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ROAD RAGE EPIDEMIC ON AMERICAN ROADS: 80% OF DRIVERS HAVE EXPERIENCED ROAD RAGE FIRST-HAND AND OVER A THIRD FACE IT MULTIPLE TIMES EACH MONTH

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With Labor Day expected to bring record-breaking domestic travel, new research from Nextbase highlights the need for patience during holiday getawaysAbout 8 in 10 (79%) American motorists have experienced road rage or aggressive driving, with more than a third (34%) experiencing it multiple times a monthRoad Rage ranked second only to distracted driving among the greatest on-road dangersVeteran law enforcement officer provides top five tips to arrive alive even if you witness a road rage incident 

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Labor Day is known as the unofficial end of summer, and for many, it’s the last chance to get away for a summer vacation before school and work bring us back to reality. But with record domestic travel expected for the upcoming holiday weekend, drivers will need to pack some extra patience to avoid one of the scariest dangers on America’s highways: Road Rage.

New research commissioned by Nextbase1 – the world’s leading dash cam brand – reveals that 79% of U.S. drivers have personally experienced aggressive driving or road rage. The survey also indicates that more than a third (34%) of these drivers encounter such incidents multiple times each month or even more frequently.

The emotional toll on those targeted by road rage is significant. Survey respondents identified road rage as second only to distracted driving in ranking the greatest on-road dangers. Meanwhile, nearly half of the survey respondents reported feeling nervous (45%) or angry (44%), while others described feeling terrified (34%) or furious (26%) when faced with this aggression.

“As Labor Day approaches—a time when millions of Americans take to the roads for holiday travel—road rage becomes an even more pressing issue,” said Bryn Brooker, Head of Road Safety for Nextbase. “Increased traffic, longer drives, and heightened stress levels make drivers more susceptible to aggression and innocent families more vulnerable. A dash cam serves as an independent witness to events, but it can also be a deterrent to a would-be aggressor when they realize their actions are being recorded.”

Sergeant Chris Palaganas, a 16-year veteran law enforcement officer, offers this expert advice for surviving road rage:

Don’t get out of your car: “You never know what the other person’s state of mind is, and you have no idea if they are armed and/or violent. Instead, stay in your car, assess the situation and call authorities if necessary.”Move to a safe location: “If you feel you’re in danger, drive to a well-lit, well-populated area, like a police station or fire station.”Be a good witness: “Have a reliable dash cam rolling, capturing high-quality footage, and provide clear verbal commentary to document everything.”De-escalate the situation: “If approached by an aggressor, point to the dash cam and make it clear – calmly, without adding fuel to their fire – that they are being recorded.”Remember what’s important: “Take a breath and ask yourself what is your number one priority in this situation. It should be getting to your destination alive.”

Nextbase is dedicated to transforming how drivers protect themselves on the road. As road rage incidents continue to rise, the need for reliable, smart technology is more critical than ever. With Nextbase dash cams, drivers gain not just high-definition footage, but a comprehensive safety tool that can make a real difference in their daily lives. Nextbase isn’t just about capturing moments on the road; it’s about empowering drivers with the confidence and security they deserve every time they get behind the wheel.

For more information on Nextbase Dash Cams, visit nextbase.com

ABOUT NEXTBASE DASH CAMS:
Nextbase is a world-class innovator of automotive-based imagery technology with hundreds of patents and design protections to its name. Having created the consumer dash cam category and dominated markets in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and North America . With its multi-award-winning product range, UK-based Nextbase is now expanding into Asia. With the recent launch of the AI-powered, IOT-connected Nextbase iQ – the world’s first truly smart, fully connected dash cam and the world’s only aftermarket connected car platform – Nextbase is transcending the category it created. Nextbase has successfully integrated both market-leading software and data services into its millions of dash cams on the road, positioning itself as a leading imagery provider to the mapping, autonomous-vehicle and digital-infrastructure industries. Nextbase customers include: Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, Halfords, Autobacs, Toyota, VW Group, Uber, Grubhub/Hungry House. To learn more, visit www.Nextbase.com/en-us/ and follow along on Instagram at @Nextbase.

