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NINGDE, China, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On April 21, 2025, CATL unveiled three groundbreaking EV battery products at its inaugural Super Tech Day: The Freevoy Dual-Power Battery, Naxtra – the world’s first mass produced sodium-ion battery, and the second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery, as well as an integrated 24V start/stop Naxtra battery for heavy-duty trucks. These revolutionary innovations break through technological boundaries, and officially lead the industry into the “Multi-Power Era”.

The Freevoy Dual-Power Battery introduces a pioneering cross-chemistry system design that transcends the limitations of single technology paths to meet customized user needs. Naxtra, the world’s first mass-producible sodium-ion battery, breaks resource constraints and strengthens the foundation of the new energy industry. The second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery, with its peak 12C charging rate, sets a new global record for superfast charging technology.

Naxtra Battery: Breaking Performance Limits, Powering the Future of Energy

CATL’s Naxtra Battery breaks through the performance boundaries of the material itself, achieving the mass production of sodium-ion batteries for the first time. With sodium’s inherent safety and abundant reserves, it efficiently reduces dependence on lithium resources and strengthens the foundation of new energy technologies, while promoting energy utilization from “single resource dependence” to “energy freedom”.

The Naxtra Battery product line includes two categories: the Naxtra passenger EV Battery and the Naxtra 24V Heavy-Duty Truck Integrated Start-Stop Battery. Both are capable of performing across the full temperature range from -40°C to +70°C, redefining the extreme temperature limitations of batteries. The Naxtra passenger EV Battery retains 90% usable power at -40°C. In an extremely low state of charge with only 10% SOC remaining, the Naxtra passenger EV Battery can still achieve no significant power degradation at a temperature of -40 ℃.

CATL’s Naxtra passenger EV Battery achieves an energy density of 175Wh/kg, the highest among sodium-ion batteries worldwide, and comparable to LFP batteries. It offers a 500-kilometer range and can achieve over 10,000 cycles, which significantly reduces maintenance costs. In terms of safety, the Naxtra Battery eliminates combustion-supporting factors at the material level, thus achieving a transformative breakthrough from “passive defense” to “intrinsic safety”.

CATL’s Naxtra 24V Heavy-Duty Truck Integrated Start-Stop Battery boasts over 8 years of service life. It reduces total lifecycle costs by 61% compared to traditional lead-acid batteries. This product offers unique advantages including deep discharge across the entire capacity, one-click starting at -40°C, and the ability to start after being idle for a year. Compared to lead-acid batteries, it is more efficient, eco-friendly, and economical, driving commercial vehicles into a lead-free era where vehicle and battery ages as one.

This significant breakthrough made by CATL in the performance of sodium-ion batteries has filled the gap in the application of batteries in extremely cold environments. The performance breakthrough of sodium-ion batteries is a key development in the full scenario application of batteries. Thus, CATL’s Freevoy Dual-Power Battery has emerged.

Freevoy Dual-Power Battery: Ushering in the Multi-Power Era of Energy Freedom

The Freevoy Dual-Power is a breakthrough product that deeply integrates CATL’s dual-power architecture and self-forming anode technology. The dual-power architecture means that the battery pack has two powerful “independent energy zones,” which enables five dual functions: dual high-voltage, dual low-voltage, dual structure, dual thermal management, and dual thermal runaway safety protection, ensuring the continuity, stability and safety of power output. This dual-power design and innovative integration of software will provide a more stable and reliable power supply for vehicles in the upcoming L3 and L4 autonomous driving era.

The “self-forming anode technology” represents a disruptive breakthrough at the atomic level, meaning the volumetric energy density of the battery can increase by 60%, and the gravimetric energy density by 50%. This also means that more power can be engineered into the same battery pack space, supporting longer range. This technology can be flexibly paired with various material systems, and when combined with NCM systems, the energy density can be increased to over 1000Wh/L.

The “dual-electric range extension” technology pioneered by the Freevoy Dual-Power Battery can intuitively regulate the allocation strategy of two energy zones based on the vehicle’s driving status and users’ driving habits. The main energy zone of the dual-power battery can use different chemical systems of battery cells according to the users’ driving habits and scenarios, meeting daily driving needs; The extended range energy zone can adopt high specific energy self-forming anode technology to provide greater capacity to meet users’ long-distance travel needs.

