mnl168 bingo The good news — New vehicle CO2 emissions and fuel economy have improved significantly over the past 50 years. In fact, cars have become twice as powerful and fuel efficient—proving that progress isn’t a trade-off. The charts below are interactive so be sure to hover over data points to reveal specific values for each year. Since 1975, vehicle miles per gallon in the United States has improved from 13.1 mpg to 27.1 mpg in 2023. Manufacturers are applying a wide array of electrification technologies . Innovation in the automobile industry has led to a wide array of technologies available to manufacturers to achieve CO2 emissions, fuel economy, and performance goals. Figure ES-2 illustrates manufacturer-specific model year 2023 usage rates for technologies that represent increasing levels of vehicle electrification, as well as the recent adoption trends of those technologies across the industry. The technologies in Figure ES-2 are utilized by manufacturers, in part, to reduce CO2 emissions and increase fuel economy. It is also clear that manufacturers’ strategies to develop and adopt these technologies are unique and vary significantly. Each manufacturer is choosing technologies that best meet the design requirements of their vehicles. Vehicles that have stop/start systems generally use a larger alternator and enhanced battery, which enables the vehicle to turn off the engine at idle to save fuel. Hybrid vehicles use a battery to recapture braking energy and provide power when necessary, allowing for a smaller, more efficiently operated engine. Hybrids can be separated into smaller “mild” hybrid systems (MHEVs) that provide launch assist but cannot propel the vehicle on their own, and “strong” hybrid systems (HEVs) that can temporarily power the vehicle without engaging the engine. Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) have both a gasoline engine and a battery that can be charged from an external electricity source, and generally operate on electricity until the battery is depleted or cannot meet driving needs. Full battery electric vehicles (BEVs) employ a battery pack that is externally charged and an electric motor ex- clusively for propulsion, and do not have an onboard gasoline engine. In model year 2023, gasoline vehicles with stop/start, mild hybrids, strong hybrids, PHEVs, and BEVs all gained market share and captured their largest market shares on record. The technologies shown in Figure ES-2, along with many others, continue to evolve and impact many aspects of the industry. This trend will likely continue as production of mild hybrids, strong hybrids, PHEVs, and BEVs are expected to grow across the industry in coming years. In model year 2023, compared to model year 2022, the four largest vehicle types continued their trends of reduced CO2 emissions and increased fuel economy. Minivan/vans, which accounted for less than 3% of new vehicle production in model year 2023, had CO2 emissions that were unchanged. Most notable is the 60 g/mi, or 24%, reduction in the average new vehicle real-world CO2 emissions within car SUVs. This improvement in CO2 emissions stems from the influx of BEVs within car SUVs, with BEVs now accounting for 36% of all MY 2023 car SUVs. The car SUV vehicle type now has the lowest average new vehicle CO2 emissions. Since 1975, the market has shifted dramatically away from sedan/wagons and towards truck SUVs and car SUVs. Until recently, the sedan/wagon was the most efficient vehicle type, so the market shifts toward other vehicle types with lower fuel economy and higher CO2 emissions offset some of the fleetwide benefits that otherwise would have been achieved from the improvements within each vehicle type. However, the growth of electric vehicles, particularly within the car SUV vehicle type, is changing the relationship between vehicle types and overall average new vehicle real-world CO2 emissions. Average new vehicle fuel economy, horsepower, weight, and footprint are all increasing. Overall vehicle trends are influenced both by vehicle technology, and by the changes in the distribution of vehicles being produced. For gasoline (and diesel) vehicles, increased weight, size, or horsepower is likely to result in higher CO2 emissions and lower fuel economy, all else being equal. For BEVs, increased weight, size, or horsepower will impact the vehicle’s efficiency (as measured in kilowatt hours per 100 miles or miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent), however BEVs produce zero tailpipe emissions regardless of their weight, size, or horsepower. The growth of BEV production could also impact the fleet’s overall fuel economy, horsepower, and weight trends, as BEVs are on average more efficient, more powerful, and heavier than comparable vehicles. Over the history of this report, there have been three distinct phases, as shown in Figure ES-4. Between 1975 and the early 1980s, average new vehicle fuel economy increased rapidly, while the vehicle weight and horsepower fell. For the next twenty years, average new vehicle weight and horsepower steadily increased, while fuel economy steadily decreased.Suspect in 1996 killing arrested, charged thanks to DNA: Ottawa police

DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed state Sen. Chris Cournoyer to be her lieutenant governor Monday, more than three months after her first and only No. 2 in elected office resigned to take over the state bankers association. Cournoyer was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2018 and has a background in technology, having earned a computer science degree, done website design and worked for a tech company. In the Senate, she chaired the Education Budget Committee and was vice chair of the State Government Committee. “She has the character, judgement, and ability needed to serve as governor in case I were ever unable to — qualities that also make her ideally suited to support our work on a day-to-day basis,” Reynolds said in a statement. “I can’t wait to deploy Chris’ extensive experience on key legislative committees, including Ways and Means, and expertise in technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence on a wide range of issues important to Iowans.” Cournoyer is is from LeClaire, in eastern Iowa. Reynolds’ initial running mate, Adam Gregg, resigned his position Sept. 3 after serving more than seven years in office, saying that “my time in public service must come to a close.” The Iowa Bankers Association on the same day announced Gregg as its incoming president and CEO. Reynolds described Gregg as “a tremendous partner.” Iowa law states that the governor must appoint someone to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. Reynolds told reporters in early October that she would make a decision on Gregg’s successor after the 2024 election, and the end-of-the-year rollout will allow Cournoyer a few weeks to settle in before joining Reynolds at her annual condition of the state speech after the legislative session begins in January. “We want to get it right, you know, not only for the team, but for Iowans, and so I want to be very thoughtful in how I do that,” Reynolds said in October. Up for reelection in 2026, Reynolds will likely be joined by Cournoyer on the ballot if she chooses to run again. Reynolds, who was former Gov. Terry Branstad’s lieutenant governor, became governor in 2017 when Branstad was named U.S. ambassador to China. She was elected to a full term in 2018 and was reelected in 2022. Reynolds in 2017 had named Gregg as her “acting” lieutenant governor after her own promotion. That followed legal questions over whether the Iowa Constitution gave an elected lieutenant governor the authority to appoint her replacement if she needed to step in as governor in the event the elected governor dies, resigns, or was removed from office. Until their inauguration in 2019, Gregg was left out of the line of succession. In November’s election, Iowa voters approved a legislatively referred constitutional amendment to explicitly allow for that appointment. Get local news delivered to your inbox!How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 12/5/2024( MENAFN - Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) Muscat – Oman, an Arab country in the Gulf, will host one of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) 4.0 industry centers. A cooperation agreement on this matter was signed on Monday (16) between the WEF and the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information technology of Oman, supported by the country's Ministry of Economy, according to a news report published by state news agency ONA . Called C4IR, referring to the term Fourth Industrial Revolution, also used to describe Industry 4.0, the center will be the sixth of its kind established in the Middle East in cooperation with the World Economic Forum-the 22nd globally. The center is scheduled to start operating in the first quarter of next year, according to ONA. The center is an initiative by the WEF to drive the development and application of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, in countries. It operates in a network, collaborating with governments, businesses, academia, and civil society for the responsible adoption of technologies. The agreement was signed by Ali Amer Al Shidhani, undersecretary of Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for communications and information technology, and Sebastian Buckup, head of networks and partnerships and member of the Executive Committee at the WEF. Al Shidhani said the move constitutes a step forward in the ministry's ongoing efforts to transfer knowledge, localize technology and consolidate Oman's position as a regional hub for technology and innovation. Read more: Oman seeking Brazilian firms for free trade zones Translated by Guilherme Miranda The post Oman to establish center for 4IR appeared first on ANBA News Agency . MENAFN16122024000213011057ID1109000141 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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Sam Darnold sensed the backside pressure as soon as he dropped back with Minnesota trailing by four points late in the fourth quarter in Seattle, so he moved into a safe space in the pocket and did precisely what the Vikings would prefer him to do with the game on the line. He threw the ball down the field to Justin Jefferson. The perfectly placed throw near the sideline beat double coverage for a 39-yard touchdown that put the Vikings back in front with 3:51 remaining in a 27-24 victory over the Seahawks on Sunday. “It