PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stardock is pleased to announce the release of Galactic Civilizations IV v2.9, titled ‘The Starview Update.’ This update focuses on enhancing the player experience with a variety of quality-of-life improvements, visual upgrades, and gameplay refinements based on community feedback.

In this substantial update, players can look forward to a range of key changes designed to streamline gameplay and improve immersion. “We’re committed to continuously refining Galactic Civilizations IV based on player input,” said Brad Wardell, lead designer of the GalCiv series. “With the Starview Update, we’re not only addressing bugs and balance issues but also enhancing the overall experience to make it even more enjoyable for our players.”

Major Updates:

Revamped Yor Ship Designs: The Yor Singularity ships have received a visual upgrade, while the classic designs remain available as “Classic Yor” for nostalgic players.Polished Artifacts and Game Events: Various artifact effects and game events have been refined for better balance and consistency, with deprecated technologies removed from the tech tree to streamline research.UI Enhancements: The Shipyard and Starbase screens now feature dynamic backgrounds showcasing the galaxy, along with a cleaner and more intuitive interface.Streamlined Civilization Policy Management: The Civilization Policy screen has been redesigned for better organization, introducing a tax slider for more precise economic control and improved access to Rally Points via dedicated hotkeys.Offline Access for DLC Owners: Players who own any of the DLC for Supernova will no longer need to be online to access that content.Gameplay Improvements: A significant batch of gameplay updates, including bug fixes, balance changes, and general polish, enhances the overall experience.

For a comprehensive list of all changes and improvements in the Galactic Civilizations IV v2.9 “Starview Update” update, visit the full changelog here. 

To explore or purchase Galactic Civilizations IV, visit the game on Steam, Epic Games Store, or directly at galciv4.com.

v2.9 Starview Update Video: View Here

v2.9 Starview Screenshots:

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Revolv’s solution simplifies electric vehicle adoption by acting as a single partner, guiding fleets through complex technology, incentives, and infrastructure challenges.

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the electric vehicle (EV) fleet management industry and, based on its research results, recognizes Revolv with the 2024 US New Product Innovation Award. The company is a forerunner in the EV fleet electrification space, with its innovative approach that combines capabilities in fleet operations, finance, infrastructure development and energy management. While most competing companies in this space focus on a single aspect, Revolv designed its complete fleet electrification solution to enable a simple and seamless shift to zero emissions among medium-to-heavy commercial fleets. Revolv functions as a single-stop services provider that covers every aspect of EV fleet management, assisting from the outset with the following:

EV vehicle diligence & acquisitionCharging infrastructure design & installationSoftware integrationContinuous analytics and insights for fleet optimizationLong-term maintenance and management of vehicles and charging infrastructureResearch and monetizing financial incentivesEV usage tracking and charging schedule managementCost reduction strategiesSystem uptime assurances

Revolv is uniquely positioned as the only company in the US market that offers a single partner solution for zero-emissions fleet management. With a multitude of electric trucks in the market, Revolv identifies optimal vehicle composition based on duty cycles, markets, routes, payloads, and other logistics parameters while facilitating the deployment and integration of these EVs into existing fleets. Fleet customers benefit from Revolv’s expertise in building, operating, and managing scalable charging infrastructure. As a part of its approach, the company supports its clients in the switch from an ICE ecosystem to an electric equivalent. Outcomes include optimized productivity and performance, seamless integration, improved total cost of ownership, and the freedom for companies to focus on their core business while embracing a zero-emissions agenda.

Abishek Narayanan Srinivasan, Associate Director, Frost & Sullivan, observed, “Revolv melds economic and environmental agendas to help companies navigate the attendant risks and complexities—including cost, infrastructural, regulatory, and workforce issues—that accompany the shift to electrification. As a technology-agnostic company, Revolv offers solutions that fit easily into any customer’s fleet ecosystem.”