Three dual-power solutions across different chemical systems were released on site:

• Sodium-LFP Dual-Power Battery – It combines Naxtra with a LFP self-forming anode battery, fully utilizing the low-temperature performance of sodium-ion technology to provide users with an exceptional experience that excels in cold conditions while delivering extended range.
• LFP-LFP Dual-Power Battery – It pairs the second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery with the LFP self-forming anode battery. It easily achieves 1,000 kilometers of pure electric range in sedans with a 3-meter wheelbase, reducing the commuting cost per kilometer to as low as 0.1 yuan.
• NCM-LFP/NCM-NCM Dual-Power Battery – It integrates an NCM battery with an LFP self-forming anode battery, achieving a peak charging rate of 12C for the NCM battery in the main energy zone, providing over 1 megawatt of power. Even when SOC drops to 20%, it can still output over 600KW of power. The upgraded version of the product, consisting of an NCM battery and an NCM self-forming anode battery enables a capacity of over 180 kWh in sedans with a 3-meter wheelbase, breaking through the 1,500-kilometer pure electric range barrier.

CATL’s Freevoy Dual-Power EV Battery puts users’ needs at its center, enabling different chemical systems to “collaborate and complement each other” and overcoming the technical bottlenecks that prevent single chemical systems from adapting to all scenarios. This makes customized battery performance possible across different cost segments and application scenarios.

The innovative architecture from dual power to multi power will not be limited to the field of electric passenger vehicles, but will also be implemented in all fields such as electric buses, heavy-duty trucks, airplanes, ships, as well as industrial and commercial applications, accelerating the industrialization of renewable energy across all scenarios. At the same time, it will also accelerate the application process of cutting-edge technologies such as solid-state batteries.

Second-Generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery: Setting New Global Records

CATL launched its Shenxing 4C Superfast Charging Battery in 2023, ushering in the era of superfast charging. The release of CATL’s second-generation Shenxing Battery once again pushes the limits of superfast charging performance and sets new world records for charging rates.

CATL’s second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery is the world’s first LFP battery featuring both an 800 km range and a 12C peak charging rate. With a peak charging power of 1.3 MW, it achieves 2.5 kilometers of range per second of charging, virtually eliminating the frustration of waiting. In low-temperature environments of -10°C, the second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery can charge from 5% to 80% SOC in just 15 minutes, 100% faster than the industry’s highest current charging level.

Additionally, CATL’s second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery provides robust power across all temperature ranges and states of charge. Even in a low-charge state, it maintains an output power of 830kW. In the demanding environment of -10°C with low charge, it can still easily meet the power requirements for 0-100km/h acceleration.

The essence of multi-power batteries means bringing power batteries from the “parameter driven” stage to the “demand driven” stage. CATL is constantly exploring and breaking through the boundaries of technology, ushering in the multi-power era in the new energy industry – a truly user centric era.

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TUCSON, Ariz., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of National Aging Life Care Month this May, the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) is proud to offer a unique opportunity for family caregivers, solo-agers, and anyone navigating the complexities of aging. Fridays throughout May, ALCA will host free, small group “Ask an Aging Life Care Manager” conversations – an opportunity to get expert advice and personalized guidance from leading Aging Life Care Professionals.

Each 45-minute session is limited to ensure an intimate, engaging, and informative experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, explore aging care options, and discover how an Aging Life Care Manager can offer support through every step of the aging journey.

“These sessions are a way for us to give back to the community and raise awareness about the critical services our professionals provide,” says Steven Barlam, MSW, LCSW, CMC ALCA’s President. “Whether you’re caring for an aging parent, preparing for your own future as a solo-ager, or simply curious about the resources available, these sessions are designed to provide clarity, comfort, and connection to available resources.”

Participants are encouraged to register early and attend only one session to allow access for as many individuals as possible. The sessions will introduce the full spectrum of Aging Life Care™ services, from an initial assessment to care coordination and advocacy to housing transitions and health care navigation—helping families and individuals make confident, informed decisions.

In its 14th year celebrating National Aging Life Care Month, ALCA hopes to not only increase awareness of the professional services available but also attract more people to this growing profession. Aging Life Care Managers come from a variety of backgrounds in the health and human services fields, including social work, nursing, gerontology, mental health, as well as occupational, physical, and recreational therapies.