was a great call,” said Jefferson, who had 10 receptions for 144 yards and two scores, all season highs. “I’m not going to say too much about that play, but something went on where me and Sam were on the same page, and he found me and we went up.” The Vikings were understandably coy about the context around the go-ahead touchdown , when Darnold made a difficult on-the-run pass just over cornerback Tariq Woolen that Jefferson deftly twisted to catch next to his backside hip so he could shield the ball from late-breaking safety Julian Love. Darnold saw Love's shoulders initially shaded inside just enough to believe he couldn't retreat fast enough to prevent Jefferson from getting the ball. Jefferson also applied some improvisation to his route that Darnold clearly and properly read during the play. “I want those guys to have some freedom in those moments,” coach Kevin O'Connell said. “We do a lot of things with Justin and Sam, seeing the coverage and then with some route opportunities to get to at the line of scrimmage, and I think those guys have just gotten so comfortable with that stuff.” Darnold's long-delayed breakout performance under O'Connell has been one of the stories of the NFL this season, one that wouldn't have unfolded as neatly for the third overall pick in the 2018 draft without such synergy between him and his superstar wide receiver. If the Vikings (13-2) win their last two games, they will not only be NFC North champions for the second time in three years but also get the No. 1 seed and the lone first-round bye in the NFC for the playoffs. “Every single game we’re finding different ways to overcome adversity, overcome the different stuff defenses have thrown towards us," Jefferson said. “Sam has done a great job being a leader.” The pass rush was strong, with Andrew Van Ginkel recording two sacks and pressure leading to both interceptions of Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith. The Vikings were credited with eight hits on Smith. The Vikings converted only three of 12 third downs, their second-worst rate of the season. Theo Jackson, who saw significant playing time at safety with Harrison Smith out, had the game-sealing interception with 49 seconds left. Tight end Josh Oliver has played 47% of the snaps the last two games, his two lowest usage rates of the season. He dropped the only pass he was thrown on Sunday. The defense ought to get a big boost this week with the expected return of the 13-year veteran Smith from his first absence in two years when he was sidelined at Seattle with a foot injury. Linebacker Ivan Pace, who has missed four games on injured reserve with a hamstring strain, is also on track to be back with his return to practice. Backup defensive lineman Jalen Redmond, who didn't play against the Seahawks because of a concussion, has made progress through the protocol, O'Connell said. Backup cornerback Fabian Moreau, who was inactive at Seattle with a hip injury, will continue to be evaluated throughout the week. 13.6% — That's the third-down conversion allowance rate for the Vikings over the last two games, with Chicago and Seattle combining to go just 3 for 22. The Vikings rank second in the NFL in third-down defense at 33.7% for the season and also rank second on fourth down at 36.7%. The Vikings host Green Bay on Sunday, with the kickoff moved to the late afternoon showcase spot on Fox. If Minnesota loses to the Packers, the Lions will clinch the NFC North and the Vikings would open the playoffs on the road as the No. 5 seed at best. Even if the Lions were to lose at San Francisco on Monday night, the Vikings would need to win at Detroit on Jan. 5 to take the division title. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLNEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain Inc. (NASDAQ: OB) ("Outbrain”), a leading technology platform that drives business results by engaging people across the Open Internet, announced today that, at its special meeting of shareholders (the "Special Meeting”) held earlier today, Outbrain shareholders voted to approve the issuance of 35 million shares of common stock and 10.5 million Series A Convertible Preferred Shares, which are convertible into common stock, in connection with the acquisition of Teads S.A. (the "Share Issuance Proposal”). The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025. "We are pleased with the outcome of today's special meeting and extend our appreciation to our shareholders for supporting the combination with Teads,” said David Kostman, Chief Executive Officer of Outbrain. "Today's shareholder approval marks a major milestone in the process to combine our two complementary businesses. We look forward to the closing of the transaction and becoming a global leader on the Open Internet delivering our full funnel value proposition to drive great outcomes for brands and media owners,” added Kostman. At the Special Meeting, more than 64% of the outstanding shares of common stock were present or represented by proxy, and more than 99% of these shares voted in favor of the Share Issuance Proposal. The final voting results of the Special Meeting will be reported in a Form 8-K to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements generally relating to possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives and statements relating to the transaction to acquire Teads ("Transaction”). 