Month: July 2025
Beginning in New York City with the unmistakable voice of ‘Mr. Goal’ blasting from its speakers, and making its way to Mexico City, Buchanan’s Whisky is launching a music-fueled tribute to Latino fútbol culture, with surprise appearances, free merch and a chance to score tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™!
NEW YORK, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With less than one year to go before the tournament, official North American whisky supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Buchanan’s Blended Scotch Whisky has teamed up with legendary fútbol commentator, Andrés Cantor, inviting fans to celebrate fútbol culture with the launch of the Buchamión—a music-fueled mobile celebration powered by rhythm, pride, and community – disrupting the streets with a custom chant, and transforming city blocks into vibrant celebrations that are unapologetically Latino and unmistakably Buchanan’s.
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Inspired by the iconic pregoneros of Latin America— trucks run by local vendors, known for blasting announcements and advertisements across local neighborhoods—the Buchamión features sixteen speakers atop a 27-foot truck decorated with vibrant, fútbol-inspired artwork designed by Kids of Immigrants that brings the sound and energy of Latino celebration to fans across the city.
At the center of the experience is a custom-recorded chant created in partnership with United Masters and recorded by The legendary voice behind “¡GOOOOOOOOL!” — fútbol commentator, Andrés Cantor—whose unmistakable voice, set against the beat of Latin music, brings to life a chant that has echoed across Latin America for decades whenever a team qualifies for the FIFA World Cup™ – “Nos Vamos Al Mundial” (we’re going to the World Cup!). Remixed with Buchanan’s flavor and blasted from the Buchamión and across digital feeds, Buchanan’s will announce the brand’s very own FIFA World Cup 2026™ debut by blasting “¡Nos Vamos al Mundial de la FIFA 2026™!” from New York City to Mexico City and beyond.
“I’ve been calling fútbol matches for the last 40 years, so to me, it is more than just a game – it’s emotion, passion and part of my Argentinean identity that moves me every time I make a goal call! And to see it resonate so deeply with fans from around the world, Spanish speaking or not, is incredible,” said Andrés Cantor. “Lending my voice to Buchanan’s for this chant, the Buchamión and this celebration is another way for me to show off what makes Latino fútbol culture special and share that spirit of the game with fans.”
On Sunday, July 13, marking less than a year until FIFA World Cup 2026™, the Buchamión traveled across Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn popping up at community hotspots including Flushing Meadows Park, El Basurero and BK Backyard Bar, rallying fans with surprise and delight experiences where the unmistakable roar of el ritmo Latino met true, fútbol passion. Stops throughout the day featured free merch, music, surprise appearances from Andrés Cantor and unforgettable moments where twelve lucky fans won tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by competing to see who can hold their “goooooool” the longest.
The event culminated with a high-energy party and surprise performance by Colombia’s own, DJ Pope, transforming the Buchamión into a mobile stage and uniting fans in a vibrant celebration of fútbol, music, cocktails and culture.
With music, movement, and el ritmo Latino at the heart of every celebration, Buchanan’s and Andrés Cantor invite fans who are aged 25+ to join the experience by showing off their own rhythm and moves, and visiting www.spiritspromos.com/buchanans/dance-contest to enter the Buchanan’s x FIFA World Cup 2026™ Dance Contest and showing off their best soccer goal celebration dance for a chance to win FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets. Seven lucky fans with the best goal celebration dances can win up to four (4) tickets to a Group stage match in the U.S. at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ soccer tournament and a $6,500 e-gift card! The contest is open to fans until February 28, 2026.†
“As the Official Whisky Supporter in North America of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Buchanan’s is proud to celebrate the Latino way of watching, feeling, and living fútbol,” says Linda Lagos-Morales, Brand Director, Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky. “From New York to across the nation and beyond, we’re bringing the Buchamión to fans so that they can experience the game with rhythm, energy, and unmistakable Buchanan’s flair, making it the go-to spirit for fútbol season.”
Buchanan’s will keep the momentum going throughout the year as the Buchamión continues its borderless celebration, showing up next in Mexico City before heading back stateside for events across five FIFA World Cup 2026™ U.S. host cities – Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, and Chicago.
