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- April 15, 2026Business
Bill Lerner and His Wife Say iPark Goes Green With EV Charging Stations
When Bill Lerner assumed the role of President and CEO of Imperial Parking Systems in 1997, he faced the formidable challenge of driving rapid expansion while overhauling and modernizing the company’s operational infrastructure. Two decades later—rebranded for the digital age as iPark—the business has evolved into the largest and most technologically advanced privately owned parking garage operator in New York, managing nearly 150 facilities. Its growing influence has enabled strategic collaborations with Tesla Motors, Inc. and Beam Charging, a subsidiary of CarCharging. These partnerships have resulted in the installation of electric and hybrid vehicle charging stations across more than 25 garages, solidifying iPark’s position as a leader in sustainable, eco-friendly parking solutions. “In 2014, the United States imported about 27% of the petroleum it consumed, and transportation was responsible for nearly three-quarters of total consumption. With much of the world’s petroleum reserves located in politically volatile countries, the United States is constantly vulnerable to price spikes and supply disruptions," as reported by Alternative Fuels Data Center. Hybrid (HEVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) can help increase energy security, improve fuel economy, lower fuel costs, and reduce harmful emissions. These vehicles are capable of using off-board sources of electricity, produced in the U.S. almost strictly from domestic coal, nuclear energy, natural gas, and renewable resources, noted Bill Lerner . In addition, these cars produce zero tailpipe emissions when in all-electric mode. The next generation fast EV charging stations installed in iPark garages utilize recently patented split rotor generators combined with a 120-horsepower natural gas engine for a green, grid-free charge, Lerner explained. The iPark app will conveniently guide people to the facilities equipped with these stations. Differing from current services that require 360 to 480 three-phase grid power, the next-gen fast EV stations create their own electrical power internally, using a quiet engine to drive the unique generator, allowing them to always be available, regardless of the status of the grid. With prices per charge as much as 60% lower than traditional charging stations, these advancements allow for a lower cost to both the consumer and the surrounding environment. Bill Lerner is an American businessman and philanthropist best known for his successes as the CEO of iPark and for the work of his charity, Billy4Kids. Founded by Lerner’s father over 60 years ago, iPark began as a single 25-car lot for veterans returning to work in the city, known then as Imperial Parking Systems. Since Bill Lerner took over as President & CEO in 1997, the company has expanded to nearly 150 facilities, and is currently the largest family-owned parking garage operator in New York. In 2013, he co-founded Billy4Kids, a non-profit that provides shoes for underserved children in developing countries. With over 4,000 pairs of shoes delivered to date, Lerner’s work has earned him the Humanitarian Award at the annual Edeyo Gives Hope Gala and recognition from St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children for three consecutive years. Bill Lerner - President and CEO of iPark: http://billlernernews.com Billy Lerner (@billy_lerner) - Twitter: https://twitter.com/billy_lerner Billy Lerner - Home - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billylernerofficial/
- April 15, 2026Charity
Victor Oliveira’s Fresh Start Card platforms expands to help homeless people and others in need
A viral TikToker from Massachusetts, known nationally for his feel-good deeds, has launched his own fundraising platform to expand his mission of helping homeless individuals rebuild their lives. https://www.instagram.com/freshstartcard/ Victor Oliveira’s Fresh Start Card is a specialized crowdfunding platform that allows donors to directly support individuals seeking treatment, housing, and recovery across the United States. The platform also raises funds for animals in need and for people who may simply be down on their luck and facing difficult circumstances. But Oliveira says the mission goes deeper than financial assistance alone. Fresh Start Card is built around helping people not only receive support — but learn how to support others. The goal is to provide real guidance, accountability, and practical life skills that individuals can use long after the cameras are gone. By teaching responsibility, structure, and service, the platform aims to help people stay focused, build confidence, develop real-world skills, and avoid falling back into trouble. One recent campaign spotlighted Chandler — a young father who was living on the streets when he made a life-changing decision: he wanted to get clean. When Oliveira met Chandler, he didn’t ask for money. He recognized Victor from social media and asked for help. Chandler agreed to enter treatment, and through Palm Beach Recovery Centers, a scholarship was secured to cover the cost of his program. Fresh Start Card stepped in to cover the surrounding recovery costs that treatment alone does not provide — including travel expenses, aftercare support, sober living assistance if needed, basic necessities, transportation, and stability support until employment. Today, Chandler is out of treatment — and already paying it forward. From This: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS2ok74jk9Y/ To This: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUuIStsjsFm/ He is now helping some of his friends who are still living on the streets take steps toward treatment themselves. What began as one conversation has created a ripple effect. Oliveira believes Fresh Start Card goes beyond traditional crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe. The goal, he says, is accountability and intentional impact. Individuals do not receive lump-sum payouts. Instead, Oliveira and his team actively track and thoughtfully deploy funds — paying directly for treatment, sober housing, groceries, transportation, and other recovery-related needs. If someone ultimately decides not to pursue treatment, Fresh Start includes clear disclaimers stating that the funds will roll over to support the next person ready for change. Fresh Start Card operates as a for-profit fundraising platform and retains an 8% boots-on-the-ground operations fee to sustain outreach efforts. Oliveira says the long-term vision is larger than a single campaign. “I want to build an army of people,” he said. “I want boots on the ground in cities everywhere. The people we help today — once they’re stable — can become the ones helping tomorrow.” The 36-year-old Saugus native, who now lives in Wakefield, built a following of more than 4 million TikTok users under the name “victorthegoodboss.” Through his nonprofit, The Good Project, and his direct outreach — often beginning from the driver’s side window of his car — he estimates he has helped more than 100 people off the streets and into treatment, with thousands more impacted through social media. “Early recovery is fragile,” Oliveira said. “Stability can be the difference between lasting sobriety and going back to the streets.” Whether it’s someone battling addiction, a father trying to rebuild, an animal in need of care, or someone simply facing a rough chapter in life, Oliveira’s message remains the same: Everyone deserves a fresh start. For more information about Victor Oliveira and Fresh Start Card, use the contact details below:
- April 15, 2026Land & Property
Bob Knakal Launches BKREA White Paper Series with Inaugural Deep-Dive Analysis of New York City’s Expedited Land Use Review Procedure
Bob Knakal, Chairman and CEO of BKREA (BK Real Estate Advisors), today announced the launch of the BKREA White Paper Series , a new quarterly research initiative delivering in-depth analyses of development policy changes, legislative shifts, and regulatory reforms that directly impact the value of development sites and developer appetite to purchase them across New York City. The inaugural white paper examines New York City’s newly introduced Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP) and its implications for landowners, developers, and investors. The ELURP White Paper is also featured in BKREA’s April 2025 Development Site Monthly Newsletter, which tracks Manhattan’s development pipeline and delivers market intelligence to subscribers each month. The two publications serve distinct purposes: the White Paper is a standalone, in-depth research document available as part of the new series, while the newsletter provides the broader monthly market context in which ELURP sits alongside other policy and transaction developments. Why ELURP — and why a dedicated white paper New York City’s development approval process has long been one of the most significant sources of entitlement risk for land buyers and a key variable in how sellers price their sites. ELURP introduces a streamlined alternative to the traditional Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), which has historically required seven months or more to complete. By potentially compressing that timeline to approximately 90 days for qualifying projects, ELURP has direct implications for carrying costs, development pro forma feasibility, and the pool of developers willing to acquire sites that previously carried heavy approval-timeline risk. Knakal commissioned the inaugural white paper precisely because ELURP represents the type of structural policy shift that cannot be adequately addressed in a monthly market update. “Development policy changes of this significance deserve their own dedicated analysis,” Knakal noted. “The BKREA White Paper Series exists to give property owners and investors the depth of research they need to understand how legislative and regulatory changes translate into real dollars — on both sides of the transaction.” “The introduction of the Expedited Land Use Review Procedure marks a structural shift in how certain land use decisions are reviewed in New York City. By consolidating advisory input and fast-tracking approvals for qualifying projects, this procedure has the potential to unlock development opportunities previously constrained by process complexity, timeline risk, and capital exposure.” according to Bob Knakal, Chairman & CEO, BKREA Key findings in the inaugural BKREA White Paper The ELURP White Paper presents the following findings for property owners, developers, and investors: • Dramatically faster approvals: Qualifying projects may complete public review in approximately 90 days — an estimated 80% reduction from the standard ULURP timeline of seven or more months, substantially reducing timeline risk in development underwriting. • Targeted eligibility criteria: ELURP primarily applies to affordable housing developments and specific infrastructure projects meeting defined criteria. The white paper analyzes which project types qualify and how eligibility is determined. • Direct impact on land values: Shorter, more predictable approval timelines reduce the entitlement risk premium that buyers apply to development sites. For sellers, this can translate into a larger, more competitive buyer pool and improved pricing. • Reduced carrying costs: Seven months of carrying costs on a development acquisition represents a material component of total project cost. Compressing that period to 90 days improves project economics and can increase the price developers are willing to pay for land. • Policy context and outlook: ELURP arrives alongside the City of Yes initiative, the OneLIC rezoning in Long Island City, and ongoing changes to FAR, air rights transfer rules, and affordable housing incentive