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CRRC Launches Two Innovative Green Intelligent Trains at InnoTrans 2024

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2 years ago

September 24, 2024

Revolutionizing Rail Transit with Zero-Emission, Ultra-Long Range, and Autonomous Driving Solutions

BERLIN, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CRRC Corporation Limited (“CRRC”, SHA: 601766) unveiled two groundbreaking products at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, Germany: the CINOVA H2 New Energy Intelligent Intercity Train (“CINOVA H2”) and the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) 2.0, showcasing its commitment to pioneering eco-friendly and smart transportation solutions.

CINOVA H2 New Energy Intelligent Intercity Train: A Marathoner in Zero-Carbon Mobility

CINOVA H₂, the latest green zero-carbon passenger intercity train from CRRC, boasts world-class technical specifications in terms of speed, passenger capacity, and range. Technical expert Liang Caiguo from CRRC explains that the train is powered by hydrogen, which generates electricity through a chemical reaction with oxygen, producing only water as a byproduct, ensuring zero carbon emissions throughout operation. With an estimated annual operation of 300,000 kilometers, each train can cut down carbon dioxide emissions by about 730 tons annually.

“Its design emphasizes a green and sustainable approach,” said Liang Caiguo. “The water emitted from the hydrogen fuel cell reaction is purified and recycled to meet passenger water needs. Additionally, the waste heat from cooling the hydrogen fuel cell is repurposed for heating the air conditioning system during winter.”

CINOVA H₂ can reach a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour, with a four-car formation carrying over 1,000 passengers. It has a continuous running range of 1,200 kilometers at 160 km/h, exceeding the distance from Berlin to London, consuming less than 0.3 grams of hydrogen per passenger per kilometer.

Utilizing the CRRC’s SmartCare intelligent operation and maintenance (O&M) system, CINOVA H₂ integrates the data from vehicle and ground, offering users comprehensive lifecycle intelligent operation & maintenance services that enhance operational safety and reduce maintenance costs. The hydrogen system has undergone rigorous safety verification under all scenarios and conditions, featuring multiple safety protection systems, such as intelligent detection and isolation protection to ensure safety.

CINOVA H₂ is versatile and can be used on non-electrified railways worldwide, replacing traditional internal combustion engine powered vehicle, effectively reducing carbon dioxide and air pollutant emissions, and promoting green upgrades in the railway industry.

ART 2.0: Harmonious Fusion of Eco-Innovation and Oriental Elegance

The ART 2.0, presented in a “Green Peacock” livery, features vibrant emerald and golden motifs, symbolizing prosperity and hope. ” It combines green technology with oriental aesthetics, providing both a stunning visual experience and top-tier performance,” noted Dr. Xiao Lei, an engineer from CRRC. Designed for medium-to-low passenger volumes, the ART blends the benefits of trams and road-based vehicles, adapting to the needs of urban transportation.

The ART employs rubber wheels and virtual tracks, eliminating the need for tracks and catenary, with the groundbreaking design that drastically slashes track construction and maintenance costs.

The ART employs rubber wheels and virtual tracks, eliminating the need for tracks and catenary with the groundbreaking design that drastically slashes track construction and maintenance costs.

“The ART 2.0 embraces versatility in power sources, accommodating fast-charging lithium batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen energy, and overhead catenary systems, tailored to diverse operational needs,” emphasized Dr. Xiao Lei. The hydrogen-fueled ART 2.0 boasts a maximum driving range of 500 kilometers. Its rapid charging capability is also impressive, adding 20 kilometers of range in just 5 minutes.”

ART 2.0 showcases unparalleled intelligence and safety, pioneering fully autonomous driving capabilities. Its core system reaches the highest functional safety level, SIL4, assuring passengers of a safe and reliable journey.

Data from CRRC reveals that China has built nine ART lines, collectively traversing over 15 million kilometers, accommodating more than 35 million passengers, and slashing carbon emissions by over 24,500 tons. Furthermore, ART systems have been deployed in the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia.

“We are committed to empowering the world with a myriad of rail transit system solutions, driven by sustainable technological innovation,” remarked Ma Yunshuang, President of CRRC Corporation. “Our vision is to foster a global ecosystem where CRRC solutions are universally embraced.”

Looking ahead, CRRC is committed to advancing global sustainable development by driving the digital, intelligent, and environmentally responsible transformation of rail transit equipment. The company aims to deliver more intelligent, convenient and comfortable transportation options, enhancing the travel experience for passengers worldwide.

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Yon Raz-Fridman Joins Intrinsic Labs as Co-Founder and Partner

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3 hours ago

April 30, 2026

Most AI companies are selling software. Intrinsic is deploying AI workers into the core operations of mid-market companies – and just brought in a serial tech entrepreneur to help the firm scale across the Heartland.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Intrinsic Labs today announced that Yon Raz-Fridman has joined the firm as a Co-Founder and Partner.

Raz-Fridman has spent nearly two decades building across software, hardware, and platform businesses. Early in his career, he served as Chief of Staff to the President of Keter Group, a $1 billion-plus global consumer products manufacturer. He went on to co-found Kano, the award-winning educational computing company, and later founded Supersocial, the immersive gaming studio acquired by Super League Enterprises in 2025. He is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Technology Convergence Council.

He joins Intrinsic at a moment when mid-market companies are moving from AI experimentation to deployment. Intrinsic works with operators in logistics, construction, insurance, manufacturing, and industrial markets to deploy AI workers into the workflows that run the business – increasing throughput, reducing manual work, and expanding capacity without adding headcount.

