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David Hall, Founder of the Lidar Industry, Launches a New Company – Hall Lidar Inc. in Montana

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1 year ago

February 20, 2025

BOZEMAN, Mont., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — David Hall continues to make his mark on the lidar industry as he launches Hall Lidar Inc., or HLi (www.halllidar.com) in Bozeman, Montana. Hall, the original inventor of the lidar technology for mapping and the autonomous vehicle industry, is eager to offer quality lidar for customers, as he sees growing demand. “When combined with recent AI advances, the technology has unlimited potential. We have just scratched the surface for what it can do in the automotive industry,” says Hall. “For example, lidar can improve vehicle safety when used in Advanced Driver Assistant Systems, (ADAS,) cutting down on pedestrian and bicycle fatalities. I want to see this happen,” says Hall. “I’m ready to provide top-notch quality American products for companies to buy and develop safer vehicles.”

The company will have a central office in Bozeman, Montana, with operations and test facilities in Alameda, California. Test facilities are key to proving the accuracy and efficacy of vehicle braking equipped with ADAS systems, and Hall will initially leverage a team of engineers at his Alameda facilities. To grow, Hall chose Montana as the place to expand the lidar business, counting on the attraction of the ski slopes and the relatively lower cost of living.

HLi will offer state-of-the-art, high performance lidar for the automotive autonomous vehicle and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) market as well as lidar for robotics, architectural mapping, smart city applications, security, and more. The company will also sell a variety of lidar derivative products as well. The company is well positioned to enter the lidar market, which has a projected market cap of more than $16 billion by 2034 by some estimates.

ADAS systems have transformed the automotive industry by enhancing vehicle safety through various features like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind-spot detection, and automatic emergency braking, but in Hall’s opinion, these systems can be improved dramatically. For example, in the future we may see systems that can detect objects earlier allowing vehicles to brake sooner and avoid more crashes and fatalities of pedestrians and bicyclists. Unlike cameras that struggle in low light or with obscured objects, lidar can accurately detect objects like pedestrians, cyclists, and obstacles at long distances, even in challenging weather conditions, and in darkness, providing vital information for timely intervention.

Lidar is now seeing a rise in demand from developers of autonomous car systems, providers of 3D mapping applications and companies which want to implement ADAS systems into current vehicles. NHTSA is currently considering requiring safety requirements of new cars to include higher level ADAS systems.

About David Hall
Hall invented the use of lidar for vehicle navigation after entering the DARPA Grand Challenge in 2005, when he found the need to come up with a solution to blind corners and the limitations of cameras. Hall invented the lidar technology to allow autonomous vehicles to “see in 3D,” by producing a 3D point cloud picture of their surroundings. Hall spun an array of 64 lasers in a rotary system creating a 360-degree view. His early invention, the HDL64, was sold for mapping, research, and the development of autonomous cars. The HDL64 set off the AV industry with early customers including Google, Ford, GM, Zoox, Cruise, and Caterpillar.

Hall continues to innovate in the lidar product segment as well as invent and expand into other technologies and industries. In addition to lidar, Hall is currently developing businesses based on marine vessel stabilization technology and a third area of exploration, an electric rocket launch system.

Hall Philanthropy

David and Marta Hall founded the non-profit Hall Art and Technology Foundation which began activity for the public with a museum opening in Alameda, California in June, 2024.

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info@halllidar.com

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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1 hour ago

May 3, 2026

Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

Get Started Today

Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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1 hour ago

May 3, 2026

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

Get Started Today

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Booking.com’s Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Australian Generational Paradox

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May 3, 2026

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travellers across 35 markets globally, including 1,000 from Australia, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox.

While 83% of Australian travellers say that more sustainable travel is important to them, older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete actions, despite younger generations often expressing stronger sustainability intentions.

Older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete sustainable actions, with almost two–thirds of Boomers across Asia Pacific (63%) saying they will shop more at local, independent stores on their trips, three–quarters (75%) planning to reduce general waste, and 63% intending to reduce energy consumption, higher than Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.However, younger travellers are leading in cultural and conservation management; more than a quarter of Gen Z (27%) and Millennials (26%) participated in a tour or activity that contributed to the health or conservation of the local ecosystem or wildlife.Extreme weather is actively reshaping travel choices. Nearly three-quarters of Australian travellers said they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (72%), and timing (75%), and 27% reported having cancelled or changed trip plans in the past twelve months due to extreme weather or natural disaster.Australian travellers are shifting when and where they travel, seeking reliable climates and comfort. 43% say they plan to avoid overcrowded tourist destinations, 42% plan to travel outside of peak season, and 26% will seek out destinations with cooler temperatures.In 2025, travellers booked more than 100 million room nights on Booking.com at accommodation partners with a third-party sustainability certification, including at 363 third-party certified Australian properties.

To find Booking.com’s full 2026 research, visit here.

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