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Apprenticeship Builds Skills for Green Technology Jobs

With a welding certificate from Antelope Valley College in hand, Edward McKee found a job at BYD’s Lancaster bus and coach factory in 2016. Now BYD and AVC have helped him sharpen his skills and build a career in the green technology industry. He already had a good job building bus frames,... - April 24, 2021 - BYD

BYD Celebrates Earth Day with Delivery of 500th American-Built Bus

BYD, (Build Your Dreams), the Official Sponsor of Mother Nature, Thursday announced it has delivered its 500th American-made bus in time for Earth Day 2021. The 500th bus is a 30-foot K7M, one of 130 such buses being built for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation in what is the largest... - April 23, 2021 - BYD

AutoFacets Announces New Addition to Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Finn Jentoft

Digital Auto Retail veteran Finn Jentoft to drive the next stage of sales growth at AutoFacets. - April 23, 2021 - AutoFacets

BYD and SMART Union Applaud Biden Administration Plan to Build Back Better with Support for Zero Emission Battery Electric Buses

BYD (Build Your Dreams) and its SMART union workforce applauds Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden Administration and their support for converting US transit systems buses and school buses to battery electric zero emission systems. As a global corporation, BYD, with its US headquarters in... - April 21, 2021 - BYD

EMKA Intelligent Locking Solutions for Data Centres

New guidance on the EMKA website focuses on data centres which are required to secure their server racks against unwanted access to an exceptional degree, often demanding a maximum of physical security. To secure these server rack doors, a combination of electromechanical handle, software and... - April 21, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Hanwha Robotics and elliTek, Inc. Partnership to Help United States Manufacturers Safely Reopen

Collaborative Robots Combined with Mechanical and Industrial IoT Expertise Creates Solution to Severe Labor Shortages & Health & Safety Concerns in Post-Pandemic World While Increasing Production. - April 17, 2021 - elliTek, Inc.

Odyne / Interstate Partnership

Odyne Systems and Interstate Companies Grow Deeper Partnership - April 16, 2021 - Odyne Systems, LLC

BYD Expands with Indianapolis Service Center

BYD Wednesday announced the expansion of North American operations, with the opening of a service center in Indianapolis, Indiana to serve its Midwest customers. The center will provide quick access to parts, care, and expertise for BYD buses and trucks. The service center, located at 1211... - April 16, 2021 - BYD

SmartTOP Additional Convertible Top Control for Porsche 911 Targa (992) Available Soon

The retrofitted SmartTOP convertible top control by the manufacturer Mods4cars for the Porsche 911 Targa (992) will be available soon. It allows the opening and closing of the convertible top while driving slowly with just One-Touch. Likewise, One-Touch operation of the convertible top is also made possible using the vehicle key. - April 16, 2021 - Mods4cars

Innovative BYD SkyRail Hits Major Milestone in the Americas

An advanced, high-speed, high-capacity monorail system similar to the one proposed to ease Los Angeles traffic congestion, hit a major milestone when the first Bahia SkyRail vehicle rolled off the BYD production line. The SkyRail vehicle, with its autonomous driving technology and futuristic... - April 14, 2021 - BYD

BYD Announces Expansion of Forklift Dealership Network

BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced a major expansion of its material handling equipment dealership network, bringing its innovative technology to new audiences across America. The new dealerships in the BYD network are: - Forklift Systems, serving the Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama markets. The... - April 09, 2021 - BYD

Washington State Selects BYD for Statewide Contract

Washington state officials chose California-based BYD (Build Your Dreams) to participate in a statewide purchase agreement that gives transit agencies throughout The Evergreen State and the United States the ability to buy American-made BYD coaches and buses. The vehicles, which comply with strict... - April 08, 2021 - BYD

New Locking Solutions Guide for Commercial Vehicles from EMKA

EMKA announce updated guidance at the www.emka.co.uk website for design and production engineers working in the Commercial Vehicle industry. - March 26, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Capital Area Transit System Adds 3 BYD Buses

BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced the delivery of three American-made K8M battery-electric buses to Capital Area Transit System (CATS) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The highly reliable and safe K8M 35-ft electric bus is equipped with a 435kWh LFP battery and can be fully charged within 3 hours. The... - March 19, 2021 - BYD

EMKA Locking Solutions for the Railway Industry

EMKA offer a comprehensive range of door locking hardware for the Railway industry – to suit specialist cabinets on-board or lineside, as well as for passenger doors and storage lockers. - March 17, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

SmartTOP Convertible Top Control for Mercedes-Benz SLC Now with a New Function

The SmartTOP additional convertible top control for the Mercedes-Benz SLC allows One-Touch convertible top operation while driving, as well as the operation of the convertible top via the vehicle key. The manufacturer Mods4cars has now added a new function to the convertible module, whereby the last selected driving mode is automatically activated at startup. - March 14, 2021 - Mods4cars

American-Made & All-New, BYD K8M 35-Foot Electric Bus Aces FTA Bus Reliability Test

BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced Thursday its American-built and all-new K8M, an innovative 35-foot zero-emission public transit bus, set a high scoring record in the Federal Transit Administration Model Bus Testing Program in Altoona, PA. The K8M record-setting performance included high marks in... - March 13, 2021 - BYD

J&M Sanitation Deploys BYD Electric Refuse Trucks

J&M Sanitation, a family-owned business serving Kuna, Idaho, has deployed two BYD all-electric Class 8 refuse trucks, the first such battery-electric, zero-emission vehicles in Idaho. The trucks are replacing two current diesel vehicles, resulting in cleaner air and a lower carbon footprint. - March 04, 2021 - BYD

XPlora Yachts Completes Integration of Its PICASO™ Platform with WAGO, Announcing Integration in its Yachts & Commercial Availability to Third Party Boat Builders

Today, XPlora announces the completion of its integration of PICASO into its own line of yachts, as well as the commercial availability of PICASO to other boat builders that want to bring PICASO’s powerful yet affordable capabilities to their own boats. PICASO enables mechanical, electrical and electronic systems from any vendor to be aggregated, monitored and controlled on any standard HTML device, from anywhere, securely. - March 02, 2021 - XPlora Yachts LLC

BYD Offers Assistance with Federal Grant Applications

The Federal Transit Administration recently announced $180 million will be available through its competitive Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program and California-based BYD “Build Your Dreams” stands ready to help transit agencies navigate the application process. The Low-No program... - February 26, 2021 - BYD

BYD Announces Dealer Agreement with Ogden Forklifts

BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced it has entered into a dealership agreement for its material handling products with Ogden Forklifts, expanding its reach in the American Southeast. In business for over 60 years serving customers in Georgia, Ogden Forklifts recently acquired Florida Forklifts,... - February 25, 2021 - BYD

Custom Truck One Source Named One of Kansas City’s Largest Manufacturers on Kansas City Business Journal List

Custom Truck One Source was recently announced as the seventh-largest manufacturing employer in the region by the Kansas City Business Journal, based on the number of full-time employees as of December 2020. The list ranges from businesses like Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant and Honeywell Federal... - February 23, 2021 - Custom Truck One Source

Price Edge Listed as a “Representative Vendor” in the Gartner 2020 Market Guide for B2B Price Optimization and Management Software

Price Edge, a fast-growing provider of Price Optimization & Management (PO&M) solutions, announced today that the company has been listed in the "Market Guide for B2B Price Optimization and Management Software," published by Gartner on October 26, 2020. “Delighted to find... - February 22, 2021 - Price Edge

New Mexico Selects BYD for Statewide Contract

New Mexico officials chose California-based BYD (Build Your Dreams) to participate in a statewide purchase agreement that gives transit agencies throughout the Land of Enchantment and the United States the ability to buy American-made BYD coaches and buses. The vehicles, which comply with strict... - February 19, 2021 - BYD

Video-in-Motion Unlocker SmartTV for Volkswagen Now Reduced in Price

The company Mods4cars has permanently reduced the price of the SmartTV module for Volkswagen. With the module installed, the passenger is able to use and operate the TV and DVD system during the drive. - February 19, 2021 - Mods4cars

Essex Industries Acquires Stevens Manufacturing

Essex Industries, a leading supplier to the Aerospace and Defense market, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Stevens Manufacturing, located in Milford, CT. Stevens provides precision machined OEM parts and sub-assemblies primarily to the rotorcraft market. - February 18, 2021 - Essex Industries

Delray Systems Signs Master Distributor Agreement with 3D Printer Manufacturer Omni3D

DELRAY Systems LLC announced today that it has signed a master distributor agreement with Omni3D Industrial 3D printer manufacturer located in Poland. - February 17, 2021 - DELRAY Systems

San Diego County Students Receive BYD Care PPE Products

BYD (Build Your Dreams) donated BYD Care KN95 and surgical masks, family health packs and cases of hand sanitizer to seven San Diego County, California school districts as part of the company’s commitment to keeping Californians safe during the global coronavirus pandemic. Receiving the... - February 11, 2021 - BYD

EMKA Cabinet Innovations for Mechanical Engineering

New guidance from EMKA addresses the closure issues of control cabinets and enclosures in mechanical engineering. - February 04, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Massachusetts Agency Selects BYD for First Electric Bus Order

BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced it will build battery-electric buses for the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority. The buses will be built at the company’s U.S. Coach & Bus factory in Lancaster, California. The Steamship Authority plans to deploy BYD... - February 03, 2021 - BYD

Video-in-Motion Unlocker SmartTV Now Available for Mercedes-Benz GLC and GLE

The retrofit Video-in-motion unlocker SmartTV from the company Mods4cars is now available for the Mercedes-Benz models GLC and GLE. The SmartTV module can be activated and deactivated by a short key combination on the steering wheel. This enables the passenger to use and operate the TV and DVD system during a drive. - January 29, 2021 - Mods4cars

New Locking Solutions Guidance from EMKA UK for Switch and Control Cabinet Industrial Sectors

EMKA are pleased to offer robust mechanical and advanced electronic locking systems for switch and control cabinets to provide a high level of protection against unwanted access. - January 23, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

City of Tallahassee Chooses Spika Work Platforms to Maintain Its StarMetro Electric Bus Fleet

Montana manufacturer’s expertise in stands to maintain sensitive equipment in aerospace comes in handy to support the needs of electric mobility in mass transit. - January 18, 2021 - Spika Design & Manufacturing, Inc.

