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LONDON, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its expanding global mission, the Vantage Foundation proudly participated in the UK-GCC Private Capital Alliance Summit 2025, supporting Vantage Connect’s sponsorship of the event while advancing its own goals of fostering sustainable social impact. Held on 28 May 2025, the summit provided a high-profile platform for dialogue and collaboration among institutional investors, family offices, and corporate leaders from both the UK and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regions.

Vantage Foundation provided strategic support during the summit – reinforcing the idea that financial growth and social responsibility go hand in hand. The presence of the Foundation not only complemented Vantage Connect’s institutional initiatives but also amplified conversations around inclusive development and cross-border collaboration for good.

“Our participation at the UK-GCC Summit reflects our commitment to building long-term partnerships that deliver meaningful change,” said Steven Xie, Executive Director of the Vantage Foundation. “As we expand into the GCC region, we are focused on identifying shared goals with like-minded organisations that are passionate about empowering communities and shaping a more equitable future.”

During the summit, the Foundation engaged with corporates, NGOs, and philanthropic entities from across the GCC, exploring collaborative opportunities that align with regional goals for social innovation, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. The Foundation’s growing visibility in the Middle East marks a significant step in its global expansion journey, positioning it as a purpose-driven partner in the financial ecosystem.

With its participation in the UK-GCC Private Capital Alliance Summit, Vantage Foundation has taken another strong step toward its vision of leveraging financial networks to create positive, lasting change.

About Vantage Foundation

Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organization launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The foundation has partnered with organisations worldwide, including Grab Indonesia, the iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach For Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil, to drive impactful social initiatives.

For more information, please visit www.vantage.foundation

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LONDON, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage Foundation is proud to support The Habbit Factory, a London-based charity that uses the power of theatre and creativity to help children build self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of self-expression. This partnership reflects Vantage Foundation’s commitment to community engagement and inclusive empowerment for young people – especially those from underserved or disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Habbit Factory has been a champion of creative youth development for over 20 years. With a focus on inclusiveness and emotional support, the organisation designs theatre-based programmes for children and teens to improve public speaking, storytelling, and personal confidence. Today, the charity supports 156 young people through its membership programme and reaches hundreds more through school outreach and education partnerships.

As part of its continued mission to uplift communities, Vantage Foundation volunteers joined The Habbit Factory’s creative workshop, lending their time and energy to inspire the next generation. Among them was Ben Joseph, who brought his background in dance and performing arts to the session.

“Many of these children come from disadvantaged backgrounds and may lack self-esteem or confidence,” said Ben Joseph. “By earning their trust and creating a supportive space, we help them grow, express themselves, and discover who they are. The Habbit Factory is a safe and empowering place for every child, and I’m proud to have contributed to something so meaningful.”

The charity’s impact is driven largely by volunteers – many of whom are former participants who return to give back. This cycle of mentorship and transformation lies at the heart of The Habbit Factory’s enduring success.

“We thoroughly enjoyed hosting the Vantage Foundation at The Habbit Factory. It was a meaningful opportunity for both teams to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other’s approaches to community impact,” said Lee Giles, Artistic Director & CEO of The Habbit Factory.

“Supporting The Habbit Factory aligns deeply with our mission at Vantage Foundation,” said Steven Xie, Executive Director of the Vantage Foundation. “We believe in building confidence through creativity and connection. Seeing our volunteers actively participate in such a powerful, community-led initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating meaningful impact in the lives of young people.”

Together, Vantage Foundation and The Habbit Factory demonstrate the incredible potential of partnerships rooted in compassion, creativity, and shared purpose. Through this collaboration, they aim to build a future where every child has not only the voice – but also the confidence – to use it.

Vantage Foundation

Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organization launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The foundation has partnered with organisations worldwide, including Grab Indonesia, the iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach for Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil, to drive impactful social initiatives.

For more information, please visit www.vantage.foundation

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LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring acclaimed artist, philanthropist and humanitarian Trish Duggan.

MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

Driven by a passion for the power of imagination, Trish Duggan is redefining how we see the world through art and shaping a more inspired future through her vision. As an artist, philanthropist and founder of the Imagine Museum, she inspires and uplifts humanity to new heights, guided by creativity and compassion.

