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The new Apollo Go Stellar combines dual-motor performance, up to 32 miles of range, self-healing tires, and app connectivity in a compact commuter electric scooter.

MONTREAL, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Apollo Scooters, one of North America’s most trusted electric scooter brands, announced the official launch of the Apollo Go Stellar — a dual-motor commuter electric scooter built for riders who want serious performance without sacrificing portability. Now available in the United States and Canada, priced at $1,199 USD ($1,499 CAD).

Following the success of the Apollo Go, the Go Stellar elevates the formula: dual 500W motors delivering 2,000W of peak power, 32-mile range, self-healing tires, IP66 water-resistance, and full Apollo App integration — it’s a lightweight, ride-ready package built for the daily commute.

“The Apollo Go Stellar was built for riders who want a true commuter electric scooter that feels compact but performs far beyond its size,” said Eloi, CTO at Apollo Scooters. “It brings together dual-motor power, everyday portability, and rider-focused features like self-healing tires, water resistance, and app connectivity, making it an ideal choice for city commuting.”

Key Specifications

• Motor: Dual 500W × 2 (2,000W Peak Power)
• Top Speed: 32 MPH (50 km/h)
• Range: Up to 32 miles (51 km) per charge
• Battery: 48V / 13.45Ah
• Tires: 9.5-inch Front & Rear Self-Healing Tires
• Brakes: Rear Drum Brake + Regenerative Braking
• Suspension: Dual Spring Suspension System
• Water Resistance: IP66 Rated
• Connectivity: Apollo App Enabled (iOS & Android)
• Availability: United States & Canada. Coming soon to Australia.
• Price: $1,199 USD, $1,499 CAD

Built for the Rider Who Wants More
Dual-Motor Performance

The Apollo Go Stellar dual motors deliver 2,000W of peak power; a level of performance rarely found in compact commuter scooters. Whether navigating city hills, or accelerating from a stop, the Go Stellar responds with confidence.

32-Mile Range on a Single Charge
Equipped with a 48V 13.45Ah battery, the Go Stellar offers up to 32 miles of real-world range; enough for a full day of urban errands or a round-trip work commute.

Self-Healing Tires; Never Get Stranded
Front and rear 9.5-inch tires feature self-healing technology, automatically sealing small punctures to keep riders moving. It’s one of the most practical features for commuters who ride in unpredictable urban environments.

Airflow Suspension System
The airflow suspension system absorbs bumps, cracks, and uneven pavement, delivering a smooth, fatigue-free ride across a variety of surfaces.

Apollo App Integration
Fully connected through the Apollo App, riders can access real-time ride data, trip history, performance metrics, and GPS tracking; all from their smartphone.

Drum + Regenerative Braking
The rear drum brake combined with regenerative braking delivers reliable, controlled stopping power while recovering energy back into the battery on every deceleration.

Pricing & Availability
USA: $1,199 USD
Canada: $1,499 CAD

Available now at apolloscooters.co and apolloscooters.ca 

About Apollo Scooters
Apollo Scooters is one of North America’s leading electric scooter brands, known for building high-performance, thoughtfully engineered scooters for urban commuters and adventure riders. Apollo serves riders across the United States, Canada, and Australia.

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A global moment uniting 50+ countries to share the real stories behind natural diamonds.

LONDON, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) officially launches the World Diamond Day, a global, social-first movement unfolding across more than 50 countries in real time.

Across continents and time zones, people are sharing what natural diamonds mean to them, from personal milestones to craftsmanship to stories of origin, using #WorldDiamondDay and #NaturalDiamonds.

Anyone can take part. Simply post a photo that reflects what natural diamonds mean to you, whether it is a milestone, a memory, a piece of jewellery you love, or the journey behind it.

This first-ever occasion brings together a wide range of voices from the natural diamond industry and beyond. From jewellery houses like Repossi, Cece Jewellery, Foundrae, Anita Ko, and Buccellati, to large-scale international retailers including Signet (the world’s largest diamond jewellery retailer, parent company of Blue Nile, Ernest Jones, and Jared), Chow Tai Fook, and Jawhara. Influencers and tastemakers such as Diamonds Girl, The Champagne Gem, Stephanie Gottlieb, Kate Young, and Tallulah Willis are also participating, helping carry these stories across fashion, culture, and social platforms globally.

