Jeep Recon EV explores the electric evolution of the Wrangler
The production version of the Jeep Recon is almost identical to the renderings released two years ago November 21, 2024 13:30 A prototype of the all-electric Jeep Recon was spotted testing on public roads. This electric off-road vehicle shares its STLA Large underpinnings with the Jeep Wagoneer S. The product was originally slated to hit the market in 2024, but it now looks like it may face delays. Jeep's electrification strategy is beginning to take shape, and Recon is at the forefront. Positioned as a battery-powered rival to the Wrangler, it's designed to blend off-road capability with zero-emissions performance. While its arrival has been teased since 2022, recent spy shots suggest we may have to wait longer than expected for the production model. More: New Jeep Wagoneer S packs 600 horsepower, but can it beat Tesla at $72,000? Our spy photographers captured three Jeep Recon prototypes in the wild, giving us the clearest look yet at the production-ready design. Dressed…
ECA explores how the 2024 election could impact events
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the 2024 election, Republicans control the White House and the U.S. Senate. They may also win a slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, Reuters reported. In the Exhibition & Convention Alliance's (ECA) ECA post-election review webinar, ECA Vice President Tommy Goodwin and Aristotle Vice President of International Communications Austin O'Boyle discussed how these results impact the events industry and how you can Join the conversation. international trade barriers Goodwin noted that the Trump administration's foreign policy proposals could make it more expensive to import supplies from abroad. "The president-elect has been very vocal about his interest in resetting the international trade environment, using tariffs and non-tariff barriers to ensure more goods are produced in the United States," Goodwin explained. "But there are also adverse effects. , making goods imported from abroad more expensive. For example, I'm thinking now of our experienced designers, some of the things they import from abroad - such as aluminum…
New CEIR report explores future of exhibitions
DALLAS – The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) has released the fourth installment in its 2024 “Maximizing Visitor and Exhibitor Engagement on the Show Floor” series titled “Exhibitor Outlook for the Future – Areas for Improvement and Interest in new models”. The study covers North American exhibitors and organizers active in the US, Canadian and Mexican markets. “We conducted this study in 2017 and conducted it this year to update insights into what is currently working,” said Nancy Drapeau, IPC, vice president of research at CEIR. “Based on observations from organizers and exhibitors, it identifies which attendee engagement methods are highly utilized by attendees. The ultimate goal is to identify attendee engagement strategies used by exhibitors to increase attendee usage. It tracks attendee How participation supports the overall goals of the show and impacts the show's key performance indicators. If attendee usage is high, it shows that the participating product is resonating with attendees and shows that they are…
Michelle Metter explores how consumer activity is evolving
Michelle Metter is co-founder and partner of Fast Forward Event Productions, a dynamic portfolio of business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) trade shows, conferences, festivals and digital media brands serving the wine, beer, spirits, food and hospitality industries. Michelle has 25 years of business leadership experience as an owner/entrepreneur and also has worked within and for large national media companies (Peterson/EMAP) and trade association shows (Scuba Equipment and Marketing Association). Throughout her career, Michelle has touched all aspects of strategic event production, from concept to launch, business development, sales, marketing, digital media, and the long-term development of communities and events that meet their professional needs and passions. Michelle serves on the IAEE and SISO Board of Directors, the San Diego Tourism Board, and is a member of the Women’s Exhibition Network. Michelle co-founded Fast Forward Futures, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for the advancement of hospitality professionals by awarding scholarships and grants to promote continuing education based on individual career…
Reliance Infrastructure explores electric vehicle manufacturing, hiring
Reliance Infrastructure considering setting up electric vehicle plant with capacity of 250,000 unitsPotential electric car and battery factoriesReliance Infrastructure is conducting a "cost feasibility" study to determine the feasibility of setting up an electric vehicle production facility. Initial plans suggest an annual production capacity of 250,000 units, which can be expanded to 750,000 units in a few years. In addition to electric vehicles, the company is also evaluating the feasibility of setting up a battery plant. The proposed plant will have a starting capacity of 10 gigawatt-hours (GWh) and can be expanded to 75 GWh in a decade, thus addressing a critical gap in India's electric vehicle supply chain.The plans come as the Indian government announced ambitious goals to increase penetration of electric vehicles in the country. Currently, electric vehicles account for less than 2% of the 4.2 million cars sold in India each year. However, the government aims to increase this figure to 30% by 2030 and has offered…
Ciena study explores impact of artificial intelligence on networks
Ciena recently released a global study on the growing optimism among communications service providers (CSPs) about artificial intelligence (AI). The study, conducted in partnership with Censuswide, surveyed more than 1,500 CSP engineers and managers in 17 countries around the world. A key theme of the study is that AI will improve network performance. More than half (60%) of respondents believe AI can improve network efficiency by 40% or more, and 85% expressed confidence in CSPs’ ability to monetize AI traffic through the network. Additionally, CSPs believe AI will require upgrades to optical network infrastructure, switches, routers, and 800G technology. More information