If dancing isn’t your thing, Buchanan’s invites consumers to raise a glass to your nations team with a Buchanita—a vibrant cocktail that pairs perfectly with the passion of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 oz Buchanan’s 12-Year-Old DeLuxe Blended Scotch Whisky
- 4 oz fresh pineapple juice
- Garnish: Pineapple leaf
- Glassware: Rocks
DIRECTIONS
- Vigorously shake Buchanan’s DeLuxe with the juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Pour over a rocks glass filled with ice cubes and garnish with a pineapple leaf.
To learn more visit www.BuchanansWhisky.com. Buchanan’s Whisky is available for purchase online and in retail stores nationwide wherever fine spirits are sold, at a retail price of $29.99.
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About BUCHANAN’S Blended Scotch Whisky
BUCHANAN’S Blended Scotch Whisky’s true purpose is to unite all who bring their 100% Hispanic and 100% American identities together to live a 200% life. It was created to be shared with one another and enjoyed by all, because our founder, James Buchanan believed in the power of sharing. The BUCHANAN’S Blended Scotch Whisky brand has more than 130 years of authentic heritage, and every bottle represents James Buchanan’s commitment to creating the finest blended Scotch Whiskies. The BUCHANAN’S Blended Scotch Whisky Portfolio features five gold award-winning marques, including: BUCHANAN’S DeLuxe Blended Scotch Whisky, BUCHANAN’S Pineapple, BUCHANAN’S MASTER Blended Scotch Whisky, BUCHANAN’S Special Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky, and BUCHANAN’S RED SEAL Blended Scotch Whisky. All of these marques have been recognized in the most prestigious international spirits competitions. In 2025, BUCHANAN’S DeLuxe Blended Scotch Whisky won Double Gold and at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Gold in the International Spirit Competition. For more information, visit www.BuchanansWhisky.com or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram
About ANDRÉS CANTOR
For more than four decades, Andrés Cantor has been one of the most influential voices in sports broadcasting, championing the growth of soccer in the United States and internationally. Known worldwide for his iconic “Gooooal!” call, Cantor has served as Telemundo’s lead soccer play-by-play announcer since 2000 and has also contributed to NBC Sports’ coverage of the English Premier League and the Olympic Games.
Before Telemundo, Cantor’s groundbreaking work at Univision — particularly his electrifying calls during the 1994 FIFA World Cup — ignited national interest in soccer and cemented his status as a cultural icon. His career spans 14 FIFA World Cups and daily radio broadcasts through Fútbol de Primera, the nationally syndicated network he founded, which airs across more than 100 U.S. markets.
A recipient of nine Emmys including a Lifetime Achievement Emmy and a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Cantor has been honored by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and recognized by FIFA Magazine as one of the world’s top 10 broadcasters. His versatility extends to English-language coverage, most recently joining his son, Nico Cantor, on Paramount+ for the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League semifinals.
Born in Buenos Aires and based in Miami, Cantor’s voice resonates across generations, with appearances in pop culture favorites like The Simpsons and Muppets Most Wanted, campaigns for major brands including Nike, Pepsi, Volkswagen, and Budweiser and preparing to announce his 15th FIFA World Cup in 2026.
About DIAGEO
DIAGEO is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan’s whiskies, Smirnoff, CÎROC and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DELEÓN and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness. DIAGEO is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about DIAGEO, our people, our brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit DIAGEO’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
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KIRKLAND, Wash., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Take This is proud to announce the return of its Accelerate Mentorship Program, a groundbreaking initiative for emerging professionals working at the intersection of the games and mental health industries. Accelerate is designed to advance the quality of mental health research, game design, and community interaction within gaming spaces, while also supporting individuals whose voices and presence have historically been excluded. Now entering its second season, Accelerate offers one-on-one mentorship, professional development, and a robust support network aimed at developing future leaders who will champion mental health and inclusion across the industry.
Applications for Accelerate Season 2 are officially open and will remain open through Sunday, July 27. Interested applicants can apply at takethis.org/accelerate.
“Accelerate is a mentorship program with the power to shape both the games industry and the communities it serves,” said Dr. Sarah Hays, Accelerate Program Manager. “By investing in the next generation of mental health and gaming professionals, we’re helping build a future where both game creators and players are better supported.”