ABOUT TRISH DUGGAN

Trish Duggan’s artistic path began in high school when she was introduced to the traditional Japanese art form of woodblock printing. Though life led her to focus on raising a family and building several successful businesses, her creative spirit remained. A turning point came when she encountered the luminous beauty of glass art. Immediately, she immersed herself in mastering the craft and pushing its boundaries through constant creation—helping redefine what we know as contemporary glass art. As founder of the Imagine Museum, she plays a vital role in promoting emerging and established glass artists from around the world, using the platform to also advocate for human rights alongside artistic excellence.

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Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018, launched by David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion. Since then, Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization and presenting its Social Betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by Independent filmmakers who represent a cross section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network’s innovative content has been recognized with more than 125 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards. 

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church’s global media center in Los Angeles, Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM and AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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LOS GATOS, Calif., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RiverMeadow Software Inc, a leader in workload mobility automation, is excited to announce the availability of its Workload Mobility Platform in the AWS Mexico (Central) Region, marking another key milestone in the continued strategic global expansion alongside AWS’s extensive infrastructure. This development supports RiverMeadow’s mission to provide seamless, scalable, and secure migration capabilities to customers worldwide, while strengthening the growing presence in Latin America.

The AWS Mexico (Central) Region provides customers with greater flexibility to run workloads and securely store data in Mexico, improving performance with lower latency. The new AWS Region supports developers, startups, entrepreneurs, public and private sector organizations, as well as industries such as education, entertainment, financial services, healthcare. This new region gives customers greater choice for running their applications and services from the AWS data centers located in Mexico, enabling alignment with regional compliance and data sovereignty standards.

RiverMeadow’s commitment extends across Mexico, with tailored support now available in multiple key AWS regions. This continued growth reflects the dedication to deliver end-to-end Workload Mobility Solutions wherever organizations need to operate.

“The recent momentum in Latin America, particularly in Mexico, is significant,” said Justin Yunag, Chief Revenue Officer of RiverMeadow. “Our workload mobility platform is uniquely positioned to help customers take full advantage of the new Mexico region by delivering fully automated migration, modernization and optimization of workloads moving to AWS”.

Why Migrate to AWS Mexico with RiverMeadow?

• Rapid Time to Value – Begin migrating workloads in as little as 30 minutes, accelerating ROI from day one.
• Solution Flexibility – Migrate complex environments across hosted and private platforms with full VM and OS flexibility.
• Scalability – Enable rapid migrations at scale through a decoupled data transfer architecture.
• Integrated Automation – Shorten migration timelines with integrated and custom automation.
• Derisked Migrations – Minimize source impact and accelerate acceptance testing.
• Cost Reduction – Reduce operational expenses by eliminating technical debt.
• AWS’s ISV funding program available in region to reduce overall migration costs.

Discover the advantages of AWS Mexico by leveraging RiverMeadow’s trusted Workload Mobility Platform. Whether you’re expanding into Mexico, looking to mitigate rising costs from Broadcom pricing changes or simply transitioning away from current hosting/cloud providers, RiverMeadow can help.

About RiverMeadow
RiverMeadow provides multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud workload mobility solutions that automate the migration and modernization of existing workloads to any cloud or virtualized environment. With a proven track record across complex enterprise transformations, RiverMeadow is the trusted partner for organizations navigating modernization at scale.

Media Contact
Flor de Maria Vazquez – Director – Sales Operations
RiverMeadow Software Inc.
Email: flor@rivermeadow.com

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Non-Binding Indication of Interest Deadline: June 18, 2025

NEW YORK, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hilco Streambank (www.HilcoStreambank.com), a market-leading advisory firm specializing in the monetization of intangible assets, announced today that it is seeking offers to acquire the intellectual property and related intangible assets of Nikola Corporation (“Nikola“), a pioneer in hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric vehicle technologies.

Indications of interest are due June 18, 2025.

Founded in 2015, Nikola led the development of proprietary technology for the next generation of zero-emission vehicles and associated hydrogen infrastructure. The company manufactured both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 trucks, with nearly 330 units delivered to date. Nikola’s vehicle-to-cloud digital ecosystem and hydrogen refueling systems are supported by a portfolio of differentiated IP assets with broad application across clean mobility and energy markets.

