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World’s Leading Car-Sharing Network, Zipcar, Unveils Electric Vehicle Initiative in Select Cities Nationwide

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Nearly 25 Years of Expertise in Fleet Management, Subscription Model Membership and Partnerships Propels Zipcar to Launch EVs in Cities, Universities and Businesses Across the U.S.

BOSTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As cities, manufacturers and consumers prepare for the future of electric vehicles, the world’s leading car-sharing company, has launched an electric vehicle (EV) initiative in Boston, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Baltimore, Denver, and Philadelphia. Zipcar is partnering with cities, university campuses, and commercial and residential businesses nationwide to bring electric vehicles to drivers who need easy, affordable access to a vehicle and, unlike other services, managed professionally by an industry leader with nearly 25 years of operations and member experience.

 

World’s Leading Car-Sharing Network, Zipcar, Unveils Electric Vehicle Initiative in Select Cities Nationwide

Because the daily movement and lifecycle of a Zipcar fundamentally differs from a personally owned vehicle which sits idle 95% of the time, Zipcar, through its proprietary tools, monitors the fleet to optimize charging while meeting turn-around for member demand. Since Zipcar started rolling out EVs, Zipcar has gained first-time EV driver and vehicle insights, informing the company’s goal of increasing its EV fleet in the U.S. up to double its current size in 2024.

“Zipcar is ready to accelerate into the future by offering electric vehicles to our members and communities,” said Angelo Adams, head of Zipcar. “We’ve built on more than two decades of car-sharing expertise and aim to bring the electric vehicle experience to cities, campuses and businesses nationwide. Together, Zipcar and our partners seek to advance the goals of bringing equitable, sustainable transportation to those who cannot afford the increasing costs and hassles of personal car ownership.”

Zipcar has increasingly served those who most benefit from the cost-savings of car sharing. Because of this, Zipcar committed to allocating 25% of its electric fleet to disadvantaged communities needing affordable and convenient vehicles for driving to professional and personal appointments, running errands or visiting friends and family. With this commitment, Zipcar joined the White House EV Acceleration Challenge, which supports a historic effort to transition to equitable and sustainable transportation. Equitable access to transportation and environmental sustainability is a key benefit of the car-free and car-lite lifestyle Zipcar enables, especially with the increasing adoption of EVs.

First-Time EV Drivers Experience
Electric vehicles have a quiet start, zippy acceleration and charging requirements that differ from the vehicles most are used to driving. Zipcar has surveyed members to understand their sentiment, behavior and driving experience and learned 89% of respondents had no EV driving experience.

To demystify EVs and build members’ confidence ahead of an EV reservation, Zipcar created the ultimate “Zipcar EV Guide” which members can access via QR Codes in vehicles and in their Zipcar reservation confirmation. Zipcar incorporated value feedback from its members, which centered around three key areas of advice for newbie EV drivers:

Plan ahead! Map charging stations along a route and know a car’s range capabilities and charge levels. To ensure a smooth trip, leave a buffer for extra mileage and time for charging (like a driver would find a gas station).Read up! Electric vehicles are different than the gas vehicles most have driven. So, learn about charging, the car’s features, and the feel of the vehicle (quiet engine, acceleration, etc.) Try it! An electric vehicle is not that different from a gas vehicle. A full charge is plenty to get you where you need to go. Just try it!

City, University or Business Targeting Equitable Transportation & Carbon Emission Goals?
Tapping nearly 25 years of fleet management, subscription model and partnership experience, Zipcar has recently launched EV partnerships with cities, universities and businesses nationwide, meeting mutual goals for convenient, affordable and sustainable transportation. In 2024, Zipcar plans to pursue new partnerships, including partners within the mobility ecosystem that will amplify support for EVs and the member experience. For partnership inquiries, contact cities@zipcar.com.

About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world’s leading car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour, day or week, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in hundreds of cities and towns. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a leading global provider of transportation solutions. More information is available at www.zipcar.com. 

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AMTD’s TGE Reports Full Year Results with 27.7% Increase in Revenue, with 25.5% Increase in Total Assets and 9.1% Increase in Net Assets

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PARIS and LONDON and NEW YORK, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Generation Essentials Group (“TGE” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TGE, LSE; TGE), a NYSE and LSE dual-listed company and a subsidiary of AMTD Group Inc., today announced the filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with summary highlights below:

Total Revenue increased by 27.7% from US$77.0 million to US$98.3 millionTotal non-GAAP Net Income increased by 3.2% from US$44.7 million to US$46.2 million Total Assets amounted to US$1,464.1 million (US$30.2/share)Net asset value amounted to US$839.1 million (US$17.3/share)

The annual report is available on the Company’s investor relations website at  http://thegenerationalessentials.com. The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders upon request. Requests should be directed to Investor Relations Office at ir@tge.media.