Registration for the “Ask an Aging Life Care Manager” series is open now and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information and to register, visit aginglifecare.org.

Event Schedule:
Friday, May 2nd
4:00pm-4:45pm ET / 3:00pm-3:45pm CT / 2:00pm-2:45pm MT / 1:00pm-1:45pm PT
Friday, May 9th
4:00pm-4:45pm ET / 3:00pm-3:45pm CT / 2:00pm-2:45pm MT / 1:00pm-1:45pm PT
Friday, May 16th
4:00pm-4:45pm ET / 3:00pm-3:45pm CT / 2:00pm-2:45pm MT / 1:00pm-1:45pm PT
Friday, May 30th
4:00pm-4:45pm ET / 3:00pm-3:45pm CT / 2:00pm-2:45pm MT / 1:00pm-1:45pm PT 

About the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA)
The Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) was formed in 1985 to advance dignified, coordinated care for older adults in the United States. With nearly 2,000 members nationwide, Aging Life Care Professionals® have cared for about two million older adults over their history. ALCA Members are distinguished from others practicing care management as they must meet stringent education, experience, and certification requirements.  Members may be trained in several fields including, but not limited to counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work; with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care. For more information or to access a directory of Aging Life Care Professionals, please visit www.aginglifecare.org.

Contact: Laura Sanchez
Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA)
Phone: 520-881-8008
Email: laura.sanchez@aginglifecare.org

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Orthodox Jewish Trans Advocate Rabbi Mike Moskowitz to Be Featured Speaker at Eshel’s Parent Retreat, May 8-11, 2025, at Pearlstone Center, MD; Launches Ad Campaign

NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During this unsettling moment when LGBTQ+ individuals, and especially those who are trans, feel threatened, Eshel (www.eshelonline.org) is releasing a Trans Resource Guide in response to the many calls of anxiety, panic, and uncertainty from Orthodox Jewish LGBTQ+ individuals and their parents.

To address parents’ concerns and fears in the current anti-trans climate, Eshel has invited Orthodox Jewish Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, as featured speaker at its Parent Retreat at the Pearlstone Conference Center in Reisterstown, MD on May 8-11, 2025. Moskowitz, who has three ordinations from ultra-Orthodox Yeshivas, became a trans advocate when a young person in his family came out as trans. Reporters are invited to attend and cover.

Eshel’s Trans Resource Guide features legislative, legal, medical, financial, mental health national and state resources, as well as opportunities for volunteer and allyship.

In addition, the nonprofit is kicking off a “We all belong” advertising campaign series that is an open letter to the Orthodox Jewish community.

“This year’s Parent Retreat takes on even more immediacy given that we serve a large number of parents of trans individuals in addition to the entire queer community,” said Miryam Kabakov, Eshel’s co-founder and Executive Director. “We are fortifying the entire community with resources to help them feel less vulnerable and alone.

“The Parent Retreat is a unique opportunity for parents at all stages of their journey to gather, receive support and create community, which is especially important since parents share a distinct concern about their families’ acceptance by the Orthodox Jewish community,” Kabakov added.

Please contact me for a copy of the Resource Guide, and for interviews with Kabakov, Rabbi Moskowitz, and parents either at the Pearlsone Center or via Zoom or phone.

Eshel:

Eshel’s mission is to build LGBTQ+ inclusive Orthodox Jewish communities. Eshel envisions a world where LGBTQ+ people and their families are full participants in the Orthodox community of their choice. It envisions a world where LGBTQ+ people and their families are full participants in the Orthodox community of their choice. 

Contact:
Raina Grossman
393660@email4pr.com
646-879-5859

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Menu-priced pizzas are half off from April 21-27

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Domino’s Pizza Inc. (Nasdaq: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world, is springing a great deal on customers: all menu-priced pizzas ordered online are 50% off from April 21-27, just in time for the new season.

“Springtime is here, in more ways than one! The weather isn’t the only thing warming up – so are Domino’s pizza ovens, as we’ve just launched another great offer for customers,” said Frank Garrido, Domino’s executive vice president – chief restaurant officer. “Whether you want a casual weeknight dinner in, or a fun weekend gathering with friends and family, our half-off pizza deal is a fantastic one to take advantage of. Domino’s offers six delicious crust options – Hand Tossed, Handmade Pan, Crunchy Thin, gluten-free, New York Style, and Parmesan Stuffed Crust – as well as a variety of Specialty Pizzas, which are sure to satisfy any pizza craving.”