World Diamond Day is also being supported across the broader diamond community, including organisations such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the World Diamond Council, the Responsible Jewellery Council, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), the Shanghai Diamond Exchange, and the International Institute of Gemology (IIG).

Participation also spans key diamond origin regions, including Botswana, Angola, Canada, Namibia, and South Africa, showing the power of natural diamonds at their source.

With millions of social engagements anticipated in a single day, World Diamond Day is designed as a shared, global moment for one voice, one message, many stories.

This isn’t a campaign. It’s a collective moment shaped by the people who join in, offering a chance to see natural diamonds through the lens of real people and real stories shared around the world in real time.

In a world where so much feels fast and easily replicated, natural diamonds remain a constant. They are symbols of something deeper: time, memory, and human connection. Formed over billions of years, each one carries a story. Today, those stories are being shared across the world.

A dedicated toolkit is available at naturaldiamonds.com/worlddiamondday/ for those who want it, with optional assets and guidelines. Or participants can simply post in their own voice.

Worn. Given. Passed down. Never forgotten.

Today, the story of natural diamonds belongs to everyone.

ABOUT NATURAL DIAMOND COUNCIL (NDC)

The Natural Diamond Council is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and protecting the integrity of the natural diamond industry worldwide. The NDC serves as the authoritative voice of natural diamonds, inspiring and educating consumers through compelling stories of their rarity, positive impact, and emotional value. The NDC supports the livelihoods of over 10 million people across the diamond supply chain.

www.naturaldiamonds.com

@onlynaturaldiamonds

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BEIJING, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) (“Autohome” or the “Company”), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today issued its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report.

The report outlines Autohome’s comprehensive long-term ESG strategy, progress it has made in key areas including corporate governance, product responsibility, responsible management practices, talent development, sustainable operations, and impactful social welfare initiatives.

Mr. Chi Liu, Chairman of the Board, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Autohome, commented, “We continue to strengthen and grow our intelligent service platform, leveraging our technological capabilities and ecosystem advantages. By integrating ESG principles across our business, we are ensuring the future growth of China’s automotive industry will be greener and more sustainable.“

To view the report in full, please visit the website of investor relations of the Company or access the report at: https://autohomeinc.gcs-web.com/static-files/0592c7a2-90d8-4037-bc19-92ae791a4b5b

About Autohome Inc.

Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) is the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China. Its mission is to engage, educate and inform consumers about everything auto. Autohome provides occupationally generated content, professionally generated content, user-generated content, and AI-generated content, a comprehensive automobile library, and extensive automobile listing information to automobile consumers, covering the entire car purchase and ownership cycle. The ability to reach a large and engaged user base of automobile consumers has made Autohome a preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct their advertising campaigns. Further, the Company’s dealer subscription and advertising services allow dealers to market their inventory and services through Autohome’s platform, extending the reach of their physical showrooms to potentially millions of internet users in China and generating sales leads for them. The Company offers sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services to assist automakers and dealers with improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions. Autohome operates its “Autohome Mall,” a full-service online transaction platform, to facilitate transactions for automakers and dealers. Further, through its websites and mobile applications, it also provides other value-added services, including auto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services. For further information, please visit www.autohome.com.cn.

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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Autohome Inc.
Investor Relations
Sterling Song
Investor Relations Director  
Tel: +86-10-5985-7483
E-mail: ir@autohome.com.cn

Christensen China Limited 
Suri Cheng
Tel: +86-185-0060-8364
E-mail:  suri.cheng@christensencomms.com

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The model adds to wider discussions around transparency, governance, and trust in housing support systems.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Jood Eskan, Saudi Arabia’s national housing assistance platform operated by the Housing Developmental Foundation (SAKAN), has outlined the governance and operational framework underpinning its charitable housing model, presenting a structured approach to housing support rooted in Islamic giving principles and supported by defined accountability measures.