Available Assets Include

• Full-Stack Vehicle-to-Cloud Software Platform – Supporting advanced diagnostics, remote configuration, route analytics, and encrypted fleet management
• Active U.S. & International Patents and Applications – Covering fuel cell systems, battery management, thermal systems, EV drivetrain design, hydrogen refueling, and more
• Registered U.S. & International Trademarks & Domain Names – Featuring the globally recognized NIKOLA^® brand
• 5 Million+ Miles of Real-World EV Truck Analytics – Enabling insight-rich optimization for commercial fleet operations

“Nikola has developed a robust portfolio of innovative solutions across hydrogen and battery-electric vehicle technologies, with global brand equity and a strategic patent portfolio cited by leading OEMs,” said David Peress, Executive Vice President of Hilco Streambank. Peress continued, “This portfolio offers a compelling range of opportunities for a broad spectrum of buyers including vehicle OEMs looking to accelerate hydrogen or battery-electric programs, energy companies pursuing vertical integration, or technology investors seeking a defensible and scalable platform in the software-defined vehicle space, this offering delivers the tools to support rapid innovation, market entry, and strategic differentiation.”

Interested parties may submit offers for all or a portion of the assets. For further information or to request access to diligence materials, please contact the Hilco Streambank deal team at project+nikola@hilcoglobal.com.

Nikola and various of its affiliates are debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (Case No. 25-10258). The sale of Nikola’s intangible assets and Hilco Streambank’s retention are subject to bankruptcy court approval.

About Hilco Streambank: Hilco Streambank is a market-leading advisory firm specializing in intellectual property valuation, advisory, and monetization. Having completed numerous transactions, including sales in publicly reported transactions, private transactions, and online sales through IPv4.Global, Hilco Streambank has established itself as the premier intermediary in the consumer brand, internet, technology, and telecom communities. Hilco Streambank is part of Northbrook, Illinois-based Hilco Global, the world’s leading authority on maximizing the value of business assets by delivering valuation, monetization, and advisory solutions to an international marketplace. Hilco Global operates more than twenty specialized business units offering services that include asset valuation and appraisal, retail and industrial inventory acquisition and disposition, real estate, and strategic capital equity investments.

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GREENWICH, Conn., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (“CHUBU”), a Japanese major power utility company, and Lotus Infrastructure Partners, LP (“Lotus”), a U.S.-based energy infrastructure investment firm, have reached an agreement to form a strategic relationship.

Lotus invests in promising energy infrastructure projects and related areas in the United States, across the power and energy molecules sectors.

CHUBU is working toward the realization of a decarbonized society by optimally combining its integrated assets and expertise across green and blue colored energy, power transmission and distribution, retailing, and emerging technologies.

Both companies will form a strategic relationship and leverage the synergy of their expertise in business development and infrastructure projects, seeking to contribute in the coming years to the growing energy infrastructure market in North America.

Hiroki Sato commented: “I am very thrilled to work with Lotus whose professional approach is so well aligned with our strategy. This relationship represents a significant step in our journey of decarbonization.”

Himanshu Saxena commented: “We are very happy to work with CHUBU whose deep expertise in the power sector and strategic relationships open exciting opportunities for us.”

About Lotus Infrastructure

Lotus Infrastructure specializes in infrastructure investments including renewable power generation, battery storage, renewable and low-carbon fuels, electric transmission, thermal power, and midstream and downstream assets. Lotus Infrastructure has raised in excess of $3 billion of equity capital and has executed transactions totaling more than $8 billion in enterprise value, inclusive of approximately $2.8 billion in enterprise value related to the development and construction of renewable assets. The Lotus Infrastructure team brings extensive multi-functional expertise to its investments including development, construction, operations, acquisition and financing. For more information, please visit www.lotusinfrastructure.com.

About Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

Founded in 1951, Chubu Electric is a leading energy provider in Japan’s Chubu region, supplying reliable and affordable electricity to over 10 million customers. Committed to a sustainable future, the company focuses on expanding renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Chubu Electric is dedicated to environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility, fostering close community ties while advancing a greener future.

Media Contacts

Mallory Griffin / Conor Robbins
H/Advisors Abernathy
(212) 371-5999 / (646) 476-0768
mallory.griffin@h-advisors.global / conor.robbins@h-advsiors.global

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Total helps put FirstEnergy on pace to exceed 2025 tree donation goal

HOLMDEL, N.J., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Employee volunteers from Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), have planted more than 2,000 company-donated trees across JCP&L’s New Jersey service territory in 2025 as part of the company’s commitment to the environment and sustainability.

JCP&L is more than two-thirds of the way towards eclipsing last year’s total of 2,795 trees, with 2,174 trees donated and planted to date. The work is part of a larger effort by FirstEnergy, which is on pace to pass its goal of donating 25,000 trees in 2025 across its five-state service territory. So far this year, nearly 23,000 trees have been planted.

Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy’s President, New Jersey: “We are fortunate to work and raise our families in one of the most beautiful states in the country and privileged to give back to our communities with a program that provides a greener, cleaner and healthier environment. Our team members often clean up fallen trees after storms, and I’m proud of their commitment to volunteering their time to restore what was lost by planting anew.”

Tree-planting locations are chosen in partnership with local nonprofit organizations with a focus on ensuring the trees are placed safely away from power lines and other utility infrastructure. Tree varieties include native species like red maple, river birch, white and northern red oak, shagbark and bitternut hickory, pitch pine and dogwoods.

Some of this year’s tree-planting events include:

• More than 580 trees planted on Earth Day with the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore at Camp Sacajawea in Farmingdale.
• 400 trees planted with Schiff Natural Lands Trust and the Mendham Township Environmental Commission at the Tempe Wick Preserve in Mendham.
• Collaborations with Shade Tree Commissions and Parents Teacher Organizations to plant trees at local schools, including 160 trees at Howell Middle School South in Howell, 100 trees at Milford Brook Elementary School in Manalapan and 64 trees at Clara B. Worth Elementary School in Bayville.
• Nearly 180 trees planted at the Wattles Stewardship Center in Port Murray with the N.J. Audubon Society and another 250 trees planted with the Musconetong Watershed Association at Hampton Borough Park in Hampton.
• More than 300 trees planted at Winding River Park in Toms River, days after a wildfire scorched more than 15,000 acres just 10 miles to the south.

In addition to tree plantings, JCP&L employees volunteer at events that include tree donations. In early May, volunteers gave away 150 tree seedlings at the New Jersey Sustainability Summit, hosted by Sustainable Jersey at Bell Works in Holmdel, home to JCP&L’s central New Jersey headquarters.

The efforts are led by JCP&L’s Green Team, a group of employees that volunteer their time and talents to develop and support environmental initiatives. So far this year, more than 40 JCP&L Green Team members have donated a total of 214 hours to tree-planting events. JCP&L launched FirstEnergy’s first Green Team in 2018, and the company now has Green Team chapters in each of the states it serves.

JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Follow JCP&L on X @JCP_L, on Facebook at facebook.com/JCPandL or online at jcp-l.com.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company’s transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on X @FirstEnergyCorp or online at firstenergycorp.com.

Editor’s Note: Photos of JCP&L volunteers planting trees at 2025 tree planting events are available for download on Flickr.

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Recognized by USA Today and Statista for carbon footprint reduction

MILWAUKEE, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, has made the USA Today America’s Climate Leaders list for the second time. In partnership with market research firm Statista, the listing highlights the top 500 U.S. companies that are actively working to reduce carbon intensity.

Emissions data from more than 900 companies was evaluated. To make the list, companies must have reduced their carbon intensity by 3% year-over-year. From 2021 to 2023, A. O. Smith reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 12%.

Top qualifications used in the ranking include:

• Emission intensity: The amount of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas the company produced relative to its revenue.
• Annualized reductions in emission intensity: This was calculated between 2021 and 2023. Any companies that showed low reductions were not considered.
• Carbon disclosure rating: A measure of a company’s environmental sustainability. These rankings are administered by the Carbon Disclosure Project, a nonprofit that runs a global disclosure system for companies’ environmental impacts.

“We are proud of the work A. O. Smith is doing to reduce emissions, and this recognition culminates those efforts,” said Noelle Brigham, ESG director. “We are constantly looking toward the future and innovating for the needs of tomorrow. Sustainability and being a good corporate citizen are ingrained in who we are as an organization through our corporate values.”

Over the last two years, A. O. Smith has made significant strides in its commitment to sustainability, including: 

• Announcing its first public enterprise-wide water goal with a focus on administrative controls, process optimization and water recycling technologies to advance our commitment to water stewardship 
• Continuously innovating our water heating and water treatment technologies to be an industry leader in energy and water efficiency to consistently exceed regulatory standards 
• Helping policymakers make positive change by ensuring public officials have empirical information as part of their decision-making processes
• Fostering a culture of innovation through employee development and recognition 

See the full list of 2025 America’s Climate Leaders, and learn more about A. O. Smith’s sustainability efforts.

About A. O. Smith

A. O. Smith Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.

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Ross County Solar and Fayette Solar will contribute a combined $73 million in direct economic impact over the next 20 years

MINNEAPOLIS, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Geronimo Power (Geronimo) announced today the start of operation at its Ross County (Ross) and Fayette (Fayette) Solar projects located in Ross, Fayette and Highland counties in Ohio. Combined, the projects are anticipated to contribute $73 million in direct economic impact over the first 20 years of operations.