Customers can select Domino’s 50% off deal when they order on www.dominos.com or via Domino’s mobile app.

About Domino’s Pizza^®
Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 21,300 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $19.1 billion in 2024. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 99% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. In the U.S., Domino’s generated more than 85% of U.S. retail sales in 2024 via digital channels and has developed many innovative ordering platforms.

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COLONIA, N.J., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As we enter the Easter season—a time of renewal, hope, and the promise of eternal life—Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark warmly invites the community to experience the sacred peace and spiritual beauty of Saint Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum. Join us for a special Open House Weekend on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at our award-winning location at 53 Inman Avenue, Colonia, NJ.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the newly constructed Chapel Mausoleum of the Resurrection, a modern, church-like facility designed to inspire prayer, reflection, and remembrance. The mausoleum features 18 exquisite works of sacred art, including a powerful statue of the Resurrected Christ, elegant marble crypts, glass-front cremation niches, and a breathtaking stained-glass dome above the altar in the Chapel of the Resurrection, inspired by the Holy Spirit. Beneath the dome rests a marble altar adorned with bronze statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Twelve Apostles, commemorating Pentecost.

This peaceful and spiritually enriching space also includes the newly opened Chapel of the Ascension, a serene area dedicated exclusively to cremation interments, featuring a striking stained-glass image of Christ ascending into Heaven.

Throughout the weekend, our caring and professional Memorial Planning Advisors will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about:

• Burial and cremation options
   
• Traditional and cremation memorialization
   
• Interest-free financing plans available exclusively during this Open House

With a scheduled price increase beginning April 28, this is a limited-time opportunity for families to secure burial arrangements at 2024 pricing with flexible, budget-friendly payment options.

Appointments are not required, but space is limited. To help us welcome you with personalized care, we encourage you to complete the brief form online at: 
www.rcancem.org/open-house-weekend-saint-gertrude

Let this Easter season be the beginning of peace of mind for you and your family. Visit Saint Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum and discover a sacred space where faith, legacy, and eternal hope meet.

“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, even though he dies, will live.” — John 11:25

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SAN DIEGO, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In connection with the SolarPlaza Asset Management North America (AMNA) 2025 conference this week in San Diego, SOLV Energy announced today that asset owners had selected the company to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for nearly 4.8 GW (gigawatts) of solar projects since AMNA 2024. The new projects being operated and maintained by SOLV Energy include plants owned by longstanding customers, such as Intersect Power and SB Energy, as well as new customers including Greenalia and Matrix Renewables. In addition to providing comprehensive O&M services, SOLV Energy has expanded its aftermarket and technical service capabilities, which is underscored by the company’s signing of several repair and remediation contracts for large projects in Texas and California over the past twelve months.

SOLV Energy provides O&M services to more than 17 GW of utility-scale solar and storage projects in North America. The company’s comprehensive O&M service offering includes plant management and control, performance monitoring, preventative and corrective maintenance and vegetation management for both SOLV Energy-built and third party-built PV, BESS and substation facilities. Value-added services designed to maximize the performance of customers’ assets include:

• NETA-compliant acceptance and maintenance testing, repairs, and upgrades for HV equipment;
• In-house SCADA solutions including retrofits utilizing off-the-shelf products currently installed on over 18 GW of sites across the country;
• In-house Tech Training, Performance Engineering and Safety Managers;
• Availability guarantees as a standard contract provision; and
• Remote monitoring and control of over 140 sites from 24-7 NERC-compliant Operations and Control Center in San Diego.

SOLV Energy also offers emergency response to repair and replace major components such as inverters, EBOS and modules, resulting from equipment malfunctions, recalls and weather damage, as well as repowering services supported by the company’s nationwide construction teams.

SOLV Energy seeks to be a long-term partner to its customers by providing an integrated suite of services throughout the lifecycle of their projects. “Our lifecycle approach gives us the capabilities, experience and operating data to help our customers design projects, select equipment, and establish integrated systems that maximize energy generation and minimize down time,” said George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy. Mr. Hershman added, “Working with SOLV, our customers have access to a robust team that not only provides industry leading O&M services, but also provides advice and options to enhance the performance of projects through continuous collaboration with our EPC, commissioning and SCADA teams.”