The platform distinguishes between zakat and non-zakat contributions within its contribution policy, reflecting the different requirements attached to each giving stream. According to Jood Eskan’s published policy, up to 7% of non-zakat contributions may be deducted, when needed and subject to approval by the relevant committees, to cover platform and partner costs. Its relevance also extends beyond Saudi Arabia, as housing and charity-related systems in countries such as the UK face growing expectations around transparency, governance, and public trust.

Jood Eskan has also set out privacy commitments covering beneficiary data storage within Saudi Arabia’s jurisdiction, alongside defined confidentiality rules and disclosure controls. These measures form part of the platform’s broader governance structure, designed to support confidence, clarity, and operational discipline in the delivery of housing assistance.

The platform’s digital assessment process has also helped strengthen operational consistency. According to the published model, case resolution was reduced from approximately one month to 19 days following the digitisation of the assessment journey, supporting a more streamlined approach to reviewing and processing housing assistance cases.

Jood Eskan’s model sits within a broader shift toward more structured and institutionalised philanthropy in the Arab region, where charitable giving is increasingly being supported by clearer rules, governance requirements, and stronger accountability relationships between platforms, partners, and donors.

The platform’s framework is also notable for working within the realities of Islamic charitable giving rather than treating all contributions in the same way. By maintaining a distinction between zakat and non-zakat streams, Jood Eskan reflects an approach that recognises different giving motivations and applies governance rules accordingly.

While wider questions around long-term housing outcomes remain important across the housing assistance sector, Jood Eskan’s published framework highlights how cost transparency, privacy architecture, and digital coordination can support a more structured model of charitable housing delivery. In that sense, the platform contributes to the broader conversation around how housing support systems can strengthen trust, accountability, and operational clarity at scale.

Boilerplate:

Jood Eskan is an initiative of the Housing Developmental Foundation (SAKAN), engaging individuals and organisations in charitable housing giving through a digital platform focused on transparency and accuracy.

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TeraWatt Technology Inc. (Headquartered in California, USA) is pleased to announce the completion of the final close of its Series C funding round. Building on the 1st close investors — Khosla Ventures, Temasek, JIC Venture Growth Investments, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), GX Acceleration Agency, and G. K. Goh Ventures — the final close welcomed Japan Green Investment Corp. for Carbon Neutrality (JICN), Kyuden International Corporation, JERA Co., Inc., and ITOCHU Technology Ventures, Inc. as new investors.

A defining feature of this round is the participation of strategic corporate investors from the energy and power sectors. Beyond financial investment, these partnerships lay the groundwork for collaboration across the entire battery value chain — from manufacturing through grid-scale deployment and energy services.

Notably, TeraWatt has entered into capital and business alliances with Kyuden International Corporation and JERA Co., Inc.. In collaboration with Kyuden International, the companies will jointly explore battery storage business opportunities and pursue expansion from Japan to global markets. With JERA Co., Inc, the partnership encompasses the stable supply of grid-scale battery storage cells, the commercialization of energy services, and optimization across the battery value chain.
The proceeds will fund further capital investment in TeraWatt’s initial mass production facility to enable phased capacity expansion, while strategic partnerships will accelerate both production scale-up and market deployment.

“Completing our Series C final close marks a pivotal moment for TeraWatt,” said Ken Ogata, Ph.D., Co-founder and CEO of TeraWatt Technology. “Amid rising geopolitical tensions — particularly in the Middle East — energy security and decarbonization have never been more critical. Next-generation batteries are fast becoming strategic national assets, essential not only for the reliable integration of renewables but also for defense readiness and infrastructure resilience. The capital and business alliances with leading energy companies bring us closer to our vision of delivering end-to-end value — from manufacturing through deployment. By combining our next-generation battery technology with our partners’ deep energy infrastructure expertise, we are building a future where the batteries society needs are delivered at scale.”

