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This week it was announced that Electreon (client) would be deploying California's first in-road electric charging system in time for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. “The world needs innovative, scalable solutions with transformative impact to advance electrification, and this project demonstrates California's commitment to a more sustainable, efficient and accessible future,” said Stefan Tongur, PhD, Vice President of Business Development, Electreon. “Electreon is proud to be working with UCLA and CALSTART to bring our advanced EV charging technology to the region’s transit system, ushering in an increasingly electric future for all.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dED3-DmD

Just because the election is over doesn't mean we are out of the woods just yet. On the Joyride blog we are sharing a few ways to break through the noise when politics is dominating the news cycle. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKXt42Zk

Joyride's November 2024 Book of the Month is Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the world by Henry Grabar. Parking, quite literally, has a death grip on America: each year a shocking number of Americans kill one another over parking spots, and we routinely do ri-diculous things for parking, contorting our professional, social, and financial lives to get a spot. Since the advent of the car, we have deformed our cities in a Sisyphean quest for car storage, and as a result, much of the nation’s most valuable real estate is now devoted to empty vehicles. Parking determines the design of new buildings and the fate of old ones, traffic patterns and the viability of transit, neighborhood politics and municipal finance, and the overall quality of public space. Is this really the best use of our finite resources? Is parking really more important than everything else? In a beguiling and absurdly hilarious mix of history, politics, and reportage, Slate staff writer Henry Grabar brilliantly surveys the nation’s parking crisis, revealing how the compulsion for car storage has exacerbated some of our most acute problems— from housing affordability to the accelerating global climate disaster—and, ultimately, how we can free our cities from park-ing’s cruel yoke. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gka4EQTc

Derq (client), the leading provider of real-time AI-powered intelligent transportation system solutions, recently announced strategic investments from e& capital; the venture capital arm of e&, a global technology group headquartered in the UAE; and AT&T Ventures, the venture capital arm of AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. The investments from e& capital and AT&T Ventures will be used to expand Derq’s activities in the US, GCC, and beyond, and accelerate the company’s investments in product development and growing its intellectual property portfolio. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dbz-Fmhe 1?? Govtech: Traffic Safety Tech Firm Derq Lands ‘Strategic’ Investments https://lnkd.in/gg4_UNRu 2?? ITS International: Derq attracts investment from two venture capitalists https://lnkd.in/dJqbs8jm 3?? The Fast Mode: e& Capital, AT&T Ventures Invest in Derq to Expand Intelligent Transportation Solutions https://lnkd.in/gvKnrXQY

In the mobility sector, where innovation moves fast and public interest runs high, capturing media attention can make a significant impact on brand visibility, investor interest, and consumer trust. A well-crafted media kit is an essential tool in any PR strategy, especially for automotive, transportation, and mobility companies aiming to set themselves apart. More than just a collection of files, a media kit is your brand’s introduction, narrative, and digital handshake. It’s the first step to positioning yourself in the media, establishing authority, and making it easy for journalists to tell your story. Media Kit Essentials: 1?? Company Overview & Mission 2?? Key Milestones & Achievements 3?? Product or Service Fact Sheet 4?? Executive Bios & Headshots 5?? High-Quality Images & Videos 6?? Recent Press Releases & Media Coverage 7?? Contact Information 8?? Logos 9?? Social Media Links Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpGdcgPC

Today, the State of Michigan announced a new partnership with Electreon (client), the world leader in wireless EV charging, and commercial electric vehicle manufacturer XOS, Inc. to operate wireless charging solutions for electrified commercial delivery vehicles in Michigan. “We’re excited to demonstrate how Electreon’s technology can optimize electric fleet usage and showcase the seamless integration of wireless charging into daily fleet operations, minimizing downtime and enabling charging across time and location,” said Stefan Tongur, PhD, Vice President of Business Development for Electreon. “We’re proud to do this work in Michigan, a state fostering innovation and sustainable transportation solutions.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dkXiUesR Mobility MI, Michigan Economic Development Corporation,

Earlier this summer, Michigan Central (client) announced Google Code Next as the first office tenant in the newly renovated Station. Code Next’s immersive computer science education programming is focused on helping Black, Latinx, and Indigenous high school students pursue careers in tech, and will help develop a pipeline of diverse talent for Michigan tech startups and established companies alike. Anchoring The Station’s youth programming floor, Code Next is a key piece of Michigan Central’s larger skills training initiative, which provides free job training for Detroit residents and grows the Michigan Central innovation ecosystem. Google Code Next celebrated the occasion by hosting a Demo Day for its latest cohort of Detroit high schoolers where students present digital and software projects they’ve completed during programming to friends, family, and members of the community. AS SEEN IN: 1?? Michigan Central Station, Google Host Summer Tech Program, Govtech: https://lnkd.in/gKQ4a3KP 2?? Michigan Central welcomes Google Code Next program as its 1st tenant, Crain's Detroit Business: https://lnkd.in/gmganfyh 3?? Students wrap a summer prepping for tech careers at Michigan Central, The Detroit News: https://lnkd.in/gb65Br7J 4?? Google Code Next Program is First Office Tenant at Michigan Central in Detroit, DBusiness Magazine: https://lnkd.in/g6Y-jQfD 5?? Google program encourages STEM projects for young Detroiters, Detroit Free Press: https://lnkd.in/gy3rWwK3

It's election season and that comes with a lot of unpredidictablilty when it comes to the news cycle. Whether or not your industry has anything to do with the election or politics, its important to acknowledge that this media shift happens for everyone. So what do you do? Here are four key considerations to help you navigate this "disruption" and keep your PR momentum strong including: ? Explore untapped media opportunities ? Strengthen your owned channels ? Position your brand for 2025 ? Get ahead while others press pause

Earlier this year, Michigan Central (client) and Henry Ford Health announced a partnership aimed at revolutionizing the intersection of mobility and healthcare in #Detroit — honoring the shared commitment by the two Detroit-based institutions to drive positive change within the local community. AS SEEN IN: 1?? Crain's Detroit Business: https://lnkd.in/g7vgfuyB 2?? The Detroit News: https://lnkd.in/grJDYu6a 3?? DBusiness Magazine: https://lnkd.in/ge86CbHq Learn more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/ggfNAyE8

Congratulations to Derq (client), the leading provider of real-time AI-powered intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions, for securing strategic investments from e& capital; the venture capital arm of e&, a global technology group headquartered in the UAE; and AT&T Ventures, the venture capital arm of AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. “We are thrilled to have the support of e& and AT&T, two global telecommunication and technology leaders,” said Dr. Georges Aoude, co-founder and CEO of Derq. “These strategic relationships not only validate the progress made to date but empower us to scale our operations and enhance our ability to deliver next-generation intelligent transportation solutions to customers around the world.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dbz-Fmhe