Accelerate Season 2 builds on the success of the pilot program, which saw fellows take significant strides in their careers and personal development. Many participants landed new jobs, launched new projects, and formed long-lasting relationships with peers and mentors across both fields.
Accelerate Season 2 is made possible through the generous support of both lead funder Riot Games and Unlikely Collaborators, whose partnership helps keep the program accessible, impactful, and free for all participants.
“I’m so pleased that Riot Games and Unlikely Collaborators share our vision for cultivating a community of professionals who understand both games and mental health,” said Dr. Kelli Dunlap, Executive Director at Take This. “With their support, Accelerate has the potential to create meaningful shifts in how games are made, played, and supported.”
“As longtime supporters of Take This we’re thrilled to see them bring back the Accelerate program for Season 2 to continue to help aspiring gaming and mental health professionals,” said Jeffrey Burrell, Head of Social Impact, Riot Games. “The work that Take This is doing in the mental health and gaming space is unlike any other organization and Riot is proud to be a part of their mission to create a safer and more inclusive industry for all.”
“There’s so much pressure to have it all figured out. Accelerate gives people space to pause, question the beliefs they’re carrying, and reconnect with what really matters not just in work, but in being human. Through mentorship, community, and real conversations, it helps untangle the internal narratives that often go unexamined,” said Elizabeth R. Koch, Founder and Chair of Unlikely Collaborators.
For more information about Accelerate and how to apply, visit takethis.org/accelerate.
About Take This
Take This is a mental health nonprofit serving the game community and industry. Since 2013, Take This has provided education, support, and resources to improve the mental well-being of everyone who plays and makes games.
About Riot Games
Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, which has gone on to be one of the most-played PC games in the world. In the years that followed, Riot released VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and League of Legends: Wild Rift. Riot’s titles have led to the creation of some of the most-watched and widely recognized esports in the world, culminating in events like the League of Legends World Championship and VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), which are watched by millions of fans each year. Riot has also expanded its IP through multimedia projects across music, comic books, board games, and Arcane, its Emmy-winning animated series.
About Unlikely Collaborators
Unlikely Collaborators is a nonprofit founded and chaired by Elizabeth R. Koch, dedicated to fostering transformative storytelling, human connection, and inner growth. At the heart of its mission is the Perception Box™ framework, an approach rooted in cognitive science and psychology that explores how unconscious beliefs and personal narratives shape the way we see the world. UC believes that external conflict often stems from unresolved internal conflict, and supports projects that challenge assumptions, spark self-awareness, and invite people into deeper dialogue and discovery both individually and in community.
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IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kia America, in partnership with Central Texas Kia Dealers, today announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross as it provides ongoing relief in communities impacted by the recent floods across the state of Texas.
The donation is the latest made under the brand’s “Accelerate the Good” charitable initiative and will fund essential services including emergency shelter, food distribution, medical aid, and rebuilding assistance for affected families.
“Kia America and our Central Texas Dealer Network stand united in the face of hardship, committed to supporting the communities we serve,” said SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon, President and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America. “This $100,000 donation reflects our continued dedication to aiding neighbors and families impacted by natural disasters. We are grateful to the American Red Cross for its rapid and sustained response in Texas, and we hope these funds help bring relief and stability to those who need it most.”
The donation underscores Kia’s philanthropic focus, bolstered by collaboration with local Kia dealers who are equally devoted to assisting flood-affected areas. Beyond financial support, Kia is exploring additional measures—such as customer assistance programs and local volunteer efforts—to further aid recovery across the state.
This donation represents the latest made as part of the brand’s “Accelerate the Good” charitable program, which includes both national and local initiatives and has provided more than $30 million to those in need since 2019. Donations made by Kia’s charitable initiative include those to organizations that help treat and defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases; help end childhood hunger; provide shelter to youth facing homelessness; provide natural disaster relief for recovering communities; offer support for military families; help shelter animals find forever homes; and assist with environmental cleanup projects nationwide.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood supply; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The American Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.