Investors in this round (in alphabetical order):
G. K. Goh Ventures
GX Acceleration Agency
ITOCHU Technology Ventures, Inc.
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Japan Green Investment Corp. for Carbon Neutrality (JICN)
JERA Co., Inc. ★
JIC Venture Growth Investments
Khosla Ventures
Kyuden International Corporation ★
Temasek
★ Capital and Business Alliance

About TeraWatt Technology Inc.
TeraWatt Technology Inc. is a California-based company that produces lightweight, high-power, and safe next-generation lithium-ion batteries.

Company Overview
Headquarters Name: TeraWatt Technology Inc.
Representative: Co-founder and CEO Ken Ogata
Headquarters Location: 28 Geary St, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States
Founded: January 2020
Established: December 2019
URL: https://www.terawatt-technology.com/

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ESPOO, Finland, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recent results on automated driving show substantial benefits by reducing fatal accidents and raising travel quality. A small decrease in CO₂ emissions is also expected. A minor disadvantage is a small increase in travel time through rerouting. VTT played a key role in the impact assessments.

The impacts of automated driving of passenger cars were studied in an EU Flagship project. The results were based on data simulations that were set using data collected with real automated vehicles in real traffic on motorways, urban and rural areas, and on proving grounds. Automated driving was assumed to be available on urban streets and motorways in good driving conditions – not yet everywhere or in all conditions.

“To our knowledge, this is the most comprehensive impact assessment so far for the future use of automated vehicles in European traffic. For VTT, working with the European OEMs and other stakeholders developing automated driving was a great opportunity to be part of shaping the future of transport,” says Satu Innamaa, Principal Scientist at VTT.

According to the results, 20% of fatal accidents on motorways today would be avoided if 30% of passenger cars in the traffic flow were automated. In urban settings, the corresponding reduction in accidents would be 22%. The number of accidents with severe and slight injuries would decrease even more. A minor negative impact would be an increase of 0-4% in travel times due to changes in target speed and rerouting, but technical solutions were found to reduce this increase.

“Overall, the benefits of automated driving are expected to outweigh societal costs and potential negative consequences by a great margin. From a socio-economic perspective, the safety impact and increased travel comfort form the main monetary benefits, whereas the increase in travel time brings monetary disadvantage,” says Satu Innamaa.

Automated driving is likely to increase travel quality and produce significant impacts on mobility. By enabling users to engage in non-driving-related activities, enhanced travel quality can lead to more frequent and longer trips.

Manifold impacts on the transport system

The project addressed EU-level impacts covering the entire traffic flow, i.e. automated and non-automated light and heavy vehicles, across all driving scenarios. The results on traffic efficiency and environment revealed that, with automated vehicles in the traffic flow, the average tractive energy use per vehicle-kilometre travelled decreases under most conditions. The impacts on CO₂ emissions at the network level were small (between -1% and 0%).

“While automated vehicles tend to be electric, the project was agnostic to the motor type. It was important to limit the scope of research strictly to the impact of the changes in driving behaviour caused by automation – and not to mix it with impact of the electrification of the fleet,” Innamaa explains the impact on CO₂ emissions.

In addition to the reduction in current traffic accidents due to the introduction of automated driving, it may lead to new types of accidents. The study estimated these to account for 0.3% on motorways at a 30% penetration rate, resulting from situations where the automated vehicle cannot continue driving and needs to slow down or even stop before the human driver takes over control. Thus, this share of new accidents is estimated to be very small in comparison to the reduction in current accidents that automated driving will bring.

Key impacts of automated driving (assuming a 30% adoption of passenger cars):

• Fatal accidents reduced by 20% on motorways, and by 22% in urban traffic
• Average travel-time increased by 0-4% for all vehicles in traffic
• Tractive energy use per vehicle-kilometre decreased
• Small decrease in CO₂ emissions
• Increased travel comfort

EU Flagship project

The €60 million project was coordinated by Volkswagen AG, but most leading car manufacturers with production in Europe, as well as other relevant stakeholders, were represented in the consortium. VTT was responsible for multiple work packages, including the project’s methodology and the impact assessment. The four-year project was completed in November 2025.

