you would like to sign up for the free trial, visit www.qualys.com/edr-epp. To learn more, join our webinar on May 26 to see real-time malware protection in action.

Additional Resources 

• Read the Multi-Vector EDR blog
• Learn about Qualys Multi-Vector EDR
• Details on the Qualys Cloud Platform
• Follow Qualys on LinkedIn and Twitter

About Qualys 
Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS) is a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based security and compliance solutions with over 19,000 active customers in more than 130 countries, including a majority of each of the Forbes Global 100 and Fortune 100. Qualys helps organizations streamline and consolidate their security and compliance solutions in a single platform and build security into digital transformation initiatives for greater agility, better business outcomes, and substantial cost savings.  

The Qualys Cloud Platform and its integrated Cloud apps deliver businesses critical security intelligence continuously, enabling them to automate the full spectrum of auditing, compliance, and protection for IT systems and web applications across on premises, endpoints, cloud, containers, and mobile environments. Founded in 1999 as one of the first SaaS security companies, Qualys has established strategic partnerships with leading cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and the Google Cloud Platform, and managed service providers and consulting organizations including Accenture, BT, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Deutsche Telekom, DXC Technology, Fujitsu, HCL Technologies, IBM, Infosys, NTT, Optiv, SecureWorks, Tata Communications, Verizon and Wipro. The company is also a founding member of the Cloud Security Alliance. For more information, please visit www.qualys.com.  

Qualys and the Qualys logo are proprietary trademarks of Qualys, Inc. All other products or names may be trademarks of their respective companies.
 

Media Contact:
 
Tami Casey, Qualys 
(650) 801-6196 
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MAULDIN, S.C., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Xcelerate, Inc. (OTC pink sheets: “XCERT), a rapidly emerging leader in assembling and developing early-stage medical technology, today announced it has taken all action necessary to remove the “Yield” sign from its stock symbol page provided by OTC Markets.  The Company intends to continue its commitment to insure future compliance with listing requirements.  Xcelerate recently submitted all necessary documentation with OTC Markets to be designated as a company in “Pink Current Reporting” tier.  As a result, OTC Markets removed the “Yield” sign this week.

“We’re pleased the “‘yield” sign has now been removed by OTC Markets and we have now received the ‘Pink Current Reporting’ status,” said Xcelerate CEO Michael O’Shea.   This is the fruit of continuing effort of our team to improve our corporate standing and press on to increasingly higher standards of corporate transparency. Now investors can more readily access information about our company and analyze value and potential of Xcelerate, Inc.,” said O’Shea.  

“We’re also making headway in finding innovative acquisitions within the patent/engineering world and remain focused on joining early-stage medical technology companies in a setting of controlled clinical care where these new developments can be trailed, tested and applied,” he said. “We’re striving to demonstrate Xcelerate is worthy of high confidence and we’re committed to openly communicating with our shareholders as we progress upward through various market tiers.”

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NETANYA, Israel, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Orbit Communications Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a leading global provider of maritime and airborne satcom terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems announced today the delivery of an OceanTRx 4 Mil satellite communications system to the Israeli Navy to be installed on the Saar 6-class corvette

 “We are proud that the Israeli Navy has chosen the OceanTRx 4 Mil Platform,” said Daniel Eshchar, CEO of Orbit. “This platform is one of the most advanced naval satellite communication solutions in the world. The platform supports both military and civilian bands on a single military system.”

About Orbit’s OceanTRx 4 Mil System

OceanTRx 4 Mil is a Maritime Satcom Terminal, based on the OceanTRx4 platform but with advanced military features. A patented satellite communication system designed for maritime platforms and supports a variety of configurations of 1.15-meter diameter antenna systems, operating different frequencies including simultaneous operation of a variety frequencies for global operation. The OceanTRx 4 Mil system is designed for quick and convenient installation, maintenance and upgrade, combining RF performance and exceptional system availability for security customers

About ORBIT:

Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a leading global provider of airborne communications and satellite-tracking maritime and ground-station solutions, is helping to expand and redefine how we connect. You’ll find Orbit systems on airliners and jet fighters, cruise ships and navy vessels, ground stations and offshore platforms. We deliver innovative, cost-effective and highly reliable solutions to commercial operators, major air forces and navies, space agencies and emerging New Space companies.

Orbit is a public company traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the control of the Pimi Investment Fund. The company’s operations are spread globally, with production, marketing, sales and customer service, including a presence in the US, Europe and the Far East.

For more information, please visit http://orbit-cs.com/

Media Contact:

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 +972 9 892 2777

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America reported total April sales of 77,523 units, a 128% increase compared with April 2020. Hyundai again set an all-time monthly sales record, beating the previous best ever mark set just last month. Hyundai fleet sales were down 27%, representing 3% of total volume.