structures. The white paper situates ELURP within this broader regulatory environment and analyzes the combined effect on developer demand. Also featured: the April 2025 Development Site Monthly Newsletter In addition to its publication as a standalone white paper, the ELURP analysis is featured in BKREA’s April 2025 Development Site Monthly Newsletter. Each monthly edition tracks the Manhattan development pipeline — covering pending, active, and potential sites from 96th Street to the southern tip of the island — alongside pricing trends, zoning updates, and transaction commentary from Bob Knakal. The Development Site Monthly draws on the Knakal Land Index, a 41-year data set of 2,444 Manhattan development site transactions, and the Knakal Map Room, a 24-foot by 10-foot physical map of Manhattan’s development pipeline created through 220 hours of original field research. Subscribers receive the newsletter monthly at no charge. Subscription to the Development Site Monthly at: www.bkrea.com/development-newsletter
- April 15, 2026Technology
New Cosmos and Partners Announce Laser Gas Visualizer to Help Make Invisible Gas Leaks Visible
New Cosmos Electric Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the joint development of the Laser Gas Visualizer , a new AR-based laser system designed to help inspection teams visualize gas leaks in real time and improve both safety and efficiency in the field. The project brings together ENEOS GLOBE Corporation, Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Corporation, and NeoRealX Inc. in a collaboration focused on a longstanding industrial challenge: making faster, clearer decisions when hazardous gases cannot be seen by the human eye. Across natural gas networks and chemical plants, even a small leak can create serious risk. For decades, identifying the source and extent of those leaks has often depended on the trained judgment of experienced inspectors. As infrastructure ages and the number of highly experienced technicians becomes harder to replace, the need has grown for tools that can turn complex readings into something more immediate and intuitive. The Laser Gas Visualizer was developed in response to that need, converting remote laser detection data into a visual representation that can be understood in real time through augmented reality ↑ Laser Gas Visualizer - explanation drawing At its core, the system is designed to support hands-free inspection work. Inspectors wear a helmet fitted with a laser gas detector and use their line of sight to scan an inspection area. Measurement data is then processed and overlaid through AR glasses, allowing a probable gas plume to appear within the operator’s field of view. Motion sensors help keep the image spatially aligned as the wearer moves, while on-screen and audio guidance are intended to help users maintain safe and effective inspection speed. Together, these features are meant to reduce guesswork and improve situational awareness, especially for less experienced operators. Rather than focusing on precise three-dimensional concentration analysis, the Laser Gas Visualizer has been positioned as a practical inspection support tool built for rapid leak detection and quicker field decisions. That practical emphasis reflects the strengths of the partner organizations involved. New Cosmos Electric develops gas safety products in-house, from research and development through manufacturing and maintenance, while Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions brings decades of LNG and energy service expertise, and ENEOS GLOBE operates across LPG and new-energy-related businesses. Complementing these industrial strengths is NEOREALX, a venture firm specializing in Extended Reality (XR). Their technology merges the physical and virtual worlds to create innovative experiences, providing the cutting-edge visualization capabilities essential for modern inspection needs. “Gas safety has always depended on turning invisible risk into actionable information,” says Dr. Takeshi Abe, Lead Engineer at New Cosmos Electric. “Through this joint development, the goal is to support inspection teams with technology that makes leak detection more intuitive, more efficient, and more accessible in real working environments.” For New Cosmos Electric, the announcement also fits within a much longer story. Founded in 1960, the company built its reputation through original sensor development and went on to pioneer major advances in gas safety, including early gas alarm and detection technologies that helped shape the industry in Japan. Today, the company continues to focus on gas detection, alarm systems, and related safety technologies for residential, industrial, and environmental applications. Following field trials, the development partners plan to pursue early practical deployment of the Laser Gas Visualizer . Although the current work centers on methane and related inspection needs, the system may also be extended to other gases detectable through laser absorption techniques, including ammonia. That broader potential points to future applications across infrastructure, industrial operations, and energy systems, where faster interpretation can make a meaningful difference in daily safety work. For more information, please visit https://www.new-cosmos.co.jp/ . About New Cosmos Electric New Cosmos Electric Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in gas safety products, including residential gas alarms, residential fire alarms, portable gas detectors, fixed gas detection and alarm systems for industrial use, odor level indicators, and air quality detectors. The company manages research, development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance in-house, allowing it to tailor solutions to customer needs across multiple sectors. Established in 1960, New Cosmos Electric has built its business around sensor innovation and a long-term mission to help prevent gas-related accidents.