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Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
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ATLANTA, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In response to changes in the federal funding environment, the Arthritis Foundation and the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) have increased funding for their joint grant program that supports physician-led research in pediatric rheumatology. This year, the CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Grant Program will award nearly $2 million – an increase of $200,000 from the previous year – to advance research in this critical field.
In light of recent federal research funding cuts, the Arthritis Foundation and CARRA each contributed an additional $100,000 to support the grant program this year. Meanwhile, demand for research support continues to grow, as the program received almost a 50 percent increase in grant applications compared to last year.
“The CARRA–Arthritis Foundation Grant Program provides critical support as there are very few funding sources for pediatric rheumatology research,” said CARRA President, Stacy Ardoin, M.D., who is also Division Chief of Rheumatology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “We’re committed to keeping pediatric rheumatic diseases at the forefront of scientific discovery to ensure that children living with these complex conditions will have better treatment options and an improved quality of life.”
Children growing up with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are burdened with pain, disability, frequent medical appointments, and the emotional toll of living with a chronic disease. These children and their families need researchers to find answers to the many questions they have about their diseases and the most effective ways to treat them.
Since its inception in 2016, the program has provided $10 million in funding to advance research in pediatric rheumatic diseases and help improve the lives of the patients.
With this year’s additional funds, the CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Grant Program funded one additional mentored career development award to support an early-career investigator and one additional bridge award.
This year’s awards will fund research in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), pediatric lupus, juvenile dermatomyositis, chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) and other childhood rheumatic diseases. There were seven types of grants awarded: advancing biosample collection, large grant, small grant, bridge, fellow, mentored career development award, and clinical management JIA grant.
The 2025 awardees represent a cross-section of researchers at various career stages, illustrating how the program empowers pediatric rheumatology research throughout our diverse community. Five of this year’s 13 awardees are first-time recipients of a CARRA-Arthritis Foundation grant.
The CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Grant Program has provided over 140 grants to more than 100 researchers at over 70 academic institutions since it was launched in 2016.
“The Arthritis Foundation is proud to have partnered with CARRA for a decade to advance care for pediatric rheumatic diseases,” said Anna Lampe, Ph.D., Senior Director, Autoimmune and Inflammatory Arthritis at the Arthritis Foundation. “Through the CARRA-Arthritis Foundation grant program, we’ve made meaningful investments in childhood arthritis research—supporting a diverse range of topics and investigators at various career stages and helping researchers build momentum and secure future funding.”
Since the program began, every grant application has been reviewed by a team of scientists and a patient or caregiver to ensure that proposed research is meaningful to patients and reflects their priorities. Patients and families are embedded throughout CARRA, and their involvement is crucial to CARRA’s mission, Ardoin added.
Here are few examples of innovative research that will be funded by this year’s grants:
Many JIA patients want to stop medicines once the disease is under control, but doctors can’t always tell who will have a flare and who will stay well without medicine. The new clinical management JIA grant will support a project that addresses this dilemma. Led by Daniel Horton, M.D., M.S.C.E, of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the “JIA Flares, Recapture of Inactive Disease, and the Patient’s Voice” study will use the CARRA Registry to see if patients’ and caregivers’ views on disease activity can predict flares and how well they can be controlled. It will also look for ways to predict who will have easy-to-control flares and who might have more trouble. This research will help everyone make better decisions about stopping or reducing medicines.
Another project aims to lay the groundwork for more individualized treatments for patients with kidney disease caused by ANCA-associated vasculitis, known as AAGN, which leads to kidney failure in about 25% of patients. Ivana Stojkic, M.D., of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, received the mentored career development award for her study using cutting edge genetic technologies to better understand the root causes of kidney damage in AAGN. Stojkic will examine proteins from urine of AAGN patients to see which proteins are associated with kidney inflammation and the risk of end-stage kidney disease. This builds on her previous research looking at genetic expression of kidney tissue in AAGN, which provided evidence that immune cells play an important role.
Kaveh Ardalan, M.D., M.S., of Duke University School of Medicine is a recipient of a bridge award to support his ongoing research into better understanding how adolescents and young adults with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus and dermatomyositis think about their risk of cardiovascular disease, need for cardiovascular health (CVH) behavior intervention, and measurement of stress. Ardalan previously conducted a study that showed nearly all JSLE/JDM patients need to improve CVH behaviors, and that high stress is associated with worse CVH behaviors, especially in adolescents and young adults. His prior work also found that most of these patients experiencing high stress cannot access mental health specialists.