About The Generation Essentials Group

The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), is headquartered in France and focuses on global strategies and developments in multi-media, entertainment, and cultural affairs worldwide as well as hospitality and VIP services. TGE comprises L’Officiel, The Art Newspaper, movie and entertainment projects. Collectively, TGE is a diversified portfolio of media and entertainment businesses, and a global portfolio of premium properties. Also, TGE is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsor manager, with its first SPAC successfully raised and priced on December 18, 2025.

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IR Office
The Generation Essentials Group
EMAIL: ir@tge.media

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Potatoes USA Awarded Patent for AI-Driven Social Media Monitoring and Responding

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DENVER, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Potatoes USA, the national promotion board for U.S. potato growers and importers, has been awarded a patent (US 12,591,622 B2) for a method for monitoring and responding to social media content.

The innovative technology automates social media management, featuring AI-driven monitoring, content identification, and natural language response generation on a knowledge basis. The system may include a human-in-the-loop interface that allows for the review, editing, and approval of generated content prior to publication.

Potatoes USA uses the technology to monitor for misinformation about potato nutrition so they can respond with the correct information, educating consumers on the nutritional benefits of potatoes. Additionally, the organization uses the technology to participate in positive conversations about potatoes, joining in the vast amount of potato love on social media.

“For any company or brand trying to share information and raise awareness, it’s vital to be part of relevant conversations happening on social media. This technology allows us to participate in and, more importantly, help shape those conversations,” said Blair Richardson, CEO of Potatoes USA. “A huge number of people talk about potatoes on social media every day. The vast majority of what we see is very positive, but we also find negative and incorrect posts and comments about potatoes. Even though it’s a smaller percentage of what’s being said, it’s a key piece of our communications strategy to correct the misinformation that’s out there, debunk longstanding myths about potatoes, and educate the public on the true nutritional benefits of potatoes.”

The patented technology allows Potatoes USA to establish itself as a go-to resource on social media for potato nutrition facts, recipe inspiration, and general potato love.

About Potatoes USA
As representatives of U.S. potato growers and importers, Potatoes USA’s mission is to strengthen the demand for potatoes through marketing and research. By launching impactful marketing campaigns; coordinating regional, national, and international market and production research; and establishing new trade markets, Potatoes USA promotes the benefits of potatoes to audiences across the globe, including consumers, foodservice operators, retailers, and health professionals. For more information on America’s Favorite Vegetable, please visit PotatoGoodness.com and PotatoesUSA.com.

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Erin Bracken
media@hillenby.com

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TERAGO to Hold Investor Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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TORONTO, April 29, 2026 /CNW/ – TERAGO Inc. (“TERAGO” or the “Company”) (TSX: TGO) www.terago.ca, Canada’s 91% mmWave spectrum holder and a leading provider of Managed Fixed Wireless Internet, 5G Private Wireless Networks and SD-WAN secure solutions today announced that it will be hosting a conference call on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The complete financial results are expected to be released after market close on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

The Company’s results along with a presentation in connection with the conference call will be made available on the Company’s website at https://terago.ca/company/investor-relations/.

To access the conference call, please dial 888-506-0062 or 973-528-0011 and use conference ID 135943 if applicable. Please call the conference telephone number 15 minutes prior to the start time so that you are in the queue for an operator to assist in registering and patching you through.

A replay of the conference call will be available through Wednesday, May 27, 2026 and can be accessed by dialing 877-481-4010 or 919-882-2331 and using passcode 53968.

About TERAGO
TERAGO provides managed network and security services to businesses across Canada ensuring highly secure, reliable and redundant connectivity including private 5G wireless networks, fixed wireless access, fiber and cable wireline network connectivity. As Canada’s biggest mmWave spectrum holders, the Company possesses exclusive spectrum licenses in the 24 GHz and 38 GHz spectrum bands, which it utilizes to provide secure, dedicated SLA guaranteed enterprise grade performance that is technology diverse from buried cables ensuring high availability connectivity services. TERAGO serves Canadian and Global businesses operating in major markets across Canada, including Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Ottawa and Winnipeg, and has been providing wireless services since 1999. For more information about TERAGO and its suite of wireless internet and SDWAN solutions, please visit www.terago.ca.

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