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First Charge Honored as 2024 Green Product of the Year by BIG Awards for Business

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First Student’s innovative trenchless charging infrastructure recognized for accelerating EV adoption, lowering costs, and simplifying electrification for school districts and fleet managers

CINCINNATI, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — First Student, the trusted school transportation and technology provider to millions of families and industry leader in electrified student transportation, announced today that First Charge, the company’s modular, scalable charging solution, has been recognized as the Green Product of the Year by 2024 BIG Awards for Business. Hosted by the Business Intelligence Group, this prestigious award celebrates the companies, products, and leaders making a significant impact by reshaping their industries and setting new standards for success.

First Charge, the flexible, cost-effective charging infrastructure for electric bus fleets and medium-to-heavy-duty vehicles, has enabled First Student to accelerate electric school bus deployment in districts across North America. First Charge is First Student’s above-ground, trenchless infrastructure solution designed to charge electric vehicles and simplify the electrification process. It can save districts up to 50% on construction costs and leads to faster EV adoption by eliminating the need for time-intensive and cost-prohibitive trenching, even in cold weather climates. First Charge can also support other last-mile services for medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles such as dump trucks, garbage trucks, and even postal/delivery vehicles.

First Student has installed First Charge in 21 school districts, with 49 more under construction across North America. The infrastructure system has helped First Student go from three to four million miles driven in its electric school buses in a matter of six months, saving 533,325 gallons of diesel and preventing 11,935,803 pounds in carbon emissions.

“First Charge is changing the way we electrify student transportation, freeing up valuable resources for districts to focus on educating students and accelerating electric deployments as well as our ability to deliver clean, quiet and safe rides to school,” said First Student CEO and President John Kenning. “We are honored by this recognition and thank the Business Intelligence Group for highlighting First Charge, naming it the Green Product of the Year. First Charge is making it easier than ever for school districts to afford, install and scale their electric school bus fleet. As we continue to pursue innovations in the mold of First Charge, First Student will always put our mission first, providing unmatched service with healthier rides for children, so they are starting the day ready for success.”

“For 13 years, the BIG Awards for Business spotlight those whose innovative spirit, commitment to progress and resilience are not only advancing their fields, but also inspiring a global movement,” said Russ Fordyce, CEO of the Business Intelligence Group. “Congratulations to First Student for driving forward a brighter future with First Charge.”

First Charge is at the center of a landmark demonstration project from First Student and Con Edison in Brooklyn, New York. It revolutionizes how students are transported to school and how cities and utilities power their grids. First Charge will power a fleet of 12 electric school buses topped with solar panels. These panels, along with solar arrays on the facility’s rooftop, will create a unique energy generation, battery storage and power delivery system. The system will utilize Vehicle-to-Everything technology, allowing Con Edison the ability to send clean solar-generated power anywhere on the grid using school bus batteries.

First Charge can support up to 25 electric school buses per power management module. Most firms hired by school districts to design a power distribution solution to promote effective electric school bus operations choose to bury cable underground. Burying cables requires digging and trenching, an expensive approach that limits future expansion and disrupts residents, businesses and operations. Once buried, the infrastructure can no longer be modified to accommodate changing lot requirements as a school district grows its electric school bus fleet. First Charge is crucial in First Student’s commitment to transitioning 30,000 diesel vehicles to electric by 2035.

Learn more about First Charge here.

About First Student
As North America’s leading school transportation solutions provider, First Student strives to provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school to 5.5 million students daily. With a team of highly trained drivers, the company will complete 1 billion student trips during the 2024-25 school year. First Student delivers reliable, quality services, including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, fleet electrification, route optimization, scheduling, maintenance, and charter services. Its fleet includes about 45,000 buses.

About Business Intelligence Group
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, business executives—those with experience and knowledge—judge the programs. The organization’s proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and then rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.

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Jen Biddinger, First Student, 513.362.4600

Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer, Business Intelligence Group, jmaria@bintelligence.com, 909.529.2737

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ZICC: Internet Experts Pay Attention to the Development of Artificial Intelligence

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BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2024 /CNW/ — During the Wuzhen Summit of the World Internet Conference, ZICC interviewed Internet experts from all over the world.

Lampros Sterg, UNESCO Chair in AI & Data Science, said that AI can accelerate social progress, but it needs to be used properly to avoid its negative effects in order to benefit citizens and society. Latif Ladid, the president of the IPv6 Forum, called for the establishment of a global governance system to allow artificial intelligence technology to serve humanity for good. South Korean computer scientist Kilnam Chon shared insights on AI’s positive role in healthcare. He urged global efforts to ensure AI safety and prevent its misuse in weapons. Indian entrepreneur Bibin Babu said he believes that AI will not replace humans, but will create more new jobs.