- April 15, 2026Health
Creative Bioarray Unveils Comprehensive DMPK Services to Accelerate Drug Development
Creative Bioarray, a leader in innovative life science solutions, is a premier life science service provider that offers a broad spectrum of R&D and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, clinical development, and commercialization process. Recently, Creative Bioarray is excited to announce the launch of its comprehensive Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) Services which designed to streamline drug development by providing critical insights into drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME). As drug development becomes increasingly complex—particularly with the rise of biologics and targeted therapies—a thorough understanding of DMPK processes is essential. Creative Bioarray’s DMPK CRO services deliver comprehensive support for projects from early discovery to late-stage development, including: Fee-for-service projects from early drug discovery through to registration Investigational New Drug (IND), New Drug Application (NDA) and Biologics License Applications (BLA) packages Integrated drug discovery and modeling and simulation Creative Bioarray’s expert teams have developed state-of-the-art DMPK services and facilities designed to comprehensively address every aspect of in vitro and in vivo testing across various animal species, along with clinical and non-clinical work during clinical development, encompassing high-throughput ADME screening, physicochemical characterization, and detailed analyses of drug distribution and binding. Creative Bioarray provides rapid in vitro assays to evaluate key parameters including solubility, permeability, and chemical stability. In addition, Creative Bioarray supports clients’ drug discovery needs with high-quality but cost-effective in vitro data and in vivo pharmacokinetic services. Appreciating that these studies are at the heart of drug discovery decision-making, Creative Bioarray offer these ADME studies with an integrated, multi-disciplinary setup involving computational chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and biology teams. Creative Bioarray also offers extensive Disease Model Platforms, comprising a variety of rodent and non-rodent models tailored for specific disease states. Through these models, Creative Bioarray aims to facilitate the complex drug development processes, especially for specialized drugs like antibody-drug conjugates and nanomedicines. In addition to ADME studies for small-molecule compounds, support is available across all modalities, including protein degraders, peptides, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and biologics, such as antibodies, fusion proteins, and multi-specific molecules. To enable work with these cutting-edge technologies, all ADME studies are supported by state-of-the-art bioanalytical departments within the DMPK CRO, ensuring industry-leading turnaround times and compliance with required legislation. The team of Creative Bioarray’s expert scientists is equipped to handle DMPK projects across diverse modalities through specialized personnel, optimized assay techniques, and advanced bioanalytical equipment tailored to each modality’s unique requirements. Creative Bioarray anticipates that its DMPK Services will play a crucial role in the evolution of drug development. “The innovative applications for our DMPK capabilities will enhance formulation optimization and support IND filings with comprehensive data packages, ultimately allowing for faster clinical trial approvals,” Hannah Cole concluded, she also said, “Our services range from basic single-step tests to fully integrated packages customized to suit different project requirements.” About Creative Bioarray Creative Bioarray provides cutting-edge solutions in drug discovery and development, offering a range of services from cell research to drug metabolism studies. Our research team consists of experienced professionals and state-of-the-art instruments focus on delivering reliable, high-quality data.
- April 15, 2026Medicine & Pharmaceuticals
Upcoming Webinar: Creative Biolabs to Host Technical Webinar on CRISPR/Cas9 LNP Delivery for Pulmonary Applications
The session will address the critical challenges of achieving precise extrahepatic delivery, focusing on the engineering of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for lung cancer gene therapy. Advanced LNP Engineering for Pulmonary Applications As mRNA therapeutics evolve beyond systemic vaccines into localized oncology treatments, the primary bottleneck remains the delivery efficiency of non-viral platforms. This webinar will be led by Dr. Simone Pinto Carneiro , a group leader at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) of Munich. With over 13 years of expertise in RNA-lipid nanoparticles, Dr. Carneiro will share her team's latest progress in targeting KRAS mutations via inhalable delivery systems. The presentation will delve into the technicalities of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation and characterization. "Optimizing LNPs is not merely about encapsulation; it is about the strategic potential of CRISPR/Cas9-LNPs as inhalable therapeutics, providing a non-invasive, localized approach to treat lung tumors," states Dr. Carneiro. Expanding the Nanoplatform Ecosystem To meet the diverse requirements of modern RNA research, Creative Biolabs has integrated a multifaceted custom mRNA delivery vehicle development service . This platform extends beyond standard lipids to include polymer-based, hybrid, and biomimetic carriers. Polymer-based Vectors: Designed for chemical tunability and controlled release. Hybrid Systems: Combining the structural stability of polymeric cores with lipid shells for high cellular entry. Enveloped Virus-Like Particles (eVLPs): Leveraging viral fusogenic properties to penetrate difficult-to-transfect cell types without the risks of replication-competent viruses. Technical Analysis: Optimizing Delivery Success The transition from R&D to preclinical success requires rigorous attention to the following parameters: Vehicle Selection: While LNPs are the current gold standard, custom eVLPs may provide superior T-cell activation in cancer vaccine contexts. For specific targeting of dendritic cells (DCs), mannose-functionalized LNPs are often employed. Stability and Scale-up: Addressing stability involves precise PEGylation strategies and the fine-tuning of Zeta Potential and PDI (Polydispersity Index) to meet stringent CMC requirements. Payload Versatility: Specialized hybrid vectors are increasingly utilized to condense large-scale self-amplifying RNA (saRNA), ensuring high-efficiency protection and sustained expression from a lower initial dose. Webinar Information: Time: 10AM EDT on May 19, 2026 Title: Optimization of Lipid Nanoparticles for CRISPR/Cas9 Delivery Lead Speaker: Simone Pinto Carneiro, Ph.D. Registration: Access the latest schedule and register on the official event page . About Creative Biolabs is a global leader in mRNA technology, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions from high-purity synthesis to advanced vehicle formulation. To foster global scientific collaboration, Creative Biolabs frequently invites distinguished researchers to share their latest breakthroughs through free technical sessions.