Members of the SOLV Energy team will be on-site at the Solarplaza AMNA conference on April 23 and 24. Jaya Mallineni, a Performance Engineering Manager at SOLV Energy, will participate in a panel discussing strategies to monitor, diagnose and mitigate poor DC performance on Thursday, April 24 at 11:15am PT.

About SOLV Energy
SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, including engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, maintenance and repowering. The company has constructed more than 500 power plants representing 20 GWdc of generating capacity since it was founded in 2008, and provides O&M services under long-term agreements to operating power plants representing over 17 GWdc of generating capacity.  SOLV Energy specializes in designing, building and maintaining utility-scale solar and battery storage projects and related T&D infrastructure for leading independent power producers across North America. The company seeks to be a long-term partner to its customers by providing value-added services throughout the entire lifecycle of their projects.  To learn more, visit solvenergy.com.

Media Contact
Scarlett Chepke, SOLV Energy
schepke@solvenergy.com
858.815.2414

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Celebrating Earth Day’s ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ theme with technology that makes energy efficiency accessible in everyday life

ISTANBUL, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the world unites behind the call for renewable energy under this year’s Earth Day theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ Beko, Europe’s No.1 home appliance manufacturer, is reinforcing its commitment to energy efficiency with its innovative EnergySpin washing machine technology.

Celebrated by over a billion people across nearly 200 countries every 22 April, Earth Day 2025 calls for a tripling of global renewable energy generation by 2030 – an ambitious goal that requires both systemic change and individual action. With home energy consumption playing a crucial role in this transition, energy-efficient appliances have become essential to a more sustainable future.

EnergySpin technology in Beko’s washing machines represents a significant advancement in home energy efficiency, thanks to its innovative drum movement, achieving up to 35 percent energy savings* in comparison to the company’s traditional washing machines in everyday wash programmes – not just in eco mode. By optimising energy use across all settings, EnergySpin ensures that sustainability is built into everyday routines, while maintaining washing performance and aspiring to a sustainable future.

Sustainable manufacturing

Beko’s commitment to efficiency extends beyond its products to its manufacturing facilities. The company has dramatically increased its installed renewable energy capacity, reaching 90.2 MWp by the end of 2024- almost doubling its original 2030 target of 50 MWp. Beko’s factories – powered by AI, machine learning, and IoT – are benchmarks for sustainable manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Following its plants in Romania and Eskişehir, Beko’s Ankara Dishwasher Plant has also been recognised by the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, for its leadership in advanced, sustainable manufacturing.

“Addressing global energy challenges requires every sector to be part of the solution,” said Akın Garzanlı, CMO at Beko. “Sustainability is not only about developing energy-efficient products but also about producing them responsibly. By integrating AI and digitalisation into our production, we optimise resource use while reducing waste. At the same time, our technologies such as EnergySpin empower consumers to reduce energy consumption without requiring them to sacrifice performance or convenience.”

As energy costs rise globally, Beko’s energy-efficient appliances provide a practical solution – helping consumers find a way to reduce both their environmental footprint and their energy bills, making sustainability an easy choice.

Global recognition

Beko’s leadership in clean energy and efficiency has been recognised internationally. With a score of 89/100, the company retained its top position in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (S&P CSA) in the household durables (DHP) sector for the sixth year in a row as of November 22nd, 2024. The company was also included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the eighth consecutive year in 2024. Additionally, Beko ranked first in the Real Leaders Top Impact Companies of 2025, underscoring its leadership in sustainable innovation.

With the rise of renewable energy technologies and increasing awareness of climate issues, energy-efficient home appliances offer a simple yet powerful way for consumers to take part in the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

^{* In addition to the Eco 40-60 program (declaration program) the energy consumption of Cottons, Synthetics, Xpress/Super Express, Delicates, Mix, Handwash, Wool, Darkcare, and Outdoor/Sports programs is up to 35% less compared to the Beko WTV 9636 XS0 washing machine, without compromising washing performance. EnergySpin is also available in Coldwash, 20°C, Drum Clean, and Downloaded programs.}