“April 2021 was the second month in a row that we established a new best ever total and retail sales monthly record,” said Randy Parker, senior vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. “It was a team effort across the entire organization from manufacturing, logistics, sales and marketing, and our dealerships to deliver more Hyundai vehicles than ever before. As our all-new Tucson begins hitting dealerships in greater numbers, we expect the design and technology of our lineup to continue resonating with consumers.”

April Retail Highlights

April was also the best retail month ever, with 74,978 retail sales, up 146%. Retail sales rose for the entire lineup with SUVs (+137%), cars (+163%) and eco-friendly vehicles (+640%), all up triple digits.

April Product and Corporate Activities

• Santa Cruz Global Reveal: Hyundai unveiled its highly anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle that breaks new ground within the SUV, Truck and Crossover segments by offering a vehicle unlike anything else in the U.S. market
• All-New 2022 Tucson Marketing Campaign: Questions are at the heart of making things great, and Hyundai tapped into this mindset for its creative marketing campaign for the all-new 2022 Tucson that includes a star-studded TV spot
• All-New Kona N: Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-new Kona N at a digital showcase dedicated to exploring Hyundai’s N Brand
• IHHS Top Safety Picks: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe and Elantra were awarded 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• KBB’s 5-Year Cost to Own: Hyundai received two Cost to Own awards from Kelley Blue Book (KBB) for its Venue SUV and all-new Elantra for a second year in a row
• “Outside Academy”: Hyundai and National Geographic are joining forces to create “Outside Academy,” educational augmented reality (AR) experiences that empower families to explore iconic national parks, while inspiring them to create journeys of their own

Hyundai Motor America

At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), America’s leading digital marketplace bank, is proud to join Civic Alliance, a nonpartisan coalition of more than 1,200 businesses working together to encourage every American to participate in shaping our country’s future.  Civic Alliance strengthens our democracy by encouraging civic participation, supporting safe, accessible and trusted elections and building an engaged civic culture.

As part of LendingClub’s participation in Civic Alliance, we will continue to encourage all our stakeholders to participate in democracy and advocate for safe, accessible, fair and transparent voting within the United States.

“Civic engagement is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy,” said Armen Meyer, Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Strategy at LendingClub. “We helped democratize lending over 14 years ago because we believe everyone deserves access to transparent credit and, we believe democracy, just like our financial system, is stronger when everyone has a chance to participate. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Civic Alliance to help our employees and customers engage in elections and shape the future of the communities where we live, where we work, and where we operate.”

In 2020, Civic Alliance member companies registered tens of millions of new voters, supported more than 5 million employees with civic education programming and trusted resources, and reached nearly every American consumer with empowering messages to navigate new voting options, including early voting and vote by mail.  With its valuable tools, resources, events and partnership opportunities, Civic Alliance helps companies engage employees and consumers as active participants in civic life. 

About LendingClub


LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. It is the leading digital marketplace bank in the U.S. Members can gain access to a broad range of financial products and services through a technology-driven platform, designed to help them pay less when borrowing and earn more when saving. Since 2007, more than 3 million members have joined the Club to help reach their financial goals. For more information about LendingClub, visit 

https://www.lendingclub.com

.

About Civic Alliance



Civic Alliance

 is a nonpartisan business coalition that strengthens our democracy by supporting safe, accessible and trusted elections and inspiring every American to participate in shaping our country’s future.  Founded by the CAA Foundation and Democracy Works, Civic Alliance cultivates a community of companies united by a shared belief that an active democracy is good for business, and an engaged business community is good for democracy.  With its valuable tools, resources, events and partnership opportunities, Civic Alliance helps companies engage employees and consumers as active participants in civic life.  Join us at civicalliance.com. 

CONTACT: For Investors: [email protected]; Media Contact: [email protected]

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DALLAS, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lennox International Inc. (LII) partners closely with our suppliers who live by our core values of integrity, respect, and excellence. The unique challenges presented by the pandemic and the supply chain bullwhip effect of the swift economic recovery required our suppliers to step-up and keep product flowing to our customers. Despite supply chain disruptions, LII received an industry-leading six Dealer Design Awards, an accomplishment and honor we share with our suppliers.

“The relationships between Lennox International and our suppliers continues to strengthen as we grow and win share in the market together,” said Chairman and CEO Todd Bluedorn.
Today, we recognize the accomplishments of our top supplier partners with the Lennox International Supplier Excellence Awards. Together we overcame adversity and grew despite extraordinary challenges. Together we continue to deliver industry leading innovation, premium quality, and solid productivity.