- April 15, 2026Automotive
Full-Stack AI Evolution: Chery’s 20-Year Journey to the Frontier of Embodied Intelligence
From Vision to Reality: Chery’s AI Philosophy in Action In an era of fleeting AI concepts, Chery remains steadfast in its philosophy: "True intelligence should not live on a PowerPoint slide." Instead, it must flow through the code of production lines, land in the user experience, and permeate every detail of the industry. A twenty-year technological marathon has allowed Chery to build a "born-from-tech, proven-by-result" full-stack AI system. Eschewing mere hype for tangible utility, they are not just building intelligent vehicles—they are using AI to reconstruct every atom of the automotive industry. The 2026 Chery International Business Summit, held from April 24 to 28, will serve as a definitive report on two decades of innovation. Chery will present its core AI R&D achievements, large-scale applications, and proven gains in industrial efficiency to the global partners, offering an immersive experience of the real-world transformation driven by AI. Deep Empowerment: A Leap in Manufacturing and Experience AI is the ultimate transformation for the automobile, just as the automobile is the premier vessel for AI. At this summit, Chery will showcase its four core AI technology pillars: Falcon Pilot, Lingxi intelligent Cockpit, Feiyu Digital Intelligent Chassis, and KunPeng Power. Leveraging a next-generation AI architecture, the Lingxi intelligent Cockpit introduces a tripartite evolution in interactive design, human-like memory, and privacy protection. By crafting an intelligent space that is as intuitive as it is innovative, it delivers deeply personalized experiences—tailored to each individual—and sets a new benchmark for cockpit interaction. Meanwhile, Falcon Pilot utilizes a unified technical origin for L2-L4 systems, accelerating the democratization of high-level intelligent driving. Together with the real-time optimization of the Feiyu Digital Intelligent Chassis and the quiet efficiency of KunPeng Power, Chery is leading the transition from "functional vehicles" to a new era of "intelligent mobility", delivering a more comfortable and efficient experience. Embodied AI: Global Commercialization of Robotics The transition from "wheels" to "robotic limbs" is a natural extension of Chery’s AI expertise. By applying its deep-seated algorithms and sensor fusion to AiMOGA Robotics , its humanoid robot, "Mornine," has successfully obtained dual EU CE certifications—a testament to Chery's ability to meet the world’s most stringent technical standards. In 2025, AiMOGA Robotics achieved significant milestones, delivering over 300 Mornine units and 1,000 "Argos" quadruped robotic dogs globally. At this year’s summit, Chery’s next-generation AiMOGA Robotics will make their debut, alongside a full lineup including traffic police robots and medical assistant robots—offering a comprehensive vision of embodied intelligence and Chery’s commitment to sharing technological fruits with global partners. Collaborative Ecosystems: An Open Invitation Technical boundaries are dissolving; future competition will be a contest of ecosystems and synergy. This summit is designed to foster an open, inclusive, and win-win global technology ecosystem, showcasing to the world the achievements, applications, and value of its AI technologies. Guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a complete embodied AI loop: from seeing how AI empowers manufacturing to testing the intelligent matrix of Lingxi intelligent Cockpit, Falcon Pilot, KunPeng Power, and Feiyu Digital Intelligent Chassis, as well as the Carmind AI Large Model. Furthermore, the real-world applications of Mornine in service and city governance will be on full display. Chery will present a replicable, scalable model for success, offering global partners a clear vision of the vast collaborative opportunities ahead. From reconstructing the industrial chain to the global scaling of embodied intelligence, Chery is demonstrating the hardcore strength of a tech-driven automaker that prioritizes results. The 2026 Chery International Business Summit is more than a review and experience—it is a platform for deepening cooperation and exploring the intelligent future together. Join us on April 24 to witness the real power of AI and the future of the industry!
- April 15, 2026Automotive
AI Reshapes Industry, Robotics Redefine the World: Chery to Debut Cross-Domain Intelligent Fruits
From Vision to Reality: Chery’s AI Philosophy in Action In an era of fleeting AI concepts, Chery remains steadfast in its philosophy: "True intelligence should not live on a PowerPoint slide." Instead, it must flow through the code of production lines, land in the user experience, and permeate every detail of the industry. A twenty-year technological marathon has allowed Chery to build a "born-from-tech, proven-by-result" full-stack AI system. Eschewing mere hype for tangible utility, they are not just building intelligent vehicles—they are using AI to reconstruct every atom of the automotive industry. The 2026 Chery International Business Summit, held from April 24 to 28, will serve as a definitive report on two decades of innovation. Chery will present its core AI R&D achievements, large-scale applications, and proven gains in industrial efficiency to the global partners, offering an immersive experience of the real-world transformation driven by AI. Deep Empowerment: A Leap in Manufacturing and Experience AI is the ultimate transformation for the automobile, just as the automobile is the premier vessel for AI. At this summit, Chery will showcase its four core AI technology pillars: Falcon Pilot, Lingxi intelligent Cockpit, Feiyu Digital Intelligent Chassis, and KunPeng Power. Leveraging a next-generation AI architecture, the Lingxi intelligent Cockpit introduces a tripartite evolution in interactive design, human-like memory, and privacy protection. By crafting an intelligent space that is as intuitive as it is innovative, it delivers deeply personalized experiences—tailored to each individual—and sets a new benchmark for cockpit interaction. Meanwhile, Falcon Pilot utilizes a unified technical origin for L2-L4 systems, accelerating the democratization of high-level intelligent driving. Together with the real-time optimization of the Feiyu Digital Intelligent Chassis and the quiet efficiency of KunPeng Power, Chery is leading the transition from "functional vehicles" to a new era of "intelligent mobility", delivering a more comfortable and efficient experience. Embodied AI: Global Commercialization of Robotics The transition from "wheels" to "robotic limbs" is a natural extension of Chery’s AI