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Hyundai’s all-electric RM20e sports car is now here

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Hyundai has been around us for a while now, majorly winning markets in the daily use, road legal vehicle segment. The brand has been repeatedly associated with good value and reliability, which is excellent, but somehow the cars always lacked a fun element. They introduced the N segment to fix the problem, now headed by the ex-BMW head, Albert Biermann. The freshly launched all-electric RM20e is one of the newest “N” cars.  

Our new electrified RM20e pushes the proven RM platform forcefully into a new, environmentally-focused decade of the 21st century, stretching the performance envelope of electrification on normal road environments- said Albert Biermann, President & Head, Research & Development, Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the car at the Beijing International Automotive exhibition 2020. While the RM nomenclature refers to what they love calling the “Racing Midship” line, derived from the rear drive, midship powertrain configuration, the “N” in the vehicle comes from Hyundai’s oldest working RnD facility in Namyang, Korea, and their testing ground at Nurburgring, Germany. 

Since the inception of the RM project, Hyundai has repeatedly delivered powerful vehicles like the RM14, RM15, and others. In 2019, they launched their first electric race car, developed for the eTCR electric touring racing series, in Frankfurt.  

In what seems to be based on the 2019 “Veloster N,” the all-electric RM20e claims to produce 960Nm of torque and 596 kW of electric motor power. The vehicle is expected to blast the 0-100kph in less than three seconds while hitting the 0-200 mark at 9.88 seconds. 

The all-electric RM20e also boasts of thrilling acceleration, symbiotic with electric motors. The company’s recent partnership with Croatia-based Rimac Automobili has accelerated Battery electric vehicles (BEV) and other Fuel cell prototypes.  

Moving forward, Hyundai N not only increases drivers’ heartbeats per minute via powerful internal combustion engines, but also through the instantaneous torque and environmental sustainability of reliable electrified powertrains. RM20e proves that N driving excitement will not be compromised, even in electrified model variants – said Thomas Schemera, Executive VP & Head of Hyundai Motor Group’s Product Division

Hyundai’s high-performance N series was developed to participate in one of the most challenging competitions, the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Based out of Alzenau, Germany, the company wanted to develop a long term, reliable and sporty brand that wins competitions and could be refined to achieve ever-increasing perfection.

The high-performance vehicles are repeatedly tested at Nurburgring Nordschleife, home to one of the most enduring and famous racetracks. The N in the logo derives from the infamous Nurburgring Schikane, one of the most challenging racetrack segments.

Hyundai’s all-electric RM20e comes with power and torque, mighty enough to get you cuffed up in your seat. As the company forays into different arenas, motorsport enthusiast and sustainability advocates relate a sense of achievement amidst burgeoning hopes on Hyundai and their engineering teams.

Google launches “hold for me” feature

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Hold for Me, an AI secretary is introduced by Google in the United States for users of Google’s Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a phones. It entails Google’s AI devices taking control of as an automated assistant when on hold to a phone call center, leaving the individual free to put down the phone and continue with their lives.

The new service will pay attention when the phone call is picked up and notify the users when it’s time for them to return on the phone. Meanwhile, Google’s assistant will ask the phone call center to hold, barring them from hanging up the phone call in case of no response.

Hold for Me is powered by Google’s Duplex technology, which not only recognizes hold music but also understands the difference between a recorded message (like’ Hello, thank you for waiting’) and a representative on the line. – said Google’s Andrew Goodman and Joseph Cherukara 

The new feature has some constraints too. The first rollout is very restricted only to the Pixel 5 phone, which has a noted manufacturing run of only 800,000 devices. Google has not yet introduced any strategies to release the feature on various other devices. Besides, it just operates in the United States with toll-free numbers.

At the heart of the attribute is Google‘s Duplex, the occasional innovation solution that the firm has utilized to boost telephone-based automation.

Released in 2018, Duplex enables Google customers to schedule an appointment and arrange reservations in dining establishments instantly, with the AI aide making the telephone call.