ABOUT BEKO 

Beko is an international home appliance company with a strong global presence, operating through subsidiaries in more than 55 countries with a workforce of over 50,000 employees and production facilities spanning multiple regions—including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Beko has 22 brands owned or used with a limited license (Arçelik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy, Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*, ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht, Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar). Beko became the largest white goods company in Europe with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a consolidated turnover of 10.6 billion Euros in 2024. Beko’s 30 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe are home to over 2,300 researchers and hold more than 3,500 international registered patent applications to date. The company has achieved the highest score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in the DHP Household Durables industry for the sixth consecutive year (based on the results dated 22 November 2024) and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the eighth consecutive year.** Beko’s vision is ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.’  

www.bekocorporate.com 

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NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Creativity and innovation are essential to finding extraordinary solutions to abnormal problems. Now more than ever we must continue finding creative solutions to protect the world’s most vulnerable children from the excruciating pain of war, dispossession and destruction of their last hope: a quality education. The current humanitarian and development funding levels are falling. However, with creativity we can prevent further deterioration and instead turn towards an upward direction.

With bold, innovative action and connected problem-solving in a world of abundance we can better connect the dots between donors, governments, the private sector, UN agencies, civil society and other key partners to unleash our wealth of humanity towards those in unwanted scarcity: the world’s most vulnerable children whose only wealth is their hope for a quality education.

In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus published his groundbreaking theory, “On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres.” His new ideas sparked a revolution by placing the Sun – rather than the Earth – at the centre of our solar system.

We need a Copernican Revolution of our own today – one guided by data, evidence, creativity and innovation, and the highest of all values: empathy. We can then deliver on the reforms envisioned in the UN80 Initiative, Pact for the Future and other initiatives designed to reimagine the delivery of humanitarian aid. In short, we must place children at the center of our universe and use education as our single most powerful instrument to tap their vast potential. Only then can their hope turn into reality.

Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises in the United Nations, is embracing evidence-driven reforms to streamline our operations and ensure every donor dollar creates a positive impact on the lives of children caught on the frontlines of conflict, climate change and forced displacement. With the lowest overhead costs, we are lean, agile and fast-acting, and we place children and adolescents in emergencies and protracted crises at the center of everything we do.

Our work – and our value proposition – is driven by data and evidence to achieve optimal results and impact. Let’s start with the growing needs. When ECW became operational in 2017, it was estimated that approximately 75 million crisis-affected children needed education support. Today, with violent conflicts in places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, horrific shocks from climate change-related natural disasters, and a unprecedented rise in human displacement and migration, that number has skyrocketed to nearly a quarter of a billion – 234 million to be precise.  

Data also tell us that a lack of quality education – especially across the Global South – is costing us trillions of dollars in lost opportunities every year. “Limited educational opportunities and barriers for girls cost the world economy between US$15 trillion and US$30 trillion. In nine countries, the cost of out-of-school children was estimated to be greater than the value of an entire year of GDP growth,” according to the World Bank.

Additionally, investing US$1 in early childhood education can generate returns as high as US$17 for the most disadvantaged children worldwide. Imagine the impact every dollar could have in creating a million more opportunities for the world’s most vulnerable children.

Given the current funding environment, we must embrace our creative problem-solving and solutions orientation. Besides revisiting budgets and finding human-centred solutions to those left furthest behind, another creative approach toward resource mobilization comes from impact investments. Through partnerships with visionary businesses like Swiss Cantonal Banks and Tribe Impact Capital LLP, Education Cannot Wait is able to connect private capital with public goods as a driving force toward long-term economic growth, resilience and security. With the ability to crowd-in resources and expertise, pool funds and broker partnerships, ECW is igniting global reform to deliver on a development sector, such as education, in humanitarian crises with coordination, speed and impact.

Together with our strategic donor partners, ECW is reimagining the way we deliver life-saving education supports on the frontlines of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. One thing is certain, by following Copernicus’ evidence-based vision – and placing children at the center of our collective efforts – we can make the seemingly impossible possible – provided that we all do our part keeping our eyes on what really matters: those left furthest behind and every child’s right to a quality education – especially when this is their very last hope. By transforming their lives through a quality education, we empower them to arise from their suffering and become creative and innovative contributors to their society and, indeed, all of humanity.

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WILMINGTON, Del., April 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thunder Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIEV) (“Thunder Power” or the “Company”), a technology innovator and developer of premium passenger Electric Vehicles (“EVs”) whose acquisition strategy is focused on addressing strategic gaps in the EV sector with a diversified approach across the clean energy value chain, today announced that the Company received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that after a hearing on April 15, 2025, it has determined to delist the Company’s ordinary shares on Nasdaq Capital Market for its failure to comply with Nasdaq continued listing standards.