Arthritis affects both adults and children across race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, and gender. JIA, the most common pediatric rheumatic disease, affects as many as 16 to 50 children per 100,000 in the United States. An autoimmune disease, JIA has seven different subtypes. Although the management of JIA and other pediatric rheumatic conditions has improved over the years, there are still many gaps in the treatment of these diseases, as well as the understanding of their pathologies, progression, and impacts.
2025 CARRA-Arthritis Foundation Grant Program Awardees
Kaveh Ardalan, M.D., M.S., of Duke University School of Medicine
Bridge Grant
Patient-Centered Stress Reduction & Cardiovascular Health Promotion Intervention: Engaging Patients with Lupus & Dermatomyositis
Lauren Covert, M.D., of Duke University School of Medicine
Bridge Grant
Using Bioengineered Human Muscle to Understand Mechanisms of Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Brian Feldman, M.D., M.Sc., of The Hospital for Sick Children
Large Grant
Creation and Implementation of Timed Squat Muscle Function Assessment Curves to Enable Strength Assessment in Children with Childhood Myositis
Linda Hiraki, M.D., Sc.D., of The Hospital for Sick Children
Advancing Biosample Collection Award
Epigenetics of cSLE in Subtyping and Understanding Disease Heterogeneity
Daniel Horton, M.D., M.S.C.E., of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Clinical Management of JIA Grant
JIA Flares, Recapture of Inactive Disease, and the Patient’s Voice
Sivakanathan Kasinathan, M.D., Ph.D., of Stanford University School of Medicine
Mentored Career Development Award
Analysis of Somatic Genetic Variation in Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases
Sahar Lotfi-Emran, M.D., Ph.D., of the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIH NIAMS)
Advancing Biosample Collection Award
Identification of Pathogenic T Cell Clones in Enthesitis Related Arthritis
Brittney Newby, M.D., Ph.D., of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Mentored Career Development Award
IMPACT-ERA: Identifying Multi-Omic Profiles for Assessing and Characterizing Treatment Response in Enthesitis-Related Arthritis
Hanna Saltzman, M.D., of The University of Utah
Fellow Grant
Developing a Patient-Oriented, Nature-Based Intervention for Adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
William Soulsby, M.D., of the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco
Small Grant
Predictors of Corticosteroid Dosing and Disease Severity in Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Lupus Nephritis
Ivana Stojkic, M.D., of Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Mentored Career Development Award
A Multi-Omic Approach to Uncover AAGN Mechanisms and Biomarkers
Joy Um, M.D., of Washington University in St. Louis
Fellow Grant
Investigating the Role of Pathogenic CD8 T Cells in HLA-B27 Positive Juvenile Spondyloarthritis
Yongdong Zhao, M.D., Ph.D., of Seattle Children’s Hospital
Large Grant
Assessment of Disease Activity Using Deep Learning on MRI Images in Children with Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis (CNO)
About the Arthritis Foundation:
The Arthritis Foundation is fighting for all people who live with arthritis. As a Champion of Yes, the Arthritis Foundation’s mission is to turn the obstacles arthritis causes into opportunities. The Arthritis Foundation champions life-changing solutions and medical advancements, and it also provides ways for people to connect, break down barriers in health care and join the fight for a cure — uniting hearts, minds and resources to change the future of arthritis. To join the fight to cure arthritis, visit arthritis.org.
About the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA):
CARRA’s mission is to conduct collaborative research to prevent, treat, and cure pediatric rheumatic diseases. Formed in 2002 by a small group of dedicated physicians, CARRA now has 800 members at more than 120 institutions. CARRA has built the largest observational multi-center registry for pediatric rheumatic disease and operates two biorepositories – one in the US and one in Canada. CARRA is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit. Learn more at carragroup.org.