1Source: Survey of 2000 U.S. drivers commissioned by Nextbase and conducted by Drive Research in the Summer of 2024

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In Turfan, Xinjiang, China’s first commercially operated microgrid has generated nearly 100 million kWh of electricity

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TURFAN, China, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On November 13, the Turfan New Energy City Microgrid Demonstration Project, China’s first commercially operated microgrid demonstration project, generated nearly 100 million kWh of electricity, equivalent to saving 29,000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 77,600 tons.

A microgrid refers to a small-scale power generation and distribution system organized by distributed power sources, power loads, distribution facilities, monitoring and protection devices, etc., which can realize flexible control and autonomous management. Since the end of 2013, the project had been the largest and most comprehensive solar energy utilization and building integration project in China up to that time, with 8.7 MW of photovoltaic power installed on the roofs of 223 residential buildings, generating an annual power capacity of about 10 million kWh.

To promote the physical operation of the project, the State Grid Turfan Power Supply Company invested more than 2 million yuan to cooperate in the construction of microgrid infrastructure, fully supporting the online operation of surplus new energy power generation, promoting the comprehensive utilization of renewable resources in urban buildings, and helping Turfan build a high-quality development demonstration area and a green and low-carbon pilot area.

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Innovations in Guiyang: Adhering to New Industrialization and Promoting High-End, Intelligent and Green Manufacturing

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GUIYANG, China, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A report by Huanqiu.com

The wave of new industrialization in Guiyang is driving the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry in ways like never before. Guiyang is always strategically oriented toward “industrial structure optimization with a focus on industries”, and has made all efforts to develop “four major industrial bases”, highlighting its industrial economy as the “primary driving force” behind development. Especially relying on its policy edge in renewable energy, Guiyang has rapidly emerged as a national new-energy power battery and materials research, development and production center, injecting strong momentum into the city’s economy.

In October 2023, the CATL (Guizhou) New Energy Power and Energy Storage Battery Production Base, located in Gui’an New Area, Guizhou Province, was put into production. The first phase of the base boasts cutting-edge design standards, characterized by “lighthouse + zero carbon factory”. The high-standard facility employs advanced, high-speed, highly automated, and flexible production lines. It is designed to have an annual production capacity of 30 GWh. After the base achieves the designed production capacity, its annual output value is expected to reach 15 billion yuan. According to statistics, the base realized an industrial output value of 618 million yuan in the first half of 2024, and the year’s industrial output value is expected at about 2 billion yuan.

The Chery (Guizhou) industrial base has also yielded unusually brilliant results in the field of new energy vehicles (NEVs), where Chery Automobile’s self-developed “CHEVOO” new-generation light truck KL71 project is undergoing four-pillar car road tests. The advanced pressing, welding, painting and assembly lines, as well as the R&D lab and the all-electric truck production line, together constitute this “digital intelligent” NEV factory. Moreover, the Chery (Guizhou) industrial base has built, extended and strengthened its vehicle manufacturing industry chain so as to master key parts supply chains and reduce development costs.

The Gui’an FinDreams battery project, as an important move of BYD in Guiyang, is also showing its strength in power batteries for NEVs. FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd. at Longshan Industrial Park in Gui’an New Area has four automatic production lines that are operating at high speeds in the workshop, which produce “blade batteries” which are well-known both in and out of the industry. According to reports, 300 battery packs and 40,000 cells can be produced per day.

Guiyang’s “four bases” – a new energy vehicles and battery materials production base, a resource deep-processing base, a computing power assurance base, and an industrial backup base, contribute greatly to the development of NEV and battery materials industry, electronic information manufacturing industry, and advanced equipment manufacturing industry, etc. Data show that in the first three quarters, the added value of Guiyang’s industrial enterprises above designated size grew by 11%, and the contribution of industrial economy to economic growth reached 39.4%.