When it was revealed, the voice synthesis was so natural, also presenting “err” as well as “mmm-hmm” to load spaces in between words that some criticized it as “sly.” Within a week of the launch, Google guaranteed that the software program would determine itself as robotic when calling services.

Google has been a leader in the field of AI and machine learning for nearly a decade. It has successfully adapted the new form of technology for its users. With the hold for me feature, the company focuses on providing innovative and comfortable solutions to its users in the United States.

Synchrony’s Direct to Device provides touchless shopping

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Synchrony, a leading customer financial services firm, is quickly responding to digital innovation solutions to ensure a risk-free, smooth, and socially distant experience for payment procedure. If the user is making an application for a credit report, finishing the purchase, paying a bill or servicing an account, Synchrony has the solution. It also has electronic gifting modern technology for the vacations. Direct to Device is the current device in Synchrony’s contactless ecosystem. 

Direct to Device is an exciting new tool and just the latest example of how Synchrony is laser-focused on digital solutions, to enable the contactless, frictionless experiences consumers demand, – said Brad Burke, Senior Vice President, Products and Digital Development 

While digital purchasing has been underway for several years, the pandemic has sped up customer’s need to transact without touching money, cards, or keypads increasing the demand for contactless business. In the current research, the general use of contactless payments has increased to 150% since March 2019.

Synchrony‘s newest contactless option, Direct to Device, is a license pending modern technology that supplies a reliable contactless experience for consumers utilizing their very own smart devices. Modern technology allows a transfer of information between business as well as clients’ mobile phones in-store. If a client shops in-store and desires to open a line of credit score, the service can send out the application to the consumer’s mobile tool via e-mail or QR code.

The pandemic made touchless shopping a necessity, and now that consumers are more familiar with contactless commerce there’s no sign they’ll stop, – said Carol Juel, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Synchrony

Synchrony’s financial investments in devices and innovation satisfy companies and customers’ requirements by progressing safe, electronic payment services to give smooth, socially distant purchases. Around 70 percent of Synchrony’s credit rating applications in the 2nd quarter was finished electronically.

After that, the customer uses Synchrony’s patent pending dApply technology to securely and safely apply for credit. dApply permits the client to validate themselves and have their application prefilled with standard details like their name, address, and contact number, simply by filling the last four figures of their social security number. This leaves just a few more fields to finish, lowering the total effort and time.

Credit score decision is made in secs, in collaboration with mobile verification modern technology from Prove. The information and details are filled by the client and, if authorized for credit history, the card can be provisioned/added right into the client’s wallet for prompt usage.

Synchrony’s deep innovation financial investments have made it possible for the firm to react promptly to partners and cardholders with specialized sources to aid them adjust to the obstacles of this new environment. As these contactless services fulfill customers’ electronic demands in the COVID age, Synchrony boosts its electronic capacities for partners and clients throughout all networks.

Southern Company reveals its fleet electrification goal

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As part of National Drive Electric Week 2020, Southern Company revealed its inner fleet electrification goal. The business intends to transform half of its electrical business’ fleet automobiles in the auto/SUV/minivan, forklift, and ATV/cart/miscellaneous equipment segment to electric by 2030.

National Drive Electric Week is held between Sept. 26-Oct. 4. It is celebrated to increase understanding of all-electric and plug-in crossbreed, vehicles, and bikes across the world. They are much better for the environment, have a reduced overall operational expense than gas or diesel cars, help advertise local jobs, fun to drive and decrease our self-reliance on international oil.

The internal fleet goal launched by Southern Company belongs to a more significant focus on the electrification of the transport market and dedication to clean energy and sustainability.