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The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors including, but not limited to: the risk that the conditions to the consummation of the transaction will not be satisfied (or waived); uncertainty as to the timing of the consummation of the transaction and Outbrain and Teads' ability to complete the transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of the share purchase agreement; the failure to obtain, or delays in obtaining, required regulatory approvals or clearances; the risk that any such approval may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect Outbrain or Teads, or the expected benefits of the transaction; the failure to obtain the necessary debt financing to complete the transaction; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on Outbrain's or Teads' operating results and business generally; risks that the transaction disrupts current plans and operations or diverts management's attention from its ongoing business; 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About Outbrain Outbrain is a leading technology platform that drives business results by engaging people across the Open Internet. Outbrain predicts moments of engagement to drive measurable outcomes for advertisers and publishers using AI and machine learning across more than 8,000 online properties globally. Founded in 2006, Outbrain is headquartered in New York with offices in Israel and across the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. For more information, visit https://www.outbrain.com . Media Contact [email protected] Investor Relations Contact [email protected] (332) 205-8999

Preorder the Trump Golden Driver, and prepare to experience the iconic and unrivaled Trump Golf championship courses. SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trump Golf: The Game has officially opened its presale, allowing fans to preorder exclusive in-game items ahead of the June 2025 launch. Developed by DTG LLC, a state-of-the-art gaming studio that delivers innovative technology, this multiplayer mobile golf game will bring the excitement of the world-renowned Trump Golf championship courses to the palm of your hand, delivering real-world experiences. Trump Golf: The Game, officially licensed by President Donald J. Trump , transports players to Trump Golf's iconic public and private courses, including the legendary Blue Monster Course at Trump National Doral in Miami . With cutting-edge designs, ultra-accurate club mechanics, and various levels of difficulty from beginner to major, players will have the opportunity to compete in multiplayer matches, challenge their friends, and unlock special features throughout the game. As part of the presale, players can purchase the exclusive virtual Trump Golden Driver for just $9.99 or the Trump Signature Driver for $99 . These high-performance clubs are both a collector's item and a powerful tool for gaining an edge in the game. Players can also collect Trump Tokens to unlock upgrades for clubs, outfits, and powerups, including the Trump Powerup – a special feature where President Donald J. Trump himself takes over your shot with increased power and pinpoint accuracy. Christopher Mayer , CEO of DTG LLC said, "Trump Golf: The Game is all about bringing fun, competition, and realism to the world of mobile golf. This exciting game has been designed for players of all skill levels, and we are thrilled to give people the chance to experience Trump Golf's legendary golf courses, in addition to playing as President Trump himself, in an entirely new way." Visit TrumpGolf.Game to pre-order the game and purchase your exclusive digital Trump Golden Driver or Trump Signature Driver. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer before the game's official launch in June 2025 . Available on iOS and Android. About DTG LLC: DTG LLC is a gaming studio that specializes in blending distinct genres to create entirely new experiences. The company collaborates with celebrities and public figures to develop unique, interactive opportunities for their supporters. By harnessing the power of mobile gaming, DTG LLC enables fans to connect with their favorite icons in innovative ways, merging entertainment and engagement like never before. Website: TrumpGolf.Game Social Media: @TrumpGolfGame on X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. "Trump" and the associated design are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of DTTM Operations LLC. Trump Golf The Game is not designed, manufactured, distributed or sold by Donald J. Trump , The Trump Organization or any of their respective affiliates or principals. DTG, LLC uses the Trump name, image and likeness under a license agreement which may be terminated or revoked according to its terms. TrumpGolf.Game is not political and has nothing to do with any political campaign. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trump-golf-the-game-announces-exclusive-presale-for-mobile-game-launch-where-players-experience-the-award-winning-trump-golf-portfolio-through-their-mobile-devices-302332866.html SOURCE DTG, LLC

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