BYD Opens Amazon Storefront for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

In response to public demand, BYD Care announced the creation of an Amazon storefront, www.amazon.com/bydcare, a one-stop shop where consumers can confidently buy high-quality BYD Care Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks and sanitizers. Products available at the BYD Care... - January 15, 2021 - BYD

SmartTOP Convertible Top Control for the Renault Megane CC III Reduced in Price

The manufacturer Mods4cars has permanently lowered the price of their retrofitted SmartTOP convertible top control for the Renault Megane CC III. It enables the opening and closing of the convertible top while driving with One-Touch. In addition, the convertible top can be operated remotely using the original vehicle key. - January 06, 2021 - Mods4cars

BYD Honors Four U.S. Transit Customers as Members of the First “1 Million Zero-Emission Mile Club”

BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced Tuesday that four U.S. transit services are the inaugural members of the BYD “Million Mile Club” each logging over 1 million service miles with their fleets of zero-emission BYD battery electric buses. BYD buses have achieved more than 15 million... - December 31, 2020 - BYD

BYD Donates Critical PPE Supplies to El Paso, Texas

BYD Care, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE), announced a donation of necessary items, including masks and sanitizer, to the City of El Paso, Texas in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. BYD donated 50,000 single-use surgical masks,... - December 23, 2020 - BYD

BYD Delivers Largest Pure Electric Bus Fleet in Colombia

470 pure electric buses to serve almost 40 routes and over 300-thousand commuters across the capital of Colombia. - December 20, 2020 - BYD

Price Reduction: SmartTOP Additional Top Control for Infiniti G37/Q60 Cabriolet

The retrofit SmartTOP convertible top control by Mods4cars for the Infiniti G37 and Q60 Cabriolet has now been permanently reduced in price. It enables the operation of the convertible top while driving with One-Touch. In addition, the top can be opened and closed from a distance using the existing vehicle key. - December 12, 2020 - Mods4cars

New Anti-Microbial Bow Handle from EMKA – For Domestic, Public, Industrial Use

EMKA’s new 1095-36-WI bow handle with the optional cover is designed to meet increasing hygiene regulations which require anti-microbial characteristics for use in highly frequented environments. These are situations where particular attention must be paid to potential exposure and include... - December 12, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Anheuser-Busch Names BYD “Sustainable Supplier of the Year”

BYD Trucks Hard at Work at Four Anheuser-Busch Distribution Centers. - December 10, 2020 - BYD

BYD 150kW DC Plug-in Charger Gains UL Certification

High Capacity Single-unit Charger works with any SAE J1772 CCS Type 1 connector - December 03, 2020 - BYD

EMKA Self-Adhesive Gaskets Now Certified for Hygiene Applications – Also as Punched Sheet Gaskets

As part of their ongoing development program, EMKA's self-adhesive gaskets have recently received certification to hygiene standard VDI 6022. - December 03, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

SmartTOP Additional Convertible Top Control for Peugeot 307 CC Permanently Reduced in Price

The manufacturer Mods4cars has permanently reduced the price of their retrofitted SmartTOP convertible top control for the Peugeot 307 CC. It enables the operation of the convertible top while driving with One-Touch. In addition, the top can be opened and closed from a distance using the vehicle key. - November 28, 2020 - Mods4cars

PPE Manufacturer BYD Marks Africa Mask Week with Donation of 16 Million Masks to Support the Fight Against COVID-19

As a second wave of COVID-19 is emerging in Africa, Africa Mask Week aims to sustain and increase mask-wearing as a protective measure among populations in Africa. - November 26, 2020 - BYD

BYD to Introduce First Battery-Electric Refuse Truck to Maryland

BYD, “Build Your Dreams,” announced the City of Hyattsville, MD, has purchased a BYD 6R Class 6 refuse truck, which will be the first battery-electric, zero-emission vehicle of its kind in the state of Maryland. The BYD 6R has a 221-kWh battery system and is capable of working an... - November 21, 2020 - BYD

Zaxis Has Released the zHMI Factory Automation Software That Facilitates Remote Monitoring and Configuration of Zaxis Devices

The zHMI factory automation software has been developed by Zaxis to facilitate remote configuration and monitoring of Zaxis devices. zHMI software is currently available for purchase from any Zaxis sales representative. The new Zaxis Human Machine Interface (zHMI) software can monitor up to 30... - November 21, 2020 - Zaxis Inc.

Recent Headlines Within Automotive & Transport Equipment Manufacturing

Recent Headlines
Within Automotive & Transport Equipment Manufacturing