By combining our affordable electricity rates with our electric transportation programs, we help communities and businesses reduce their cost and environmental impact. Customers save on fueling their transportation needs, while commercial businesses increase efficiency by using electricity to transport their goods. – said Lincoln Wood, Electrification Policy Manager at Southern Company

Lincoln Wood further claimed that transforming to electric is a win-win for drivers and organizations. In May, Southern Company introduced an objective of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Southern Company provides clean, secure, reliable, and inexpensive energy via electric operating companies in 3 states, all-natural gas circulation companies in 4 states, an affordable generation company serving wholesale consumers throughout America, a leading dispersed power framework business, a fiber optics network as well as telecom solutions. With an industry-leading dedication to the development and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries create the personalized energy solutions clients and areas need to drive growth.

Bharat Biotech to advance Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine

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With the coronavirus spreading rapidly, several biotech companies have been at work for months to develop a vaccine that would slow down and even put an end to the pandemic and its effects. A St. Louis based biotech startup, Precision Virologics, which is known for developing adenovirus-based vaccines, and India-based vaccine manufacturing giant Bharat Biotech, have obtained rights from the Washington University School of Medicine to develop a single dose intranasal COVID-19 vaccine. While Precision Virologics license is limited to the USA, Europe, and Japan, Bharat Biotech’s license encompasses the rest of the global markets. 

The ability to accomplish effective immunization with a single nasal dose is a major advantage, offering broader reach and easier administration. An effective nasal dose not only protects against COVID-19, but it also prevents the spread of the disease by directly targeting the cells that line the nose and throat. – said David T. Curiel, Interim CEO, Precision Virologics 

The vaccine, having already been tested on mice, has shown a high success rate. It is proving its ability to provide complete protection in just one dose. The results have so far shown one dose of the vaccine administered intranasally blocks the virus at the very site of the infection and clears up the upper and lower airways off the virus completely. 

The first phase of this vaccine will take place in Washington’s University‘s Vaccine Treatment Evaluation Unit. Taking on from this lead, Bharat Biotech has planned to carry forward Phase 2 of the clinical trials in India once they have received regulatory approvals. They have further committed to manufacturing the vaccine on a large scale at their GMP facility in Genome Valley, Bangalore. 

To add to this is Bharat Biotech’s own homegrown vaccine. They have been working on the COVID-19 vaccine, named COVAXIN. With plans to begin their third stage of clinical trials next month, COVAXIN has proven effective in the first two phases. Bharat Biotech hopes to test the vaccine on at least 25,000 people. 

Our experience in viral vaccines, manufacturing capabilities, and distribution continue to be our strong suit in ensuring safe, efficacious, and affordable vaccines. It is prudent for Bharat to be involved in diverse but tenable projects to provide a much-needed vaccine against COVID-19 reaches all citizens of the world. – said Dr. Krishna Ella, Chairman & MD, Bharat Biotech

In addition to aiming directly at finding a cure for the coronavirus, developing an intranasal administration form of the vaccine also aids the vision to be able to provide a more cost-effective solution overall. With the use of an intranasal vaccine, the need for medical supplies such as needles and syringes can be reduced and/or even eliminated. They have worked at creating a vaccine that is easy to administer and reduces the use of medical consumables, the overall cost, and is effective in its treatment. 

Since the pandemic breakout, several biotech companies have worked tirelessly to find a solution to the virus. With a few vaccinations seeing higher success rates and crossing different clinical trial levels, the hope for a quick and effective solution is swiftly becoming a reality. With licensing agreements such as this one, clinical development is taking place more smoothly and rapidly. With Precision Virologics and Bharat Biotech working on the new vaccine, the hope and probability of successful clinical trials, quick production, and distribution in markets are higher and almost impossible to overlook.

Research on self-collected COVID-19 tests: Curative Inc.

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COVID-19 screening start-up Curative Inc. revealed the launch of new COVID-19 research in the City of San Antonio. The study intends to comprehend better just how video-assisted self-collected oral swab samples and nasal swab samples contrast to provider-collected nasal swab samples to detect COVID-19. If proven right, the self-collected COVID-19 tests will minimize dependence on the supply of individual safety tools (masks, gloves, and laboratory coats) and protect against prospective direct exposure of our physicians or nurses to unique Coronavirus. The self-collected COVID-19 tests research will be conducted on 5,000 asymptomatic patients in San Antonio.

