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Jessica N. Abraham covers the topics of Business, Globalization, Management, Team Development, Marketing, Workforce Optimization and more!
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An Empire For Solar Discovery And Education In The Making? SinglePoint Reports Building Out Network For Clean Air And Green Energy Efficiency
Previous Published to Benzinga Solar photovoltaic energy represented more than 4% of the electricity generated in the United States in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. In the automotive sector, announcements related to solar include Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ: RUN) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) partnering to create energy-charging solutions for the F-150 Lightning electric truck. Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ: WKSP) and its spring release of its Terravis Solis, a solar-paneled tonneau cover, using Perovskite panels by Greatcell Italy. And rumors that General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) is seeking more ways to integrate solar into its new line of vehicles. “Solar accounted for 46% of all new electricity-generating capacity added in the U.S. in 2021, the third year…
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Automating The Future Of Cannabis: How One Enterprise Wants To Lead The Charge Towards Large Scale Manufacturing
Previously Published On Benzinga A new operation in Commerce, California is quickly becoming one of the world’s largest next-generation cannabis production facilities. The 170,000 square-foot facility is owned and operated by the 4Front Ventures Corp. (OTCQX: FFNTF), a national, vertically-integrated multistate operator with seed-to-sale operations in strategic medical and adult-use cannabis markets, including Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Washington and now, California. Established in 2011, 4Front Ventures has built a reputation in the industry for setting high standards in low-cost cultivation and applying traditional production methodologies to a less-than-traditional business sector. To date, the company has successfully brought more than 20 different cannabis brands and nearly 1,800 unique products to market. As the cannabis industry is…
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Vision in Sight — Vuzix Outlines Ultra-Sleek Lineup of Smart Glasses, CES 2022 Presence, and Partnerships
Previously Published to Benzinga It’s a new year, and 2022 may just become the Year of the Meta with virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and extended reality (XR) around every corner. Vuzix Corp. (NASDAQ: VUZI) is arguably no exception, leaving 2021 with a bang and entering the new year fresh-faced and making moves. The company is a leading supplier of smart glasses and AR technologies, developing innovative products primarily focused on enterprise markets. This includes personal displays and wearable computing devices triggered by touchpad, voice, and Bluetooth inputs. In addition, it offers users a portable, high-quality viewing experience, shared view video streaming, and dynamic solutions for mobility purposes. That means…
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Battle Approved Motors Hopes for Record Round of Funding: Charged Up and Ready to Go
Previously Published to Benzinga A few months ago, Battle Approved Motors (BAM) quickly raised $1.07 million via its first StartEngine Reg. CF offering, pushing its vehicles through the initial stages of production with over 1,300 investors. Now, they are gearing up to not only enter Round 2, but are sharing some extra-enticing news for those who become Legacy Members (fondly called Legacy Family). What Is BAM, and Why Are People Getting Involved? Battle Approved Motors believes that it isn’t just a luxury racing brand of electric utility terrain vehicles (UTVs). It’s a lifestyle brand — fast, sexy, and not afraid to get dirty. BAM’s ultra-sleek lineup of UTVs — all-electric, off-road vehicles…
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Oil-free Air In, Oil-free Air Out: Solving Problems in Compression and the Environment
The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. The Carnot® Compressor compresses air with water. This company is on a mission to revolutionize the compressor industry — doing away with oil, multiple moving parts and damage to components caused by the heat of compression. This patented process has the potential to significantly reduce energy use and total cost of ownership for compressors. Air is compressed isothermally, and the heat is absorbed during the compression process. Rapid isothermal compression has long been thought unachievable. The compressed air industry is ripe for new technologies. As the industry seeks…