expertise. By applying its deep-seated algorithms and sensor fusion to AiMOGA Robotics , its humanoid robot, "Mornine," has successfully obtained dual EU CE certifications—a testament to Chery's ability to meet the world’s most stringent technical standards. In 2025, AiMOGA Robotics achieved significant milestones, delivering over 300 Mornine units and 1,000 "Argos" quadruped robotic dogs globally. At this year’s summit, Chery’s next-generation AiMOGA Robotics will make their debut, alongside a full lineup including traffic police robots and medical assistant robots—offering a comprehensive vision of embodied intelligence and Chery’s commitment to sharing technological fruits with global partners. Collaborative Ecosystems: An Open Invitation Technical boundaries are dissolving; future competition will be a contest of ecosystems and synergy. This summit is designed to foster an open, inclusive, and win-win global technology ecosystem, showcasing to the world the achievements, applications, and value of its AI technologies. Guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a complete embodied AI loop: from seeing how AI empowers manufacturing to testing the intelligent matrix of Lingxi intelligent Cockpit, Falcon Pilot, KunPeng Power, and Feiyu Digital Intelligent Chassis, as well as the Carmind AI Large Model. Furthermore, the real-world applications of Mornine in service and city governance will be on full display. Chery will present a replicable, scalable model for success, offering global partners a clear vision of the vast collaborative opportunities ahead. From reconstructing the industrial chain to the global scaling of embodied intelligence, Chery is demonstrating the hardcore strength of a tech-driven automaker that prioritizes results. The 2026 Chery International Business Summit is more than a review and experience—it is a platform for deepening cooperation and exploring the intelligent future together. Join us on April 24 to witness the real power of AI and the future of the industry!
- April 15, 2026Technology
Ariadne, a German Startup, Is Beating The Odds as MIT-Affiliated Study Finds 95% Of AI Projects Fail To Deliver Business Impact
Ariadne, a German retail technology company specializing in privacy-first crowd analytics and people counting , is defying industry trends highlighted by new research from MIT's NANDA Initiative: 95 percent of enterprise AI implementations deliver no measurable return on investment despite an estimated $30 billion to $40 billion in cumulative spending. The finding, drawn from a July 2025 study examining 300 public AI deployments and 150 executive interviews, highlights the implementation barriers that Ariadne reports directly addressing for retail clients through measurable revenue increases. (Note: Reference to the MIT NANDA Initiative study is included for editorial context. Authorization or clearance documentation from MIT has been submitted to the publication dashboard as required.) Photo courtesy of Georgios Pipelidis Ariadne is now deployed across 139 customers in more than 32 countries through over 7,000 installed sensors that have collectively tracked more than 700 million visitors. AI-Driven Scheduling Emerges as Highest-Impact Service Ariadne's AI-driven employee scheduling system has become the company's highest-impact offering. The technology analyzes historical visitor signals, local events, and weather patterns to predict foot traffic by specific store zone and individual hour. It then integrates with HR and point-of-sale systems to generate schedules that match staff availability to actual customer demand. Major Turkish cosmetics retailer Gratis deployed the scheduling system across its chain and reported achieving between two and five times higher sales in specific product categories. The implementation introduced what Ariadne calls "assist rates," measuring the conversion impact when employees engage with customers in targeted product areas. Data from the deployment showed that assisted sales drove this multiplication effect compared to self-service purchases. "AI fails when it requires retailers to fundamentally restructure their operations or wait months for returns," said Pipelidis. "Our technology delivers measurable revenue impact within weeks while respecting customer privacy and requiring minimal infrastructure investment." Back-Office Automation Outperforms Front-Office AI Spending The MIT study found that back-office automation generates the highest returns despite most enterprise AI budgets flowing toward sales and marketing applications. Ariadne's scheduling system exemplifies this pattern by quantifying lost sales — identifying periods when high visitor density in specific zones lacked adequate staff coverage — and providing real-time staff-to-visitor ratio monitoring by product category. "Retailers don't need another dashboard showing them what happened yesterday," said Nikos Tsiamitros, CTO and co-founder of Ariadne. "They need systems that prevent lost sales before they occur by ensuring the right employees are positioned in high-demand areas during peak traffic periods." Privacy-First Technology and Global Patent Portfolio Ariadne's patented signal-based technology passively detects electromagnetic signals already emitted by smartphones to track visitor movement with 30-centimeter accuracy, requiring no app downloads, network connections, or personally identifiable information. Each individual sensor covers an area 35 times larger than traditional camera-based systems, and the technology achieves full GDPR compliance. The system won first place at the International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation, outperforming competing solutions from major technology companies. Ariadne holds patents granted in the United States, Canada, the European Union, and several Asian countries. Client deployments span retail stores, shopping centers, airports, and smart city applications across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Partners include Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Prada, Ace Hardware, Lidl, Intersport, MediaMarkt, Gratis, and a large Swedish furniture retailer. Company Updates CEO Georgios Pipelidis has permanently relocated to the United States in an executive role to lead the company's North American operations. About Ariadne Ariadne specializes in privacy-first crowd analytics and people counting for physical retail environments. The company's patented signal-based technology delivers high-precision visitor tracking and AI-driven operational optimization across retail stores, shopping centers, airports, and smart cities in more than 32 countries. For more information, visit ariadne.inc .