The firm has built its reputation on practical deployments tied to real operating metrics. In one engagement with a national real estate brokerage, Intrinsic’s AI Accounting Agents reached 97% invoice coding accuracy, automated 90% of the AP workflow, and fully removed FTEs from the review flow.

“Yon understands what it takes to build and scale in the real world,” said Jon Slemp, Managing Partner at Intrinsic Labs. “Our clients aren’t buying flashy agents, they’re buying outcomes and reliable labor. They need agentic systems that take work off their teams, perform reliably, and produce measurable gains in throughput and capacity. That’s what we build.”

As Co-Founder, Raz-Fridman will oversee Intrinsic’s expansion – designing the channel relationships, institutional partnerships, and market positioning that take the firm from a proven Ohio model to the defining AI workforce platform for America’s industrial middle market.

“The companies that win over the next decade will be the ones that figure out how to staff AI into their operations and manage it like a workforce. Intrinsic is doing that work now, inside real businesses, tied to real outputs. The Heartland is exactly the right place to prove this model, and Intrinsic is exactly the right team to do it.” — Yon Raz-Fridman

About Intrinsic Labs LLC
Intrinsic Labs helps mid-market companies deploy AI workers into the workflows that run their business. The firm focuses on logistics, construction, insurance, manufacturing, and industrial markets, where manual work, fragmented systems, and labor constraints create clear opportunities for leverage. Intrinsic works with clients to put AI workers into production, tie them to operating KPIs, and help teams scale output without scaling headcount. https://www.intrinsic-labs.ai/

About Team Yon LLC
Team Yon LLC is a management company founded by Yon Raz-Fridman that incubates new ventures, provides executive leadership, and makes strategic investments at the intersection of emerging technology and human advancement. Through Team Yon LLC, Raz-Fridman partners with founders and operators across healthcare, AI, and frontier technology – including his role as co-founder and Partner at Intrinsic Labs. https://teamyon.org

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Wipfli to complete CompliancePoint transaction and add associates, expanding capabilities

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3 hours ago

April 30, 2026

MILWAUKEE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wipfli, a top 25 national advisory and accounting firm, announced today it has entered into an agreement with CompliancePoint Inc., a provider of risk management services focused on information security, data privacy and regulatory compliance. 2 partners and 52 associates will join the firm as a result of the transaction.

Based in Duluth, Georgia, CompliancePoint brings specialization across cybersecurity, privacy and compliance, serving clients across a wide variety of industries. The addition strengthens Wipfli’s risk management offerings and expands its ability to help organizations navigate regulatory scrutiny, evolving cybersecurity threats and complex data protection requirements.

“Organizations today are under more pressure than ever to protect sensitive information and operate responsibly in an evolving regulatory environment,” said Kurt Gresens, CEO at Wipfli Advisory, LLC. “The team at CompliancePoint brings specialized experience and a strong, people-first approach that enhances how we support clients navigating today’s risk landscape.”

CompliancePoint has built its reputation on helping organizations manage risk across the full data lifecycle, with a holistic approach that recognizes how privacy, security and compliance intersect. The combined professional teams from CompliancePoint and Wipfli will deliver expanded, integrated advisory solutions designed to help clients proactively manage risk while supporting long-term growth and operational resilience.

“Wipfli shares our commitment to practical, client-focused solutions and long-term relationships,” said Greg Sparrow, CompliancePoint president. “Together, we’re expanding the resources available to our clients while continuing to deliver the specialized experience and trusted relationships they rely on.”

The addition of the CompliancePoint team also supports Wipfli’s continued investment in talent and innovation. CompliancePoint associates will join a national firm that emphasizes collaboration, professional development and meaningful client impact, while maintaining the specialized focus that has defined their work.

The transaction is expected to become effective on May 1st, 2026

About Wipfli

Wipfli is a leading national advisory and accounting firm with nearly 100 years of experience serving ambitious middle-market organizations. We understand our clients’ unique challenges and help them succeed on their terms through assurance, tax, advisory, outsourcing and technology services. With 3,000+ associates and global alliances, we combine national capabilities with local relationships. Wipfli operates under an alternative practice structure: Wipfli LLP, a licensed CPA firm, provides attest services, while Wipfli Advisory LLC, a non-CPA firm, delivers business advisory and non-attest services. Learn more at wipfli.com or contact Alicia O’Connell at alicia.oconnell@wipfli.com.

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Ginkgo Bioworks Announces Date of First Quarter 2026 Results Presentation

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3 hours ago

April 30, 2026

Presentation and Q&A session scheduled for post-market on Thursday, May 7, 2026

BOSTON, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNA, “Ginkgo”) today announced that it plans to host a presentation and Q&A session reviewing business performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET.

The presentation details and webcast link will be available on Ginkgo’s investor relations website at https://investors.ginkgobioworks.com, and a replay will be made available.

To ask a question ahead of the presentation, please submit them to @Ginkgo on X (hashtag #GinkgoResults) or by sending an e-mail to investors@ginkgobioworks.com.

About Ginkgo Bioworks
Ginkgo Bioworks builds the tools that make biology easier to engineer for everyone. The company offers autonomous laboratories that replace manual laboratory work with robotics in the lab, greatly improving the productivity of scientists. Ginkgo’s in-house autonomous lab is also available as a “cloud lab” through our Datapoints and Solutions contract research services. For more information, visit ginkgobioworks.com and ginkgobiosecurity.com, read our blog, or follow us on social media channels such as X (@Ginkgo and @Ginkgo_Biosec), Instagram (@GinkgoBioworks), Threads (@GinkgoBioworks), or LinkedIn.

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