This study of potential asymptomatic cases is key to furthering the fight against this pandemic. We would like to thank our strategic partner, Curative, for taking the lead on this initiative. – said San Antonio Assistant City Manager Dr. Colleen Bridger

To volunteer for self-collected COVID-19 tests research, individuals should have no COVID-related signs and symptoms that fulfill the CDC standards as assessed by a healthcare specialist.

The symptoms consist of shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing, or coughing. Those who participate in the study might need to do a self-collected oral and nasal swab, blood sample, medical professional accumulated nasal, and nasopharyngeal (NP) swab.

The more we can use self-collected tests, we minimize resources required, expand testing capabilities, and ultimately track and treat as needed. – said Fred Turner, CEO of Curative

Curative Inc. expands accessibility to screening via future generation testing with mobile vans and kiosks throughout Texas, consisting of remote locations. It also recently opened a brand-new CLIA-certified research laboratory center based in Pflugerville, Texas, to raise both availability and handle the state’s capacity to conduct 10,000 examinations each day and utilize the company’s FDA licensed oral liquid COVID-19 examination. The test is simple and pain-free, with turn-around time within 48 hrs.

Google Maps introduces ‘COVID Layer’ feature

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Technology giant Google is all set to provide a new feature called COVID Layer, in Google Maps which will help users with the information related to COVID affected areas, travel restrictions, and transit warnings. The focus of the feature is to help users detect COVID-19 affected areas so that they can decide whether to travel to the place or not. 

This week, we’re introducing the COVID layer in Maps, a tool that shows critical information about COVID-19 cases in an area so you can make more informed decisions about where to go and what to do. – said Sujoy Banerjee, Product Manager, Google Maps

In its blog post, Google said that it would collect data from the different sources for COVID-19 cases in an area, including John Hopkins, New York Times, and Wikipedia. Users can view the data in Google Maps by tapping on the layer ‘COVID-19 info’. These sources get data from public health organizations like the World Health Organization, government health ministries, along with the state and local health agencies and hospitals. In COVID Layer, seven-day new average cases will be shown per 100,000 people for the area of ​​the map being viewed. The features will also tell the increase and decrease in the cases. 

Taking it to its Twitter account, the Google Maps announced, To help you navigate the world safely, you’ll start seeing information about new COVID cases in an area with data from sources like @nytimes, @JohnsHopkins, & @Wikipedia in a new layer on Maps. Rolling out on iOS & Android, with more ways to stay up-to-date coming soon. 

Google Maps has added a color-coding feature for users to identify new cases in the area which is as follows – Grey: Less than 1 case, Yellow: 1-10 cases, Orange: 10-20 cases, Dark orange: 20-30 cases, Red: 30-40 cases, Dark red: 40+ cases. 

Earlier this year, Google and Apple released the COVID-19 exposure notification feature for both iOS and Android users. With no fixed date announced, the company has stated that the COVID Layer feature will be rolled out for iOS and Android users by this week.

With the increase in Coronavirus cases in India and worldwide, the pandemic seems a never-ending battle. Google Maps announcing its new feature will help people avoid traveling to affected places. If there is a travel demand, users can take precautions before, during, and after visiting the area. Technology has played an essential role in tracking, testing, and treating the virus. The case data is visible at the country level in all 220 countries and territories supported by Google Maps.

Essential Utilities and Infosys join hands for digital transformation

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The global leader of the next-gen technology and IT giant, Infosys, is selected by the leading water and natural gas providers of the United States of America, Essential Utilities, to drive its digital transformation. Along with SAP, Infosys will work to implement S/4HANA and the SAP Customer Relationship Management and Billing for the US-based firm. Essential Utilities have served approximately 5 million people under the brand names called Aqua and Peoples across ten states of the United States of America. 