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“Exploring the Future of EV Propulsion: Advances in Solid-State, Sodium-Ion, and Flow Batteries Pave the Way for Safer, More Efficient, and Sustainable Transportation Solutions”
BOSTON, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BCC Research announces the release of its “2024 Fuel Cell and Battery Research Review,” offering in-depth analysis and market forecasts for the most innovative and rapidly advancing battery technologies. This review focuses on the significant growth projections for solid state batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and the electric vehicle (EV) battery reuse and recycling market.
Highlights:
- Solid State Batteries Market:
- The market is projected to grow from $274.0 billion in 2023 to $1.7 billion by the end of 2029.
- Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): 36.7%.
- Electric Vehicle Batteries Market:
- The market is projected to grow from $8.0 billion in 2024 to $28.1 billion by the end 2029.
- CAGR: 28.5%.
- Sodium-ion Batteries Market:
- The market is projected to grow from $318.0 billion in 2023 to $838.5 billion by the end of 2029.
- CAGR: 18.6%.
Research Coverage and Insights:
The 2024 Fuel Cell and Battery Research Review focuses on the central role of advanced battery technologies in operating various applications and driving innovation. Areas of growth include:
- Rapid Advances in Battery Technology:
– Innovations in EV propulsion systems.
– Benefits include improved energy density, enhanced safety, and extended driving range. - Solid-State Batteries (SSBs):
– Utilize solid electrolytes instead of liquid solutions.
– Enhance safety by eliminating thermal runaway and electrolyte leakage.
– Enable faster charging times, longer driving range, and extended cycle life. - Sodium-Ion Batteries:
– Emerging as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
– Use abundant sodium, reducing reliance on scarce and costly materials like lithium and cobalt.
– Known for lower production costs and better performance in cold temperatures. - Diversification in EV Applications:
– Advanced batteries such as SSBs, sodium-ion batteries, and flow batteries are expanding possibilities.
– High-performance EVs, low-cost urban transportation, and efficient commercial fleets are on the horizon.
– Paving the way for the next chapter in sustainable transportation.
Research Summary:
This 2024 Research Review of Fuel Cell and Batteries exemplify the quantitative market data, analysis, and guidance that BCC Research has been developing since its inception in 1971 to help its customers make informed business decisions. This Research Review includes highlights and excerpts from the following reports published by BCC Research in 2024:
- FCB053B Solid State Batteries: Global Markets
- FCB058B Global Electric Vehicle Battery Reuse and Recycling Market
- FCB041B Sodium-ion Batteries: Materials, Technologies and Global Markets to 2029
- FCB040F Electric Vehicles and Fuel Cell Vehicles: Global Markets
- FCB055B Flow Batteries: Global Markets
- FCB065A E-Bike: Global Markets
This Research Review provides a consolidated overview of key market insights from these recent reports. The full reports referenced in this review offer additional depth on each topic, offering further context and more detailed analysis.
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Key Points
- Marathon Petroleum received the 2024 Port of Long Beach Green Flag Award for its continued participation in a voluntary vessel speed reduction program.
- The initiative helps reduce air pollution by encouraging ships to travel at slower speeds near the port, cutting smog-forming emissions and diesel particulates.
- Marathon has been a long-standing collaborator in the program, reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and community well-being.
July 14, 2025 /3BL/ – Marathon Petroleum has once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by earning the 2024 Port of Long Beach Green Flag Award. This recognition is part of a voluntary vessel speed reduction initiative that encourages ship operators to reduce their speed to 12 knots (just under 14 miles per hour) within 40 nautical miles (equal to 46 miles on land) of the port. The goal is to significantly cut emissions and improve air quality in the region.
“The ships emit less emissions when they travel more slowly, therefore the program has been highly successful in reducing smog-forming emissions and diesel particulates from the vessels,” said Ashlee Gattuso, Marathon Petroleum Commercial Marine Operations Manager.
According to the Marine Exchange of Southern California, the program has helped prevent more than 1,000 tons of air pollution annually in the Port of Long Beach area.
“Earning the Port of Long Beach Green Flag Award year after year is part of our unwavering commitment to the environment and to the communities where we operate,” Gattuso added.
Marathon has participated in this initiative for several years and remains a dedicated collaborator with the Port of Long Beach in advancing sustainable marine practices.