• 
  DIAMOND AWARD
  
• Hydro – Aluminum Tube
• New Process Steel – Steel
• Steel Dynamics, Inc. – Steel

• 
  PLATINUM AWARD
  
• Brazeway – Aluminum Tube
• LG Electronics – Compressors
• Regal Beloit – Motors

• 
  GOLD AWARD
  
• Columbus Industries, Inc. – Filters
• MicroMetl – OEM
• NFI – Transportation Management

• 
  SILVER AWARD
  
• BMP-USA – Personal Protective Equipment
• C Cross – Truckload

• 
  BRONZE AWARD
  
• DSV Solutions, LLC
  – Warehouse
• Sanhua – Valves

Congratulations to our supplier partners on their collective accomplishments and performance!

About Lennox International

Lennox International Inc. is a global leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable and healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our air conditioning, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems. Lennox International stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol “LII”. Additional information on Lennox International is available at www.lennoxinternational.com or by contacting Phil Gee, at 972-497-7456.

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GREENVILLE, S.C., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — United Community Bank is proud to announce it once again is ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study℠. This marks an unprecedented seven out of the past eight years that United has received this recognition, a testament to the bank’s commitment to having a strong foundation of customer service.  

“We believe that service quality is the driver of success in our business.  We call ourselves ‘The Bank that Service Built’ to remind us both of our heritage of service and our daily commitment to live out that goal. We are honored to be delivering on our brand promise,” said Lynn Harton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Community Bank. “I am incredibly proud of our team members who have worked tirelessly to make a difference for our customers in a challenging year.  This recognition belongs to them.”

The J.D. Power U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study is the longest-running and most in-depth survey of the retail banking industry. Now in its 16^th year, the annual study analyzes retail banking customers’ satisfaction with their primary financial institution and the impact it has on bottom-line metrics, such as retention, loyalty, and advocacy. In addition to being the most trusted consumer bank in the Southeast, the study ranked United #1 in the following factors: Channel Activities, Product & Fees, Convenience and Communication & Advice.

The 2021 study is based on responses from 94,784 retail banking customers belonging to 180 of the largest banks in the United States regarding their experiences with their retail bank. It was fielded from April 2020 through February 2021. For more information about the U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study, visit http://www.jdpower.com/pr-id/2021037.

About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (United) provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services for relationship-oriented consumers and business owners. The company, known as “The Bank That SERVICE Built,” has been recognized nationally for delivering award-winning service. United has $18.6 billion in assets and 161 offices in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee along with a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. In 2021, J.D. Power ranked United highest in customer satisfaction with retail banking in the Southeast, marking seven out of the last eight years United earned the coveted award. United was also named “Best Banks to Work For” by American Banker in 2020 for the fourth year in a row based on employee satisfaction. Forbes included United in its inaugural list of the World’s Best Banks in 2019 and again in 2020. Forbes also recognized United on its 2021 list of the 100 Best Banks in America for the eighth consecutive year. United also received five Greenwich Excellence Awards in 2020 for excellence in Small Business Banking, including a national award for Overall Satisfaction. Additional information about United can be found at www.ucbi.com.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hitachi America, Ltd., the North American regional headquarters of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501), and Hitachi Vantara, the digital infrastructure, data management, and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., today announced Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2021 AMERICAS (HSIF) will be held on May 25-27, 2021.

The free three-day virtual event will showcase visionaries and practitioners who are leading and deploying data-driven strategies to solve some of the toughest problems in industry, society and the environment.

Get a front-row seat to the future of social innovation.


Register now
 for Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2021 AMERICAS

Executives and experts from Hitachi Group businesses will be joined by digital leaders from business, academia, government and industry for keynotes, digital masterclasses, plus industry, society and technology themed programming.

Speakers at Hitachi Social Innovation Forum Americas 2021 include:

• Toshiaki Higashihara, President & CEO Hitachi, Ltd
• Gajen Kandiah, CEO, Hitachi Vantara
• Dr. Jennifer Hall Chief, Data Science, Co-Director, Institute for Precision Cardiovascular Medicine, American Heart Association
• Rachel S. Hutter, SVP International Facilities and Operations Services, Worldwide Safety and Health, and Engineering, The Walt Disney Company
• Todd Hewlin, Partner, Chasm Group, and author of ‘Goliath’s Revenge, How Established Companies Turn the Tables on Digital Disruptors’
• Hicham Abdessamad, Chairman, Hitachi America, Ltd., Chief Executive of Hitachi Global Social Innovation Business, Hitachi, Ltd.
• Duane Hughes, CEO, Workhorse
• Juan Santos, SVP Brand Experience & Innovation, Tavistock Group
• Alistair Dormer, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer and Chief Environmental Officer, Hitachi, Ltd.
• Topher White, CEO, Rainforest Connection
• Jon Snoddy, SVP, Imagineering R&D, Show, Ride & Technology, The Walt Disney Company
• Megan Smith, former Chief Technology Officer under President Obama
• Andreas Weigend, former Chief Scientist of Amazon.com, and author of ‘Data for the People
• Alok Sharma, President, COP26