- April 15, 2026Technology
Mit-Affiliated Study Finds 95% Of Ai Projects Fail To Deliver Business Impact — But This German Startup Is Beating The Odds
Ariadne, a German retail technology company specializing in privacy-first crowd analytics and people counting , today announced that CEO Georgios Pipelidis has permanently relocated to the United States in an executive role to lead the company's North American operations. The move follows a year of accelerated growth, with Ariadne now deployed across 139 customers in more than 32 countries through over 7,000 installed sensors that have collectively tracked more than 700 million visitors. The expansion comes as industry research reveals significant challenges in enterprise AI adoption. A July 2025 study by MIT's NANDA Initiative, which examined 300 public AI deployments and conducted 150 executive interviews, found that 95 percent of enterprise AI implementations deliver no measurable return on investment despite an estimated $30 billion to $40 billion in cumulative spending. Ariadne reports delivering measurable revenue increases for retail clients by addressing the implementation barriers the MIT study identifies as the primary cause of failure. AI-Driven Scheduling Emerges as Highest-Impact Service Ariadne's AI-driven employee scheduling system has become the company's highest-impact offering. The technology analyzes historical visitor signals, local events, and weather patterns to predict foot traffic by specific store zone and individual hour. It then integrates with HR and point-of-sale systems to generate schedules that match staff availability to actual customer demand. Major Turkish cosmetics retailer Gratis deployed the scheduling system across its chain and reported achieving between two and five times higher sales in specific product categories. The implementation introduced what Ariadne calls "assist rates," measuring the conversion impact when employees engage with customers in targeted product areas. Data from the deployment showed that assisted sales drove this multiplication effect compared to self-service purchases. "AI fails when it requires retailers to fundamentally restructure their operations or wait months for returns," said Pipelidis. "Our technology delivers measurable revenue impact within weeks while respecting customer privacy and requiring minimal infrastructure investment." Back-Office Automation Outperforms Front-Office AI Spending The MIT study found that back-office automation generates the highest returns despite most enterprise AI budgets flowing toward sales and marketing applications. Ariadne's scheduling system exemplifies this pattern by quantifying lost sales — identifying periods when high visitor density in specific zones lacked adequate staff coverage — and providing real-time staff-to-visitor ratio monitoring by product category. "Retailers don't need another dashboard showing them what happened yesterday," said Nikos Tsiamitros, CTO and co-founder of Ariadne. "They need systems that prevent lost sales before they occur by ensuring the right employees are positioned in high-demand areas during peak traffic periods." Privacy-First Technology and Global Patent Portfolio Ariadne's patented signal-based technology passively detects electromagnetic signals already emitted by smartphones to track visitor movement with 30-centimeter accuracy, requiring no app downloads, network connections, or personally identifiable information. Each individual sensor covers an area 35 times larger than traditional camera-based systems, and the technology achieves full GDPR compliance. The system won first place at the International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation, outperforming competing solutions from major technology companies. Ariadne holds patents granted in the United States, Canada, the European Union, and several Asian countries. Client deployments span retail stores, shopping centers, airports, and smart city applications across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Partners include Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Prada, Ace Hardware, Lidl, Intersport, MediaMarkt, Gratis, and a large Swedish furniture retailer. About Ariadne Ariadne specializes in privacy-first crowd analytics and people counting for physical retail environments. The company's patented signal-based technology delivers high-precision visitor tracking and AI-driven operational optimization across retail stores, shopping centers, airports, and smart cities in more than 32 countries. For more information, visit ariadne.inc .
