Are electric cars really the future? Tesla is innovating not only the electric vehicle, but the way we think about energy. They're working to revolutionize the automotive industry and reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.
In this episode, THNKR talks to Pamela Fletcher, Executive Chief Engineer for Electrified Vehicles at GM, Jerome Guillen, Model S Director at Tesla, and Franz von Holzhausen, Chief Designer at Tesla.
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Drive for Innovation is an initiative presented by UBM Electronics in partnership with Avnet Express, the e-Commerce engine for Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. The first-of-its kind media project is designed to showcase electronics innovation and automotive system design with a cross-country journey in a Chevrolet Volt. The 12-month initiative will celebrate innovative people, products and places in electronics and technology.
EE Times Editorial Director Brian Fuller will visit innovation hubs across America, interviewing engineers, entrepreneurs, innovators, students and “mad scientists” – all while blogging and posting video about his experiences. Fuller will highlight inspiring stories and detail electronics innovation behind the Volt and the future of plug-in electric cars.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/51004-drive-for-innovation/
Bloomberg Government's "The Digital Trust: Securing Commerce," a five-city tour underwritten by Visa Inc., culminates in Washington, DC on March 26. Business leaders and government officials join Bloomberg Government to discuss ideas and principles learned in this cross-country conversation--redefining the bonds of trust and cooperation between retailers, regulators, Congress and consumers in a new era of digital commerce.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7371431-bloomberg-visa-the-digital-trust-securingcommerce/
Third Box, a new resource for the unsure women in an unintended pregnancy, today announced results of a recent survey demonstrating that despite the current polarizing two-box political approaches, one in four women in unintended pregnancies are unsure of what to do. This data corresponds with the organization’s expansion of its reach to women in California regions, and its footprint across the country providing free medical and emotional care, in a space apart from ideology or politics, with no bias toward outcome.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7339251-third-box-sponsored-study-women-in-unintended-pregnancies-uncertain-national-expansion-campaign/
This beautiful four star Country Vacations India property is perfect for family outing as well as the official lunches and dinners because of its perfect location.
Beginning March 9 during National MS Awareness Week and culminating ten weeks later in New York City, We Keep Moving will seek to unite millions of people affected by multiple sclerosis through a series of online video stories that chronicle the lives of real people across the country living with MS.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/wekeepmoving/41208/
WDIV's 'Live in the D' take a fall color tour in a hot air balloon with Scott Lorenz of Weswind Balloon Co of Plymouth, Michigan. The flight covered Milford, Brighton and South Lyon Michigan in a glorious flight over the country side. Sights included the GM Proving Grounds, Horses in pastures, the bird sanctuary in Kensington Park, the gun range at Island Lake State Park and the Huron River. To schedule a flight visit: http://www.westwindcos.com/balloon or call 734-667-2098.
Fall sports are gearing up, and kids and teens across the country are suiting up for football, soccer and other activities. This season, parents and coaches can help keep young athletes safe by recognizing the signs of a concussion and understanding what to do for a concussion, say experts featured in a new video on BeSmartBeWell.com.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/50836-be-smart-be-well-keep-kids-safe-recognize-concussion-signs-young-athletes
Today, the American Federation of Government Employees released a microsite site to raise awareness of the threat of privatizing the VA, and the negative impact it will have on veterans.
The site, The Fight Against VA Privatization, can be accessed at www.afge.org/VACall and offers viewers reports, data, photos, footage, and information about the largest health care system in the country tailored to the unique needs of our nation’s veterans.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8199531-afge-staff-the-va/
With about one out of every three children in this country obese or overweight, it’s more important than ever to focus on healthy choices and changes that families can make together. Throughout March, which is National Nutrition Month, BeSmartBeWell.com shares stories of real families like Cindy and her children, who got healthier by cutting out junk food and exercising more.
“We lost over 200 pounds together as a family,” says Cindy in a video on Be Smart. Be Well. “After going back through and looking at pictures of where we were to where we’ve come, it’s just absolutely amazing!”
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/childhoodobesity/50831
Walmart is giving physical DVD/Blu-ray collections across the country a second life by turning them into digital movies. The nation’s largest home entertainment retailer is the first to announce an exclusive in-store disc-to-digital service which gives movie lovers the freedom to watch their DVD/Blu-ray collections from Internet-connected devices, including televisions, tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles and more. The service is powered by VUDU, the industry-leading video streaming service.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54832-walmart-exclusive-new-disc-to-digital-service-by-vudu-access-to-movies
Walgreens and the National Urban League announce the return of the Walgreens Wellness Tour with the National Urban League. For the ninth year, Walgreens and the National Urban League are joining together for this community outreach program dedicated to providing free preventative and early detection health services to urban and at-risk communities across the country. Now through November, Walgreens will use the tour to help provide free health tests, assessments, education and consulting services to Americans in select markets nationwide.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7511351-walgreens-wellness-tour/