As a result, Thunder Power’s common shares are expected to begin trading under the symbol AIEV on the OTC Pink Open Market operated by the OTC Markets Group, Inc. (“OTC”), commencing on April 21, 2025. The Company is in the process of applying to OTC for listing on the OTCQB® Venture Market (the “OTCQB”) and, if the application is approved, will uplist from OTC-Pink to the OTCQB. The transition of the Company’s listing to the OTC Pink or OTCQB is not expected to affect the Company’s business operations or its reporting requirements under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Christopher Nicoll, Chief Executive Officer of Thunder Power, commented, “We previously announced the transfer of our listing from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market, effective on March 28, 2025. However, after a hearing with a Nasdaq listing committee last week, we were unexpectedly notified of our delisting. Once we have executed on our M&A activities and are qualified, we will reapply to once again be listed on Nasdaq.

“In the near term, we are looking forward to receiving shareholder and regulatory approvals on our previously disclosed share exchange with Electric Power Technology Limited (“EPTL”) (TWSE:4529),” added Nicoll. “We expect to begin generating an initial stream of revenue in 2025, which will further diversify Thunder Power as a green energy solution provider. We are excited to launch this partnership with EPTL to deliver innovative power solutions to a variety of end markets. This alliance is a deliberate next step to expand our capabilities and enter adjacent environmentally-sustainable fields as we work to bring our EV’s to market. Once the EPTL transaction is completed, we will continue to pursue additional strategic M&A targets in the attractive green energy landscape throughout 2025 and beyond.”

About Thunder Power Holdings, Inc. 

Thunder Power is a technology innovator and a developer of innovative electric vehicles (“EVs”). The Company has developed several proprietary technologies, which are the building blocks of the Thunder Power family of EVs. The Company is focused on design and development of high-performance EVs, targeting markets initially in Asia & Europe. Thunder Power’s acquisition strategy is focused on addressing strategic gaps in the EV sector combined with a diversified approach across the clean energy value chain. For more information, please visit: https://aiev.ai/.

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NEW YORK, April 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Earth Day approaches, voices across the nation are coming together with one urgent message: our planet is in crisis, and it’s time to act. With the climate emergency accelerating, reducing food and energy waste has become one of the most actionable and immediate ways to slow environmental damage and protect natural resources.

Launching on April 20, Mediaplanet’s Sustainable Living campaign is uniting environmental advocates, educators, and innovators to inspire widespread change. By amplifying the voices of those on the frontlines of climate action, the campaign empowers individuals and businesses alike to embrace more sustainable practices—at home, at work, and in everyday life.

Actress Shailene Woodley joins the conversation with an exclusive interview with Mediaplanet, sharing her passionate commitment to climate advocacy. In her discussion, she emphasizes the emotional toll of today’s environmental challenges while highlighting the transformative power of connection. “It’s really easy to get lost in the macro vision of everything because the world right now feels so overwhelming,” Woodley said. “And when it comes to the environment, the messaging and the narrative can be full of so much doom and gloom and fear and terror. But the thing that counteracts all of that fear always is love, and love can be found in community, and community can really change the world and affect legislation and the way things work.”

The print component of “Sustainable Living” is available in today’s edition of LA Times. The digital component is distributed nationally, through a vast social media strategy, and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign, visit: https://www.impactingourfuture.com/campaign/sustainable-living/.

This campaign was made possible with the support of Shailene Woodley, Kevin Bacon, Tony Robbins, Kathryn Kellogg, Maggie May Baird, American Solar Energy Society, ClimateBase, Jim McDermott and features paid content from Frigidaire, Aiper, Sunrun, Samsung Electronics.

Copies of the print component will be available at SF Climate Week (April), ASES Solar 2025 (August) and ASES Solar Tours (October).

About Mediaplanet
Mediaplanet specializes in the creation of content marketing campaigns covering a variety of industries. We tell meaningful stories that educate our audience and position our clients as solution providers. Our unique ability to pair the right leaders with the right readers, through the right platforms, has made Mediaplanet a global content marketing powerhouse. Our award-winning stories have won the hearts of countless readers while serving as a valuable platform for brands and their missions. Just call us storytellers with a purpose. Please visit www.mediaplanet.com/us for more on who we are and what we do.

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