- April 15, 2026Automotive
JETOUR’s Premium G Series Unveils New Visual Identity “Ridge of Steel” Led by Legendary Designer Paula Scher
On April 14, JETOUR’s premium G Series officially unveiled a new visual identity steered by legendary designer Paula Scher. Since the global debut of G700, Paula has joined as the Art Consultant, playing a pivotal role in shaping the G Series’ visual direction. The launch of this new visual concept marks a new phase in the collaboration. It also signals a significant step forward in the brand’s premium evolution. As one of the world’s most influential graphic designers, Paula Scher is globally acclaimed for her bold, highly distinctive visual language and cross-disciplinary design prowess. Throughout her career, Paula has crafted iconic visual identity for leading global brands including Microsoft, Citibank, Tiffany & Co., Coca-Cola, and Adobe. This partnership marks not only her first in-depth collaboration with an automotive brand, but also a major upgrade in the G Series’ brand expression. Leveraging Paula Scher’s world-class design vision, the G Series is forging a strong bridge to engage high-end audiences worldwide. Guided by design excellence, the brand is elevating its value proposition and shaping a more globally resonant identity. Rooted in the G Series spirit of “exploration and conquest”, Paula has created a new core visual language— “Ridge of Steel”. She noted, "When I first saw the car, the G700 is wins on the offer. Drawing inspiration from the Himalayas—the dramatic peak and the majesty of nature, the design reflects a spirit of ambition and challenge. The ‘Ridge of Steel’ concept captures these qualities perfectly. It is highly recognized and easy to be remembered. The whole dichotomy of the inside of the car is very luxurious. The outside is powerful with sleek lines, but the inside is almost a limousine. Suddenly you are really in some exquisite situation, while you are going up some incredibly rock ridden road." Mr. Ke Chuandeng, President of JETOUR International, commented, “Our original intention in creating the G Series is to carve out a place in the world’s top off-road segment—a place that has both strong technology and real soul. We aim not only to build exceptional vehicles, but also to establish a premium hybrid off-road brand for a new era.” Industry observers note that Paula Scher’s visual concept fuses the power of nature with the precision of industrial design. Through a strong, expressive structural language, it reinforces the G Series’ hardcore off-road identity while delivering a premium, globally recognizable aesthetic. Beyond the “Ridge of Steel” concept, Paula Scher has also designed a custom typeface exclusively for the G Series. The font adheres to the same structural logic, featuring clean lines and understated geometric forms. It creates a visual system that balances strength and order, ensuring consistent, stable brand expression across diverse markets and communication touch points. This collaboration represents a systematic upgrade of the G Series’ brand expression on a global scale. By tapping into top-tier international design resources, the G Series is cultivating a distinctive, sophisticated visual language—one that will underpin its long-term competitiveness in the premium segment and lay a solid foundation for its future growth.
- April 14, 2026Select
Integrity Solutions Introduces New AI-Powered Sales Training Designed to Eliminate Skill Fade and Sustain Performance
🎙️ Listen to the Podcast Episode Integrity Solutions announces Elevate Selling™ , an innovative sales training reinforcement program that combines microlearning and AI-powered roleplay and coaching to help sales leaders and their teams sustain and apply the skills and behaviors learned in the Integrity Selling program, preventing skill fade. As a key step in the sales performance roadmap announced last month, this new program drives momentum by helping sales teams sustain the skills and behaviors learned in the Integrity Selling foundational program to ensure long-term success. “Real sales performance doesn’t come from training alone, it comes from applying the right skills consistently over time,” said Brett Shively, Chief Executive Officer at Integrity Solutions. “Integrity Selling builds the foundational mindset and skillset, and AI-powered coaching and reinforcement ensures those behaviors stick. Together, they help sales teams execute more effectively in real conversations, close more deals, and generate more predictable revenue.” Elevate Selling™ drives lasting behavior change through: 15-minute weekly microlearning assignments Monthly skill mastery of high-impact sales capabilities Real-world simulations with AI-powered roleplays and coaching Leader-shared reflections for accountability and reinforcement By transforming short-term knowledge into lasting habits, the program: Drives revenue consistency Creates a culture of continuous development to scale sales excellence Delivers real-time performance insights to prove and optimize ROI For current customers, performance gains achieved through Integrity Selling are sustained and strengthened over time. Without reinforcement, even the most effective training can fade. Sales teams consistently apply, enhance, and expand their sales skills, driving results that last. “Sales teams are under a lot of pressure to perform and are often expected to invest more time in training that is viewed as ‘at the expense of revenue generating activities’,” said Amara Hunt, Chief Product Officer at Integrity Solutions. “This challenge is amplified by the difficulty of ensuring sales teams keep their CRM accurate and up to date. We understand that bridging the gap between a great training session and long-term success is a major hurdle for organizations. We are now able to equip teams with the reinforcement they need to adapt, improve, and win consistently. By blending human-led training with modern tech-enabled reinforcement, we’re stopping sales skill fade in its tracks and maximizing every training investment.” Organizations looking to build a high-performing sales culture can learn more, or schedule a product demonstration by visiting IntegritySolutions.com/elevate . About Integrity Solutions Integrity Solutions is the leader in integrity-based performance solutions. We train sales, service, and leadership teams to lead with confidence and sharpen their skills by building trusted customer relationships. As the partner of choice for values-driven organizations, we deliver comprehensive sales training programs that strengthen overall performance, develop talent, elevate leaders, and create meaningful customer impact with effective sales leadership coaching. With more than 50 years of experience across 130 countries, our customers include highly regulated and trust-based industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, energy and utilities, and agribusiness. We have been consistently recognized as a Top Sales Training Company by Selling Power and Training Industry, Inc. , and have earned multiple Stevie Awards for excellence in sales consulting and performance development. Visit us at IntegritySolutions.com 1801 West End Avenue Suite 250 Nashville TN United States 1-800-646-8347 https://www.integritysolutions.com/
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