Talking about the partnership between Essential Utilities and Infosys, Ruth DeLost-Wylie, SVP, Business Transformation, Essential Utilities said:

I am excited to be working with Infosys and SAP on the implementation of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Customer Relationship Management and Billing for Utilities. We are working hard to provide excellent customer service and look forward to another successful implementation.

The strategic partnership between Essential Utilities and Infosys tends to help the former in collating the data from various sources. The new SAP Services and Support will also implement SAP S/4HANA to allow and enable Essential Utilities to bring up the industry-standard billing module in the firm. It will also allow the US-based firm to work with more flexibility and study the consumption pattern of its customers. 

The tie-up will also help Essential Utilities to obtain the future-ready ERP to design along with the Indian IT giants. Also, Essential Utilities will bring in innovation and provide the early insights of future products to their customers. 

This is an important phase for the utility industry, as organizations work towards redefining customer experience. With a comprehensive understanding of Essential Utilities business requirements and challenges, we hope to leverage our technological prowess and domain expertise to enable this transformation. The partnership also strengthens our relationship with SAP and highlights the potential this collaboration offers to the utility industry in achieving their strategic business goals.– said Ashiss Kumar Dash, SVP and Segment Head – Services, Utilities, Resources, Energy, Infosys

Along with these benefits, the US-based firm will redefine the user experience, enhance the company’s assets, and optimize the costs keeping the excellent service intact.

Amidst the pandemic, IT companies have managed to survive and grow in the market. The deal between Essential Utilities and Infosys will enable its users to make real-time decisions while transforming their digital experience.

Call for Code Global Challenge finalists to take on global societal issues

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The Call for Code Global Challenge welcomes programmers and trouble solvers across 179 nations to construct solutions that tackle social problems. It is a joint effort produced by David Clark Cause, Founding Partner IBM and Charitable Partner United Nations Human Rights along with The Linux Foundation. They support the development of open resource solutions all over the world. This year the challenge focused on creating solutions to help communities battle against climate change and COVID-19.

This year of crisis underscores the need for the world’s developers and business leaders to apply the power of the hybrid cloud, AI and open source technology to address society’s most pressing issues, said Bob Lord, Senior Vice President, Cognitive Applications, Blockchain, and Ecosystems, IBM

The Call for Code Global Challenge, which started in 2018, has generated more than 15,000 solutions using various products and technologies. The challenge united numerous designers to develop and release applications powered by open resource modern technology to deal with several of the globe’s most significant obstacles. 

Since 2018, the Call for Code Global Challenge has expanded to greater than 400,000 programmers and trouble solvers, mirroring the truth that problems like climate change and COVID-19 need remedies to deal at a local level, but should have the capacity to range as well as aid any community, anywhere.

The five finalists were selected from an elite team of leading solutions from each region of the globe:

Agrolly (Asia Pacific) – Developed by a group of programmers hailing from Brazil, India, Mongolia, and Taiwan. The idea is to connect small farmers worldwide and solve the problem of reduced crop yield due to climate change. It aims to fill the information gap so farmers can connect with each other and learn, obtain funding, and improve their economic condition. Agrolly is presently offered as a free application in the Google store powered by IBM Cloud Object Storage, IBM Watson Studio, as well as IBM Watson Assistant.

Business Buddy (Asia Pacific) – Created by a group of students in Australia at the University of Sydney, Business Buddy intends to give a one-stop-shop that supplies customized updates to small companies to assist them to weather the financial effects of COVID-19. Powered by IBM Watson Assistant, IBM Cloud Foundry, and IBM Cloudant, the service aids in identifying organizations’ qualification for assistance from governmental programs and overviews them with the application procedure using an easy-access website.