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Hankyung.com introduces: MecKare, Leading the AI-powered Innovation in Health Monitoring Solution

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– Leading efficient care management for the elderly with unimpeded smartcare

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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — JCF Technology is a startup that independently developed ‘MecKare’, a radar sensor that measures biological signals in a non-contact manner, and provides a platform service that automatically connects users and guardians in two-way emergency situations through an artificial intelligence analysis system. Since its establishment in 2016, it has developed a highly accurate non-contact multi-biological radar sensor through many years of technology accumulation, and succeeded in commercializing the product for the first time in 2021.

MecKare uses microwave radar and micro-Doppler signal processing technology to measure the user’s heart rate, respiratory rate, and skin temperature within 16.4 ft in real time. The sensor can measure human body movement patterns using precise and highly responsive thermal infrared rays and can detect falls through pattern analysis based on changes in human movement. In particular, the movement and change of thermal infrared rays within the measurement range are detected in real time, and the trend of biomarkers that appear as advance signs before a person falls can be checked through differential motion detection that measures the user’s movement pattern. It provides an alarm in advance by predicting before a person falls, enabling accuracy and quick response to accidents. As a result, it is possible to prevent safety accidents in the elderly by detecting emergency situations such as lonely death, cardiac arrest, breathing difficulties, and falls. Additionally, unlike other existing wearable devices such as smart watches or bands, MecKare does not need to be worn or attached to the body, so it can be used remotely via Wi-Fi without causing stress to the user.

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MecKare can be installed in the bedroom, bathroom, living room, or entrance of a home or facilities(Assisted Living, Nursing Home, etc) to provide 24-hour monitoring without a camera and detect abnormal signs in advance using a biometric information analysis algorithm and deliver them to the guardian.

MecKare’s radar biometric sensor is recognized in the global market for its technology as a device that obtains precisely customized biometric information while overcoming spatial constraints and without risk of privacy infringement. MecKare is being supplied to senior care facilities in Australia, Germany, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and China. In 2025, MecKare plans to conduct verification of vital signs such as attendance, fall prevention, and asthma of elderly people living in hospitals or assisted living in conjunction with local PPOs/HMOs in the United States.

In summary, MecKare is a system that reduces user inconvenience and enables management of multiple patients. By being able to provide personalized health data analysis results, it will serve as an opportunity to change the market paradigm towards preventive smart care. We expect MecKare’s A.I to play a role as an innovator that complements, rather than replaces, humans in care settings.

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SUNLU Formnext 2024 Event Highlights: From Functional Filaments to FilaDryer E2

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ZHONGSHAN, China, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SUNLU was present at the Formnext 2024, the largest event for additive manufacturing held in Germany, where they unveiled the new product FilaDryer E2.

SUNLU, the Chinese Tech Giant in the 3D printing industry, recently wrapped up a highly successful showcase at Formnext 2024, one of the largest events for additive manufacturing held in Frankfurt, Germany from November 19–22. SUNLU’s booth (F29, Hall 11.1) hosted a large number of visitors eager to explore the company’s latest innovations in 3D printing materials, equipment, and technology.

A key highlight of SUNLU’s exhibit was the new range of functional filaments, including PA6-CF, PA12-CF, PC-ABS, and PETG-CF. The filaments provide enhanced strength, durability, and temperature resistance, catering to more demanding applications in both industrial and personal use. Visitors saw firsthand how these materials impact the quality, resilience and overall performance of 3D-printed parts.

The debut of the SUNLU FilaDryer E2 also attracted significant interest for its powerful features, notably its maximum drying temperature of 110°C, which allows for the fast drying of functional filaments and annealing printed parts to improve their strength and durability. The FilaDryer E2 will be available for preorder on January 8, 2025, on our official website. Visitors expressed great anticipation, after seeing the upgrades that set the FilaDryer E2 apart. Jack Jiang, the founder of SUNLU, said: “This opportunity allowed us to position and showcase SUNLU as one of the key global players in the 3D Industry.”

Formnext 2024 was a valuable opportunity for SUNLU to connect with peers, partners, and customers worldwide. The team exchanged ideas with industry professionals and distributors, where the company had the opportunity to interview James Rooke from “Honey Badger Print and Paint” and talk about the new SUNLU’s Filament Connector FC01 and it’s perks to make the most out of leftover materials, while enabling multi-color prints.

As the exhibition comes to an end, the SUNLU team extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited the booth and made the event memorable, and the company looks forward to meeting up again next year for groundbreaking solutions and meaningful partnerships within the additive manufacturing community.

About SUNLU 

Founded in 2013, SUNLU is a leading 3D printing materials company specializing in R&D, manufacturing, and sales. With facilities in China and Vietnam, we operate 150+ automated production lines and employ over 900 staff. Our certified products serve customers across Europe, America, and Southeast Asia. 

SUNLU has led 30+ research projects, secured 400+ patents, and introduced innovations like “Neat Winding” filament, 3D printing drying boxes, and the ±0.02mm FDM filament tolerance standard, enhancing precision and user experience. 

Guided by our mission, “Simply Your Creation,” we empower creators worldwide with reliable 3D printing materials.

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https://www.sunlu.com.

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