Hitachi Social Innovation Forum Digital Masterclass speakers will include:

• R (Ray) Wang, CEO, Constellation Research                         
• Michele Goetz, Vice President and Principal Researcher, Forrester
• Maribel Lopez, Founder, Lopez Research
• Tim Chou, Board Member and Stanford University Cloud Lecturer                             
• Martin Mocker, MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research                        
• Vijay Gurbaxani, Director of the Center for Digital Transformation at Paul Merage School of Business, UC Irvine
• Ganesh Bell, Board Member, Investor, CDO and Software CEO

“COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of our personal and professional life, with ripple effects that have challenged industries to assess and accelerate their digital initiatives,” said Gajen Kandiah, chief executive officer, Hitachi Vantara. “The ability to achieve data-driven outcomes is critical to our clients’ ability to pivot their business and capitalize on an increasing digital-centric economy. At Hitachi Social Innovation Forum Americas, we will tell their stories and explain how data-driven leaders are changing the world in business, society and the environment.”

“At Hitachi, we view Social Innovation as the practice of leveraging innovation, digital technology, domain knowledge and products to solve challenges for both the individual consumer and society at large,” said Hicham Abdessamad, chairman, Hitachi America, Ltd., and chief executive of Hitachi Global Social Innovation Business. “As a global leader in advancing the digital transformation of social infrastructure, our goal at HSIF is to bring thinkers and doers together to solve problems, address existing and future environmental challenges and showcase the digital solutions that we are successfully developing throughout the Hitachi Group ecosystem. We are excited to show how Hitachi, its partners, and customers are working together to drive adoption of new digital solutions and technologies that empower companies to adapt and transition into this new era of sustainability. Whether you’re an OEM, an energy provider, an IT Company or a government agency, we all have roles to play to make this a reality.”

Roundtable discussions, themed sessions and thought-provoking keynote presentations will provide opportunities for attendees to hear firsthand accounts of successes and lessons learned from peers, partners, analysts, clients and industry leaders Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2021 AMERICAS will offer three different tracks:

1. Business track focuses on how to propel your business forward;
2. Society track focuses on using data to create social, environmental, and economic advantages; and
3. Technology track spotlights how companies can revolutionize with data strategies that adapt to our ever-changing world.

Resources

• Register for the Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2021 AMERICAS 
• Blog: Innovating to Improve Society: Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2021, by Hicham Abdessamad
• Blog: To Change the World with Data, Start Here, by John Magee
• Blog: Ignite Growth at Hitachi Social Innovation Forum, by Bjorn Andersson

Connect with Hitachi Vantara

• Twitter 
• LinkedIn 
• Facebook

About Hitachi, America, Ltd.

Hitachi America, Ltd., headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501). Hitachi America – the North American regional headquarters of Hitachi, Ltd. – and the 106 Hitachi Group companies in North America, employ over 28,800 people as of March 2020. The company drives digital innovation across five sectors – Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy and IT – through Lumada, Hitachi’s advanced digital solution for turning data into insights that drive digital innovation. The Hitachi Group is focused on its Social Innovation Business, which combines information technology (IT), operational technology (OT) and products to deliver solutions that increase social, environmental and economic value for its customers. For information on other Hitachi Group companies in North America, please visit http://www.hitachi.us/ (the United States), http://www.hitachi.ca/ (Canada) and http://www.hitachi.com.mx/en (Mexico). 

About Hitachi Vantara
Hitachi Vantara, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., guides our customers from what’s now to what’s next by solving their digital challenges. Working alongside each customer, we apply our unmatched industrial and digital capabilities to their data and applications to benefit both business and society. More than 80% of the Fortune 100 trust Hitachi Vantara to help them develop new revenue streams, unlock competitive advantages, lower costs, enhance customer experiences, and deliver social and environmental value. Visit us at www.hitachivantara.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is focused on its Social Innovation Business that combines information technology (IT), operational technology (OT) and products. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2019 (ended March 31, 2020) totaled 8,767.2 billion yen ($80.4 billion), and it employed approximately 301,000 people worldwide. Hitachi drives digital innovation across five sectors – Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy and IT – through Lumada, Hitachi’s advanced digital solutions, services, and technologies for turning data into insights to drive digital innovation. Its purpose is to deliver solutions that increase social, environmental and economic value for its customers. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com. 

