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Jan 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM

NUVVE JAPAN to Launch 2MW/8MWh Grid-Scale Battery Storage Project in Mino City, Gifu, Japan

SAN DIEGO & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NUVVE JAPAN K.K. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; (“Nuvve Japan") today announced it has secured the rights to install and operate a grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Oyada, Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. The project will feature a rated output of 2MW and a storage capacity of 8MWh (4-hour duration), with operations scheduled to commence in November 2026. With the acquisition of this project, Nuvve Japan's total contract capacity has reached 6MW...
Jan 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Strattec President and CEO to Participate in CES Panel on AI and OEM-Supplier Collaboration

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strattec Security Corporation (Nasdaq: STRT) President and CEO to Participate in CES Panel on AI and OEM-Supplier Collaboration...
Jan 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Protective Closes Portfolio Acquisition, Uniting Leading F&I and Dealer Wealth Solutions

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (Dai-ichi) (TSE:8750), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Portfolio Holding, Inc. (Portfolio) and its subsidiaries from Abry Partners. The transaction unites two leading providers of finance and insurance (F&I) solutions and dealer wealth programs, expanding Protective's reach across automotive, RV, powersports and marine sectors. The addition...
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Wisk Announces Strategic Support for U.S. Government’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP)

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, today announced its commitment to the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), declaring it the essential pathway for achieving early commercial operations of its autonomous Gen 6 aircraft. This program, established by a Presidential Executive Order, is intended to accelerate the deployment of safe eVTOL operations, ensuring the United States...
Dec 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Neural Concept Closes $100M Funding Round Led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives to Scale AI-Native Engineering

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neural Concept announce $100 million Series C funding led by Goldman Sachs...
Dec 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Nuvve Releases Letter to Stockholders, Expands Strategic Focus to Energy Storage and Grid Support to Drive Near-Term Growth

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE), a global leader in distributed grid assets management and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, today released a letter to its stockholders announcing a strategic expansion of its business focus to include stationary energy storage systems and microgrids. This positions the company to capitalize on fast-growing, more mature energy markets while continuing to support vehicle-to-grid (V2G) innovation. “Nuvve has consolidated its long-ter...
Dec 18, 2025 at 7:55 AM

Cinemo at CES 2026: Hyper-Personalized Experiences in the Car and Beyond

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cinemo, a global leader and highly innovative one-stop-shop provider for fully integrated digital media products is presenting its newest innovations in exclusive live demos at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, from January 6-9. Cinemo will present a range of in-car experiences that bring intelligence, hyper-personalization, and entertainment to every moment - elevating every ride into a unique experience for drivers and passengers. From collaborative trip planning to effortles...
Dec 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Aeva to Showcase Passenger OEM Vehicle with Windshield-Integrated 4D LiDAR and Introduce New Sensor Technology for Physical AI at CES 2026

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aeva® (Nasdaq: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced it will showcase a passenger OEM vehicle featuring windshield-integrated 4D LiDAR and debut a new 4D LiDAR sensor at CES 2026, taking place January 6-9 in Las Vegas. Through live, interactive demonstrations, Aeva will highlight how its Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) perception platform is enabling advanced automation across automotive, robotics, f...
Dec 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Polestar Secures New Term Loan Facility of Up To USD 600 Million

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY), as borrower, entered into a credit agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary, as lender, of Geely Sweden Holdings AB in relation to a subordinated term loan facility of up to USD 600 million, of which the last USD 300 million would require lender consent based on Polestar’s future liquidity needs. The term loan facility is available to Polestar for general corporate purposes. About Polestar Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish elect...
Dec 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM

The Mobil 1 Brand and Autodromo Bring Motorsport Heritage into Modern Style with New Limited-Edition Watch

SPRING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After the sell-out success of their first collaborative timepiece, the Monoposto Mobil 1 Edition, the Mobil 1™ brand proudly teamed up with Autodromo to introduce their next limited-edition watch: the Group B Mobil 1 Edition. The new release builds on the momentum of the first drop and introduces a new design crafted for motorsport enthusiasts. Inspired by the Group B rally era, a short yet iconic period from 1982 to 1986, the watch draws from a chapter widely re...
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