Revolv’s comprehensive products and services support exceptional fleet performance through the entire lifecycle, beginning with hardware (identifying and buying the right vehicles) and software acquisition, including integrating leading-edge software solutions to improve operations and save money. Revolv brings charging infrastructure to fleet operators, allowing for smooth integration into a customer’s onsite operations. Moreover, the company coordinates with important stakeholders and provides training to drivers and other personnel, helping them adjust and adapt in ways that improve their experience with the entire process of transitioning to zero-emissions transport alternatives. Leading the competition in the US fleet management industry, Revolv sets a high bar, in terms of quality, through holistic solutions centered on efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.

“Revolv is accelerating the commercial transport industry’s shift to a sustainable, zero-emissions future, from guiding clients through the transition and leveraging its cross-disciplinary expertise in delivering best-in-class solutions to providing a clear roadmap toward decarbonization. It remains a pioneer in offering innovative end-to-end, fleet-as-a-service solutions that address existing hurdles and encourage EV adoption by commercial fleets, moving them toward the ‘future of fleets’,” added Abishek. With a first-of-its-kind transformative model that simplifies EV deployments, enhances financial outcomes, boosts operational performance, and improves environmental benefits and with its strong overall performance, Revolv earns the 2024 Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation Award in the US EV fleet management industry.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has developed an innovative element in a product by leveraging leading-edge technologies. The award recognizes the value-added features/benefits of the product and the increased return on investment (ROI) it gives customers, which, in turn, raises customer acquisition and overall market penetration potential.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

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DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — JBB Advanced Technologies (www.jbbat.com, JBBAT) Founder, Chairman, and CEO, John B. Billingsley, who launched one of the nation’s largest renewable energy companies, Tri Global Energy, has signed an exclusive letter of intent to purchase Houston-based Proteus Power (www.proteus-power.com), an international developer of utility-scale renewable energy, for an undisclosed amount.

Proteus Power incorporates a total of 15.5 GW of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). From 2024-2028, nearly 5 GW of both utility-scale solar and battery energy storage should be developed at an estimated EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) cost of $3.382 billion. Proteus Power projects include multiple ISOs (independent system operators): ERCOT West, ERCOT Houston, ERCOT North, ERCOT South, Miso LA/MS, Miso Illinois, Miso Texas, and SPP South. 

“I know the potential of renewable energy, both for our country and for the small landowners and communities we work with,” said Billingsley. “Proteus Power is just the type of company I have known and grown in the past, and we’re perfectly positioned to make it a very profitable company for our investors. In the near term, this very substantial business will provide a multi-billion-dollar boost to the Texas economy, from Lubbock to Midland, across West Texas and down to the Gulf Coast.”

The transaction is subject to, among other things, the finalization of a definitive, binding agreement and completion of satisfactory due diligence. Pending the final acquisition (expected Q4 2024), the Proteus Power headquarters in Houston will move to JBB Advanced Technologies’ headquarters in Carrollton, Texas, with all current employees being retained, and a branch office is planned to be located in Lubbock, Texas.

Proteus Power was formed in 2021 by industry veterans to develop renewable energy projects across the United States and Canada in order to help accelerate the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. The company’s expertise covers the development, financing, construction, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects with a specific focus on solar and battery storage.

“The Proteus Power development team is clearly among the best in the renewable industry today,” Billingsley said. “The company has thrived under the leadership of Chief Development Officer Dan Phillips, and we at JBBAT are fortunate to inherit such a strong team to work with us as we move forward to jump back in the energy transition.”

ABOUT JBB ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

JBB Advanced Technologies, a Dallas-based holding company. invests in disruptive businesses, including those in clean renewable energy, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and next-generation real estate. Through our Research and Development Division, we are developing blockchain-based solutions for today’s world, including one to integrate ever-increasing amounts of solar energy seamlessly into our electric grid for greater robustness and resiliency. The company’s renewable energy division develops and deploys clean, affordable solar energy systems to commercial concerns. The company also continues to cultivate a pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities in both the private and public sectors to catapult growth with a focus on technology innovation from many diverse industries.

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