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DALLAS, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Canoo Inc. (Nasdaq: GOEV), a Los Angeles-based mobility technology company developing breakthrough purpose built electric vehicles (EVs) with a proprietary and highly versatile multi-purpose platform architecture, has named Christian Treiber as Senior Vice President, Global Customer Journey & Aftersales.

“For decades many OEMs have been forced to make ‘Aftersales as an Afterthought.’ At Canoo one of our core missions is to bring technology driven customer journey solutions, services, and the warranty experience not only to the first owner but also to the second, third owners and beyond. We are building a techno-electrical ownership journey designed to increase productivity and be a personal mobility asset manager to our customers. That’s why I am excited to welcome Christian Treiber to our team,” said Tony Aquila, CEO & Executive Chairman of Canoo, Inc. “With our growth trajectory, it was essential to find the best fit for this role. Christian is passionate about executing and has scaled every aspect of the customer journey across multiple automotive products. His experience will be valuable as we move to expand network, service and deliver products.”

Christian Treiber will lead the full customer journey – ownership, third party relationships, warranties, service and aftersales operations. A seasoned automotive leader, Treiber joins Canoo from Daimler AG where he served as Vice President of Customer Service in the USA and held senior management roles in the global Mercedes-Benz organization. He brings more than two decades of experience scaling automotive aftermarket sales, retail, parts, service, and fleet sales.

“Electrification is the future of the automotive industry and I am excited to build a ground up customer journey to drive Canoo sales momentum,” said Christian Treiber. “Canoo’s innovation, vision and focus on the full lifecycle of the vehicle are inspiring and I’m excited to be on the team. I’ve worked with Tony and the leadership team for years and will hit the ground running.” 

About
 
Canoo 
Canoo is a Los Angeles-based company that has developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with bold innovations in design and pioneering technologies. Distinguished by its experienced team – totaling over 400 employees from leading technology and automotive companies – Canoo has designed a modular electric platform purpose-built to deliver maximum vehicle interior space and adaptable to support a wide range of vehicle applications for consumers and businesses.  

For more information, please visit www.canoo.com.  
For Canoo press materials, including photos, please visit press.canoo.com.  
For investors, please visit investors.canoo.com. 

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LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered medium and heavy-duty vehicles, announced today that the entire EV Star line up, including the EV Star, EV Star ADA, EV Star CarGo, EV Star CarGo Plus, and EV Star CC are now eligible for the New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program (“NJ ZIP”). The NJ ZIP incentivizes fleets to begin their transition to zero emissions by offering up to $100,000 towards the purchase of battery-electric vehicles.

NJ ZIP is a new, $15 million pilot voucher program, that supports businesses and institutions purchasing new, medium-duty zero-emission vehicles that will operate in the greater Newark and greater Camden areas. This pilot is funded by proceeds allocated to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“NJEDA”) for the purposes of reducing harmful emissions, especially in communities disproportionately impacted by transportation emissions, and creating economic opportunity within the state. The program will provide voucher with base values ranging between $25,000 to $100,000 per vehicle.

Brendan Riley, President of GreenPower, commented, “We applaud the State of New Jersey for offering the most aggressive zero emissions incentives in the country and we see many other states and municipalities following suit with similar programs coming to market in the near future.” Riley added, “The EV Star platform is the perfect fit for the region because of their duty cycles, route requirements and the fact that EV Star is completely versatile.  Whether an operator is delivering cargo or passengers, we can deliver now.”

Ryne Shetterly, VP of Sales and Marketing at GreenPower, also commented, “We have the right partner in ABC Bus, with units currently on the ground and in inventory in the state.” He added, “Incentives help accelerate EV transition plans for early adopters, and we expect this emerging New Jersey market to have a positive impact on GreenPower’s vehicle sales  in the near term.”

About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.

GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo van and a cab and chassis.  GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational facilities in southern California. Listed on the Toronto exchange since November 2015, GreenPower completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020. For further information go to www.greenpowermotor.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, GreenPower’s business and operations and the environment in which it operates, which are based on GreenPower’s operations, estimates, forecasts and projections. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events, and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “upon”, “may”, “should”, “will”, “could”, “intend”, “estimate”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “believe” or “continue”, or the negative thereof or similar variations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict or are beyond GreenPower’s control. A number of important factors including those set forth in other public filings (filed under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com) could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements relate to the date on which they are made. GreenPower disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.  © 2021 GreenPower Motor Company Inc. All rights reserved.

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