“It was inspiring to work with a consortium, testing real automated cars that are being developed for the market, and to explore the diverse impacts of automated driving on the transport system. The project was extremely interesting but also very challenging. We had to consider a multitude of aspects when developing the methodology and then bring all the pieces together to execute the evaluation. Leading a multinational team across organisational boundaries brought its own added dimension,” says Satu Innamaa.

Key facts of the Hi-Drive project

• Duration 53 months, starting from 1 July 2021
• Total budget €60 million, EC funding €30 million
• Coordinator Volkswagen AG
• Included 53 organisations
• www.hi-drive.eu
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/hi-drive/

The Hi-Drive project was an Innovation Action, co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon 2020 programme with the grant agreement number 101006664.

For further information:
Satu Innamaa, Principal Scientist, VTT, Tel. +358 20 722 6112

Further information on VTT:

Pepita Wakkola
Manager, Communications
+358 50 360 7242, pepita.wakkola@vtt.fi  
www.vtt.fi

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SHANGHAI, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following the commissioning of its 136,000-square-meter Smart Energy Center, Sigenergy has officially launched its inaugural utility-scale PV inverter. By integrating high-density hardware with millisecond-level control algorithms and AI-driven analytics, the solution addresses the industry’s shift toward simplified system architectures and granular management for large-scale projects.

Sigenergy’s utility solution leverages Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs to optimize thermal management and power conversion efficiency. Delivering a maximum output of 506kW, the unit enables a structural reduction in the number of inverters required per site, streamlining overall project scale.

• Cost Optimization: The platform supports a 1000V AC output, which lowers current levels and significantly reduces cabling expenses compared to traditional 800V systems. For 9.2MW block configurations, this design slashes BOS and installation costs by over 10% while simplifying field execution.
• Maximum Energy Harvest: While traditional high-power solutions often force a single MPPT to manage over 600 panels , Sigenergy’s 18 MPPT Design ensures each channel manages only approximately 60 panels (two strings per MPPT). This granular control minimizes mismatch losses from shading or varying orientations, increasing annual energy yield by 1.5% to 2%.

Safety is the cornerstone of the Sigenergy platform, which utilizes a comprehensive protection suite to safeguard every critical electrical node.

• Comprehensive Safeguards: The system features utility-grade AFCI technology with an industry-leading 500m detection distance for rapid arc-fault and fire risk identification. Enhanced safety features also include on-board terminal temperature monitoring, reverse polarity protection, and Type I+II DC-side lightning protection to ensure maximum plant uptime and prevent reverse current damage.
• Industrial-Grade Durability & Thermal Mastery: To ensure 25-year operational reliability, the inverter features an IP66 rating and C5-H anti-corrosion coating for long-term stability in harsh coastal or industrial environments. Internal thermal management is driven by directed airflow to eliminate interference, paired with zigzag heat exchange technology to maintain peak performance under high-load conditions.

Sigenergy transforms maintenance from a reactive task to a prescriptive strategy through the integration of intelligent hardware and software.

• Precision Diagnostics: By refining control to just two strings per MPPT, the system isolates faults instantly, making troubleshooting 15 times faster than traditional systems where one MPPT manages dozens of strings.
• Millisecond-Level Intelligence: The proprietary MPPT algorithm utilizes multi-factor prediction to adjust at the millisecond level, ensuring the system remains locked onto the highest possible output during rapid weather fluctuations.
• Rapid Scanning: During partial shading events, the multi-peak scanning identifies the true global maximum in just 10 seconds—up to 6 times faster than the 40–60 seconds required by conventional solutions.

Embracing a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) philosophy, Sigenergy optimizes value throughout the project’s lifespan. High power density reduces raw material consumption per kilowatt during manufacturing. In the operational phase, precision MPPT management and intelligent O&M reduce both the carbon footprint and the resource demands of onsite services. By focusing on lowering LCOE through precise engineering, Sigenergy provides the global market with a robust foundation for the clean energy transition.

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