“The addition of Ross and Fayette to our Ohio operating portfolio brings our collective projected economic impact to more than $160 million across the Buckeye state,” said Blake Nixon, President and CEO of Geronimo Power. “We’re proud of the footprint we’ve built here, and we want to extend a huge thank you to the state of Ohio and our project host communities for opening their doors to our business and investments.”

Joining the previously announced Yellowbud Solar project, the 120-megawatt (MW) Ross and 47.5 MW Fayette will contribute $29.5 million in new tax revenue, which will be distributed to local counties, emergency services, school districts and additional funding for the Ohio PILOT Program. Additionally, the company recently announced the start of construction at its Dodson Creek and Sycamore Creek Solar projects. Combined, all five projects will culminate in more than 675 MW of clean energy produced in the state once all five projects are operational.

“I have lived in the area for more than 45 years and have found the nearby solar facilities to provide a welcome change to my community,” said Duane Ross, a Fayette project landowner. “The Ross and Fayette solar projects will provide essential revenue streams for residents in this area, and I hope to see more solar projects producing clean energy in the future.”

To commemorate the projects and the benefits they provide, Geronimo hosted a “Solar Harvest Festival” last October with landowners, community members and project partners. The fall-themed event was sourced primarily from local businesses and featured a short tour of the Ross project, during which attendees had the opportunity to view and learn more about the inner workings of a solar farm.

Prior to the event, Geronimo announced its pledge to donate $670,000 in charitable funding through the Ross and Fayette projects over the first 20 years of operations. Representatives from The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation and The Greenfield Foundation, who will manage the charitable funds, were present at the event and provided commemorative checks to signify the upcoming charitable donations.

In addition to the economic benefits provided by Ross and Fayette, the projects provide many environmental benefits to local communities. Using the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator, the projects combined are anticipated to offset carbon dioxide emissions by 4.5 million metric tons over the first 20 years.

About Geronimo Power
Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit www.geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Media Inquiries
Contact: Emily Morissette
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
Geronimo Power
press@geronimopower.com
612-504-4839

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HONEY BROOK, Pa., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Healthy Infrastructure (‘HI’) announces the launch of a newly engineered air-quality barrier system that sets a new standard for cost-effective and sustainable infrastructure. Designed as a smarter alternative to traditional noise barriers, the upgraded system delivers both air quality improvement and noise mitigation, now with an optimized design that reduces material costs and simplifies installation.

As a member of EKHO Infrastructure Solutions, Healthy Infrastructure has become a leader in the development of forward-thinking, sustainable solutions for the transportation sector. This latest advancement reflects HI’s commitment to innovation through design.

The new system integrates patented SmogStop technology into a double-walled transparent barrier that uses photocatalytic coating to break down pollutants in real time. What sets this version apart is a newly optimized baffle design and modular panel configuration that speeds up assembly while improving aerodynamic efficiency and performance. “The opportunity here was to reengineer the system to fit the realities of today’s infrastructure demands,” says Mark Murphy, Director of Healthy Infrastructure. “We’ve streamlined the structural components, resulting in faster installs, reduced raw materials, and lower overall system costs.”

The enhanced SmogStop system enters the market at a critical time, as both the U.S. and Canada face increasing pressure to meet clean energy targets amid evolving transportation trends. With federal and regional governments advancing solar integration mandates and climate action plans, infrastructure solutions that double as environmental assets are more important than ever.

Traffic-related air pollution remains a leading contributor to poor urban air quality, particularly along busy corridors. Recent studies have found that children with asthma who live or attend school closer to major roadways experience significantly more asthma symptoms, healthcare use, and poorer asthma control. A recent CDC report has also linked proximity to high-traffic roadways with elevated risks of cardiovascular disease, reproductive complications, and premature mortality, further stating unequal exposure to traffic emissions are disproportionately impacting economically disadvantaged and minority populations.

SmogStop directly targets these issues by reducing vehicle emissions at their source. Installed along major roadways, the newly designed barrier system captures and breaks down harmful pollutants, helping to protect the health of adjacent communities, especially those facing the greatest environmental burdens.

Already tested in pilot projects, SmogStop not only improves urban and roadside air quality but offers municipalities and DOTs a viable alternative to conventional noise walls, especially in high-emission zones.

This latest launch reinforces HI’s broader mission to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, smarter infrastructure across North America, with a focus on environmental performance and lifecycle value.

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