OffShip (North America) – Developed by a group of programmers in Canada from Morgan Stanley. It is used as a browser plugin to educate customers on the impact of their online purchases on the environment. The solution is determined by estimating the CO2 footprint of each purchase and suggesting better alternatives. It is hosted in IBM Cloud. 

Safe Queue (North America) – Created by a single developer in LA, it is an app designed to create virtual lines instead of physical lines at shopping malls, polling places to manage safe entry during COVID-19. It was acknowledged as a component of the Call for Code’s accelerated COVID-19 track in May. Since then, the solution has been further established, examined, and released with small businesses throughout the nation. This solution develops on IBM Cloud Foundry for web app hosting, HERE innovations for geolocation, Twillio for SMS messaging, and IBM Cloudant to save information.

SchoolListIt (North America) – Created by a working mother of 3 kids in North Carolina, SchoolListIt is created to aid family members effectively take care of schoolwork throughout the specifically tough scenarios bordering COVID-19. SchoolListIt puts together info from learning applications that teachers utilize and make it easy for trainees or guardians to recognize at a glimpse what projects are due and when. The solution uses IBM Watson Text to Speech.

The Call for Code champions gets $200,000 and hands-on assistance from IBM, The Linux Foundation, and various other companions to increase the open resource area around their solution to release their service in locations of demand. This year’s grand reward champion will be chosen by an elite team of judges, consisting of a few of the most distinguished leaders in human rights, disaster risk reduction, business, and technology and will be announced on October 13th.

While the COVID-19 pandemic puts lives and livelihoods at immediate risk, climate change is an existential threat for humanity. By triggering global engagement, initiatives like Call for Code open up the potential for developers and problem-solvers around the world to put their skills to use to create inclusive and effective response solutions that can be deployed quickly yet have a long-term impact.– said Laurent Sauveur, Chief, External Relations, UN Human Rights

The Call for Code Global Challenge has opened various opportunities for developers around the world. While most people only see the problems, they see the possibilities of solving them. Therefore, a distinct ecological community IBM, David Clark Cause, United Nations Human Rights and The Linux Foundation has created to use the latest technologies and provide services that are durable, effective, cutting-edge, and user-friendly. Their solution intends to drive positive and long-lasting change in the world.

ODS to provide digital dental tools for Medicaid members

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Dental Optimizer, a suite of award-winning dental devices, is being created to provide digital dental tools for Medicaid service providers and subscribers in collaboration with ODS Community Dental. Through this web app, one can find and book teledentistry and appointments with a simple process and connect with the Delta Dental members they currently serve as well as prospective patients in their area.

The Dental Optimizer group discovered that Medicaid individuals did not have access to teledentistry devices, had problem organizing visits, and had difficulty preparing the transport required to show up on time. It was important to develop digital dental tools to address their needs. Some Medicaid individuals also reported being refuted solutions upon arrival due to diabetes, foster children, pregnancy, etc. all required referral before the treatment process.

Greg Hansen, Director Dental Medicaid, and Subsidiaries for Moda Inc. stated that ODS covers a segment of the market who is consistently underserved. 

When it comes to digital tools, there are very few for the Medicaid world. Especially in dental. We decided to do something about it by adapting our award-winning digital tools for the Medicaid market

ODS Medicaid site fixes these troubles with online booking tools, consultation, information, teledentistry features, and a lot more, making digital dental tools accessible for everyone. They can also compare providers, schedule appointments, check their benefits etc.

Medicaid suppliers gain from online visit reservation and automated consultation comply with e-mails, messages, and send notifications to their patients. They can additionally share therapy strategies and follow up with them. These devices are complimentary for providers and members.


According to Sam Dyer, who led the creation of these tools, Dental Optimizer presents critical information, without overburdening Medicaid members with unnecessary plan details.  

Medicaid plan facilitators can currently make substantial improvements to their provider experience from a single platform. With instinctive attributes developed especially for the Medicaid populace, Dental Optimizer indicates the future of dental treatment monitoring devices.

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