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Premialab appointed by Lombard Odier Investment Managers to scale Quantitative Investment Strategies

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Premialab’s technology chosen to enhance QIS scaling, operational efficiency, and risk management.

PARIS, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM), the institutional asset management business of the Lombard Odier Group, has integrated Premialab‘s industry-leading technology to support the management of their soon-to-be-launched DOM Global Macro strategy. This partnership underscores LOIM’s commitment to onboard innovative strategies in an evolving market landscape.

“Our decision to partner with Premialab is driven by their comprehensive risk management and regulatory compliance expertise,” said Didier Anthamatten, Portfolio Manager at LOIM. “With a strong track record in alternative investments, LOIM remains focused on delivering innovative investment solutions and high-quality returns for our clients. Premialab’s advanced data capabilities are essential in helping us maintain our rigorous standards and provide robust, risk-adjusted performance. Additionally, their platform perfectly matches the DOM Global Macro strategy’s needs, enhancing our risk monitoring capabilities and streamlining portfolio management.”

The DOM Global Macro strategy expects to leverage Premialab’s unique dataset. The full lookthrough across all DOM’s proprietary systematic strategies allows granular risk decomposition and scenario-based analysis at the entire portfolio level. This should help monitoring exposures’ attractiveness, from both time-series and cross-sectional perspectives, and optimizing asset allocation.

Neil Richards, Head of EMEA Business Development at Premialab, said the collaboration with LOIM is a significant addition to Premialab’s growing business in Switzerland and within the wider European markets.

“Institutions such as LOIM, which oversees a substantial portfolio across various asset classes, need continuous monitoring and adjustment to keep their investments on track,” he explained. “Premialab provides the tools for benchmarking and stress testing their systematic investments, ensuring that LOIM’s mandates are effectively managed in terms of cost, risk, and value.”

Premialab CEO Adrien Géliot highlighted that the QIS sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by institutional investors seeking liquid, transparent, and cost-efficient investment strategies. “Premialab sits at the centre of the QIS landscape, uniquely positioned to aggregate and make sense of the vast and growing universe of data,” he stated. “We are thrilled to be partnering with LOIM to deliver our unique data and risk monitoring capabilities to one of the top global investment firms.”

Premialab’s multi-asset, multi-region platform handles 10 million data points daily. It analyzes over 5,000 investible systematic strategies, with client assets under management totalling approximately USD $20 trillion. Combining the Premialab platform with Premialab Pure Factors®, it provides comprehensive cross-asset quantitative strategy selection and thorough due diligence on strategies available worldwide. Additionally, the platform enhances risk management and reporting capabilities, including expedited and detailed regulatory reporting.

With its unique combination of systematic strategies and discretionary trading, the DOM Global Macro strategy clearly benefits from Premialab’s state-of-the art data analysis capabilities and computational efficiency. The Portfolio and Risk Managers can thus use a shared dataset for risk analysis and performance decomposition, enhancing the portfolio’s robustness and operational efficiency.

About Premialab
Premialab is the leading independent platform that collaborates with leading investment banks and institutional investors globally, providing data, analytics, and risk solutions for systematic, factor, and multi-asset strategies. With offices in London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Dubai and Sydney, the company has forged strong partnerships with the top 18 investment banks, asset managers, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies globally.

About Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM)
Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) is the institutional asset management business of the Lombard Odier Group, wholly owned and funded by its partners since its establishment in 1796.

We provide a range of investment solutions to a diverse group of long-term oriented clients. Our heritage, and our combination of the best of conservatism and innovation, keeps us well positioned to create lasting value for our clients. Our investment capabilities span fixed income, convertible bonds, equities, multi-asset, and alternatives. Sustainability is central to our investment philosophy; we believe it is the founding principle of long-term economic and investment outcomes and will drive returns over the long term.

With over 200 investment professionals, we are a global business with a network of 13 offices across Europe, Asia and North America and have assets under management of CHF 64 billion (as at 31 September 2024).

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